Tesco introduces purchasing limits on certain items to prevent panic buying
The main purpose of the supermarket is to make all customers have access to some products.
Christmas
Ed Sheeran releases his new song Afterglow: “It’s just a song I love”
The singer’s last-minute bid to earn the coveted Christmas Number One spot.
A tighter ‘Tier 4’ to be applied after Christmas if cases keep rising
A new higher ‘Tier 4’ could be introduced after Christmas if covid infections will have risen during the festive period, ministers warn.
Millions of school children get an extra week off school
This will help schools to roll out Covid testing during Christmas holidays
“Don’t see grandparents over Christmas if possible”, Priti Patel says
The Cabinet minister calls Brits to common sense and responsibility.
Covid Christmas mixing rules under review
The government wants to follow through with its plan to relax Covid restrictions over Christmas but is keeping its guidance “under review”.
Christmas, Government warns Brits to do minimum possible
Government is warning Brits to be careful over Christmas, as Covid infections are on the rise.
Covid infections are making fear over Christmas bubbles increase
Fear over Christmas bubbles increases as Covid infections are rising sharply in UK.
Justin Bieber teams up with NHS Choir: a new Christmas single is coming
Their main purpose is to score another Christmas number one.
Christmas Jumper Day 2020 on Friday December 11 for Save the Children Today
Although a lot of people are staying at home today, Save the Children hopes that thousands will still take part in Christmas Jumper Day 2020.
Asda will close all stores on Boxing Day
Asda workers will spend Boxing Day at home, resting and relaxing with their loved ones.
Schools to shut a day early for Christmas to give teachers time to self-isolate
Schools will close a day early for Christmas, so that teachers will have the time to self isolate if they come into contact with a Covid positive.
Santa to be allowed to remove face mask, Downing Street says
Santa won’t have to wear a mask in his grotto, Downing Street confirmed, although children will have to keep distance.
Shops to stay open 24 hours a day for Christmas
Shops will be open for 24 hours for Christmas: under the new plan, shop owners can try to recoup some of the sales lost during the lockdown.
Primark extends opening before Christmas: 11 stores will open for 24 hours
The famous retailer is ready to re open its stores on December 2.
Government might allow households to mix for Christmas
Families around UK are waiting for further announcements from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about rules in the festive period.
Heathrow Airport workers plan to strike for 4 days
As a protest against proposed wage cuts, workers at Heathrow airport plan to strikes for four days in the run-up to Christmas.
Christmas in UK will be very different this year, experts warn
Christmas will look very different this year due to food and toys shortages.
John Lewis Christmas advert 2020 has been released
This year’s John Lewis Christmas advert has been released and is absolutely heart-warming.
Aldi extends its “click and collect” trial to help families in Christmas shopping
People will be able to create their personal order on Aldi’s online platform and then pick up it.
Glasgow Christmas Markets cancelled due to Covid restrictions
The festive event has had to be cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions.
Christmas is coming: the new mix of Mariah Carey and Metallica
The new Christmas season is inaugurated by the new unexpected mix of Carey and Metallica. The revelation of the artists.
Netflix release festive romcom “Operation Christmas Drop”
Netflix has just released “Operation Christmas Drop”, a seasonal romcom, one of many films produced for the festive period.
Covid: families to be allowed to meet at Christmas in small numbers
Covid, families will be able to meet for Christmas according to a Cabinet minister although probably not in gatherings of large numbers of people.
Covid, Manchester’s Christmas markets have been cancelled
Manchester’s Christmas Market have been officially called of, since it is impossible to respect the health standard.