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Covid: Health Secretary Sajid Javid to detail new measures

The PM has already announced a tightening-up on mask-wearing and PCR tests for all arrivals in the UK.
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 28 2021 04:54    View Full Story...

Migrant crisis: Priti Patel not included in Calais meeting

The home secretary says failure by Europe to co-operate with the UK could lead to "even worse scenes".
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 28 2021 04:11    View Full Story...

Snowdonia communities 'exploited', says Gwynedd council

The area is likened to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Venice in having more tourists than it can handle.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 20:57    View Full Story...

Stephen Sondheim: London's West End to dim lights for theatre icon

The two-minute tribute to theatre titan Stephen Sondheim, who died this week, takes place on Monday.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 16:53    View Full Story...

Storm Arwen: I'm a Celebrity contestants removed from set

This weekend's episodes of the ITV show, filmed at Gwrych castle, Conwy, have also been cancelled.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 20:55    View Full Story...

Storm Arwen: Third person dies as gale-force winds hit UK

A third person dies after the storm and thousands of homes are left without power in Storm Arwen.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 19:38    View Full Story...

Storm Arwen: Tributes after Francis Lagan killed by falling tree

Primary school head Francis Lagan died when a tree fell on his car during Storm Arwen.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 17:23    View Full Story...

Storm Arwen: Dark Hedges trees brought down by strong winds

A local campaigner, who visits the area weekly, says two trees were brought down in overnight winds.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 17:03    View Full Story...

Naomi Campbell's charity Fashion for Relief 'co-operating' with probe

The supermodel's Fashion for Relief is being investigated by the Charity Commission over its finances.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 17:10    View Full Story...

Covid: Cardiff Airport dead without bailout, boss says

Airport boss Spencer Birns says the business could "provide the economic value back to Wales".
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 20:57    View Full Story...

Yousaf: 'Act as if new Covid variant already here'

Health secretary Humza Yousaf says Scotland must not "drop our guard" as two cases of the Omicron variant are detected in England.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 18:26    View Full Story...

Liverpool 4-0 Southampton: Diogo Jota scores twice as Reds go second with big win

Diogo Jota scores twice as Liverpool thrash Southampton to move up to second in the Premier League, one point behind leaders Chelsea.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 15:57    View Full Story...

Covid: Shares hit as new variant rattles investors

Airlines and oil firms slide as FTSE 100 index of leading shares suffers biggest drop in more than a year.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 26 2021 17:05    View Full Story...

Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 16:34    View Full Story...

Covid and Brexit shrink Christmas markets

The UK's annual European Christmas markets will have fewer stalls and traders due to Brexit and the pandemic
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 23 2021 23:05    View Full Story...

Grieving family's vaccine plea after 27-year-old's Covid death

The family of a Brechin mother say they have "no doubt" that she would still be alive if she had been vaccinated.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 23 2021 11:55    View Full Story...

Vaccine passports: How does Scotland's scheme work?

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.
BBC News - Published Tue Nov 23 2021 15:10    View Full Story...

Covid: Who can have a booster jab and how can you get one?

All over-40s will be offered a booster vaccination, and pregnant women are urged to get jabbed.
BBC News - Published Mon Nov 22 2021 09:29    View Full Story...

Covid: UK government wasn't ready for pandemic, report finds

Detailed plans on shielding, job support and school disruption were lacking, the spending watchdog says.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 19 2021 06:35    View Full Story...

New Covid variant: Is the government going far enough on Omicron?

The new variant's genetic profile has raised concerns, but there's a shortage of real-world data.
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 28 2021 01:24    View Full Story...

All-party groups: Calls for stronger anti-lobbying rules for MPs

MPs face tighter rules on second jobs - but what about lobbying through all-party groups?
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 28 2021 00:46    View Full Story...

By-election: Tory wobbles in true blue Bexley?

The BBC's Ione Wells visits Old Bexley and Sidcup in south-east London ahead of the by-election.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 02:19    View Full Story...

Subbuteo: Is table football enjoying a resurgence?

A club which began with a father and son playing Subbuteo is set to host an international event.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 07:48    View Full Story...

Can art fix a city’s problems beyond the gallery walls?

A major new art exhibition in Manchester bills itself as "a manual for social change".
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 03:21    View Full Story...

Where better connectivity could be 'life-changing'

How transport issues affect the lives of people across many parts of southern Scotland.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 06:12    View Full Story...

Channel migrants: Johnson under pressure to reduce small boat crossings

Lives remain at risk, but as the crisis persists, the greater the political risks for the PM too.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 26 2021 19:22    View Full Story...

Channel deaths: What do we know so far?

There are many unanswered questions following the deaths of 27 people. Here is what we know so far.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 25 2021 11:42    View Full Story...

Why do migrants leave France and try to cross the English Channel?

Rising numbers of migrants are trying to cross the English Channel in small boats.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 26 2021 17:04    View Full Story...

Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland farmer's field

The mosaic, part of a villa complex, is said to be one of the most significant found in Britain.
BBC News - Published Thu Nov 25 2021 14:47    View Full Story...

100 people held more than 20 years in ‘institutions’

‘If he'd murdered someone he'd be out now’ - a couple's battle to get their son out of the hospital he's been held in since 2001.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 24 2021 17:00    View Full Story...

Social care: Prime Minister's Questions claims fact-checked

Claims about social care, rail and employment fact-checked.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 24 2021 17:19    View Full Story...

GCHQ: How being a spy helps me with online dating

A new recruit tells us about her work as GCHQ try to sign up more women and minority trainees.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 24 2021 03:13    View Full Story...

NFT or non-fungible token is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 24 2021 11:12    View Full Story...

The universal credit claimants effectively paying top tax rates

Officially, the highest tax rate is 45% - but workers can end up paying more.
BBC News - Published Wed Nov 24 2021 03:30    View Full Story...

New Covid variant: PCR testing to be introduced for arrivals in UK

Watch Boris Johnson set out new measures after two cases of the Omicron variant were found in the UK.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 16:49    View Full Story...

‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 23:04    View Full Story...

Covid variant: We won't hesitate to take further action, says Javid

The health secretary says two UK cases of the Omicron variant shows the pandemic "is far from over".
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 14:16    View Full Story...

The 25-year-old getting young people into Northern Soul

Bristol influencer Levanna McClean is putting on free dance classes to get people into the genre.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 23:03    View Full Story...

Storm Arwen: Tree fall in Bridgend narrowly misses woman

A woman had a lucky escape after a tree fell just feet away from where she was standing.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 15:57    View Full Story...

Walkers crisp shortage: Girl reliant on crisps to live gets special delivery

A mum is overwhelmed by the public help she has received with her daughter's dependency on crisps.
BBC News - Published Fri Nov 26 2021 23:12    View Full Story...

The Papers: Mandatory masks and moving memories of Channel migrants

Most of today's papers report on new Covid restrictions, after first cases of Omicron were detected.
BBC News - Published Sun Nov 28 2021 00:04    View Full Story...

Covid: Travel and mask rules tightened over Omicron variant

New measures to slow Omicron's spread in England before Christmas are unveiled by Boris Johnson.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 21:50    View Full Story...

Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?

A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 15:06    View Full Story...

Covid-19: Two more deaths and 1,482 new coronavirus cases in NI

The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,867.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 16:12    View Full Story...

Omicron: Overseas travellers to Wales to require PCR tests

It comes as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been detected in Brentwood, Essex, and Nottingham.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 19:58    View Full Story...

Storm Arwen: Man killed and thousands lose power

A Met Office weather warning for wind remains in place across most of England.
BBC News - Published Sat Nov 27 2021 13:20    View Full Story...

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