New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show

The display over London included tributes to NHS staff and figures including Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped

Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.

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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.

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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.

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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.

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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.

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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.

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Entertainment quiz of 2020

It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.

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Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?

Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then it disappeared.

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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.

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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary

The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.

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Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.

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Brexit: New Irish Sea trade border begins operating

The trade border means most commercial goods entering NI from GB now require a customs declaration.

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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The Papers: New Year hope and campaign to recruit 'jabs army'

The first newspapers of 2021 offer a message of hope after "the worst year in living memory".

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Burnley takeover: ALK Capital completes deal by buying 84% controlling stake

American investment group ALK Capital completes its takeover of Burnley, buying an 84% stake in the Premier League club.

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Football in 2021 - make your predictions

As we enter 2021 it's time to predict what's going to happen. Aston Villa topping the Premier League? Scotland winning Euro 2020?

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VAR could save a referee's career - Clattenburg

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg on the video assistant referee, social media and his tattoo collection.

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Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies

Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades.

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St Pauls riots: 'People were shouting revolution' in Bristol

The unrest in the St Pauls area of Bristol in 1980 was a defining moment for many black people in the city.

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Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead

The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers.

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Covid: New Year's Eve warning as millions are told to stay at home

More areas in England join the top restrictions tier as officials warn against holding parties.

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Scots prepare for 'different' Hogmanay

The first minister has warned: No gatherings, no house parties and no first footing as 2021 is welcomed in at home.

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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote

The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.

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Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'

Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.

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Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead

Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail

Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.

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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.

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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.

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Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications

Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island.

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2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK

Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.

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Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?

The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.

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London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health

Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’

A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were saved.

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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.

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Brexit: Advice for people who can't move on

Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists how to deal with Brexit.

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The Papers: 'Jabs for freedom by Easter' and 'schools chaos'

The papers say the approval of a new vaccine could see the UK open up as soon as April.

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Covid-19: Second vaccine approved for use in UK and England's tiers to be reviewed

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

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Bucks set NBA three-pointer record in victory over Heat

The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record of 29 three-pointers in a game, while Orlando Magic make it four wins from four.

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Covid-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine approved for use in UK

The UK approves its second vaccine, which will lead to a massive expansion in the immunisation campaign.

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Euros, Olympics, Paralympics, Lions... the big sporting events to follow in 2021

Euro 2020, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a Lions tour, a Rugby League World Cup in England and the Hundred are just some of the highlights of a busy sporting year.

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Covid: Essex declares major incident over virus cases

Health bosses seek extra help from the government amid a "significant growing demand" on services.

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China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study

The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest.

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Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting

The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests.

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Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year

The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England

The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge.

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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos

Then-prime minister Harold Wilson knew about plans between the Foreign Office and the Sunday Times.

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Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt

Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory MPs.

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Striking news photos from around the world in 2020

A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.

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The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital

Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.

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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown

Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'

The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU deal.

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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.

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Australia v India: Tourists win second Test by eight wickets

India beat Australia by eight wickets and with a day to spare in the second Test in Melbourne to level the four-match series.

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China and EU 'on verge' of major investment deal

Brussels wants to make it easier for European companies operating in a number of Chinese industries.

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Covid-19: Military to support mass testing of students in England

Members of the armed forces will help organise Covid-19 testing for thousands of students next month.

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Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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Nurse who nearly died from Covid returns to work

A video of Natasha Jenkins' emotional return to her children from hospital was viewed worldwide.

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Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments

The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™

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Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief

But Sir Simon Stevens says he expects all the UK's most vulnerable will be offered a vaccine by late spring.

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Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders

Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people.

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Space images: The best of 2020

There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings.

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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'

Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.

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The big tech questions for 2021

After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.

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When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom

The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme.

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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'

Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.

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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year

From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.

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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer

A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.

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China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus

We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year.

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India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid

Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.

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Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories

Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread?

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Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school

Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same?

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'If that's darts, I'm offski' - Anderson fuming despite beating Suljovic

Two-time PDC world champion Gary Anderson said darts fans would have been better off watching Coronation Street than his 4-3 third-round win over Mensur Suljovic.

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Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump

The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'

The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February.

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Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player

Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868.

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Coronavirus: Hundreds of British skiers flee Swiss Verbier quarantine

More than 200 Britons flee Verbier, defying a Swiss order to remain in their hotels and chalets.

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New Year's Eve: 'Why we're happy it's cancelled'

Covid restrictions mean ringing in the new year will be a quieter affair for most.

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Covid-19: Hospital pressure and five things to help this winter

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

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Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96

Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex.

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Citizen journalist jailed for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence.

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Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'

Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week.

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Covid: Doctor 'has shed more tears than ever'

But intensive care consultant Bethan Gibson says the vaccine is a "light" at the end of the tunnel.

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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer

The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production.

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Covid-19: Hospitals face 'pressure' as coronavirus cases rise

Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say.

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Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning

Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.

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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour

Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.

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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law

The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™

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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus

From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous year battling the coronavirus.

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UK year in pictures 2020

A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.

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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020

Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.

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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'

Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.

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'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'

Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education.

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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19

Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.

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Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up

A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers.

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Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

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Climate change: Extreme weather causes huge losses in 2020

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact.

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The Papers: 'Vacc to the future' and village hall jabs

The papers focus on how the UK's vaccination programme will work if the Oxford jab is approved.

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Teen critically injured in Stockport police vehicle crash

Officers say they were heading to a report of a domestic disturbance when the boy, 15, was struck.

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Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia

A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth.

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Glastonbury to gallery: 60ft Dolls drummer Carl Bevan turns to art

The crowd-surfing hedonistic punk has gone from Britpop party animal to promising painter.

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UK's oldest postmistress Kay White retires after 80 years

Kay White started working at Claverley Post Office in Shropshire at the age of 14.

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Drakeford: Wales has less influence on Johnson

Relations between the four UK nations were closer under Theresa May, Wales' first minister says.

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Covid: Cardiff health board plea for critical care help

The health board running Wales' largest hospital issues an appeal for help with Covid patients.

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Covid-19: Variant spreads, as EU states begin vaccinations

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning.

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Irish state papers: IRA 'wanted to exclude Sinn Féin from talks'

Irish government papers from 1990 suggest some IRA bosses did not share the party's socialist views.

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Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'

Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab.

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Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche

At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran.

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'How my art helped me quit rock 'n' roll'

Carl Bevan has switched from music to paintings and is drawing attention in the world of art.

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Brexit: PM vows to focus on 'levelling up country' after securing deal

Boris Johnson promises "big changes" after Brexit, but fishermen's leaders accuse him of "caving in".

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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'

Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.

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Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'

Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives.

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Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'

The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before.

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Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas

The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers.

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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020

The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.

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Newspaper headlines: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified

Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days.

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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives

Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.

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Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'

A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media.

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Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change?

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2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'

After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

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Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination

Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines.

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George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia

Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel.

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Bedfordshire flooding: Evacuation centres set up

Bedfordshire fire crews are trying to divert flood water - but say the situation is "very difficult".

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Mainland Scotland moves into level 4 lockdown

After a rules relaxation for Christmas Day, most of Scotland goes into the toughest level of restrictions.

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Covid: Festive charity dips cancelled due to pandemic

Organisers have pulled the plug on people taking the plunge this year due to the pandemic.

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Leicester friends feed 2,000 people Christmas dinner

Festive meals have been cooked and given to homeless and vulnerable people in the Midlands.

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'Despite Covid, why 2020 was the best year of my life'

People talk about why their 2020 was one to remember, despite everything.

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Next week crucial for Arsenal to avoid relegation battle - Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits the next seven days will be crucial for Arsenal if they are to avoid a relegation battle.

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India on top as Australia's Smith makes first Test duck since 2016

Australia's talisman Steve Smith falls for his first Test duck in over four years as India dismiss the hosts for 195 on day one of the Boxing Day Test.

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Coronavirus: Northern Ireland begins six-week lockdown

Only essential shops can remain open and must close by 20:00 every day in the first week of lockdown.

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Coronavirus: How the pandemic sparked a puppy craze

It seems buying a dog has become as popular as Zoom quizzes, but animal charities have concerns.

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Brexit: UK and EU can have 'special relationship', says Michael Gove

The cabinet secretary says he has lost friends over Brexit and admits it turned UK politics "ugly".

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Coronavirus: Millions wake to tighter Covid restrictions

More areas in England enter tier 4, as lockdowns are in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020

This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.

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TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen

Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, there are still some popular shows on the way.

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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump

2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.

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Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled

The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial.

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Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly

Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road electric vehicle racing series called Extreme E.

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Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets

From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.

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The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?

Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series of the Masked Singer UK - the singing celebrity guessing game.

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The family with no fingerprints

A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".

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The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering lives.

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Coronavirus: France finds first case of new variant

The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive.

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The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?

The Boxing Day front pages reflect on the Queen's Christmas address and the UK's post-Brexit future

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Mam Tor Christmas marriage proposal photographed by chance

A marriage proposal is caught by a keen photographer who was walking in the Peak District.

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Covid-19: Sandringham Royal Family fans left 'disappointed'

About 5,000 people usually spend their Christmas morning watching the Royal Family arrive at church - but not this year.

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Coronavirus: The students who can't go home for Christmas

Many students have faced the dilemma this year of whether to spend Christmas with their families.

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Test your knowledge of the key events of the sporting year

Despite the coronavirus pandemic it has still been another astonishing year of sporting drama - test your knowledge in our quiz.

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Covid-19: US imposes tests on UK airline passengers

The new rule will begin on 28 December amid concerns over the new variant of coronavirus.

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Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.

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Covid: Heroic response praised in religious leaders' Christmas messages

The Christmas messages reflect on the impact of the pandemic as well as people's response.

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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing

MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.

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Covid: Queen spends Christmas apart from family

The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic in her Christmas speech at 15:00 GMT.

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Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica start administering the Pfizer-BioNTech jab for Covid-19.

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Christmas cards: You won't believe the effort this family goes to!

From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make.

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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

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The refugees feeding a nation

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

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The best of the cheesy Christmas movies

If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed happy ending, check these films out.

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'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time

The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas'

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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

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Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama

The period drama, which launches on Christmas Day, is based on the best-selling romance novels.

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Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry

How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.

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Nick Butter: The man who ran a marathon in every country in the world

Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration came. He set out on a unique adventure but, despite two years' planning, wasn't ready for what came next.

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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

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Daniel Pearl: Court orders release of man accused in journalist's murder

Omar Sheikh was acquitted earlier this year of murdering the US journalist in Pakistan in 2002.

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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

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Universal Credit: 'It is embarrassing having to rely on family again'

People on Universal Credit say they worry about the end of a £20-a-week boost to the benefit.

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Covid-19: South Africa travel ban and carols from the doorstep

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months

A contact of the pilot tested positive - the first local case since April.

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Covid-19: UK bans travel from South Africa over variant

The rule reflects the "increased risk" from a variant linked to two cases in England, officials say.

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Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine

Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US.

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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics

The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.

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Asian markets push higher on hopes of Brexit deal

The pound and Asian markets have made gains ahead of an expected UK-EU trade deal on Thursday.

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UK terror plots: Durham teenager asks to remain anonymous

The teenager, convicted of neo-Nazi terror offences, cannot currently be named because of his age.

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Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral

As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter.

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Flooding dampens Christmas spirit as homes and shops hit

Emergency services and councils deal with hundreds of calls for help, as rail and road is disrupted.

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Benishangul-Gumuz: Attackers kill dozens in western Ethiopia

More than 100 people were killed in fires or by shooting and stabbing attacks, reports say.

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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal

Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.

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Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe

Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat.

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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies

Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.

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Covid: Santa Claus explains how to keep safe at Christmas

Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas

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Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online

Charles Dickens's London home will host a special performance of A Christmas Carol.

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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings

Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.

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Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards

BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020.

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The celebrity hairdresser with a secret of his own

John Harding was a hairdresser to the stars - but there was a reason he rarely answered the phone.

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Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?

The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.

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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone

Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort, ex-adviser Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law.

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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports

While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.

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The Papers: UK and EU on 'verge' of Brexit trade deal

Reports leaders are set to announce an agreement after months of talks is the lead story for most papers on Christmas Eve.

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Covid-19: Border opening, Sturgeon apology and Christmas kindness

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

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Gunman kills three police officers in France

The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident.

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Nigella Lawson reveals why she will not be cooking turkey this Christmas

The celebrity cook says following traditions without her family will make her "feel what's missing".

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Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill

He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".

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Cygnet Woodside in special measures over 'patient safety risks'

Mental health hospital Cygnet Woodside is being investigated by police over allegations of abuse.

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Covid-19: UK-France services return as travel ban eased

Trade and travel restrictions are partially lifted as the military helps with mass screening in Kent.

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Covid: New dads share fatherhood experiences

Three men talk of becoming fathers and being unable to go to many appointments because of Covid.

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Kernowite: New green mineral discovered in 220-year-old rock

The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as it was discovered from a rock mined in Cornwall.

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Christmas dinner: A beginner's guide to the perfect feast

If you're about to make your festive debut, Radio 1 Newsbeat's got your back.

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‘I was desperate for a cancer manual – but there isn’t one’

How do you cope when your young partner receives a terminal diagnosis?

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Helen's Law: Killers could still be freed despite new law

The mother of Helen McCourt, who the law is named after, says it could have "gone further".

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Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation

Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders.

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How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?

France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers?

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Covid-19: 'Living with 50 people has been a blessing'

A community living in the same large house say their way of life has thrived in a year of lockdowns.

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The Glasgow artist inspired by what she finds in the fridge

An amateur photographer shares her passion for creating tiny scenes with food and model figures.

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Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety

More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.

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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'

Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.

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Widowed penguins hug in award-winning photo

The photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another in Australia.

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Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom

The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems.

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'I had zero plans beyond my parents' kitchen'

Hannah Chapman wishes she'd planned ahead after her business almost ran out of cash within months of launching.

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Grenfell Tower inquiry: 11 key things we’ve learned this year

The inquiry's heard 400 hours of evidence this year - and our Grenfell podcast team has reported on it all.

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Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension

36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 to be widened' and 'kick in the baubles'

Wednesday's papers report Whitehall sources as saying England's toughest curbs could be extended.

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Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp

Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

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UK borrowing hits highest November level on record

The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic.

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Covid-19: UK border latest, children's role and Biden's jab

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

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Tashaun Aird: Family of murdered boy critical of school exclusion

Tashaun Aird was stabbed to death in Hackney almost two years after he was excluded from school.

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Covid: The night London's theatres went dark

The lockdown hobby that became a photo-journal about London's theatre community.

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Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'

An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style.

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Covid-19: UK and France to set out plan to restart freight

Hundreds of lorries are held up in Kent as politicians thrash out a plan to reopen the border safely.

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Covid: PPE 'could be recycled' with help of sunlight

It could help tackle the problem of what to do with the pandemic's medical waste, scientists say.

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Coronavirus: Impact of new variant on children investigated

Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young.

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The best albums and songs of 2020: Fiona Apple, Cardi B, Bob Dylan and Dua Lipa

Records by Fiona Apple, Cardi B, Bob Dylan and Dua Lipa feature in the BBC's "poll of polls".

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Covid: Wuhan scientist would 'welcome' visit probing lab leak theory

A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan.

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Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis

Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her "second life" despite her limbs being partially amputated.

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How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship

When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.

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Charity single maker LadBaby aims for the Christmas number one for the third year running

LadBaby is aiming for a third successive Christmas number one, with another sausage roll infused take on a chart classic.

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Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends

Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.

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1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them

An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015.

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Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?

Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?

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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'

The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.

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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking

From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.

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Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban

Ministers did approve plans for further guidance against all but essential travel between GB and NI.

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PSNI chief 'sorry' over policing at Black Lives Matter protests

Simon Byrne apologises after the policing of NI protests is found to be unfair and discriminatory.

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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 for all' and 'Royals break rule of six'

Tuesday's papers report government warnings that the new variant of coronavirus is "everywhere".

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Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand

European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK.

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Pound slides lower as European borders close to UK

Renewed concern over Britain's Covid-19 cases and a missed EU deadline take their toll on the currency.

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Covid-19: Boris Johnson to chair emergency meeting amid travel bans

Dover is severely disrupted after France closed its border over fears about a new coronavirus variant.

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Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak

All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people.

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Miss France runner-up April Benayoum targeted by anti-Semitic tweets

Police are investigating insults against April Benayoum after she revealed her Israeli origins.

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Brexit: Trade deal talks continue as negotiators fail to reach agreement

The UK and EU resume negotiations in Brussels with 10 days to go until the transition period ends.

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The surprising science behind guide dog puppies

Caitlin was partnered with her first guide dog last year, but where do 6% of them come from?

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Covid: Horrible Histories drive-in Christmas panto 'weird but wonderful'

Families are encouraged to participate by honking horns, flashing lights and turning on wipers.

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Covid: The black cab tour of London’s Christmas lights

The pandemic has hit the black cab industry but one driver came up with an idea to attract customers.

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Manchester shooting: 'Please help catch my husband's killer'

Abayomi Ajose was shot dead in a crowd of 400 people - but his murderer has still not been caught.

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The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters

The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.

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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'

Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.

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How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?

Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season.

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Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears

Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them.

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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb

Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.

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Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day

Stormont ministers held an emergency meeting on Sunday night to discuss new restrictions.

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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe

Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.

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Confidence, momentum, quality - Micah Richards on why Man Utd are title contenders again

MOTD2 pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves more credit than he gets for his side's resurgence.

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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid

The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.

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Marcus Rashford given special BBC award

England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is given the Expert Panel Special Award at the BBC Sports Personality show.

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The Papers: Europe bans UK travel, and 'out of control' virus

Moves by European countries to ban passengers travelling from the UK dominates Monday's papers

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Sports Personality winners: Who won the awards in 2020?

See the full list of winners from the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020 show.

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'I'm a unique band of one' - Lennon on Celtic's 'monumental' quadruple treble

Neil Lennon thanks Celtic's board for keeping faith after the "monumental achievement" of beating Hearts to secure a 12th consecutive trophy and his first treble as manager.

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Cheeky dogs, Ox dancing and Spider-Man bottle flips - lockdown's viral hits

As Sports Personality offers a chance to reflect on a sporting year like no other, we revisit some of the best lockdown viral videos.

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Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant

UK officials say the new strain is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly.

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UK's Smith loses super-middleweight title to Alvarez

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez dominates Callum Smith with a near-flawless display to inflict the first defeat of the British fighter's career.

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Covid-19: Millions in England go into toughest restrictions

Nearly 18 million people entered tier four in England at midnight, with mixing at Christmas also banned.

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Callum Smith v Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez: An underdog champion fights a seasoned risk-taker

Britain's Callum Smith is the world champion many have written off when he faces Mexico's Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on Saturday.

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Joe Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled

The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change.

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Covid in Sydney: New restrictions announced as outbreak grows

Curbs on gatherings are announced as authorities urge people to stay at home.

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Covid: Furlough companies list should be published, MPs urge

Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my 2020'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my 2020".

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Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?

BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up.

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Coronavirus: The care home DJ spreading festive cheer

Chris Morrow has been playing requests from family members who have been unable to visit loved ones.

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Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021

Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes.

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Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare

Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework.

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A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas

The theatres looking to Dickens' classic tale to stay afloat and raise spirits despite Covid-19.

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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked

We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.

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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'

How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?

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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler

Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'

Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise.

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Grenfell Tower inquiry: 'Whistleblower' refusing to give evidence

Claude Wehrle is one of at least two cladding firm workers holding out, a letter seen by the BBC reveals.

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Boudicca revolt: Essex dig reveals 'evidence of Roman reprisals'

Archaeologists link the destruction of a "high status" village to the uprising in Roman Britain.

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Alan Shearer would 'not be so sure' about Arsenal staying in Premier League

Former England captain Alan Shearer says he would "not be so sure" about Arsenal surviving in the Premier League at the end of the season.

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Watford sack head coach Ivic after four months

Watford sack head coach Vladimir Ivic after just four months in charge.

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The Papers: 'Christmas cancelled', and 'surging mutant virus'

The new festive restrictions dominate Sunday's papers, with the PM facing increasing criticism.

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Covid-19: Ministers meet amid rising cases in England and US approves Moderna jab

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Saturday.

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FC Santa Claus manager on running a football club in Lapland: 'I've never been so happy in my life'

Ralf Wunderlich has taken charge at Finnish club FC Santa Claus - and may just have the most famous 'boss' in world football.

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Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown

Non-essential shops will be closed with travel only allowed for work, health and emergency reasons.

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Strictly Come Dancing: 7 memorable moments from this series

Bill Bailey, HRVY, Maisie Smith and Jamie Laing will compete for the glitterball trophy on Saturday.

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Covid: Ministers meet amid rising infection rates in England

The PM is "hoping to avoid" another national lockdown, but nearly 90% of hospital beds are full.

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Long Covid: 'I used to run, now I can walk 200 metres'

Dr Nathalie MacDermott, 38, explains how Covid-19 has affected her life.

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Met Police officer sues over 'sexual and racist' texts

The ex-officer is suing her former colleague after he used racist and sexual language in his messages.

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Quiz of the Year, part two: What went on during lockdown?

How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?

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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us

Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.

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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships

Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.

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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?

Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?

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Week in pictures: 12-18 December 2020

A selection of some of the most powerful images taken around the world this week.

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The 'ghost' silhouettes popping up in a Scottish Borders village

Residents of West Linton have seen all kinds of creatures appear since the Covid pandemic began.

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Sir David Attenborough on Joe Biden, Christmas wrapping... and flamingos

Sir David examines how wildlife adapts to the forces of nature, such as volcanoes, in a new series.

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Covid at Christmas: 'Chris Whitty is more popular than Britney Spears'

England's chief medical officer and his deputy Jonathan Van-Tam prove popular with shoppers.

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My Money: 'I'm a 33-weeks' pregnant doctor'

Helen Edwards, an NHS doctor from the West Midlands in the UK takes us through her week's spending.

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Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto

Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.

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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.

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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks enter critical 48-hour period

The EU says the "moment of truth" has arrived as disagreements with the UK over fishing rights continue.

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Employers back requirement for large firms to disclose ethnicity pay gaps

A government report seen by the BBC suggests strong support for large firms having to publish the data.

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Covid-19: Fake 'immunity booster' found on sale in London shops

Tests carried out for the BBC show herbal remedy Coronil offers no protection from coronavirus.

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Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years

The star is moving to Virgin Radio after a decade hosting Saturday mornings for Radio 2.

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The Papers: 'Lockdown 3 fear' and Oxford jab 'before new year'

Many of Saturday's papers lead with the prospect the UK could enter national restrictions post-Christmas.

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Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout

The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections.

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'Appalling' safety at Asda buyers' former company

Packaging firm co-owned by Mohsin and Zuber Issa was prosecuted after a series of injuries

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Covid: Pandemic 'exposes' UK security planning gaps

The response to Covid was "inadequate" and more could have been done to prepare, a report says.

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Chef 'comes of age' to win Masterchef: The Professionals title

The winner of this year's Masterchef: The Professionals series says "it is the best feeling ever".

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Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval

A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval.

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Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury

The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.

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Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching

Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching.

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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices

US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.

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Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism

Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism.

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Quiz of the Year, part one: Can you even remember January?

How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?

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US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home

In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.

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US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship

Joe Cunningham uses his farewell speech to call on people to "listen to each other, maybe even have a beer".

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Coronavirus and Christmas: 'I can't wait to see my grandkids'

A family look forward to being reunited at Christmas, after being separated for 10 months.

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Covid: How schools managed to save the Christmas nativity

Schools have found new ways of celebrating the festive period during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths

Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day.

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Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?

The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look.

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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas

Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.

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The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem

Xiao Juan is the first pop song in China to openly discuss what is seen by many as a sensitive topic.

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Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks

Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness and chest pain.

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Wildfire smoke may spread infectious disease

Smoke from wildfires could be a surprising new route for the spread of microbes, experts believe.

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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'

The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".

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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak

Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.

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The Papers: 'Bleakest midwinter' as Covid tiers extended

The extension of tier three Covid rules to more parts of England is the focus for many of Friday's front pages.

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