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Brexit an ‘unforgivable act of economic sabotage to Scotland’ as no-deal looms

Brexit an ‘unforgivable act of economic sabotage to Scotland’ as no-deal looms

Brexit an ‘unforgivable act of economic sabotage to Scotland’ as no-deal looms

12 December 2020

The talks are expected to conclude on Sunday.


English schools could face legal action if they plan to shut early for Christmas

English schools could face legal action if they plan to shut early for Christmas

English schools could face legal action if they plan to shut early for Christmas

12 December 2020

One Hertfordshire school planning to switch to online learning received a warning letter from the DfE.


In Pictures: PM’s election triumph eclipsed by personal and political trials

In Pictures: PM’s election triumph eclipsed by personal and political trials

In Pictures: PM’s election triumph eclipsed by personal and political trials

12 December 2020

Boris Johnson was left with little time to rest on his laurels after his resounding general election win last December.


Tory anger over Navy no-deal threat as trade negotiations enter crunch stage

Tory anger over Navy no-deal threat as trade negotiations enter crunch stage

Tory anger over Navy no-deal threat as trade negotiations enter crunch stage

12 December 2020

Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood branded the gunboat plans ‘irresponsible’.


‘Signs of green shoots’ in 2021 inbound tourism forecast

‘Signs of green shoots’ in 2021 inbound tourism forecast

‘Signs of green shoots’ in 2021 inbound tourism forecast

12 December 2020

Inbound tourism is not expected to be back to, or even close to, normal levels, according to VisitBritain.


Christmas easing of restrictions a ‘mistake which will have consequences’

Christmas easing of restrictions a ‘mistake which will have consequences’

Christmas easing of restrictions a ‘mistake which will have consequences’

12 December 2020

The four UK nations agreed to relax social distancing rules for five days over the festive period.


What the papers say – December 12

What the papers say – December 12

What the papers say – December 12

12 December 2020

The national front pages are occupied with Brexit and the coronavirus as the weekend begins.


Climate Ambition Summit: What is it and what will it achieve?

Climate Ambition Summit: What is it and what will it achieve?

Climate Ambition Summit: What is it and what will it achieve?

12 December 2020

This weekend’s summit aims to force countries across the world to lay out their plans to cut carbon to try to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.


Fears over effects of no-deal Brexit on student exchanges and research funding

Fears over effects of no-deal Brexit on student exchanges and research funding

Fears over effects of no-deal Brexit on student exchanges and research funding

12 December 2020

University leaders are calling on the Government to prioritise full participation in Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe.


London banks braced for no-deal Brexit

London banks braced for no-deal Brexit

London banks braced for no-deal Brexit

12 December 2020

No massive jobs exodus is expected if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal.


Brexit could cut volume of goods shipped to Ireland by retailers, hauliers warn

Brexit could cut volume of goods shipped to Ireland by retailers, hauliers warn

Brexit could cut volume of goods shipped to Ireland by retailers, hauliers warn

12 December 2020

The Road Haulage Association said it is ‘crazy’ the situation around customs checks remains unclear.


One in three exposed to coronavirus anti-vax messages, study suggests

One in three exposed to coronavirus anti-vax messages, study suggests

One in three exposed to coronavirus anti-vax messages, study suggests

12 December 2020

A belief in wider conspiracy theories was also found to be higher among those who get most of their information from social media.


No-deal Brexit ‘could cost Scottish food and drink industry £2bn’

No-deal Brexit ‘could cost Scottish food and drink industry £2bn’

No-deal Brexit ‘could cost Scottish food and drink industry £2bn’

12 December 2020

Industry leader James Withers has warned some companies might be pushed out of business.


How could a no-deal Brexit affect UK healthcare?

How could a no-deal Brexit affect UK healthcare?

How could a no-deal Brexit affect UK healthcare?

12 December 2020

Medicine stockpiling, social care and health insurance are among the contentious issues.


Apple boss to urge world leaders to work together for ‘carbon neutral economy’

Apple boss to urge world leaders to work together for ‘carbon neutral economy’

Apple boss to urge world leaders to work together for ‘carbon neutral economy’

12 December 2020

Tim Cook will deliver his message to the UN Climate Ambition Summit.


Boy fatally stabbed in London was ‘a nice young man’, neighbour says

Boy fatally stabbed in London was ‘a nice young man’, neighbour says

Boy fatally stabbed in London was ‘a nice young man’, neighbour says

12 December 2020

A 17-year-old is fighting for his life after being stabbed and attacked with acid in a separate act of violence.


Community coronavirus testing to be rolled out in Tier 3 areas

Community coronavirus testing to be rolled out in Tier 3 areas

Community coronavirus testing to be rolled out in Tier 3 areas

12 December 2020

The move comes amid the Government’s Covid winter plan.


Trade talks enter final 48 hours as UK threatens to deploy no-deal gun boats

Trade talks enter final 48 hours as UK threatens to deploy no-deal gun boats

Trade talks enter final 48 hours as UK threatens to deploy no-deal gun boats

12 December 2020

Four Royal Navy patrol vessels have been put on standby to guard British fishing waters if there is no agreement with the EU.


Navy boats on standby to patrol UK waters as no-deal preparations stepped up

Navy boats on standby to patrol UK waters as no-deal preparations stepped up

Navy boats on standby to patrol UK waters as no-deal preparations stepped up

11 December 2020

Both the UK and EU have warned that no-deal looks more likely than an agreement.


French ticketholder wins £175m EuroMillions jackpot

French ticketholder wins £175m EuroMillions jackpot

French ticketholder wins £175m EuroMillions jackpot

11 December 2020

It is the largest ever EuroMillions jackpot.


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