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Asda will close all stores on Boxing Day

10 December, 2020

Asda workers will spend Boxing Day at home, resting and relaxing with their loved ones.

Google reveals the UK’s top searches in 2020

9 December, 2020

It’s hardly surprising that Covid was the top trending search in the UK in 2020 given the impact that the Coronaviru crisis has had on everyone’s lives.

London should enter Tier 3 to avoid surge in Covid deaths says expert

9 December, 2020

London should go into Tier 3 Covid restrictions in the next 48 hours to stop deaths surging over Christmas.

Schools to shut a day early for Christmas to give teachers time to self-isolate

9 December, 2020

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.

As Covid cases rise, Hancock urges Londoners to ‘stick to the rules’

8 December, 2020

The Health Secretary urged Londoners to ‘stick to rules’ as Covid cases are dangerously on the rise.

Britons will receive ‘special cards’ if they vaccinate

7 December, 2020

When asked whether the ‘special cards’ will be needed to access venues, the minister said: “It’s about making sure we protect lives”.

Several injured in major explosion near Bristol

3 December, 2020

Several people have been injured in a huge explosion in a warehouse near Bristol. Emergency services are still at the scene.

Santa to be allowed to remove face mask, Downing Street says

1 December, 2020

Santa won’t have to wear a mask in his grotto, Downing Street confirmed, although children will have to keep distance.

Coronavirus cases in England went down by 30%

30 November, 2020

The latest research led by Imperial College London found that covid infections in England went down by 30%.

Lockdown tiers for every UK location unveiled

26 November, 2020

The new tier lockdown system is set to begin on 2 December. Here’s the full list of lockdown tiers by area.

Meghan Markle shares news of her miscarriage

25 November, 2020

Meghan Markle has shared the details of a miscarriage she suffered in July.

London begs not to be put in Tier 3 as Covid rates drop

24 November, 2020

Covid cases are decreasing in a dozen London boroughs according to official stats as the case for London to be put into Tier 2 after lockdown is bolstered.

Covid deaths in UK and Wales highest since May

24 November, 2020

The number of Covid deaths in England and Wales has risen by 27%, according to new figures.

Travellers arriving in UK to end quarantine in 5 days

24 November, 2020

Travellers arriving in UK from countries not on the Government’s ‘travel corridor list’ will be able to reduce their quarantine period to just 5 days.

Patrick Quinn, Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder, dies aged 37

23 November, 2020

One of the co-founders of the ice bucket challenge, Patrick Quinn, has died aged 37 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Cycle lanes war continue as even Queen ‘caught in gridlock’

23 November, 2020

A cycle lane row in Chiswick was officially taken to High Court, as controversy over the new cycle lanes in London continue.

Brits to get “freedom pass” if they pass two Covid tests weekly

23 November, 2020

Britons could be granted ‘freedom passes’ if they test negative for Covid twice a week. An electronic form would serve as proof that they had been tested.

Covid Christmas Plan: the new rules for shops and pubs

23 November, 2020

The Government will soon announce the Covid Winter Plan, which will allow shops and gyms to reopen, while hospitality will have to bear the brunt.

Oxford Covid vaccine reveals 70% effective

23 November, 2020

The long-awaited vaccine developed by Oxford University along with AstraZeneca has been shown to be 70% effective.

Lockdown bringing covid cases down, Matt Hancock says

20 November, 2020

The infections rate is going down which means tougher restrictions are working and they might remain tight for longer.

Boris Johnson announces £16,5bn investment in armed forces

19 November, 2020

The announcement comes after Boris Johnson promised Joe Biden Britain will be a valuable military ally to the US.

Swindon Oasis will not reopen after Covid

18 November, 2020

The operating company’s review of the centre’s operation with landlord Seven Capital concluded that it was “not viable” to carry on with the business.