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A Supreme Court ruling provides a lifeline for many firms that had business interruption insurance.
Coronavirus restrictions in England affected services, with pubs and hairdressers badly hit.
A variant that is thought to be more infectious has not been found in the UK, scientist says.
First Minister Mark Drakeford says there is "no doubt at all" Covid-19 is spreading in shops.
Some areas could see freezing temperatures and 5-10cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says.
The NHS fears some communities are being targeted with misinformation, a leading doctor says.
The Home Office says it is working to "assess the impact" of the issue, which has been resolved.
Government has introduced scheme for third year students, but others still left unprotected.
The family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi had launched the posthumous bid to overturn his conviction.
Mark Rutte's cabinet resigns after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.
Joe Biden's presidential Twitter account launches with no followers transferred from President Trump.
Wayne Rooney is named as Derby County's new manager, with the ex-England captain also announcing his retirement from playing.
As temperatures drop, wintry weather has brought snow, frost and flooding to parts of the UK.
Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.
Joe Wicks inspired the nation to get moving during the first lockdown, but there's a new character on the fitness scene.
Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.
Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending.
Police and rail bosses condemn a social media post featuring a car parked on a level crossing.
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.
Hundreds are seen as snow covers Hyde Park in Leeds despite coronavirus rules on mass gatherings.
For his birthday, McKinley Erves received glasses that allow him see colours more vibrantly.
A mix of stories, many on the coronavirus pandemic, lead Friday's newspapers.
The record-breaking illustration was originally intended as the cover of the fifth Tintin book.
As Scott Mann started his virtual speech to the Commons, it became clear that his audio was wrong.
Some hauliers say they have faced long delays and fear things will get worse before they get better.
How Covid wards in one of Britain's major hospital is coping - ten months on.
Charlie Haylock says he initially thought the request "was a scam".
Footage shows a large crowd of people waiting to board a Tube train at Canning Town station.
The S21 Ultra's support for an S Pen will fuel speculation that the Note range's days are numbered.
Nathan Evans's renditions of the ancient songs have racked up millions of views on the video-sharing app.
The product tracks movements in the night to automatically adjust its height.
The queens of season two discuss coronavirus shutting production down, and how life changed for their drag.
A therapist who arranges free mental health help for NHS workers says many are at "breaking point".
Singer Talia Dean was 18 when she first had symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis. It took 15 years to get a diagnosis.
The actress stars in Finding Alice about a woman left floundering after her partner's sudden death.
Rules of origin are a key part of the UK's trade deal with the EU. What are they?
Drummer Dan Flint gave up booze during the first national lockdown - he tells us why.
An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.
Folk-punk singer Frank Turner and three venue owners talk about the fight to save their businesses.
Captain Joe Root scores his first Test century since 2019 to help England build a substantial lead over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle.
Marnus Labuschagne's century puts Australia on top after day one of the decisive fourth Test in Brisbane, as dropped catches cost India.
Manchester United are in form and top of the table but Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have a history of remarkable resilience, says MOTD pundit and ex-Red Danny Murphy.
Lucas Piazon played - well, technically at least - under eight different Chelsea managers but he has now left the club for good.
A deal is agreed in principle for Robert Saleh to join the New York Jets and become the first Muslim head coach in NFL history.
Scientists have discovered a new mutated version of the virus from Brazil, in addition to the ones from the UK and South Africa.
With similar symptoms, deciding whether or not you need to get tested for coronavirus can be tricky.
Most travellers must self-isolate on arrival and an advance coronavirus test will soon be required.
There are strict rules across the UK about which shops can open during lockdown and how they must run.
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why.
Teams around the world are looking into medicines for Covid-19 and scientists are starting to discover what works.
We answer some of your questions about vaccination, travel rules and school closures
People around the UK must now wear face coverings in many public places, but what are the rules?
Free school meals are still available in lockdown and there are rules about what they should contain.
Three vaccines have been approved and two are being rolled out across the UK, so when might you get one?
Seven mass vaccination centres have opened across England to help deliver the Coronavirus vaccine.
As most schools close across the UK, lessons from BBC Bitesize move on to BBC Two and CBBC.
There are plenty of online resources to help while schools are closed to most pupils.
Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight.
The couple, who both have coronavirus, were given "precious" time together, their daughter says.
Cottle found fame with his touring circus and later bought Wookey Hole in Somerset.
Ex-Surrey Police officer Derek Seekings was convicted of two counts of rape between 1994 and 2000.
We look at what lockdown means for moving house, funerals and visiting care homes.
The move leaves the chain on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs.
Two men are killed when their Volkswagen Golf is involved in a two-car crash in Chertsey.
Attendance figures show 46% of secondary schools had pupils isolating because of Covid outbreaks.
A 15-year-old boy groomed by a drugs gang was left "high and dry" by social workers, his mother says.
Coronavirus lockdown rules are changing across the UK, but who is responsible for enforcing them?
Public Health England answer questions about vaccinations, shop workers and lockdown.
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.
Pubs and restaurants across the UK are currently closed, but can offer some takeaways.
All the pain he'd suffered flashed before him in that goalscoring moment, he tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.
Mark Wright made his Crawley Town debut in the FA Cup on Sunday - and a BBC series is charting his time there.
Crawley Town boss John Yems tells his side to "go out and enjoy" their FA Cup giant-killing of Leeds - then realises they can't.
Crawley Town produce one of the FA Cup third round's most emphatic upsets as they stun Premier League side Leeds United.
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1. A strategy to stop procrastinating. Procrastination is a struggle for many, but it can be overcome with a few simple questions. Focusing on four reflection points each day can cut to the psychological root of procrastination to help eliminate distraction and get work done. Start by reflecting on these four questions: [MORE] 2. Lockdown could last until April. Boris Johnson has warned that tough lockdown restrictions could remain in place until April. Speaking in the House of Commons, the prime minister said that restrictions would be lifted only “brick by brick”. “We are in a tough final stretch, made only tougher by the new variant,” he said. “Our emergence from the lockdown cocoon will not be a big bang but a gradual unwrapping.” The Times 3. World bank warns of lost decade. The World Bank has warned of a “lost decade” economically because of the impact of the pandemic on global trade and investment - as well as on education and its contribution to productivity. The international bank lowered its estimate for potential worldwide growth between 2020 and 2029 to 1.9%, compared to a 2.5% expansion last decade. While the bank projects growth this year of 4% following last year’s 4.3% contraction, it has lowered the 2021 outlook by 0.2 percentage point from June. A World Bank spokesman said policymakers could not afford to wait for everyone to be vaccinated before acting to restore growth. Forbes 4. UK Records more than 80,000 Covid deaths. More than 80,000 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive Covid test since the start of the pandemic, official figures have shown. According to Johns Hopkins University, only the US, Brazil, India and Mexico have recorded more Covid deaths. The Office for National Statistics says one in every 50 people in England are infected with Covid-19 and last week, the UK recorded more than 1,000 daily deaths; and patients are getting younger. BBC 5. Boosting morale in difficult times. Having to adapt to frequent change means that motivation is lower than it might be at the start of a new year. Research shows that psychological safety is one of the most important qualities for a successful team and boosting morale can give people the comfort they need to thrive. Active listening, celebrating small wins and offering positive feedback for a job well done all help give a sense of achievement, psychologists say. More positive interactions than negative will likely help everyone’s mood – and helping others can also boost our own wellbeing. Editor |
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6. Pandemic prompts population change. The pandemic is set to change Britain's population, with the birth rate predicted to fall and London’s population set to shrink for the first time since 1988. That’s according to a PwC report that says economic uncertainty could mean people put off having children, bringing forward the pressures on public services associated with an ageing population. The report also expects London’s population to fall this year as increased home working encourages people to move out of the city. House price predictions suggest similar, with experts expecting prices to rise more quickly outside the capital, particularly in the north-west. The Sunday Times 7. UK set for double-dip recession. The UK could suffer its first double-dip recession since 1975, with output in the first quarter of this year set to be £24.6bn lower than would have been the case without the new lockdown, according to the EY Item Club. The economic forecasting group says the economy will have a “challenging start to 2021”, leading to a second period of contraction. The British Chambers of Commerce has also predicted a double-dip recession. Metro 8. Britain is suffering from a Covid-induced sleep crisis. 42% of people told researchers that their sleep had worsened during the pandemic and 53% said they were now dissatisfied with their rest. “Even before Covid we were saying we were going through a global epidemic of sleeplessness, and now all of the things which fuel poor sleep have been magnified,” said a spokesperson for the study. The Telegraph, 9. Is Trump headed for Scotland? Donald Trump could be planning to visit Scotland during Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony. Sources at an airport in Prestwick, near the Trump-owned Turnberry golf resort, say a US military plane is scheduled to arrive on 19 January, and that the aircraft - a Boeing 757 - had been used by the US president on past trips. President-elect Biden is due to be sworn-in as America’s 46th president on 20 January. The Independent 10. The bottom line. Elon Musk has overtaken Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person. Shares in Tesla, the electric car company he co-founded, have surged upwards on hopes that a Democrat-controlled US Senate would support a more-green agenda. Writing on Twitter, Musk responded to the news of his status as the world’s richest person saying, “how strange” and “well, back to work …” The Guardian |
Joe Wicks inspired the nation to get moving during the first lockdown, but there's a new character on the fitness scene.
Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending.
As the coronavirus pandemic puts pressure on NHS resources, millions pf people remain on waiting lists for other treatments.
Grant Shapps explains why UK-bound arrivals from South America and Portugal will be banned.
Charlie Haylock says he initially thought the request "was a scam".
Schools and businesses have been providing laptops to help students who have no devices with home learning.
The 19-year-old mounted pavements and jumped red lights through London and three counties.
A Scottish postie has seen his live of sea shanties take off on TikTok.
The playful pair have learnt a new trick in lockdown, which is melting hearts.
Ros Atkins asks what the definition of “staying local” means during the UK’s third lockdown.
As the UK records its highest death toll, Fergal Keane has been to see the strain the NHS is under for the second time.
Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC's Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first.
A GP in Stroud has been able to vaccinate her father, and see him for the first time since March.
The education secretary says suppliers have been told that "that type of behaviour will not be tolerated".
A group of leading charities say more must be done this lockdown to support people who are shielding.
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics.
The home secretary says police officers are "now moving more quickly to issue fines where people are clearly breaching coronavirus regulations".
PureGym says the first vaccination centre in one of its buildings could open "in a matter of days".
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
Food poverty campaigner and chef Jack Monroe is shocked at food parcels sent to children on free school meals in England while in lockdown.
An RAF aircraft breaking the sound barrier causes a loud bang in skies across the East of England.
A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid.
Emma has a 17-year-old, triplets and stage four cancer - here's how she's doing in England's lockdown.
Seven mass vaccination centres have opened across England to help deliver the Coronavirus vaccine.
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life-changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.
"Numbers are increasing not decreasing" - inside an emergency body storage facility in Surrey.
Armed police searched the supermarket after staff and customers were threatened.
Matt Hancock tells the BBC asymptomatic testing in Liverpool helped its Covid case rate fall rapidly.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says lockdown rules are "tough" but "may not be tough enough".
Two families from Hampshire unknowingly shared one camera roll over two decades.
App developer Ben Hogan uses a delivery robot to help him pop the question to his partner.
Two young women who turn 21 this year reflect on the impact 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic had on their lives and share their hopes for 2021.
The Duke of Cambridge asked how staff were coping during the pandemic, and he thanked them for their sacrifice.
A Portsmouth hospital is treating more than twice the number of patients than at its spring peak.
Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way.
How do hospitals become overwhelmed and what can be done to stop it from happening.
