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The president says a key federal agency should "do what needs to be done", but he vows to fight on.
The former secretary of state is among the names announced for key roles in the new US administration.
People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days.
Covid-19 case numbers are dropping in most parts of England, but the South East's cases are rising.
Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown's Boys are among the shows in the festive schedule.
The state should foot the bill for removing flammable materials from high-rise buildings, MPs say.
Eight Met officers are investigated over claims of excessive use of force against a black woman in custody.
Church leaders and charities are among those opposing a cut in the UK's overseas aid budget.
The robotic Chang'e-5 mission aims to return the first lunar rocks to Earth in more than 40 years.
King Felipe will stop public activities for 10 days after coming into contact with an infected person.
The company's head of security is charged with planning to swap iPads for gun permits
The banner, a Chinese gift of gratitude, reads "righteous and courageous, saving people from water".
Most papers carry news that the Oxford vaccine is "highly effective" at stopping Covid-19 symptoms.
Usman and Sharon were connected forever after being caught up in the bombing's aftermath.
Whilst most Azerbaijanis are celebrating the end of fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, some are struggling to return to normal life.
Michelle Yeoh - soon to star in Marvel's first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi - says it has taken time for Hollywood to offer more diverse film roles to Asian actors.
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to two female chess players about the Netlfix show and modern chess culture.
The bike vanished from its position outside a beauty parlour in Nottingham over the weekend.
Flights between New South Wales and Victoria reopened for the first time since July.
A question everyone's asking: what's my Covid risk? Here's how to find out.
Why this case - which returns to court today - is bigger than the fate of one teenage runaway.
The story behind the plaque: the fast life and freakishly unlucky death of Karl Edwards.
Nearly a year into her job, Finland's PM, Sanna Marin, says it's 'everyone's job to identify themselves'.
Is this the post-Covid future for millions of people who still need to pay using notes and coins?
It's 10 years since the first Great British Bake Off, and the original series was quite different.
In a country where marriages are steeped in tradition, Sanjana Rishi's wedding outfit drew criticism.
A new report warns Afghanistan is becoming a major methamphetamine producer, leaving addicts in its wake.
Good fortune and scientific brilliance were behind the Covid-19 vaccine being developed so quickly.
Southampton miss the chance to go third as Theo Walcott's first goal since rejoining the club is only enough for a draw at Wolves.
Up to 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor events in the lowest-risk areas when the four-week national lockdown in England ends.
Burnley move out of the Premier League relegation zone after beating Crystal Palace at Turf Moor for their first win of the season.
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg describes his wayward kick in the last minute of the defeat by France as a "schoolboy error" but praises the team's efforts.
Who has had an impact like Kevin Keegan and Kenny Dalglish? Who proved he is still world class? Garth Crooks names his team of the week.
Man City target England midfielder, Man Utd confident goalkeeper will stay, plus more.
England will move to a tougher version of tiered coronavirus restrictions when lockdown ends next week.
We answer some of your questions about the Oxford vaccine.
Hopes are rising that an effective vaccine against Covid-19 will be available soon.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Why news on this vaccine is particularly important for people living in the UK.
Liverpool has the UK's first mass Covid testing pilot, with other high-risk areas to follow.
Tips on happier ways to work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
With Boris Johnson self-isolating after a meeting, what do employers have to do to keep their staff safe?
The scheme told Dido Harding she had to self-isolate, a week after her husband was also told to isolate.
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.
The Court of Appeal rejected CR4C's bid for an appeal and told them to pay costs.
A programmer is telling the story of "the worst year of his life" through an interactive video game.
A woman who attended a Bristol rave says she sustained "life-changing' injuries" from a police dog.
Crossways Infant School in Thornbury will shut until December after a visiting nurse tests positive.
BBC News spoke to key government figures, scientists and health officials involved from the start.
The simple but crucial number at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.
Tips on happier ways to work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
The BBC looks at what needs to happen before you can have the coronavirus vaccine.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Leicester make a bonus-point winning start to life under head coach Steve Borthwick as they beat Gloucester.
Two goals at the start of the second half help steer League Two high-flyers Cheltenham to victory over Walsall.
Nicky Cadden's last-gasp free-kick steals a point for Forest Green in an entertaining draw at Barrow.
Premiership Rugby will no longer award five points to teams when the opposition is unable to field a side because of coronavirus.
Less than a month since Exeter Chiefs were crowned Premiership champions, English top-flight rugby is ready to return.
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1. How to thrive when WFH. Even before the new abnormal of lockdown, most of us were tired most days of the week. Now we are juggling the demands of family, school and work from our homes. Life got a whole lot more exhausting. Here are some tips for recharging. READ MORE 2. Economic rebound set to reverse. The UK economy rebounded strongly from July to September, growing 15.5%, but economists warn it is likely to shrink again due to the reimposition of lockdowns. In July and August, GDP grew due to loosening restrictions and the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. However, the economy is still smaller than pre-pandemic, with the services sector hardest hit and construction not yet recovered. ONS research for October also highlighted sectors struggling, with 72% of businesses in food and accommodation and 69% in arts, entertainment and recreation experiencing lower turnover than usual. Financial Times 3. Redundancies reach record high. Redundancies reached a record high of 314,000 in the three months to September, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.8%, official data shows. Analysts suggested that many redundancies were made as the furlough scheme tapered down and that the October extension “came too late” to save some jobs. The data showed a particular rise in 16-24-year-olds losing their jobs, with unemployment rate in this group at 14.6%. Unemployment rose across the UK, with the highest rate in the north east (6.7%) and Wales seeing the largest rise since the previous quarter. BBC 4. Is COVID curbing entrepreneurship. One in five self-employed workers anticipates switching to other forms of employment, in a sign that the pandemic is reversing the long-term trend of growth in numbers of people working for themselves. According to a survey by the LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance, more than half of self-employed workers said they had less work than usual in August. In the gig economy, more than a quarter using apps to find work said they’d had more work; however, 78% said they felt their health was at risk while working. The Times 5. Building resilience during lockdown. Lockdowns at the start of the pandemic contributed to increased levels of anxiety, depression and sleeplessness. As many places re-enter restrictions, psychologists say it’s important to make a conscious effort to look after your mental wellbeing as everyday activities become less accessible. Planning your time, scheduling in leisure and exercise and even just deciding when you’ll stop work can give back a sense of autonomy. We recommend setting small goals to give yourself successes to celebrate and spending time alone getting to know your strengths. See item one above for further ideas. Editor |
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6. Lockdown’ named the word of 2020. Perhaps not a surprise, but "lockdown" has been declared the word of the year for 2020 by Collins Dictionary. It "encapsulates the shared experience of billions of people", Collins said. Other pandemic-linked terms in the top 10 are "furlough", "key worker", "self-isolate" and "social distancing", as well as "coronavirus". The abbreviation "BLM", for the Black Lives Matter movement, also features. BBC 7. Brexit defeat in the Lords. The Government suffered a heavy defeat in the House of Lords last Monday when peers voted by 433 to 165 to remove clauses in the Internal Market Bill designed to allow ministers to overrule parts of the EU Withdrawal Agreement. However, Boris Johnson vowed to reinstate them when the bill returns to the Commons next month. Labour has warned that the bill risks making the UK an “international pariah” – and that it will undermine UK relations with the new US president-elect, Joe Biden. The Guardian 8. Drowning in the flow of the mighty Amazon. Every second, its customers spend some $11,000 on its products; in the year of Covid, its value peaked at $1.6trn. Already the world’s richest man before Covid struck, founder Jeff Bezos has seen his personal fortune grow to $178.1bn. Yet even as Amazon puts countless small firms out of business, it continues – thanks to its complex offshore billing structure – to pay a derisory amount of tax: 2.1% last year on UK sales of £13.7bn. The Independent 9. Quote of the week. “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” Charles Bukowski quoted in the Daily Mail 10. The bottom line. Only 7% of British workers want to return to the office full-time after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. 18% say they would now choose to work from home every day, and 32% say they’d like to be at home most days. The Times |
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges people to be "jolly careful" during the festive season and remain "prudent" into the new year.
It's tougher than last time following complaints the previous system wasn't sufficient.
Usman and Sharon were connected forever after being caught up in the bombing's aftermath.
Covid-19 case numbers are dropping in most parts of England, but the South East's cases are rising.
The number of people seeking help for OCD has risen since the coronavirus pandemic started.
The health secretary says devolved nations will have to agree on an approach to help keep people safe.
Schools are being advised to make sure classrooms are "well ventilated" to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Why this case - which returns to court today - is bigger than the fate of one teenage runaway.
Life imitates art for John Boyega as he plays a police officer fighting racism, in the same year he took centre stage at the Black Lives Matters protest.
Why news on this vaccine is particularly important for people living in the UK.
Paraclimbing medalist Leanora Volpe doesn't like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete.
Kanane Francis says he wants to encourage young black riders to get into horse racing.
The health secretary says the bulk of the vaccine rollout will happen in early 2021.
The performance in Inverness by folk rock band Torridon was allowed under level one rules in the Highlands.
Alex Collins became partially paralysed after diving into a shallow river to retrieve a plastic ring.
Scientists at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire have developed a new type of latex.
Home Secretary Priti Patel gives an "unreserved" apology if she upset people after report into her conduct.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says doses of a vaccine will be available for rollout next month if approved.
Cath's son received a prison sentence after being radicalised by far-right groups online.
Google says it monitors posts for violations 24 hours a day and complies with all local laws.
Goods moving between the UK and EU will be subject to new customs controls & checks when the Brexit transition period ends in January.
The Coronation Street star's jewellery is up for auction to raise money for a hospice.
The health secretary refuses to say if he has fought for NHS workers to be exempt from a public sector pay freeze.
Saffra Monteiro caught it as a girl and wants young people to take viruses, like Covid-19, seriously.
The spoof created by actors Brendan O’Rourke and Kevin Mains stars some of Hollywood’s big names.
There are concerns people will not be able to contribute presents because of the pandemic.
A shop manager has described the abuse she's experienced at work during the pandemic.
Sophie from Huddersfield sought help to overcome loneliness.
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas
The popularity of chess is rocketing with five times the number of new online players than last year.
A care home in Teignmouth is one of the first in England piloting a testing system to allow visitors.
The son of a woman who died in the Grenfell Tower fire is taking the government to court over evacuation plans for high-rise buildings.
Keegan, 15, spends his Friday afternoons delivering fish and chips to elderly residents of Golspie in the Highlands.
Marjorie Wells, 91, gives her advice on fighting loneliness during a lockdown.
Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton spoke to CBS This Morning about the lack of diversity in Formula 1.
The band has to stay two metres apart behind screens as their traditional festive concert moves online.
Andrew Monck has moved from Australia to join his girlfriend Rosanna Wilson at her home in Devon.
After losing her brother in 1990, Dr Sharon McDonnell has gone on to run the largest ever UK survey of bereaved families.
This year's Woman's Hour Power List celebrates women who are helping to tackle the climate crisis.
The East London artist "hired a microphone" and made much of her new album in her basement.
Diabetes UK estimates up to 40% of young women with type 1 diabetes will suffer from an associated eating disorder.
The former minister for sports was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 44 years old.
Two former activists describe how they looked to America for inspiration.
