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Pubs and restaurants will have to shut at 6pm and will not be able to serve alcoholic drinks.
Government decides against public inquiry at this time into collusion in murder of Pat Finucane in Belfast.
The singer says her actions were 'irresponsible' and she takes 'full responsibility' for the event.
The advance is expected to accelerate research into a host of human diseases, including Covid-19.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.
Sir Philip Green's failure to invest in Arcadia has led to its downfall, says a former boss of Topshop.
They would count as a "substantial meal" under new rules for parts of England, a minister says.
Philip Heath apologises for dismissing a legitimate fire test query email using strong language.
Nicola Sturgeon says the one-off cash payment is to thank health staff for their "extraordinary service".
The Manx government says it cannot commit to "welcoming tens of thousands" of fans in May and June.
The Orange is the New Black star was caught up in a "shocking" transphobic attack at the weekend.
Adamo Canto, from Scarborough, took medals, signed photographs and other valuables.
The National Trust says the dam in Somerset "might look modest, but it is incredibly special".
An announcement about plans for next summer's exams in England is expected later this week.
No-one knows why 64 ornamental elephants have been left on the doorsteps of a street in St Helens.
A climate activist has won a prestigious prize for leading the battle to block it being built in Ghana.
Authorities have warned people of "poisonous gas" after Indonesia's Ile Lewotolok volcano erupted.
Boris Johnson's attempts to quell a Tory revolt over England's new tiers continue to dominate the papers.
Collector William Fagan finds 70-year-old photographs in a camera.
Five challenges of distributing a Covid-19 vaccine to billions of people.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is over, but some are still waiting for news of missing relatives.
Carol singing is also allowed - but people will not be able to go to school nativity plays in some areas.
Singer Cher was one of those who campaigned for a better life for Kavaan the elephant who is now heading to a new home.
BBC correspondents across the east Africa region explain the impact for Ethiopia and its neighbours.
Boxers are quick to question how former NBA basketball player Nate Robinson was allowed to be knocked out by YouTube star Jake Paul.
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "monochrome".
The founders of the Black Lives Matter movement tell the BBC's 100 Women season they are optimistic.
Every generation has its business pantomime villain - what's the real story with Philip Green?
Calabria was not hit by the first wave of the pandemic but its fragile health system is buckling now.
The expected collapse of Topshop owner Arcadia means many pension holders are likely to take a hit.
Clarkson, Hammond and May discuss their recent hunt for pirate treasure and their TV future.
The home city of the Darth Vader actor is mourning a humble man who became a global star.
Homes for these "ultimate environmental engineers" have been set up in enclosures across England.
Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges.
The campaign to save a 100-year-old tree shows cultural fears can make politicians listen in Kenya.
The toxic fumes from stubble burning affects hundreds of millions - but curbs to stop it keep failing.
A new inquest into the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah could list air pollution as a cause of her death.
How did 16 policemen come to be deported from the British Isles to Nazi-occupied Europe?
Northern Premier League side Marine will play Jose Mourinho's Premier League leaders Tottenham in the third round of the FA Cup.
Fulham move out of the Premier League relegation places with an impressive victory over Leicester that denies Brendan Rodgers' side a share of top spot.
Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has surgery on a fractured skull suffered in a clash of heads during his side's Premier League win at Arsenal.
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani apologises for a deleted social media post containing a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts.
We answer some of your questions about the Oxford vaccine.
Restrictions will be temporarily eased around the UK, but there are still rules about what you can do.
Tier three areas of England will be offered mass testing after a successful pilot in Liverpool.
The unemployment rate is rising as Covid hits different parts of the economy.
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
More people are now eligible for furlough, with the scheme extended until March 2021.
Busting myths and explaining the facts around immunisation.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
England will move to a tougher version of tiered coronavirus restrictions when lockdown ends on Wednesday.
Restrictions on social gatherings may be eased so families can get together for the festive period.
New rules for pubs in England come into effect on 2 December after the second lockdown ends.
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.
Travellers arriving from almost all other countries must self-isolate on entry to the UK.
England is moving out of national restrictions into a tougher tier system than before. But why?
Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why.
A question everyone's asking: what's my Covid risk? Here's how to find out.
Prof Robin Shattock, head of Mucosal Infection and Immunity at Imperial College, answers viewers' questions.
Over three-quarters of people in northern England and the Midlands are facing the toughest restrictions.
Some trial volunteers were given shots half the planned strength, so how does that affect the results?
What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work?
Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling.
Hindu climate activists use their faith to highlight the need to care for the environment.
A woman in her 40s was found dead at a house in Great Rissington on Sunday morning.
NHS papers reveal the stadium in south Bristol would act as centre for regional programme.
South Gloucestershire and North Somerset have also been placed in tier three.
England will move to a tougher version of tiered coronavirus restrictions when lockdown ends on Wednesday.
Restrictions will be temporarily eased around the UK, but there are still rules about what you can do.
Busting myths and explaining the facts around immunisation.
BBC News spoke to key government figures, scientists and health officials involved from the start.
Several vaccines are showing promise and one is already being reviewed by the UK regulator.
Gloucester's Jersey-born former Bath and England back Matt Banahan says the current season will be his last.
Gloucester bounce back impressively from a tame opening-round defeat at Leicester to score five tries and beat Wasps at Kingsholm.
Striker George Lloyd's extra-time header steers Cheltenham into the third round of the FA Cup with victory over Crewe.
Forest Green return to winning ways thanks to Jake Young's goal that piles more pressure on struggling Southend.
Leading scorer Paul Mullin strikes in the 95th minute to rescue a draw for Cambridge at fellow high-fliers Cheltenham.
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1. Spending Review 2020. Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out what the UK government will spend on health, education, transport and other public services next year. In a statement in Parliament, he also briefed MPs about the state of the UK economy and the latest forecasts for the UK's public finances, which have been battered by the Covid pandemic. Here are my main takeways: An estimated 1.3 million public sector workers will see their pay frozen in 2021-22. Most NHS workers and those earning less than £24,000 will still get an increase. The UK economy is expected to shrink by 11.3% this year. Unemployment is expected to reach 7.5% next spring, with 2.6 million people out of work. Overseas aid budget is to be cut by about £4bn. A new £4bn "levelling up" fund will pay for upgrading local infrastructure across UK. Editor 2. Pandemic shines a light on equality. Diverse employees have long faced an uphill battle in the workplace. The pandemic has simply made the situation that much harder, according to new global research from McKinsey. Across geographies, women are struggling more than men, both personally and professionally. They are 1.5 times more likely to say they are experiencing challenges with mental health and increased household responsibility than their male peers. On average, people of colour are 2.2 times more likely to have concerns about their career progression than their white male peers. Starting in January 2021, our 10-part, government supported, live and online, leadership development and mentoring programme will include a brand new lesson on inclusion, incorporating diversity and equality. [READ MORE] 3. Domestic violence victims told to take civil action. Victims of domestic abuse have been encouraged by the police to take civil action, rather than pursuing a criminal prosecution, because the system is clogged up, a new report claims. Victim Support’s study found that some victims had tried to kill themselves because of court delays, adding: “Many victims with delayed cases have already waited a long time for the court date, which has been cancelled.” The Guardian 4. Career advice to carry with you. Career advice comes in many forms - from lessons found in articles to suggestions from friends and family, for example. Some advice is better than others, however. A one-off and complimentary "live and online" class will explain the best career advice some of our mentoring and coaching clients have learned and taught to others. It ranges from being your own best advocate to safeguarding your mental health. Also, knowing that opportunities arise throughout a person’s career, making it okay to miss one or two along the way. If this is class is of interest too you, and you team, please contact us for further details. [CONTACT] |
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5. No deal is ‘underpriced’ warns Downing Street. Downing Street warned that Britain could be just days away from leaving the European Union without a trade deal. In a statement “at the start of what may be the final week of trade negotiations”, Number 10 warned that a “significant gap” still exists on fisheries, adding: “No deal is arguably underpriced.” EU sources also say there is growing scepticism that any further progress will be made. BBC 6. Netflix doubles UK production budget. Netflix will spend $1bn (£750m) on British-made film and TV this year as the coronavirus pandemic fails to dent the streaming giant’s production pipeline. The maker of The Crown, which has reported that viewing figures for season four of have already reached 29 million in the UK alone, has increased its UK budget by 50% from £500m last year, second only to its investment in its US home market. The BBC’s total annual content budget was £2.3bn in the year to March-end while ITV spends some £1.1bn annually across its channels. Daily Mail 7. Three households allowed to mix over Christmas. The leaders of the four UK nations have agreed that up to three households will be able to meet during a five-day Christmas period of 23 to 27 December. People will also be allowed to mix in places of worship and outdoor spaces, and travel restrictions will be eased. However, the leaders have urged people to “think carefully about what they do” to keep the risk of increased transmission of Covid-19 low. The Telegraph 8. Over-55s losing trust in the BBC. Older, more well-off viewers are slowly falling out of love with the BBC, Ofcom has revealed. The regulator said Britons spent an average of two hours and 22 minutes a day with the national broadcaster’s television, radio and digital services last year, down 19 minutes since 2017. The proportion of over-55s with a positive impression of the BBC, however, has slipped from 64% to 62% in two years. The Times 9. The bottom line. The total value of contracts issued by the government to private companies to tackle the coronavirus crisis without being put out to competitive tender is £17.3bn. A former neighbour of the Health Secretary’s, who ran the local pub, was awarded once such contract via WhatsApp. Daily Mail |
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has hailed the success of the national lockdown, which lifts on 2 December.
Pubs and restaurants will have to shut at 6pm and will not be able to serve alcoholic drinks.
Until she found her social media "safe space", Shaz says she didn't know there were others like her.
Kerri Nicholls lost more than £45,000 due to gambling online.
Kirsty Gaythwaite was awarded the gold prize as an outstanding new teacher of the year, in the National Teaching Awards.
Pupils and staff at Belfast Royal Academy are trying to make sanitary products accessible for all.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's charity releases a report on the development of children under five during a pandemic.
The BBC spoke to Grace Boyega on the 20th anniversary of the death of her friend, Damilola Taylor.
Excitement over the vaccine has turned to questions on the reality of when we can get it.
Michael Balogun stars in Death of England: Delroy at The National Theatre.
People in the city helped to raise £750,000 for the six-year-old to undergo cancer treatment abroad.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock sets out England's new coronavirus tier system
The health secretary said that more community testing would lead to life getting back to normal quicker.
Evan was diagnosed with ME in 2017, and she believes her experience can support long Covid sufferers.
It's tougher than last time following complaints the previous system wasn't sufficient.
BBC News takes a look at Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spending Review, plus reaction to his announcements.
