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Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 00:09
This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.

'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 00:07
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.

MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 23:48
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

Brexit marked by the chimes of Big Ben

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 23:30
The bongs of Big Ben at 11pm in London signal the UK's departure from the EU's trading rules.

Brexit: New Irish Sea trade border begins operating

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 23:01
The trade border means most commercial goods entering NI from GB now require a customs declaration.

Covid: 12-week vaccine gap defended by UK medical chiefs

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 21:43
The UK will now leave a 12-week gap between both parts of the Covid vaccination, rather than 21 days.

Covid-19: 'Flexible' school return plan in place in Wales from Monday

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 19:53
A teaching union is calling for all face-to-face learning to be delayed until at least 18 January.

Covid-19: UK reports a record 55,892 daily cases

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 19:41
And another 964 people died within 28 days of a positive test, only slightly down on Wednesday's figure.

Covid-19: London's NHS Nightingale 'ready to admit patients'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 19:00
NHS England says the facility is available to help the capital's hospitals as Covid-19 cases rise.

Joe Anderson: Liverpool mayor in police probe will not seek re-election

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 18:56
Joe Anderson says Labour should pick another candidate while he seeks to clear his name.

Covid: UK will bounce back this year, says Johnson

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 18:00
But the prime minister warns of a continued "struggle" against Covid, as he gives his New Year message.

Tommy Docherty: Former Man Utd and Scotland boss dies

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 17:44
Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty dies at the age of 92 following a long illness.

Staffordshire couple rearrange wedding before tier 4 move

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 17:34
They were due to marry on New Year's Eve, but brought it forward a day to beat restrictions.

Coronavirus: Warning over hospital capacity and ambulance delays

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 16:13
It comes as 1,929 new coronavirus cases and 11 Covid-related deaths are reported in NI.

Channel migrants: More than 8,000 people make crossing in 2020

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 16:11
Despite freezing temperatures 33 migrants were the latest to reach the UK, in four boats on Thursday.

FTSE 100 suffers worst year since financial crisis

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 15:49
Investors nest-eggs have been savaged as the UK's leading share index falls 14.3% in 2020.

Dartmoor: Snow day-trippers urged not to visit the moor

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 15:41
People are urged to avoid the beauty spot as "exceptionally poor parking" cause traffic chaos.

Brexit: A Hogmanay like no other as the UK cuts ties with EU

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 15:11
The UK leaves the European single market and customs union an hour before midnight and a new relationship with the EU begins.

School closures: We've all seen this coming, say angry heads

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 14:48
Head teachers, parents and teachers react to England's school shut-down plans.

Brexit: Gibraltar gets UK-Spain deal to keep open border

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 12/31/2020 - 14:46
The deal - yet to become a treaty - enables Spanish workers to continue entering Gibraltar freely.

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