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'There is no way I can spend Christmas alone'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 12:39
Alex, 27, lives alone and is planning to travel home to Liverpool for Christmas after nearly six months away from her parents.

'Cheeky' request to David Walliams sees stars join Fleetwood nativity

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 12:33
A head teacher's email to BGT judge David Walliams leads to a host of stars joining a school's nativity.

Covid Christmas risk 'hard to control'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 12:21
Modelling suggests if most households get together in bubbles, infection rates could rise sharply.

Hyde Park bomb family awarded £715k damages

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 12:20
The ruling follows a civil case brought against John Downey, who was involved in the 1982 attack.

Julie Burchill's book about cancel culture cancelled over Twitter row

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 12:02
Julie Burchill's publisher says the writer "crossed a line with regard to race and religion".

Covid vaccine: More than 130,000 vaccinated in UK in first week

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 11:05
Health Minister Nadhim Zahawi says it is a "really good start" to the UK's programme.

Marcus Rashford: Boy, 12, helps 300 families with food parcels

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 10:35
A 12-year-old is providing 300 food parcels at Christmas after seeing the striker's campaign.

Birkenhead ferry Covid-19 outbreak: Passengers stranded overnight

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 10:05
The vessel was not allowed to leave Birkenhead after six crew members tested positive for Covid-19.

Supreme Court lifts ban on Heathrow third runway

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:55
In a blow to campaigners, judges say ministers' decision to approve the runway was legitimate.

Airlines investigated over lockdown refund cases

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:55
The competition authority will study the refusal to pay cash refunds during England's second lockdown.

Pregnant women allowed support of one person 'at all times'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:52
They should be regarded as an "integral part of care" and not as visitors, trusts in England are told.

Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules 'unlikely to change'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:47
Tougher guidance about the dangers of mixing is set to be issued after a meeting of the four nations.

Brexit: 'Narrow path' in view for trade deal - EU chief

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:42
The president of the EU Commission says the "next few days" will be decisive for trade negotiations.

Glastonbury 2021: Emily Eavis says 'we're doing everything we can'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:32
But "we're a long way from being able to say we're confident 2021 will go ahead," Emily Eavis says.

Hornby halts non-UK orders amid Brexit uncertainty

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:22
The model train maker says it's in a difficult position and has paused all international orders until January 2021.

Covid-19: Hospital under 'severe pressure' after ambulance queues

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:21
There is still "severe pressure" on Antrim Area Hospital after a night which saw queuing ambulances outside.

British actress Naomi Ackie to play Whitney Houston in film biopic

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:19
The Bafta winner will play the late singer in a new film biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

Coronavirus: Tier changes 'stressful and confusing' for tourism

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:19
Tourism businesses call for more clarity over what restrictions mean for them and their customers.

Christmas: Robert Jenrick says public should use 'own judgement' at Christmas

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:18
Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick says the government "can't legislate for every eventuality".

Brexit Emergency lorry park plan for Cairnryan port

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 12/16/2020 - 08:44
An airfield could be used as a lorry park in the event of post-Brexit delays at Cairnryan.

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