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Covid rules 'disregarded' as Swale becomes worst-hit area

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 15:03
The Swale district of Kent now has the highest coronavirus infection rate in England.

Tighter Covid restrictions in Wales before Christmas considered

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 14:35
Health minister says changes to Covid-19 rules could bring Wales in line with other parts of the UK.

Shamima Begum: Return to UK 'a security risk'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 14:34
Woman who joined the Islamic State group in Syria is challenging the loss of her British citizenship.

Cornwall cooker deaths: 'Serious failings' by Beko

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 14:21
A coroner has concluded five people died accidently while using defective gas cookers.

Covid: What is the Oxford vaccine and how does it work?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 13:54
Why news on this vaccine is particularly important for people living in the UK.

Caroline Kayll: Man in court accused of murdering teacher

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 13:33
Paul Robson is accused of murdering Caroline Kayll and attempting to murder a 15-year-old boy.

Major Lindsay's widow 'upset' after The Crown includes ski tragedy

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:46
Sarah Horsley's husband Major Lindsay died in an avalanche while skiing with Prince Charles in 1988.

Oxford vaccine: How did they make it so quickly?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 10:59
Good fortune and scientific brilliance were behind the Covid-19 vaccine being developed so quickly.

Covid-19: Daily coronavirus test plan to cut contacts' 14-day self-isolation

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 09:58
Contacts of people with the virus will not need to quarantine if they test negative, the government says.

Covid in Scotland: Scottish ministers to consider Christmas plans

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 09:45
Talks are ongoing over a deal to allow some household mixing over a small number of days at Christmas.

Cold Classrooms: Are you wearing a coat during lessons?

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 09:18
Schools are being advised to make sure classrooms are "well ventilated" to limit the spread of coronavirus.

BBC Radio 2: Claudia Winkleman replaces Graham Norton on Saturday mornings

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 09:11
The Strictly presenter said she was "gobsmacked" to be asked to host the Saturday morning show.

Matt Hancock: 'Christmas won't be normal this year'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 08:55
The health secretary says devolved nations will have to agree on an approach to help keep people safe.

Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine shows 70% protection

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 08:50
Other groups have reported higher protection, but the results are still seen as a triumph.

Matt Hancock: Life back to normal 'after Easter'

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 08:38
The health secretary says the bulk of the vaccine rollout will happen in early 2021.

Coronavirus: NI ministers to discuss lockdown financial support

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 08:13
It is understood the proposed £300m package will support those hit by the new restrictions.

Natasha Lambert begins 3,000-mile transatlantic challenge

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 07:33
Natasha Lambert uses her breath and tongue to control her 46ft (14m) catamaran.

Nóra Quoirin death: Intruding 'not impossible', resort owner says

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 06:37
Nóra Quoirin, who had special needs, died after disappearing from an eco-resort in Malaysia in 2019.

Tributes to D-Day veteran who 'taught peace' to children

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 02:00
A school in France is named after David Edwards for his work promoting peace and understanding.

OED Word of the Year expanded for 'unprecedented' 2020

UK News BBC News Feed - Mon, 11/23/2020 - 01:58
This year saw 'hundreds of significant new words' rather than just one, Oxford Dictionaries say.

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