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Covid rules leaving visually impaired people 'totally disorientated'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 01/01/2021 - 00:14
People with visual impairments say more needs to be done to ensure new systems are suitable to all.

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.

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