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Nine cases of new Covid strain reported in Scotland

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 16:10
Nicola Sturgeon says people should not "prematurely overreact" to news of a new variant of Covid-19.

Covid: Christmas rules change will not be taken 'lightly'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 16:10
First minister speaks ahead of talks later over what should happen to the Christmas rules.

Brexit: UK wants EU trade deal but not 'at any cost' - Boris Johnson

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 15:55
UK and EU negotiators are trying to agree a post-Brexit trade deal by 31 December.

Police officer sacked over sexual relationship with 'vulnerable woman'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 15:46
The Police Ombudsman said the officer knew the woman was in "a vulnerable state of mind".

Prue Leith receives 'painless' Covid vaccination

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 15:44
The 80-year-old Great British Bake Off judge has shared her experience of getting the new jab

Mermaid statue will be 'bad luck for Blackpool'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 15:14
The mythical creatures are regarded as "unlucky omens" in British folklore, warns Blackpool councillor.

Covid-19: Christmas 'rethink' urged amid rising hospital pressures

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 15:07
Leading doctors say the health service is under "unbearable pressure" and politicians must act.

When will the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine be approved?

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 15:04
A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - is being considered for use.

Jesy Nelson: Little Mix fans back her 'powerful and brave' decision

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 14:57
Fans have been praising Jesy Nelson for her openness on mental health as she leaves Little Mix.

Joanna Thompson stabbed 118 times by son, inquest told

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 14:43
Rowan Thompson, who admitted killing his mother Joanna, was found dead before his murder trial.

Covid-19: Tier 3 restrictions for Broxbourne 'worst-case scenario'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 14:40
Businesses in Broxbourne say they are struggling as the town prepares for tougher Covid measures.

Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith gets Covid-19 vaccine

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 14:01
The 80-year-old receives her first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech jab.

Ingrid Messenger death crash: Tony Packenham jailed

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 14:00
Tony Packenham was driving at nearly 80mph when his Land Rover struck a car, killing a 13-year-old.

Bend It Like Peck-ham: Chickens play football in bird flu lockdown

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 13:05
A farmer in Leicestershire buys toys to keep his birds entertained while they are stuck indoors.

Beware Christmas parcel delivery scams, banks warn

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 12:45
Criminals are looking to steal financial details by posing as well-known delivery companies.

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps can now work on older iPhones

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 12:39
Apple has updated its earlier operating system - but the apps' developers will have to make changes as well.

Barclays fined £26m for poor treatment of customers

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 12:10
The City watchdog says that the bank acted unfairly towards people, including the bereaved.

Ghislaine Maxwell: Jeffrey Epstein associate seeks $28.5m bail deal

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:21
Ms Maxwell denies charges that she helped the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein groom young girls.

High death rate 'may be starting to fall'

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 10:26
Total deaths in the UK have been 20% above normal in recent weeks, but that figure has now dropped.

Hospitality worst-hit as unemployment rises again

UK News BBC News Feed - Tue, 12/15/2020 - 09:59
UK loses 819,000 paid jobs since start of pandemic, with a third of the cuts in hospitality.

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