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Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:53:14 GMT
Covid: Firms urge PM for clarity on restrictions over Christmas
The hospitality sector is calling for a clear decision on whether to expect new restrictions in England.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:50:22 GMT
Covid: All sports events in Wales go behind closed doors
Post-Christmas rugby games and Welsh Grand National are among events which will have no crowds.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:16:19 GMT
Covid-19: The Queen cancels spending Christmas in Sandringham
The Queen will stay in Windsor Castle for Christmas, amid concerns over the Omicron variant.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:36:37 GMT
Scottish Power debt team filmed raiding wrong home
The men entered the flat while the occupier was out - even though she is not a Scottish Power customer.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 06:04:59 GMT
Tony Hickmott: Autistic man was 'loneliest man in the hospital'
An ex-hospital support worker says he feels complicit in the "neglect" of Tony Hickmott.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:25:16 GMT
MPs urge changes to 'outdated' gender recognition laws
A committee says legally changing gender remains too difficult and risks entrenching stereotypes.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:15:08 GMT
Sunak can afford new Covid support, says think tank
The chancellor can afford to help struggling firms hit by Omicron, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:32:50 GMT
Immensa: Month delay before incorrect Covid tests halted
Court papers show discrepancies at Immensa's laboratory were flagged as early as mid September.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 03:47:20 GMT
Largest-ever millipede fossil found on Northumberland beach
It is thought to have been more than 8ft (2.5m) long and lived 326 million years ago in Northumberland.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:03:55 GMT
Foden and Grealish warned over conduct
Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are warned over their conduct by head coach Pep Guardiola after they were left out of Manchester City's win over Newcastle on Sunday.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:27:28 GMT
Beatrix Potter: Christmas cards to go on display at V&A
The cards were made when Potter was 23 to provide friends and family with "five minutes' wonder".

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:27:57 GMT
Covid: Calls for clarity on curbs and fans banned from sports in Wales
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:06:26 GMT
Omicron: Trafalgar Square New Year's Eve event cancelled
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says staging the event would not be in the interests of public safety.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:12:56 GMT
Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online
The BBC found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes to people who hadn't been jabbed.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:30:44 GMT
Christmas Day guidance in Scotland 'will not change'
Nicola Sturgeon says people should reduce their contacts but not cancel their Christmas plans.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:25:17 GMT
Omicron: Half of West End theatres hit by Covid cancellations at weekend
Almost 50% of London's major venues scrapped performances this weekend as Covid continues to spread.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:01:23 GMT
Covid: Vulnerable NHS patients to be offered new drug
The drug - sotrovimab - is given as an infusion to high-risk patients who have caught the virus.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:02:30 GMT
Welsh budget: Bumper funding rise for Welsh NHS amid backlog
Welsh NHS cash to be hiked by almost £900m next year to tackle waiting lists caused by Covid.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:05:24 GMT
Covid: Pubs and restaurants warn time running out to help
The hospitality sector says urgent action is needed as it struggles with the impact of Omicron.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:21:01 GMT
Covid: What are the social distancing rules this Christmas?
People are being urged to think carefully about attending social events in the run-up to Christmas.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:41:38 GMT
Covid: Scotland to receive additional emergency Treasury money
The Scottish government disputes the chancellor's claim it represents a doubling of additional funds.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:57:51 GMT
UK shoppers avoid High Streets amid Omicron fears
Consumers shunned city centres in favour of retail parks during the peak Christmas shopping weekend.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:16:46 GMT
Covid in Scotland: ScotRail cancels 118 services as virus spikes
Positive cases and self-isolation are having an increasing impact on trains and other public services.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:43:32 GMT
Chelsea boss raises Covid fears for players
Chelsea confirm a request to postpone Sunday's match at Wolves was turned down by Premier League chiefs.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:34:53 GMT
The Matrix's real-world legacy - from red pill incels to conspiracies and deepfakes
As The Matrix returns, we explore the enduring legacy of the franchise in culture, tech and beyond.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:50:31 GMT
How to avoid gadget frustration on Christmas Day
Modern tech gifts might not be ready to work straight away - are you ready for Christmas morning?

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:43:21 GMT
Pen Farthing: 'I was called disgusting over Kabul animal rescue'
Pen Farthing says he wants the truth to be known after being accused of putting pets above people.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:35:50 GMT
In pictures: Mountain summits 'float' above the clouds
A weather phenomenon called a temperature inversion leads to some striking images on Scotland's hills.

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:45:03 GMT
What does 2022 hold for Emma Raducanu?
As the awards for 2021 keep rolling in, BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner Emma Raducanu has her eyes set firmly on 2022.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:38 GMT
The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner
If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:49:28 GMT
Three decades of Brit: How the school was born
More than 30 years after an "awe-inspiring" gig, how did one concert shape the music industry's future?

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:25:15 GMT
Obituary: Richard Rogers
Pioneering, controversial architect, who designed some of the world's most eye-catching buildings.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:00:07 GMT
Brit Awards 2022: Full list of nominees
A rundown of the artists who are nominated for a Brit Award in 2022.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:00:47 GMT
Covid: We reserve the possibility of taking further action, says PM
Boris Johnson has urged the public to "exercise caution" as they go about their lives.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:07:05 GMT
Hampers 'wonderful' way to give back after childhood poverty
Amanda Paget is drawing on her experiences as a child to provide festive food for families in need.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:02:12 GMT
BBC Newsline One Day film captures life across Northern Ireland
Footage captured for a special BBC Newsline broadcast charts the rhythm of life from dawn to dusk.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 06:12:46 GMT
The bookshop making a difference this Christmas
Newham Bookshop is giving over a thousand books to children and communities in need this Christmas.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:17:03 GMT
Virtual reality worship: What carols at home looks like this Christmas
The Church of England has released a series of virtual reality carols

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:33:05 GMT
Strictly: Rose Ayling-Ellis on her historic Strictly win
Watch the first interview the actor and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice gave after their victory.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:38:58 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Confusion at Christmas and Covid curbs deadlock
Whether there will be new Covid rules imposed before Christmas dominates Tuesday's front pages.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 06:18:05 GMT
Council order to buy Kings Norton man's house in abandoned street
Carl Harris, the last resident of Gildas Avenue, says he will continue to fight the purchase.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:15:00 GMT
Covid: Scotland considering whether to cancel major events
New restrictions on events such as Hogmanay street parties, concerts and major sporting fixtures could be announced.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:02:10 GMT
Covid-19: NI health unions predict 'worst winter ever'
Unions issue letter of solidarity with healthcare workers ahead of "the toughest period on record".

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:19:55 GMT
Ambulances: The paramedics keeping patients out of hospital
Meet the Welsh Ambulance Service's growing team who work to keep people out of hospital.



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