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Facing a rebellion in his party, Boris Johnson tells MPs that England's new rules could end in nine weeks.
Esther Dingley disappeared on a solo hike during a six-year journey through Europe in a campervan.
The former bodybuilder was also given an MBE for his long-running role as the Green Cross Code Man.
BBC correspondents across the east Africa region explain the impact for Ethiopia and its neighbours.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday.
The family of Saskia Jones, who was killed in the 2019 attack, are to work with the government.
A surge in travel is expected when restrictions across the UK are eased between 23 and 27 December.
The threats come from loyalist paramilitaries, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller becomes the first woman to play in an elite Power 5 match.
The Australian city recorded a minimum overnight temperature of 25.4C.
The two nations have expelled each other's envoys over a historical dispute dating back a century.
Mike Tyson ends 15 years of inactivity and shares an entertaining draw with Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles.
Sunday's papers are dominated by the new tier system, which has divided the Conservative party.
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "monochrome".
The case of the three Khachaturyan sisters accused of killing their father sent shockwaves through Russia.
Star Wars' John Boyega is set to star in the true story of a black police officer in 1980s London.
Until she found her social media "safe space", Shaz says she didn't know there were others like her.
How an anonymous group of female artists challenged the status quo in New York's art world
Hurricanes Eta and Iota left more than 150,000 people in Honduras homeless and many lost everything.
The soap has been forced to "go back to brass tacks" to mark its birthday, its producer says.
A rare wetland plant has reappeared after not being seen for more than a century.
A quick look at just some stories you may have missed this week.
Former prisoner Marc Conway remembers the London Bridge attack one year on.
How did 16 policemen come to be deported from the British Isles to Nazi-occupied Europe?
Students have lost hundreds of days of education to Covid and self-isolation. How are they coping?
The star discusses writing Back For Good in 15 minutes, and how Morecambe and Wise inspired a new song.
Few organisations have taken a bigger hit from coronavirus than the Serbian Orthodox Church
The inside story of how Liverpool got to grips with soaring infection rates and pioneered mass testing.
Iran's top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated on Friday.
Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling.
How a lawsuit from an ex-Trump lawyer full of baseless voter fraud claims went viral.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sarcastically congratulates a TV journalist on James Milner's injury and calls Chris Wilder "selfish".
England head coach Eddie Jones says his side have still not reached their peak as they prepare to face France in the Autumn Nations Cup final.
Lewis Hamilton remains imperious in Bahrain - just don't ask him about tyres.
British heavyweight Joe Joyce lands an upset win by stopping Daniel Dubois in 10 rounds to move closer to a world-title shot.
Looking back 25 years to when Colin McRae, became the first British driver to win the World Rally Championship.
Manchester City were at their attacking best against Burnley, so is it a sign of things to come or are there underlying problems to resolve?
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.
We answer some of your questions about the Oxford vaccine.
England will move to a tougher version of tiered coronavirus restrictions when lockdown ends next week.
Restrictions on social gatherings may be eased so families can get together for the festive period.
New rules for pubs in England come into effect on 2 December after the second lockdown ends.
Travellers arriving from almost all other countries must self-isolate on entry to the UK.
England is moving out of national restrictions into a tougher tier system than before. But why?
Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why.
Tier three areas of England will be offered mass testing after a successful pilot in Liverpool.
A question everyone's asking: what's my Covid risk? Here's how to find out.
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
Prof Robin Shattock, head of Mucosal Infection and Immunity at Imperial College, answers viewers' questions.
Over three-quarters of people in northern England and the Midlands are facing the toughest restrictions.
Some trial volunteers were given shots half the planned strength, so how does that affect the results?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work?
Restrictions will be temporarily eased around the UK, but there are still rules about what you can do.
The three brothers were taken in by their grandparents in a two-bed bungalow.
Special advisors are on hand around the clock to make sure the show's stars get language right.
A pub that survived World War Two and the North Sea flood of 1953 now takes on Covid-19.
Experts restore rare "flipbook" films of Wick, thought to be some of Scotland's earliest movies.
Intensive care nurse Valerie Bednar has inspired the design of a custom-fitted mask for NHS workers.
Forty-one classic Vauxhall models are moving away from the company's hometown.
Residents will be unable to socialise with other households indoors after lockdown ends.
Winston Chau was killed and his mother was badly injured when their car was hit in a 30mph zone.
Life after lockdown, vaccines and Christmas bubbles - our panel is back to answer your questions.
The cats were shot within weeks of each other on the same housing estate.
Filip Bednarczyk had a terror "manifesto" on his computer, The Old Bailey hears.
A woman in Canada identifies her grandmother in photos of a country house wartime hospital.
Abbey New Homes says it owns land behind Stoke Mandeville homes.
Former Luton and Wimbledon striker Mick Harford says he "fears" getting dementia due to heading the ball so much in his career.
The report highlights "serious concerns" over the unit, which has since been restructured.
Planned celebrations for the "very important" World War Two plane are being put on hold.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
We answer some of your questions about the Oxford vaccine.
Talking about experiencing loneliness as the coronavirus fight continues to affect our daily lives.
Life isn't back to normal yet, but this news is promising.
Lockdown number two is not as strict as the one in spring. What can you still do?
Watford move up to third in the Championship with a thumping victory against struggling Preston.
Cardiff City ease the pressure on manager Neil Harris with an easy 4-0 win over Nathan Jones' lacklustre Luton Town.
Wayne Rooney is denied victory in his first game in sole charge of Derby after Matt Bloomfield scores a late equaliser for Wycombe.
World champion Lewis Hamilton took his 10th pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Wycombe Wanderers sign former Chelsea defender James Clark on a deal until the end of the season after a successful trial.
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1. How to thrive when WFH. Even before the new abnormal of lockdown, most of us were tired most days of the week. Now we are juggling the demands of family, school and work from our homes. Life got a whole lot more exhausting. Here are some tips for recharging. READ MORE 2. Economic rebound set to reverse. The UK economy rebounded strongly from July to September, growing 15.5%, but economists warn it is likely to shrink again due to the reimposition of lockdowns. In July and August, GDP grew due to loosening restrictions and the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. However, the economy is still smaller than pre-pandemic, with the services sector hardest hit and construction not yet recovered. ONS research for October also highlighted sectors struggling, with 72% of businesses in food and accommodation and 69% in arts, entertainment and recreation experiencing lower turnover than usual. Financial Times 3. Redundancies reach record high. Redundancies reached a record high of 314,000 in the three months to September, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.8%, official data shows. Analysts suggested that many redundancies were made as the furlough scheme tapered down and that the October extension “came too late” to save some jobs. The data showed a particular rise in 16-24-year-olds losing their jobs, with unemployment rate in this group at 14.6%. Unemployment rose across the UK, with the highest rate in the north east (6.7%) and Wales seeing the largest rise since the previous quarter. BBC 4. Is COVID curbing entrepreneurship. One in five self-employed workers anticipates switching to other forms of employment, in a sign that the pandemic is reversing the long-term trend of growth in numbers of people working for themselves. According to a survey by the LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance, more than half of self-employed workers said they had less work than usual in August. In the gig economy, more than a quarter using apps to find work said they’d had more work; however, 78% said they felt their health was at risk while working. The Times 5. Building resilience during lockdown. Lockdowns at the start of the pandemic contributed to increased levels of anxiety, depression and sleeplessness. As many places re-enter restrictions, psychologists say it’s important to make a conscious effort to look after your mental wellbeing as everyday activities become less accessible. Planning your time, scheduling in leisure and exercise and even just deciding when you’ll stop work can give back a sense of autonomy. We recommend setting small goals to give yourself successes to celebrate and spending time alone getting to know your strengths. See item one above for further ideas. Editor |
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6. Lockdown’ named the word of 2020. Perhaps not a surprise, but "lockdown" has been declared the word of the year for 2020 by Collins Dictionary. It "encapsulates the shared experience of billions of people", Collins said. Other pandemic-linked terms in the top 10 are "furlough", "key worker", "self-isolate" and "social distancing", as well as "coronavirus". The abbreviation "BLM", for the Black Lives Matter movement, also features. BBC 7. Brexit defeat in the Lords. The Government suffered a heavy defeat in the House of Lords last Monday when peers voted by 433 to 165 to remove clauses in the Internal Market Bill designed to allow ministers to overrule parts of the EU Withdrawal Agreement. However, Boris Johnson vowed to reinstate them when the bill returns to the Commons next month. Labour has warned that the bill risks making the UK an “international pariah” – and that it will undermine UK relations with the new US president-elect, Joe Biden. The Guardian 8. Drowning in the flow of the mighty Amazon. Every second, its customers spend some $11,000 on its products; in the year of Covid, its value peaked at $1.6trn. Already the world’s richest man before Covid struck, founder Jeff Bezos has seen his personal fortune grow to $178.1bn. Yet even as Amazon puts countless small firms out of business, it continues – thanks to its complex offshore billing structure – to pay a derisory amount of tax: 2.1% last year on UK sales of £13.7bn. The Independent 9. Quote of the week. “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” Charles Bukowski quoted in the Daily Mail 10. The bottom line. Only 7% of British workers want to return to the office full-time after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. 18% say they would now choose to work from home every day, and 32% say they’d like to be at home most days. The Times |
Until she found her social media "safe space", Shaz says she didn't know there were others like her.
Kerri Nicholls lost more than £45,000 due to gambling online.
Kirsty Gaythwaite was awarded the gold prize as an outstanding new teacher of the year, in the National Teaching Awards.
Pupils and staff at Belfast Royal Academy are trying to make sanitary products accessible for all.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's charity releases a report on the development of children under five during a pandemic.
The BBC spoke to Grace Boyega on the 20th anniversary of the death of her friend, Damilola Taylor.
Excitement over the vaccine has turned to questions on the reality of when we can get it.
Michael Balogun stars in Death of England: Delroy at The National Theatre.
People in the city helped to raise £750,000 for the six-year-old to undergo cancer treatment abroad.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock sets out England's new coronavirus tier system
The health secretary said that more community testing would lead to life getting back to normal quicker.
Evan was diagnosed with ME in 2017, and she believes her experience can support long Covid sufferers.
It's tougher than last time following complaints the previous system wasn't sufficient.
BBC News takes a look at Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spending Review, plus reaction to his announcements.
The 19-year-old, filmed by a police helicopter, went through red lights and the wrong way on a motorway.
The death of 19-year-old Cameron Wellington shows coronavirus can affect anyone, his parents say.
How you and your family can celebrate Christmas and minimise the spread of coronavirus.
A BBC investigation has found that some people have been left with huge debts and escalating costs after buying homes through the government's shared ownership scheme.
Cardiff shoppers share their views about Covid rule changes between 23 and 27 December to allow three households to mix.
Scientists demonstrate a scanning device that will make it easier to study the brain.
US President-elect Joe Biden says closing the border would be "just not right".
More than 1 in 5 secondary school pupils in England were out of school last week because of coronavirus.
'All the governments agreed' on the five-day plan for Christmas in the UK, says Michael Gove.
Kuno lost a paw after being hit by bullets in Afghanistan and is now being honoured for his bravery.
Hospital staff speak of "tired" colleagues while they tackle the second wave of coronavirus.
Usman and Sharon were connected forever after being caught up in the bombing's aftermath.
Harry Dunn's parents have lost their High Court battle against the Foreign Office over whether their son's alleged killer had diplomatic immunity.
Harry Dunn's parents have lost their High Court battle against the Foreign Office.
Covid-19 case numbers are dropping in most parts of England, but the South East's cases are rising.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges people to be "jolly careful" during the festive season and remain "prudent" into the new year.
The number of people seeking help for OCD has risen since the coronavirus pandemic started.
The health secretary says devolved nations will have to agree on an approach to help keep people safe.
Schools are being advised to make sure classrooms are "well ventilated" to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Why this case - which returns to court today - is bigger than the fate of one teenage runaway.
Life imitates art for John Boyega as he plays a police officer fighting racism, in the same year he took centre stage at the Black Lives Matters protest.
Why news on this vaccine is particularly important for people living in the UK.
Paraclimbing medalist Leanora Volpe doesn't like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete.
Kanane Francis says he wants to encourage young black riders to get into horse racing.
The health secretary says the bulk of the vaccine rollout will happen in early 2021.
The performance in Inverness by folk rock band Torridon was allowed under level one rules in the Highlands.
Alex Collins became partially paralysed after diving into a shallow river to retrieve a plastic ring.
Scientists at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire have developed a new type of latex.
Home Secretary Priti Patel gives an "unreserved" apology if she upset people after report into her conduct.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says doses of a vaccine will be available for rollout next month if approved.
Cath's son received a prison sentence after being radicalised by far-right groups online.
Google says it monitors posts for violations 24 hours a day and complies with all local laws.
Goods moving between the UK and EU will be subject to new customs controls & checks when the Brexit transition period ends in January.
The Coronation Street star's jewellery is up for auction to raise money for a hospice.
The health secretary refuses to say if he has fought for NHS workers to be exempt from a public sector pay freeze.
Saffra Monteiro caught it as a girl and wants young people to take viruses, like Covid-19, seriously.
The spoof created by actors Brendan O’Rourke and Kevin Mains stars some of Hollywood’s big names.
There are concerns people will not be able to contribute presents because of the pandemic.
A shop manager has described the abuse she's experienced at work during the pandemic.
Sophie from Huddersfield sought help to overcome loneliness.
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas
The popularity of chess is rocketing with five times the number of new online players than last year.
A care home in Teignmouth is one of the first in England piloting a testing system to allow visitors.
The son of a woman who died in the Grenfell Tower fire is taking the government to court over evacuation plans for high-rise buildings.
Keegan, 15, spends his Friday afternoons delivering fish and chips to elderly residents of Golspie in the Highlands.
Marjorie Wells, 91, gives her advice on fighting loneliness during a lockdown.
Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton spoke to CBS This Morning about the lack of diversity in Formula 1.
The band has to stay two metres apart behind screens as their traditional festive concert moves online.
Andrew Monck has moved from Australia to join his girlfriend Rosanna Wilson at her home in Devon.
After losing her brother in 1990, Dr Sharon McDonnell has gone on to run the largest ever UK survey of bereaved families.
This year's Woman's Hour Power List celebrates women who are helping to tackle the climate crisis.
The East London artist "hired a microphone" and made much of her new album in her basement.
Diabetes UK estimates up to 40% of young women with type 1 diabetes will suffer from an associated eating disorder.
The former minister for sports was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 44 years old.
Two former activists describe how they looked to America for inspiration.
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