Politics
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Covid tiers: MPs back tougher system for England, despite Tory rebellion
The restrictions will start at 00:01 GMT, despite 55 Tory MPs voting against the government.
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Boris Johnson able to call early election under proposed new law
The proposed law would do away with the five year set period between general elections.
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Coronavirus: Health Secretary Matt Hancock reveals his step-grandfather died of the virus
The health secretary told MPs his step-grandfather from Liverpool contracted the virus and died in November.
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Immigration: Visa applications open under UK's post-Brexit system
Applications open for points-based visas to work from 1 January, when free movement from the EU ends.
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MPs vote in favour of government's new tier restrictions
The three-tier rules will come into force in England from 00:01 GMT on Wednesday.
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Margaret Thatcher statue: £100,000 unveiling event to be underwritten by council
A council says it "fully expects" to recoup the £100,000 cost of the unveiling ceremony.
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Covid in Scotland: SNP's healthcare bonus 'stoking up division'
The Scottish government is criticised for urging the Treasury to make its £500 bonus to NHS workers tax-free.
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Keir Starmer: Economic help 'nowhere near sufficient'
The Labour leader raises concerns about the government's plans for a stricter tier system in England.
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PM Boris Johnson: 'This is not a return to normality'
The prime minister warns against "moving too quickly" as he defends his plan for exiting lockdown.
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Alok Sharma 'overloaded with day job' to juggle UN summit role
The business secretary is heading up next year's COP 26 climate summit alongside his cabinet role.
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Brexit: How does the new UK points-based immigration system work?
The new immigration system has gone live for people wanting to work in the UK from 1 January.
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Covid-19: No plans for 'vaccine passport' - Michael Gove
It follows suggestions pubs and restaurants may turn away people who don't get a coronavirus vaccine.