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Johnson announces ‘tier 4’ and cuts back Christmas mixing in England
"We cannot continue with Christmas as planned," Johnson said at a hastily-convened Downing Street press conference on Saturday evening.
‘This country is a farce’: Twitter reacts as Boris bins off Christmas
It's fair to say the news of the government's latest U-turn has not gone down well...
Christmas to be cancelled for London and the South East
Boris Johnson, the prime minister, is expected to announce a new, Tier 4 for London and the South East.
US approves Moderna jab – but reports record new cases on deadly day
There were a further 2,814 deaths - down from 3,300 on Thursday, but still enough to make it one of the deadliest days in American history.
350,000 already vaccinated, with Oxford jab coming ‘within days of Xmas’
The Prime Minister said 350,000 people in the UK have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
South-east England facing new curbs as fears over ‘new variant’ grow
A Sage scientists said the new strain of Covid-19 could have a "transmission advantage".
UK hauliers admit they are overwhelmingly unprepared for Brexit
Hauliers suggested clear guidance had so far been lacking - with almost half stating they simply need more time to complete necessary admin.
Lorry drivers facing post-Brexit ban on ham and cheese sandwiches
The new rules are part of plans to create a 'biosecure border' after Brexit.
Rupert Murdoch receives the Covid-19 vaccine in the UK
“I strongly encourage people around the world to get the vaccine as it becomes available," Murdoch said.