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Tariffs on goods after no-deal Brexit ‘not the end of the world’, says minister

Tariffs on goods after no-deal Brexit ‘not the end of the world’, says minister

David Duguid said that, despite the possibility of tariffs, the UK will still be able to access the EU market after Brexit.

Johnson ‘playing Russian roulette’ with people’s livelihoods over Brexit, say Labour

Johnson ‘playing Russian roulette’ with people’s livelihoods over Brexit, say Labour

Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband warned leaving the EU without a free trade agreement would be “a disastrous outcome for the country”.

UK holds door open on extending talks deadline as PM calls EU chief

UK holds door open on extending talks deadline as PM calls EU chief

The Foreign Secretary said ‘never say never’ when asked whether the post-Brexit trade negotiations could continue past Sunday.

Dialogue should continue on post-Brexit trade deal, says Taoiseach

Dialogue should continue on post-Brexit trade deal, says Taoiseach

The level playing field and fisheries are the key outstanding issues.

Local roads are ‘biggest motoring concern’

Local roads are ‘biggest motoring concern’

Some 38% of drivers are agitated by the condition and maintenance of local roads, an RAC poll indicates.

Warm summer brings bumper crop of whopper Brussels sprouts

Warm summer brings bumper crop of whopper Brussels sprouts

TH Clements says sprout yield is up by 20% on 2019.

‘A rollercoaster’: The people who transformed their lives during the pandemic

‘A rollercoaster’: The people who transformed their lives during the pandemic

From moving to the countryside to leaving the continent, several Britons have used the pandemic as an excuse to change their lifestyles.

Charity heroes of 2020: Quizzes, haircuts and driveway marathons

Charity heroes of 2020: Quizzes, haircuts and driveway marathons

The year may have been dominated by a pandemic, but people have continued to raise money for good causes.

Police drop probe into Tory ex-minister arrested over rape accusation

Police drop probe into Tory ex-minister arrested over rape accusation

A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said ‘no further action will be taken’.

Father-of-two dies of cancer after MRI scan ‘delayed’ by Covid-19 crisis

Father-of-two dies of cancer after MRI scan ‘delayed’ by Covid-19 crisis

The death of the 27-year-old comes as the Catch Up With Cancer Campaign launches an awareness video.

What the papers say – December 13

What the papers say – December 13

The Sunday papers focus on the final day of post-Brexit trade talks.

Police locate mother after body of newborn baby found in Weston-super-Mare

Police locate mother after body of newborn baby found in Weston-super-Mare

The force said it was currently treating the baby’s death as unexplained.

Brexit trade talks deadline arrives as UK teeters on brink of no-deal

Brexit trade talks deadline arrives as UK teeters on brink of no-deal

Boris Johnson is due to speak with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen again.

Hospital bosses warn PM relaxing restrictions could ‘trigger third wave’

Hospital bosses warn PM relaxing restrictions could ‘trigger third wave’

The first review of England’s tier allocation is due take place on Wednesday.

EU offer remains ‘unacceptable’ as negotiators prepare for all-night talks

EU offer remains ‘unacceptable’ as negotiators prepare for all-night talks

There has been no breakthrough in the post-Brexit trade talks, according to a Government source.

Not enough nurses to keep patients safe, says Royal College of Nursing chief

Not enough nurses to keep patients safe, says Royal College of Nursing chief

There are tens of thousands of vacancies in the NHS currently.

Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to ‘shop safe’ this weekend

Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to ‘shop safe’ this weekend

Crowds were out and about in shopping districts of major cities on Saturday, including on London’s Regent Street.

Countries set out new climate efforts at global online UN summit

Countries set out new climate efforts at global online UN summit

Leaders warned that increased ambition is still not enough to put world on track to curb warming to 1.5C.

Harry Potter first edition sells for thousands after avoiding car boot sale

Harry Potter first edition sells for thousands after avoiding car boot sale

It went under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers in Staffordshire.

First same-sex religious wedding in NI

First same-sex religious wedding in NI

Chris McNaghten and Jon Swan married in Co Antrim in a ceremony officiated by a religious minister with the Harbour Faith Community.

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