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Brexit battle awaits MPs as controversial ‘law-breaking’ legislation returns

Brexit battle awaits MPs as controversial ‘law-breaking’ legislation returns

Peers inflicted several defeats on the Government after they raised concerns over the UK Internal Market Bill.

Vaccine will not be linked to retail access, minister vows

Vaccine will not be linked to retail access, minister vows

The health minister said those who did not take the jab would not be prevented from participating in recreational or economic activities.

Vaccine ‘cold chain’ distribution network targeted by hackers, IBM says

Vaccine ‘cold chain’ distribution network targeted by hackers, IBM says

The US tech giant said the attack had the ‘hallmarks’ of being carried out by a nation state.

The medical chief’s metaphors: Trains, planes and penalty shootouts

The medical chief’s metaphors: Trains, planes and penalty shootouts

The deputy chief medical officer, often referred to as JVT, has become renowned for his use of analogies.

BiFab workers failed by UK and Scottish governments, unions claim

BiFab workers failed by UK and Scottish governments, unions claim

The company has entered administration.

‘Good chance’ of Brexit trade deal in coming days, says Ireland’s Coveney

‘Good chance’ of Brexit trade deal in coming days, says Ireland’s Coveney

UK and European Union negotiators continue efforts to thrash out a deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Travel between Wales and parts of the UK permitted from Friday

Travel between Wales and parts of the UK permitted from Friday

Legislation has been published on the Welsh Government’s website on the new travel rules.

‘Good chance’ of a Brexit deal in the next few days, Irish Foreign Minister says

‘Good chance’ of a Brexit deal in the next few days, Irish Foreign Minister says

Simon Coveney called on Ireland to hold its nerve and put trust in chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier.

Harry Dunn’s parents given go-ahead to appeal over High Court immunity ruling

Harry Dunn’s parents given go-ahead to appeal over High Court immunity ruling

Judges previously accepted the Foreign Office’s position following a two-day hearing in November.

Ministers ‘committed’ to finding future for BiFab as firm enters administration

Ministers ‘committed’ to finding future for BiFab as firm enters administration

The company said the move comes after the ‘Scottish Government’s decision to remove contract assurances’.

Call for patience over vaccine rollout to care homes

Call for patience over vaccine rollout to care homes

Logistical issues with the Pfizer/BioNTech jab mean there are difficulties in getting it to residents.

Lord Maginnis faces suspension for bullying and homophobic slurs towards MPs

Lord Maginnis faces suspension for bullying and homophobic slurs towards MPs

The Lords Conduct Committee has recommended the Northern Irish peer be suspended for 18 months.

Business rates: how they work and what happens next

Business rates: how they work and what happens next

Several supermarkets have agreed to waive the business rates holiday despite heavily criticising the tax regime in the past.

Services sector sees lower-than-feared contraction in lockdown 2.0

Services sector sees lower-than-feared contraction in lockdown 2.0

The IHS Markit/CIPS services purchasing managers’ index showed a reading of 47.6 for November, marking the first decline since June.

Remaining grocers under pressure to ‘do right thing’ and hand back rates relief

Remaining grocers under pressure to ‘do right thing’ and hand back rates relief

Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Asda have pledged to return £1.7 billion back to the state.

Gavin Williamson says GCSE and A-level exams will ‘absolutely’ not be cancelled

Gavin Williamson says GCSE and A-level exams will ‘absolutely’ not be cancelled

Pupils will be given advance notice of some topics ahead of tests and they will be allowed to take in exam aids.

Roadworks lifted and rail engineering work cut to smooth Christmas journeys

Roadworks lifted and rail engineering work cut to smooth Christmas journeys

Some 778 miles of restrictions on motorways and A-roads in England will be cleared ahead of the festive period.

Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace art collection going on public display

Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace art collection going on public display

The 65 paintings have been brought together as the Queen’s official residence is undergoing a £369m reservicing programme.

Government advisers call for 68% cut in UK emissions by 2030

Government advisers call for 68% cut in UK emissions by 2030

The Committee on Climate Change recommended an increase from 61% as part of the contribution to the global Paris Agreement.

Nearly four in 10 families with children ‘cutting back on Christmas spending’

Nearly four in 10 families with children ‘cutting back on Christmas spending’

Of those spending less, nearly half put it down to the financial consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, comparethemarket.com found.

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