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Photo of Camilla released to mark new literary project

Photo of Camilla released to mark new literary project

The Duchess of Cornwall will recommend four books for readers.

The Northern Ireland Protocol – the key questions answered

The Northern Ireland Protocol – the key questions answered

New checks and processes on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will come into operation at 11pm on New Year’s Eve.

Freeman: Vaccinating over-50s in Scotland by spring ‘depends on supplies’

Freeman: Vaccinating over-50s in Scotland by spring ‘depends on supplies’

The Scottish Health Secretary also confirmed Scotland would receive 44,000 doses of the Oxford University and AstraZeneca Covid vaccine next week.

Army veteran bugler prepares for final Last Post in tribute to Covid victims

Army veteran bugler prepares for final Last Post in tribute to Covid victims

Paul Goose has raised almost £10,000 for the intensive care unit at Barnsley Hospital.

Act like you have virus and stay at home this New Year’s Eve, public warned

Act like you have virus and stay at home this New Year’s Eve, public warned

A Government advertising campaign to ‘See in the New Year safely at home’ is running throughout Thursday.

Return to school in Northern Ireland delayed by a week as Covid infections soar

Return to school in Northern Ireland delayed by a week as Covid infections soar

Remote learning will be facilitated in primary and secondary schools next week.

Britain launches new drone rules

Britain launches new drone rules

The regulations, which come into force from December 31, remove the distinction between recreational and commercial applications.

What the papers say – December 31

What the papers say – December 31

On the last day of the year, the national papers fittingly report on coronavirus and hopes for the end of the pandemic.

Scotland to leave EU partnership despite refusing consent for Johnson deal

Scotland to leave EU partnership despite refusing consent for Johnson deal

The UK exits the transition period on Thursday night, entering a new partnership with the 27 member states.

New rules for lorry drivers heading for the EU via Kent from January 1

New rules for lorry drivers heading for the EU via Kent from January 1

Hauliers planning to load up their HGVs with goods and take them across the Channel will have to contend with new rules from January 1.

Brexit: What will change for the average Briton from January 1?

Brexit: What will change for the average Briton from January 1?

A new era for the UK’s relationship with the EU begins in 2021.

What post-Brexit issues do UK businesses face?

What post-Brexit issues do UK businesses face?

The end of the transition period from December 31 will see companies having to make adjustments to their operations.

Timeline: How the UK came to leave the European Union

Timeline: How the UK came to leave the European Union

A look at everything that has happened since David Cameron promised an in-out referendum on EU membership in 2013.

‘Time to let the grass grow over Brexit battlefield’, argues Lamont

‘Time to let the grass grow over Brexit battlefield’, argues Lamont

The Brexiteer made the plea as Parliament backed Boris Johnson’s historic trade deal with the EU.

PM says UK’s destiny is ‘in our hands’ as Brexit trade deal enters into law

PM says UK’s destiny is ‘in our hands’ as Brexit trade deal enters into law

The Act paves the way for the deal to take effect at 11pm on Thursday when the current Brexit transition period ends.

Millions more face stringent Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions in England

Millions more face stringent Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions in England

It came as another 981 people died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday – the highest daily figure reported since April 24.

Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal clears Parliament in a day

Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal clears Parliament in a day

The Bill will now go to the Queen for royal assent, with an announcement expected around midnight.

Wintry showers and widespread frost forecast for New Year’s Eve

Wintry showers and widespread frost forecast for New Year’s Eve

Temperatures could plunge below minus 5C in parts.

Tier 1 Scilly islanders fear ‘selfish people’ arriving to escape lockdown

Tier 1 Scilly islanders fear ‘selfish people’ arriving to escape lockdown

Some islanders also said they will not be joining their usual New Year’s Eve celebrations.

School return delay is latest education U-turn during pandemic

School return delay is latest education U-turn during pandemic

From school meal vouchers to exam results, the Department for Education has been forced to change its approach numerous times since March.

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