Be kind this Christmas, say shop workers after spike in abuse during pandemic

Shop workers have told their stories of being abused and assaulted in a newvideo as part of this week’s KeepingChristmasKind campaign. Shop workers whofaced abuse and threats even as they worked on the front line during thepandemic have a simple..

Liverpool v Ajax: Champions League match preview

Liverpool is hoping to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League bybeating Dutch giants Ajax at Anfield.

Two stars booted off I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard and BBC journalist Victoria Derbyshirehave been booted off I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! following a doublevote-off.

Government ruling out Finucane inquiry ‘is another insult added to deep injury’

The UK Government has sought to suppress the truth over Pat Finucane’s murder,his family said. Ministers have not categorically ruled out holding a publicinquiry but want to await the outcome of other proceedings before taking theirnext step.

Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia retail empire collapses into administration

Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group has gone into administration, putting 13,000jobs at risk.

How will the new tiers system be reviewed?

December 2 will see the introduction of a tougher tier system in England, with99% of the country to be placed in the top two tiers of restrictions. But whenwill the restrictions be reviewed and what will be considered when deciding anarea’s tier?

Health Secretary: Virus is now back under control in England

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said “we’ve got this virus back under control”.He told the Downing Street press conference that cases in England have droppedby 30% in the last week.

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll rises to 58,448

The Government said a further 205 people had died within 28 days of testingpositive for Covid-19 as of Monday, bringing the UK total to 58,448. TheGovernment said that, as of 9am on Monday, there had been a further 12,330lab-confirmed cases of..

Boris Johnson defends Covid-19 tier system

Boris Johnson has defended the introduction of the tier system for England,saying it would be wrong to “take our foot off the throat of the beast”. On avisit to pharmaceutical firm Wockhardt at its facility in North Wales, thePrime Minister said..

Brexit: What is changing from January 1 2021?

With the transition period ending for the UK on January 1 2021, we take a lookat some of the key changes for Britain as it leaves the European Union.

Nicola Sturgeon sends message of unity to EU ahead of Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon has sent a message of unity to countries in the European Union(EU) as Brexit looms. The UK is scheduled to leave the EU at the end of nextmonth, following the end of the transition period.

New movies to stream this December

Take a look at the best movies to stream from the safety of your own home thismonth.

Headway leads renewed calls for concussion substitutes after David Luiz plays on

Headway has reiterated its call for concussion substitutes to be introduced infootball after the clash of heads between Raul Jimenez and David Luiz inWolves’ victory over Arsenal.

Penguins watch Christmas films ahead of Sea Life aquarium reopening

Gentoo penguins at the Sea Life London Aquarium watch Christmas films ahead ofits post-lockdown reopening on Wednesday.

Scotch egg counts as 'substantial meal', says Environment Secretary

Drinkers could order a Scotch egg with their pint to get around the Tier 2restrictions in England, Environment Secretary George Eustice has suggested.Mr Eustice said the snack would constitute a “substantial meal” under therules, which will only..

Giant Christmas tree delivered to Trafalgar Square

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is delivered from Oslo, Norway. The treeis felled in a ceremony hosted by the mayor of Oslo. It is approximately 90years old and about 21 metres high.

Mark Drakeford: Pubs to stop selling alcohol in Wales

Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes across Wales will not be able to servealcohol and must close at 6pm in new restrictions which come into force from6pm on Friday, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced. Mr Drakeford tolda Welsh Government press..

Meerkats at London Zoo send letters to Santa

Meerkats at ZSL London Zoo posted their Christmas wishlist to Santa today (Mon30 November), after zookeepers gifted the mob a miniature mailbox with theirfavourite crickets hidden inside. As they prepare to reopen on Wednesday(December 2) the charity..

Brexit: Trade deal negotiations enter what could be final week

Crunch talks aimed at securing a post-Brexit trade deal between the EuropeanUnion and UK will resume on Monday in what could be the final week ofdiscussions. The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, was meetingcounterpart Lord (David) Frost in..

Anthony Daniels uses his C-3PO character to pay tribute to Dave Prowse

Anthony Daniels has reprised his role as C-3PO to pay tribute to his fellowStar Wars star Dave Prowse, following his death. The death of the 85-year-oldactor, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, was announcedon Sunday.

Joe Biden fractures his foot playing with one of his dogs

President-elect Joe Biden fractured his foot while playing with one of hisdogs, his doctor said. Mr Biden suffered the injury on Saturday and visited anorthopedist in Newark, Delaware, for an examination on Sunday afternoon, hisoffice said.

George Eustice on farming: We are going to change the system

The Environment Secretary has outlined the Government’s goals for its newpost-Brexit payment system for farmers. George Eustice spoke to BBC Breakfast.

Brexit briefing: 31 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Ronnie O’Sullivan knocked out of UK Championship by Alexander Ursenbacher

Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan was dumped out of the UK Championship bySwitzerland’s Alexander Ursenbacher in Milton Keynes. The world number 66produced a thrilling display of attacking snooker then held his nerve to repelan O’Sullivan..

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ ready to fly to new home

An elephant dubbed the “world’s loneliest” after languishing alone for yearsat a zoo in Pakistan has been readied for his flight to a sanctuary inCambodia and the much-needed company of other elephants. The mammoth task ofgetting Kaavan into an..

Solskjaer praises Cavani - apart from boot preparation

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lauded Edinson Cavani forhis work in helping the Red Devils to victory against Southampton, and said heis meticulous in his preparation for games - despite leaving the team waitingwhile he put his..

Struggling father faces pressures ahead of Christmas during Covid-19

Mike Trower, 32, a single parent from Paignton in Devon, was forced to put onhold plans to open a new business as the Covid-19 crisis unfolded.

Holnicote beavers build first dam on Exmoor for more than 400 years

Beavers at Holnicote Estate, Somerset, have built what is believed to be thefirst beaver dam on Exmoor for more than 400 years. The mammals werereintroduced to the estate after a 125-year absence as part of a NationalTrust scheme to improve wetlands.

Chrissy Teigen's best red carpet fashion looks

A look at TV presenter and model Chrissy Teigen's best red carpet fashionmoments. From the Oscars to the GQ Men of the Year Awards, Teigen has arrivedwearing outfits from an array of the world's top designers.

Ruthie Henshall eliminated from I’m A Celebrity

Ruthie Henshall has become the second contestant to be eliminated from I’m ACelebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!

Michel Barnier says 'poisson' when asked about EU fishing rights

The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier did not say how Brexit negotiationswent after the second day of weekend discussions. When asked if negotiatorshad got any closer to reaching an agreement on fishing rights while leavingfor the night just..

Robbie Williams demo tracks for The Boy In The Dress revealed

Credit: Robbie Williams/RSC. Robbie Williams demo tracks for the hit Boy InThe Dress musical have been unveiled for the first time. The pop star sang IfI Don’t Cry and A House Without A Mum when he created, alongside Guy Chambers,the music for the..

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll rises by 215

The Government said a further 215 people had died within 28 days of testingpositive for Covid-19 as of Sunday, bringing the UK total to 58,245.

Brexit briefing: 32 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Johnny Williams urges patience as Wales builds for the future

Johnny Williams has urged Wales fans to keep their patience and he says thatWayne Pivac’s squad will “keep moving forward.” Wales’ latest defeat – a 24-13Autumn Nations Cup loss to England at Parc y Scarlets – was their seventh innine..

Cricket fan still in Sri Lanka eight months after England tour cancellation

A cricket fan who travelled to Sri Lanka in March to watch England's tour isstill there eight months after it was cancelled - and has vowed to remainuntil Joe Root's team returns. Rob Lewis, a web designer from Sunbury-on-Thames, has been on a..

Dominic Raab refuses to rule out third lockdown

Dominic Raab has refused to rule out a third national lockdown if there isanother wave of coronavirus cases in the new year. The Foreign Secretary toldBBC One’s The Andrew Marr Show there is a “risk” of a third spike in casenumbers “if we..

100 travel agents face closure because of Covid-19

Some 100 high street travel agent shops face permanent closure, their industrybody in Northern Ireland warned. Commissions already earned on forwardbookings were repaid and staff still had to be paid while earnings during thepandemic plunged. The..

Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse dies

Dave Prowse, the Bristol actor who played Darth Vader in the original StarWars trilogy, has died aged 85. The weightlifter-turned-actor, who also earnedan MBE for playing the Green Cross Code Man to promote road safety, died aftera short illness, his..

London Bridge attack virtual Act of Remembrance

To mark one year since the tragic events at Fishmongers' Hall, Reverend CanonDavid Parrott, Guild Vicar of the Church of St Lawrence Jewry and Chaplain tothe City of London Corporation, will give a virtual Act of Remembrance forthose who lost their..

PM attempts to head off rebellion by MPs over new tougher tiers

Boris Johnson, who faces a Commons showdown with his own MPs over thestringent tier measures, urged the nation to “work together” with tiering,testing and vaccines. The Prime Minister is offering Parliament another chanceto vote on the..

Heavy rain causes mudslides in Italy

Mudslides covered streets in the town of Bitti in Sardinia after the area wasstruck by a storm on Saturday. The stormy weather is also expected to reachsouthern Italy and particularly Calabria region on Sunday.

Eddie Jones: England victory could have turned out like a psycho horror movie

England Rugby head coach Eddie Jones said he was "really pleased" that histeam had managed to overcome obstacles to claim victory over Wales in theAutumn Nations Cup and avoid a "horror movie" repeat of old mistakes.

Pep Guardiola: Winning by a big margin is not important

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says it is less important to win by bigmargins, compared with securing victories and making the most of chances,following his team's rousing 5-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League.

Priti Patel outlines new agreement to curb English Channel migration

Home Secretary Priti Patel speaks about a new agreement with France aimed atcurbing the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats.Home Secretary Priti Patel and her French counterpart Gerald Darmanin saidthey wanted to make the..

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death toll rises to 58,030

The Government said a further 479 people died within 28 days of a positivetest for coronavirus as of Friday, bringing the UK death total to 58,030.

Duchess of Cambridge takes questions on early years campaign

The Duchess of Cambridge answers questions from members of the public, aftercalling for early years development to be brought into focus as one of the keyissues of our time.

Protesters detained by police in anti-lockdown demo in London

Central London saw chaotic scenes as anti-lockdown protesters were met by alarge police presence. Several people were handcuffed by officers asdemonstrators weaved through the capital’s streets on Saturday afternoon.Protest is not a permitted..

Brexit briefing: 33 days until the end of the transition period

The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latestfigures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process.

Sturgeon insists Scots have a ‘right’ to another independence vote

Scotland is a “nation on the brink of making history”, Nicola Sturgeondeclared, as she insisted the country’s people have the “right” to choosetheir own future in a second independence referendum. While Prime MinisterBoris Johnson has vetoed..