National
Government borrowing falls in November on end of furlough
It remains almost £12 billion higher than the same month in 2019
Sarah Leonard
National
Boris Johnson gives green light to Christmas plans but warns situation ‘finely balanced’
Christmas is on!
National
Hospitality firms at crisis point after pandemic cancellations
The public have been warned to be cautious when meeting indoors
National
World Health Organisation ‘prefers not to see lockdowns’, says expert
They have too much of an impact on the economy and people's mental health
National
Welsh Government pledges £1.8bn for climate emergency in three-year budget
Money will be spent on growing a national forest, creating biodiversity and more
National
One in four UK local authorities have record Covid-19 case rates
Most of the country is yet to reach record levels
National
Charity-run gift exchange for prisoners and their children ‘humanises’ inmates
It enables parents in prison to send their children gifts at Christmas
National
Widespread train cancellations as pandemic causes staff shortages
Dozens of trains are being cancelled
National
Hundreds of thousands more over-65s gambling online than before pandemic
It brings potential risks due to its 24/7 availability
National
‘Frequent attenders’ account for four in 10 GP consultations
GPs are carrying out more and more consultations over the phone
National
GMB to go off air between Christmas and New Year over Covid-19 concerns
The show will go on an 'extended break'
National
Lack of cycle lanes prevents almost two-thirds from cycling, study shows
70% of parents rate their roads negatively for cycling