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Archive for December 2020
New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show
The display over London included tributes...
New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show
Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons...
Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive...
Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by...
'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of...
Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's...
US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change
Next year could be a "make or break" moment...
Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change
Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
Europeans in the UK, and British people...
Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
Entertainment quiz of 2020
It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what...
Entertainment quiz of 2020
Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?
Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention,...
Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?
The display over London included tributes to NHS staff and figures including Captain Sir Tom Moore.
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New Year's Eve: UK sees in 2021 with fireworks and light show
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.
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Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe.
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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.
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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.
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Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.
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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
Next year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.
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Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change
Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.
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Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
It was a year to forget for the arts and entertainment. But let's see what you can remember.
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Entertainment quiz of 2020
Anisa Subedar fell in love with a visiting cat. It wanted attention, so she gave it attention. Then...
Was I wrong to fall for a cheating cat?
Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.
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Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.
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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
The station will reflect on the world's longest-running serial drama across its output on Friday.
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The Archers: Radio 4 to mark 70th anniversary
Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's...
Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead
Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country...
Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead
Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s...
Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK
Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.
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2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK
Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca...
Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health
Nicola and Jessica are encouraging...
London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health
Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
A 22-year-old...
Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from...
Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
The first minister has warned: No gatherings, no house parties and no first footing as 2021 is welcomed...
Scots prepare for 'different' Hogmanay
The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.
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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.
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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
Labour's leader uses his New Year message to say the country can "rebuild" after Covid.
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Sir Keir Starmer: UK's best years lie ahead
Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island.
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Gilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
Images that defined the year a pandemic dominated the nation.
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2020 in pictures: Coronavirus in the UK
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.
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Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?
Nicola and Jessica are encouraging women to get back in the pool to enjoy the freedom of swimming.
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London's 'Lido ladies' inspiring others to dive in for mental health
A 22-year-old became seriously ill with Covid while pregnant, but ultimately both mother and baby were...
Coronavirus doctor's diary: ‘Close to death from Covid, I asked them to save my baby’
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020.
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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Whether it's loss or joy or family rows, we asked couples therapists how to deal with Brexit.
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Brexit: Advice for people who can't move on
Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.
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Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'
Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.
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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail
The regulations relax the distinctions between commercial and recreational drone use.
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Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.
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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces...
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos
Then-prime minister Harold Wilson...
UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos
Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt
Newly released historical...
Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt
Striking news photos from around the world in 2020
A selection of some of the best images taken by agency...
Striking news photos from around the world in 2020
The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital
Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed...
The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown,...
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking...
Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and...
Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces...
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
The health secretary is expected to tell MPs more areas of England will enter tier four as cases surge.
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Covid: Millions more braced for tougher rules in England
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.
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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Then-prime minister Harold Wilson knew about plans between the Foreign Office and the Sunday Times.
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UK's 1960s French 'Soviet spy' plot with Sunday Times revealed in memos
Newly released historical files show the comedian impersonated the then-PM in phone calls with Tory...
Impressionist Rory Bremner 'saved Sir John Major's bacon' amid MPs revolt
A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.
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Striking news photos from around the world in 2020
Little Angel Theatre's performance is designed for young patients to enjoy from their hospital beds.
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The puppet show in a box entertaining children in hospital
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to...
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.
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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.
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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.
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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.
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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.
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Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The papers say England's toughest virus rules will be extended further, while MPs vote on the UK-EU...
The Papers: 'New tiers eve' and PM's Brexit 'triumph'
Space images: The best of 2020
There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's...
Space images: The best of 2020
Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct...
Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
We look back at how China's propaganda...
China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant...
India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories
Which BBC Business stories were the most...
Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories
Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school
Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school...
Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school
Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
The president-elect says his team is not...
Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'
The papers report details of the...
Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'
But Sir Simon Stevens says he expects all the UK's most vulnerable to be offered a vaccine by late spring.
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Covid-19: Health workers 'back in eye of storm', says NHS chief
Child health leaders say the increase is partly down to the pandemic's impact on young people.
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Parents warned of 'sharp rise' in eating disorders
There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings.
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Space images: The best of 2020
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past.
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Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic...
China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown.
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India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread?
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Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories
Sierra Leone lifted its ban on pregnant girls attending school this year. Will Tanzania do the same?
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Pregnant at 13 and able to attend school
The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.
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Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
The papers report details of the Covid vaccine roll out and fears schools may be closed until February.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Spring it on!' and 'don't betray our children'
Vicky tells the BBC how, like many others, her world suddenly changed when London went into lockdown.
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2020 and me: 'Be grateful for what you've got'
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring.
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The big tech questions for 2021
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio...
When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.
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Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online.
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Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer
The fast food chain said many people thought...
KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer
Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
The measure restores unemployment benefits and...
Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed...
Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning
Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous...
Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020
Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies...
How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020
2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'
Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes...
2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'
Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week.
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Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'
Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence.
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Citizen journalist jailed for Wuhan reports
Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say.
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Covid-19: Hospitals face 'pressure' as coronavirus cases rise
But intensive care consultant Bethan Gibson says the vaccine is a "light" at the end of the tunnel.
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Covid: Doctor 'has shed more tears than ever'
The fast food chain said many people thought the built-in warmer was a spoof but is ready for production.
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KFC launches game console with built-in chicken warmer
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™
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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.
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Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning
From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultous year battling the coronavirus.
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Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
Celebrities spread Covid conspiracies and video games were shared as ‘real’ war footage.
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How Covid conspiracies, 'fake news' and misinformation spread in 2020
Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future.
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2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'
Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart.
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'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19
A snapshot of some of the many books for next year from established, debut and non-fiction writers.
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Books 2021: A pick and mix of what's coming up
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.
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Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour
UK year in pictures 2020
A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.
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UK year in pictures 2020
'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'
Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year,...
'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'
A selection of the most compelling news photographs from around the UK.
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UK year in pictures 2020
Evelyn Forde was crowned Headteacher of the Year, the 'Oscars' of education.
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'To be a black, female headteacher is phenomenal'
Carl Bevan has switched from music to paintings and is drawing attention in the world of art.
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'How my art helped me quit rock 'n' roll'
Boris Johnson promises "big changes" after Brexit but fishermen's leaders accuse him of "caving in".
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Brexit: PM vows to focus on 'levelling up country' after securing deal
Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are...
Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'
The charity says 75% of people seeking advice...
Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'
Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'
Evidence of the former UK prime...
Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'
Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas
The tradition began as the brothers...
Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas
How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with...
How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls...
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Three teachers in the US...
Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'
A 13-year-old girl has built up a following...
Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'
2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student...
2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?
Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170,...
Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.
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Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
The charity says 75% of people seeking advice over benefits and jobs had never contacted it before.
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Covid: Citizens Advice contacted by '12 people a minute'
Evidence of the former UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly released archives.
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Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the head'
The tradition began as the brothers wanted to make Christmas more exciting than exchanging vouchers.
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Hemel Hempstead brothers swap 'revolting' football shirts for Christmas
The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions.
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How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting...
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020.
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Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
A 13-year-old girl has built up a following of thousands on social media.
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Make-up artist: 'I was sneaking into mum's make-up bag, aged 5'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year...
2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
Thomas Becket, killed in Canterbury in 1170, was attached to a "little book", which may now have been...
Has Thomas Becket's treasured 'little book' been found?
Most of Sunday's papers report that the Oxford Covid vaccine could be approved within days.
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Newspaper headlines: Oxford jab 'set for approval' as vulnerable identified
Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
This is the...
Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
The cabinet secretary says he has lost friends over Brexit and admits it turned UK politics "ugly".
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Brexit: UK and EU can have 'special relationship', says Michael Gove
More areas in England enter tier 4, as lockdowns are in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Coronavirus: Millions wake to tighter Covid restrictions
Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both...
Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled
The first ten people are jabbed in London as part...
Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled
Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly
Lewis Hamilton isn't just the...
Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly
Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the...
Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets
The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?
Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series...
The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?
The family with no fingerprints
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition,...
The family with no fingerprints
The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet...
The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories
Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to...
Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen
Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, there are...
TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen
The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?
The Boxing Day front pages reflect on...
The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?
2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.
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Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
The first ten people are jabbed in London as part of a global trial.
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Covid: Post-exposure antibody protection trialled
Lewis Hamilton isn't just the world's most successful F1 driver, he's also a key backer of a new off-road...
Extreme E: Lewis Hamilton helping make racing environmentally friendly
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.
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Fur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets
Host Joel Dommett chats about the second series of the Masked Singer UK - the singing celebrity guessing...
The Masked Singer UK: The most Covid-safe show of 2020?
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease".
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The family with no fingerprints
Conspiracy theories ripped through the internet this year, destroying relationships and endangering...
The casualties of this year's viral conspiracy theories
This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers.
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Mark Easton's Boxing Day family puzzler 2020
Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the industry, there are still some popular shows on the way.
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TV in 2021: Shows coming to the small screen
The Boxing Day front pages reflect on the Queen's Christmas address and the UK's post-Brexit future
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The Papers: The Queen's pride and a new special relationship?
The best of the cheesy Christmas movies
If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed...
The best of the cheesy Christmas movies
'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time
The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas'
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'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time
A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee...
A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama
The period drama, which launches on...
Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama
Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry
How a 19th Century draper "set...
Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry
Nick Butter: The man who ran a marathon in every country in the world
Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration...
Nick Butter: The man who ran a marathon in every country in the world
Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about...
Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Covid: Queen spends Christmas apart from family
The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic...
Covid: Queen spends Christmas apart from family
MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.
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Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing
Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica start administering the Pfizer-BioNTech jab for Covid-19.
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Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination
If you are looking for pure festive escapism with a guaranteed happy ending, check these films out.
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The best of the cheesy Christmas movies
The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas'
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'White Christmas': The biggest selling single of all time
As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.
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A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
The period drama, which launches on Christmas Day, is based on the best-selling romance novels.
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Bridgerton: Everything you need to know about the Netflix drama
How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.
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Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry
Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration came. He set out on a unique adventure but, despite two years' planning,...
Nick Butter: The man who ran a marathon in every country in the world
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.
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Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic in her Christmas speech at 15:00 GMT.
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Covid: Queen spends Christmas apart from family
Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.
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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.
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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world
From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make.
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Christmas cards: You won't believe the effort this family goes to!
In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.
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Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?
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The refugees feeding a nation
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal
Officials continue to thrash out final details,...
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal
Flooding dampens Christmas spirit as homes and shops hit
Emergency services and councils deal with hundreds...
Flooding dampens Christmas spirit as homes and shops hit
Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?
The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile...
Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?
Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone
Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's...
Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone
Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe
Families in five countries...
Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe
EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes...
EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Australian celebrity chef Pete...
Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Covid: Santa Claus explains how to keep safe at Christmas
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid...
Covid: Santa Claus explains how to keep safe at Christmas
Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online
Charles Dickens's London home will host a...
Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online
Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Remarkably well-preserved...
Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.
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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal
Emergency services and councils deal with hundreds of calls for help, as rail and road is disrupted.
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Flooding dampens Christmas spirit as homes and shops hit
The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year.
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Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?
Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential...
Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone
Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat.
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Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.
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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers.
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Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Father Christmas explains how to have a Covid secure Christmas
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Covid: Santa Claus explains how to keep safe at Christmas
Charles Dickens's London home will host a special performance of A Christmas Carol.
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Dickens Museum: A Christmas Carol performance goes online
Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history.
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Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
BBC Sounds podcast Press X To Continue chooses its best and worst of gaming in 2020.
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Games of 2020: The Press X To Continue awards
John Harding was a hairdresser to the stars - but there was a reason he rarely answered the phone.
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The celebrity hairdresser with a secret of his own
Reports leaders are set to announce an agreement after months of talks is the lead story for most papers...
The Papers: UK and EU on 'verge' of Brexit trade deal
Covid: New dads share fatherhood experiences
Three men talk of becoming fathers and being unable to...
Covid: New dads share fatherhood experiences
Kernowite: New green mineral discovered in 220-year-old rock
The dark green mineral has been called...
Kernowite: New green mineral discovered in 220-year-old rock
Covid-19: 'Living with 50 people has been a blessing'
A community living in the same large house say...
Covid-19: 'Living with 50 people has been a blessing'
The Glasgow artist inspired by what she finds in the fridge
An amateur photographer shares her passion...
The Glasgow artist inspired by what she finds in the fridge
Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed...
Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
Christmas dinner: A beginner's guide to the perfect feast
If you're about to make your festive debut,...
Christmas dinner: A beginner's guide to the perfect feast
Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and...
Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Widowed penguins hug in award-winning photo
The photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another...
Widowed penguins hug in award-winning photo
The mother of Helen McCourt, who the law is named after, says it could have "gone further".
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Helen's Law: Killers could still be freed despite new law
Ex-aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people pardoned in the latest wave of clemency orders.
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Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation
Three men talk of becoming fathers and being unable to go to many appointments because of Covid.
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Covid: New dads share fatherhood experiences
The dark green mineral has been called kernowite as it was discovered from a rock mined in Cornwall.
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Kernowite: New green mineral discovered in 220-year-old rock
A community living in the same large house say their way of life has thrived in a year of lockdowns.
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Covid-19: 'Living with 50 people has been a blessing'
An amateur photographer shares her passion for creating tiny scenes with food and model figures.
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The Glasgow artist inspired by what she finds in the fridge
More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020.
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Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
If you're about to make your festive debut, Radio 1 Newsbeat's got your back.
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Christmas dinner: A beginner's guide to the perfect feast
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.
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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
The photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another in Australia.
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Widowed penguins hug in award-winning photo
How do you cope when your young partner receives a terminal diagnosis?
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‘I was desperate for a cancer manual – but there isn’t one’
The inquiry's heard 400 hours of evidence this year - and our Grenfell podcast team has reported on...
Grenfell Tower inquiry: 11 key things we’ve learned this year
France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers?
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How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?
36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March
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Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension
Wednesday's papers report Whitehall sources as saying England's toughest curbs could be extended.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 to be widened' and 'kick in the baubles'
Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis
Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her...
Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis
How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy...
How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
Charity single maker LadBaby aims for the Christmas number one for the third year running
LadBaby is...
Charity single maker LadBaby aims for the Christmas number one for the third year running
Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
Without pregnant women in trials for the...
Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them
An Italian pathologist is trying to identify...
1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them
Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Family reunions over the holiday period brought...
Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
The guidance meant to deal with rights...
Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
From a potentially record-breaking electric plane,...
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban
Ministers did approve plans for further guidance...
Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban
Experts urgently assess whether the mutation of coronavirus spreads more easily among the young.
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Coronavirus: Impact of new variant on children investigated
Caroline Coster is determined to enjoy her "second life" despite her limbs being partially amputated.
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Bedford woman 'lost hands and feet' as Covid led to sepsis
When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding...
How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
LadBaby is aiming for a third successive Christmas number one, with another sausage roll infused take...
Charity single maker LadBaby aims for the Christmas number one for the third year running
Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.
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Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in...
1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them
Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?
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Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics.
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Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in...
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
Ministers did approve plans for further guidance against all but essential travel between GB and NI.
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Covid-19: NI Executive votes against GB-NI travel ban
A top Chinese scientist addresses claims the coronavirus leaked from her lab in the city of Wuhan.
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Covid: Wuhan scientist would 'welcome' visit probing lab leak theory
Simon Byrne apologises after the policing of NI protests is found to be unfair and discriminatory.
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NI police chief 'sorry' over BLM protests
More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.
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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets
Tuesday's papers report government warnings that the new variant of coronavirus is "everywhere".
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tier 4 for all' and 'Royals break rule of six'
The surprising science behind guide dog puppies
Caitlin was partnered with her first guide dog last...
The surprising science behind guide dog puppies
Covid: Horrible Histories drive-in Christmas panto 'weird but wonderful'
Families are encouraged to...
Covid: Horrible Histories drive-in Christmas panto 'weird but wonderful'
Covid: The black cab tour of London’s Christmas lights
The pandemic has hit the black cab industry but...
Covid: The black cab tour of London’s Christmas lights
Manchester shooting: 'Please help catch my husband's killer'
Abayomi Ajose was shot dead in a crowd...
Manchester shooting: 'Please help catch my husband's killer'
The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights...
The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing...
'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Advice from experts and...
How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring...
Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Two European climbers set off this week...
K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day
Stormont ministers held an emergency...
Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day
Caitlin was partnered with her first guide dog last year, but where do 6% of them come from?
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The surprising science behind guide dog puppies
Families are encouraged to participate by honking horns, flashing lights and turning on wipers.
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Covid: Horrible Histories drive-in Christmas panto 'weird but wonderful'
The pandemic has hit the black cab industry but one driver came up with an idea to attract customers.
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Covid: The black cab tour of London’s Christmas lights
Abayomi Ajose was shot dead in a crowd of 400 people - but his murderer has still not been caught.
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Manchester shooting: 'Please help catch my husband's killer'
The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II.
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The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.
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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive...
How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from...
Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2.
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K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Stormont ministers held an emergency meeting on Sunday night to discuss new restrictions.
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Covid-19: Stormont Executive limits NI Christmas bubbles to one day
Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.
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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe
Moves by European countries to ban passengers travelling from the UK dominates Monday's papers
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The Papers: Europe bans UK travel, and 'out of control' virus
MOTD2 pundit Micah Richards says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves more credit than...
Confidence, momentum, quality - Micah Richards on why Man Utd are title contenders again
Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?
BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones...
Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?
Coronavirus: The care home DJ spreading festive cheer
Chris Morrow has been playing requests from family...
Coronavirus: The care home DJ spreading festive cheer
Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021
Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for...
Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021
Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute...
Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas
The theatres looking to Dickens' classic...
A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas
Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
We examine widely shared false claims...
Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
'We're having a sustainable Christmas'
How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?
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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'
'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Noor charges Afghans thousands of...
'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told.
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Covid: Furlough companies list should be published, MPs urge
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my 2020".
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my 2020'
BBC Click's Chris Fox puts eight new budget smartphones to the test to see how they stack up.
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Budget smartphones: What do you get for £100?
Chris Morrow has been playing requests from family members who have been unable to visit loved ones.
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Coronavirus: The care home DJ spreading festive cheer
Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes.
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Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021
Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework.
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Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
The theatres looking to Dickens' classic tale to stay afloat and raise spirits despite Covid-19.
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A Christmas Carol: How Scrooge is saving theatres this Christmas
We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse.
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Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?
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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'
Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business.
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'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'
Claude Wehrle is one of at least two cladding firm workers holding out, a letter seen by the BBC reveals.
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Grenfell Tower inquiry: 'Whistleblower' refusing to give evidence
Archaeologists link the destruction of a "high status" village to the uprising in Roman Britain.
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Boudicca revolt: Essex dig reveals 'evidence of Roman reprisals'
The new festive restrictions dominate Sunday's papers, with the PM facing increasing criticism.
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The Papers: 'Christmas cancelled', and 'surging mutant virus'
Former England captain Alan Shearer says he would "not be so sure" about Arsenal surviving in the Premier...
Alan Shearer would 'not be so sure' about Arsenal staying in Premier League
Covid-19: Fake 'immunity booster' found on sale in London shops
Tests carried out for the BBC show herbal...
Covid-19: Fake 'immunity booster' found on sale in London shops
Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years
The star is moving to Virgin Radio after...
Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years
Quiz of the Year, part two: What went on during lockdown?
How well do you remember the news of the past...
Quiz of the Year, part two: What went on during lockdown?
Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us
Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines,...
Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us
Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships
Blindian Project runs workshops to...
Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships
The PM is "hoping to avoid" another national lockdown, but nearly 90% of hospital beds are full.
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Covid: Ministers meet amid rising infection rates in England
The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.
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Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
Dr Nathalie MacDermott, 38, explains how Covid-19 has affected her life.
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Long Covid: 'I used to run, now I can walk 200 metres'
The EU says the "moment of truth" has arrived as disagreements with the UK over fishing rights continue.
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Brexit: UK-EU trade talks enter critical 48-hour period
The ex-officer is suing her former colleague after he used racist and sexual language in his messages.
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Met Police officer sues over 'sexual and racist' texts
Tests carried out for the BBC show herbal remedy Coronil offers no protection from coronavirus.
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Covid-19: Fake 'immunity booster' found on sale in London shops
The star is moving to Virgin Radio after a decade hosting Saturday mornings for Radio 2.
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Graham Norton presents his final Radio 2 show after 10 years
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?
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Quiz of the Year, part two: What went on during lockdown?
Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food.
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Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us
Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions.
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Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships
Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports?
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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?
A selection of some of the most powerful images taken around the world this week.
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Week in pictures: 12-18 December 2020
Residents of West Linton have seen all kinds of creatures appear since the Covid pandemic began.
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The 'ghost' silhouettes popping up in a Scottish Borders village
Sir David examines how wildlife adapts to the forces of nature, such as volcanoes, in a new series.
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Sir David Attenborough on Joe Biden, Christmas wrapping... and flamingos
England's chief medical officer and his deputy Jonathan Van-Tam prove popular with shoppers.
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Covid at Christmas: 'Chris Whitty is more popular than Britney Spears'
Helen Edwards, an NHS doctor from the West Midlands in the UK takes us through her week's spending.
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My Money: 'I'm a 33-weeks' pregnant doctor'
Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive.
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Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto
A government report seen by the BBC suggests strong support for large firms having to publish the data.
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Employers back requirement for large firms to disclose ethnicity pay gaps
Quiz of the Year, part one: Can you even remember January?
How well do you remember the news of the...
Quiz of the Year, part one: Can you even remember January?
US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home
In 1920, the US banned alcohol but...
US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home
US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship
Joe Cunningham uses his farewell speech...
US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship
Coronavirus and Christmas: 'I can't wait to see my grandkids'
A family look forward to being reunited...
Coronavirus and Christmas: 'I can't wait to see my grandkids'
A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval.
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Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval
The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.
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Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury
Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching.
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Dog theft: Organised crime driving ‘epidemic’ of dog snatching
US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.
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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices
Smoke from wildfires could be a surprising new route for the spread of microbes, experts believe.
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Wildfire smoke may spread infectious disease
Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism.
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Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism
How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?
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Quiz of the Year, part one: Can you even remember January?
In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods.
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US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home
Joe Cunningham uses his farewell speech to call on people to "listen to each other, maybe even have...
US congressman Joe Cunningham opens beer to toast bipartisanship
A family look forward to being reunited at Christmas, after being separated for 10 months.
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Coronavirus and Christmas: 'I can't wait to see my grandkids'
Schools have found new ways of celebrating the festive period during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Covid: How schools managed to save the Christmas nativity
Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day.
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Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths
The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look.
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Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?
Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.
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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas
Xiao Juan is the first pop song in China to openly discuss what is seen by many as a sensitive topic.
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The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem
Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness and chest pain.
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Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks
The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".
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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'
Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas.
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Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak
The extension of tier three Covid rules to more parts of England is the focus for many of Friday's front...
The Papers: 'Bleakest midwinter' as Covid tiers extended
Our Lives: 'It's not impossible to be happy'
BBC journalist Emma Clifford Bell visits Drumchapel, Scotland,...
Our Lives: 'It's not impossible to be happy'
'Christmas is here again' sung by schools around the UK
Emma Hutchinson's efforts to create something...
'Christmas is here again' sung by schools around the UK
Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'
Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid...
Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'
Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'
Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick...
Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'
How Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums
The making of Punisher, from break-ups and primal...
How Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums
UK and US in talks over mini trade deal
US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz...
UK and US in talks over mini trade deal
Waiting times grow across the UK for potentially life-saving MRI and CAT scans, figures show.
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Covid: Cancer scan backlog raises late detection fears
Engineers investigating the unexplained outages found they were caused by murmurations of starlings.
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Dancing starling spectacle solves power cut mystery in Airth
Laura Lake now loves capturing wildlife after borrowing a camera and a zoom lens earlier this year.
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Covid: Woman discovers 'thrill' of wildlife photography in lockdown
Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar.
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In pictures: The beauty of toilets
BBC journalist Emma Clifford Bell visits Drumchapel, Scotland, to see how lockdown has impacted lives...
Our Lives: 'It's not impossible to be happy'
Emma Hutchinson's efforts to create something positive in lockdown led to a Christmas song.
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'Christmas is here again' sung by schools around the UK
Dr John Wright thought he'd had Covid in spring - but last week he tested positive. So what's going...
Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Have I got Covid for a second time?'
Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen.
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Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'
The making of Punisher, from break-ups and primal screams to learning how to drive a tractor.
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