The rules apply to the whole of the UK, although in Scotland the number of people who can be in the Christmas bubble is limited to eight. Source link
Politics
Brexit: EU plays down Michel Barnier talks with bloc's fishing ministers
It comes amid uncertainty over whether Michel Barnier will travel to London to resume Brexit talks. Source link
Nicola Sturgeon wants indyref2 ‘early in next parliament’
The added element for Scotland, Ms Sturgeon predicted, would be questioning whether its future should be decided by “a Westminster government that seems determined to take us in the wrong direction” or a “Scottish government, of whatever party in the future, that is accountable to the Scottish people”. Source link
Overseas aid: No guarantee cut can be reversed soon, says Dominic Raab
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab says the “temporary” cut will be overturned when public finances allow. Source link
Covid-19: Tougher post-lockdown rules 'strike a balance', says PM
Almost all of England faces strict Covid-19 measures when the national lockdown ends on 2 December. Source link
Coronavirus: Tory MPs lash out at 'appalling' tier plans
Some backbenchers say the new restrictions could lead to “utter devastation” for local economies. Source link
Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘sheer hypocrisy’ over Alex Salmond papers
Meanwhile Mr Salmond’s lawyers say many of the papers they have been handed are irrelevant – but that others are potentially significant, and should have been handed over to them during either the judicial review case or Mr Salmond’s criminal trial, which saw him acquitted of 13 charges of sexual assault. Source link
Coronavirus: Health Secretary sets out England’s new tiers
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has set out England’s new coronavirus tier system after lockdown ends on 2 December. In a Commons statement he said: “Tempting as it may be, we cannot simply flick a switch and try to return life straight back to normal.” Many places are in the second-highest level – tier two […]
Coronavirus: Hancock explains how Liverpool has moved to tier two
The government has announced which tier of coronavirus restrictions different parts of England will come under, when the national lockdown ends on 2 December. London and Liverpool be will be in tier two, while Birmingham and Manchester will be subject to the toughest tier three restrictions. The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, told MPs he recognised […]
Covid-19: Nativity plays and carolling can go ahead, MPs told
Singing in places of worship will be limited, but outdoor carols will be allowed in England, MPs told. Source link