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Brexit chief travels to Brussels for 36 hours of talks in 'final throw of dice' as UK warns deadline is looming within days
UK chief negotiator Lord Frost heads out today after Boris Johnson failed to break the deadlock in an hour-long phone call - and now has until Monday night to resolve three sticking points
Why don't we have a Brexit deal? The three sticking points explained
Brexit
Fishing, governance and the 'level playing field' are standing in the way of a trade deal between the EU and UK - and mean Boris Johnson could confirm a no-deal within days. Here are the issues, explained
The North 'hit worse than South in both coronavirus pandemic and 1918 Spanish flu'
Coronavirus
The North was also worst hit by the first wave of coronavirus and researchers wanted to look at how the two quite different pandemics affected England’s regions
Decades of austerity and centralisation has 'robbed the North of success'
British economy
The North is now experiencing levels of unemployment not seen for a quarter of a century, especially concentrated in northern cities and coastal towns, with Blackpool, Middlesbrough and Hull
Coronavirus vaccine may have to be airlifted to UK by Armed Forces in no-deal Brexit
Coronavirus
Foreign Office minister James Cleverly confirmed the government is looking at having to airlift the Pfizer jab from Belgium, and the Armed Forces will be used "if we need to"
Foodbanks braced to provide nearly 2.5 million meals in run-up to Christmas
Food banks
EXCLUSIVE: Britain's biggest foodbank network expects record demand this festive seasoin
New plan to take pets on holiday after Brexit - but it'll still be harder than it is now
Brexit
Pet owners may be told to visit the vet one month before taking a dog, cat or ferret abroad, rather than four months as many fear. But it's still more of a burden than we enjoy now
Gary Neville blasts 'out of depth' government and slams Labour for 'sitting in the stands'
Politics
The football veteran had strong words for Boris Johnson's government over coronavirus tiers - but also for Labour saying: "They sat in the stand while the home team had a clear run"
Oxford coronavirus vaccine 'could be approved by Christmas' claims Matt Hancock
Coronavirus
The Health Secretary gave a glimmer of hope about a second jab - but it comes as the military prepares to have to fly in the jab in a chaotic no-deal Brexit
Tory cronies among private firms pocketing £18bn in health funds during Covid-19 crisis
Conservative Party
Outsourced government contracts included £133m for PPE that was unusable, £648k to research “public attitudes” and several deals to firms with links to No10
Brexit: Labour refuses to rule out abstaining in vote on a trade deal
Brexit
Len McCluskey sent a warning shot after the party would not say how it'll vote if Boris Johnson gets a last-minute pact
Tory George Eustice fails to condemn Millwall fans who booed players for taking the knee
Football fans
Cabinet minister George Eustice said while people who express a view on fighting racism should be respected, Black Lives Matter was 'actually a political movement'
What happens after Brexit? How things change if we get a deal - and if we don't
European Union
Even if we do get a deal, things are going to look very different for Brits abroad from 1 January 2021
What happens if Boris Johnson fails to get a Brexit deal before December 31?
Brexit
The Prime Minister's negotiators have just six weeks before the UK leaves the EU. Here's what a no-deal Brexit might mean for Britain
Rate Boris Johnson - what do you think about Tories one year on from general election?
Boris Johnson
It is nearly one year exactly since Boris Johnson won an 80-seat majority to break the Brexit impasse - but a lot has happened since and we want Mirror readers to tell us what they think of the Government 12 months on
Covid-19 vaccine: How you'll know if you're in line to get the jab
Coronavirus vaccine
The government has announced who will get the jab as a priority - but how will you know if it's time to get vaccinated? Here's everything you need to know
New coronavirus tier rules: Your questions answered including bubbles, pubs and Christmas
Coronavirus
The rules passed despite Labour refusing to back them, and dozens of mutinous Tory MPs voting against in a humiliating night for the Prime Minister
All the places you can order a pint without a meal in tier 2 and the loophole MPs are set to close
Coronavirus
In tier two you will be able to enjoy a pint in a pub alongside a 'substantial meal' - but if you're looking to make the most of your new found freedom to get a drink here are some of the other places that it is possible
All your lockdown tier questions answered including bubbles, pubs and substantial meals
Coronavirus
Labour last night said it would abstain on the plans, meaning they will pass even with a moderate revolt – although the move is a shot across the Government’s bow
4 times Boris Johnson prematurely promised light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel
Coronavirus
A round up of some of the times Boris Johnson’s promises of light at the end of the tunnel have been premature - and one which remains to be seen
Coronavirus vaccine
First pictures of coronavirus jab doses in UK hospitals ready in less than 48hrs
The UK is set to lead the world in rolling out a mass vaccination programme as Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 jab arrives in hospitals with doses ready for the public
Boris Johnson warned Britain faces No Deal Brexit disaster unless more ground given
Boris Johnson
With time running out before end of transition period on December 31, there are still deep-seated issues the PM and EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen need to resolve
No deal Brexit threatens 'economic war' as minister admits food prices could rise 1.8%
Brexit
Gordon Brown warned the consequences of failing to get a trade deal were huge - while Food minister George Eustice admitted it could make your weekly shop more expensive
Theatres will be 'back to normal' in summer 2021, Andrew Lloyd Webber declares
Coronavirus
The Phantom of the Opera and Cats tycoon predicted 'an audience in droves' after reopening most of his venues that were shut due to the pandemic
Vaccine regulator chief urges people to get jab even if they’ve had coronavirus before?
Coronavirus
June Raine, chief executive of the MHRA regulator, said people should be confident about having the jab - even if they were previously sick and might have immunity
Matt Hancock says Covid vaccine will loosen tiers by March and promises 'liberation day'
Coronavirus vaccine
The Health Secretary said the availability of a Covid-19 vaccine means the current restrictions could be eased in months to come. However, he urged people to continue following the rules in the meantime
Care homes fear Tories will break promise to give them coronavirus vaccine first
Care homes
EXCLUSIVE: There are currently 3.4million people over 80 in the UK and up to 500,000 living in care homes, but with vaccine storage conditions requiring them to be bussed to hospitals, there are fears they won't get the jabs
What tier am I in? Full list of tiers by area in England's new lockdown system
Coronavirus
The new arrangements will apply from December 2 after England’s blanket lockdown ends and restrictions have been tightened after Government scientific advisers warned that previous measures had not been effective enough
New lockdown rules in full: What you can and can't do under three-tier system in England
Coronavirus
Lockdown rules are changing again as England moves into Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3. We explain the new rules announced by Boris Johnson - along with what might happen for a UK coronavirus Christmas
Christmas bubble coronavirus rules in full - what you can and can’t do
Coronavirus
The new rules will let many people who are under the toughest Covid rules see their families for the only time before Easter
New Tier 3 lockdown rules: What you can and can’t do in very high risk areas
Three tier lockdown
Tier 3 restrictions will be tougher this time around once the national lockdown ends next week. Here's what is allowed in areas with the most coronavirus rules
Tier 2 lockdown: New rules on what you can and can’t do in high risk areas
Coronavirus lockdown
Boris Johnson has confirmed that England will return to a three-tier coronavirus lockdown system on December 2. Here are the new rules for places that end up in Tier 2
New Tier 1 lockdown restrictions: Rules on what you can and can’t do
Politics
New coronavirus restrictions will see the tier system return, but will stricter rules than before. Here are the Tier 1 lockdown rules
6 things Donald Trump can and can't do during his final 69 days in power
US Election
Even if he finally accepts his defeat, Donald Trump is still the president for a couple of months. Here's a few of the surprising things he can and can't do during that time
Five lawsuits and criminal probes that may await Donald Trump once he's out of office
Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump will lose his immunity once he leaves the White House and his legal woes could deepen as he faces allegations of defamation and a tax fraud investigation
Coronavirus vaccine
First pictures of UK's vaccine freezers that will keep Pfizer jab chilled at -70C
The first pictures have emerged of the specialist ultra-low temperature freezers that will be used to store five million doses of the record-breaking coronavirus vaccine.
Majority of Brits say Boris Johnson's handling of Covid has been 'national humiliation'
Coronavirus
Latest polling found that 51% of the British public feel the Government's handling of coronavirus has been a national humiliation, while 57% do not trust Boris Johnson's team
Two million disabled people set to lose £2 billion in Tory benefits freeze
Disability
EXCLUSIVE Current cuts of £660 could increase £1000 as disabled people will miss out on a £20-a-week rise given to other Universal Credit claimants
Labour leader Keir Starmer self-isolating after colleague catches coronavirus
Coronavirus
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer isn't displaying any symptoms and is doing "well", and he will work from home until his period of self-isolation ends, a party spokesperson says
Boris Johnson accused of retreat on terrorism as £400m cut from fight against ISIS
Boris Johnson
EXCLUSIVE: The huge budget cut was hidden in the Government spending review, the Prime Minister tried claiming was ending “an era of retreat”
Celeb landlords back call to give £2billion supermarket Covid tax refund to pubs
Pubs
EXCLUSIVE: It's your round Rishi Sunak as Tom Kerridge and Jodie Kidd back the Mirror's campaign for £2billion in refunded Covid supermarket tax break cash to go to ailing businesses
NHS workers no longer priority for vaccine as care homes and over 80s top list
Coronavirus
Hospitals will begin immunising care home residents and the over 80s when the vaccine roll-out starts on Tuesday
Public sector workers
Furious key workers slam Rishi Sunak’s 'disgusting' post-Covid pay freeze
Public sector staff such as police officers, local government workers and firefighters have kept Britain operating. Teachers described being 'exhausted and angry'
Labour
Brexit
Brexit: Labour refuses to rule out abstaining in vote on a trade deal
Len McCluskey sent a warning shot after the party would not say how it'll vote if Boris Johnson gets a last-minute pact
Gary Neville blasts 'out of depth' government and slams Labour for 'sitting in the stands'
Politics
The football veteran had strong words for Boris Johnson's government over coronavirus tiers - but also for Labour saying: "They sat in the stand while the home team had a clear run"
Brexit chief travels to Brussels for 36 hours of talks in 'final throw of dice'
Brexit
UK chief negotiator Lord Frost heads out today after Boris Johnson failed to break the deadlock in an hour-long phone call - and now has until Monday night to resolve three sticking points
Rosena Allin-Khan: "It's vital Government encourages uptake of Covid-19 vaccine"
Coronavirus
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan says that in recent years the spread of misinformation via social media has increased so it's crucial the Government launches a public information campaign
Boris Johnson accused of retreat on terrorism as £400m cut from fight against ISIS
Boris Johnson
EXCLUSIVE: The huge budget cut was hidden in the Government spending review, the Prime Minister tried claiming was ending “an era of retreat”
Conservatives
Disability
Two million disabled people set to lose £2 billion in Tory benefits freeze
EXCLUSIVE Current cuts of £660 could increase £1000 as disabled people will miss out on a £20-a-week rise given to other Universal Credit claimants
Tory cronies among private firms pocketing £18bn in health funds during Covid-19 crisis
Conservative Party
Outsourced government contracts included £133m for PPE that was unusable, £648k to research “public attitudes” and several deals to firms with links to No10
Sadiq Khan’s deputy caught picking earwax with glasses and eating it during live meeting
Sadiq Khan
Viewers were left shocked when the deputy mayor was seen carrying out the disgusting act during a live city hall meeting
Does it really matter that Rishi Sunak parties at a nightclub for millionaires while children go hungry?
Rishi Sunak
Yes, says Fleet Street Fox. Yes, it does
Labour could win back 'red wall' seats it lost to Tories, poll suggests
Boris Johnson
The poll, which shows a reverse in the position from last year's general election, suggests the Tories are struggling to hold onto the support they won in 2019
Brexit
Brexit
Brexit showdown tonight as talks hit 'endgame' - and there's still no agreement
Boris Johnson will speak to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen after a fraught 36 hours of talks - and claims and counter-claims that there had been a deal on the key issue of fish
Why don't we have a Brexit deal? The three sticking points explained
Brexit
Fishing, governance and the 'level playing field' are standing in the way of a trade deal between the EU and UK - and mean Boris Johnson could confirm a no-deal within days if it's not resolved. Here are the issues, explained
New plan to take pets on holiday after Brexit - but it'll still be harder than it is now
Brexit
Pet owners may be told to visit the vet one month before taking a dog, cat or ferret abroad, rather than four months as many fear. But it's still more of a burden than we enjoy now
No deal Brexit threatens 'economic war' as minister admits food prices could rise 1.8%
Brexit
Gordon Brown warned the consequences of failing to get a trade deal were huge - while Food minister George Eustice admitted it could make your weekly shop more expensive
Brexit: Labour refuses to rule out abstaining in vote on a trade deal
Brexit
Len McCluskey sent a warning shot after the party would not say how it'll vote if Boris Johnson gets a last-minute pact
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald Trump insists 'we won Georgia and a lot of places' at rally - even though he lost
The outgoing US President, who has still not formally conceded, continues to repeat baseless allegations of electoral fraud in relation to his election defeat to Joe Biden
Joe Biden to tell all Americans to wear face masks for his first 100 days in office
Coronavirus
Joe Biden is keen to distance himself from predecessor Donald Trump's pandemic approach, and hopes mask-wearing will "see a significant reduction" in the spread of coronavirus
US top doctor apologises for saying UK regulator 'rushed' approval of Covid jab
Coronavirus vaccine
Dr Anthony Fauci, Donald Trump's top medic, accused Britain of failing to scrutinise data before leading the way in global race to approve a vaccination. Though he later apologised for his comments
Gavin Williamson says UK got vaccine first because we're 'better than France, Belgium and US'
Coronavirus vaccine
The Education Secretary says we approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine quicker than other countries because we're just better
'I'll see you in four years' Donald Trump shares plans to run for US President again
Donald Trump
Donald Trump teased a crowd at the White House Christmas Party that he would be running for president again in 2024, if he fails in his slim hopes of overturning the November election result
The Road to Wigan Pier
Wigan Pier 80
People are not making enough money to pay their rent: My Wigan Pier
As part of our Road to Wigan Pier project, eight decades after the publication of George Orwell's essay, Nobby Clarke explain how people are struggling to keep their properties
I was forced to sleep on the streets: My Wigan Pier
Wigan Pier 80
As part of our Road to Wigan Pier project, eight decades after the publication of George Orwell's essay, Adam O'Grady tells us about being force to leave his home
After my bills are paid I have nothing left for food: My Wigan Pier Story
Wigan Pier 80
As part of our Road to Wigan Pier project, eight decades after the publication of George Orwell's essay, cleaner Elizabeth Parker reveals her struggle to survive on £212 Universal Credit a month
There has been recent spike in racism and that's probably down to Brexit: My Wigan Pier Story
Wigan Pier 80
As part of our Road to Wigan Pier project, eight decades after the publication of George Orwell's essay, Mick Taylor reveals what life is like for refugees in Wigan
After leaving my job as manager I knew I wanted to help people: My Wigan Pier
Wigan Pier 80
As part of our Road to Wigan Pier project, eight decades after the publication of George Orwell's essay, Heather MacKenzie explains how families are in need of food
Liberal Democrats
Brexit
Brexit campaign worker jailed for emails to ex-Lib Dem Leader Jo Swinson threatening her child
EXCLUSIVE: The former Liberal Democrat leader said threats to her child were 'a long way past the line of what is acceptable' amid fears women could be put off going into politics
Ministers urged to give struggling families a year-long debt extension
Coronavirus
EXCLUSIVE Debt charity Step Change said the number of people in severe debt has almost doubled since the beginning of the pandemic to 1.2 million people
Boris Johnson dealt triple Lords defeat over response to Grenfell Tower fire
Grenfell Tower fire
Peers voted 269-250 to implement a string of recommendations from the first phase of the public inquiry - after complaining progress was too slow
New law could ban building owners from making residents pay for fire safety work
Grenfell Tower fire
EXCLUSIVE: Owners of leasehold flats have been hit with crippling five-figure bills in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire - now the House of Lords is expected to back a law that would end the practice entirely
Trump hits out at Obama after he labels him 'jealous of Covid's media coverage'
US Election
Barack Obama teased Donald Trump for being "jealous" of the media coverage the pandemic is receiving, accusing him of being disinterested in treating the presidency as anything more than a reality show "that can give him the attention that he craves"
SNP
Coronavirus
Dying mum pleads with government to let her fly to Tenerife for one final family trip
Linzi Page, who has stage 4 bowel cancer, is begging the Scottish First Minister to let her travel with her two kids as she has already outlived her life expectancy
Minister urged to come clean over Towns Fund cash amid claims of billions sent to Tory marginals
Conservative Party
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick faces accusations that funding for deprived towns was blocked and funnelled to Tory marginal seats before the election
Boris Johnson shows no remorse over 'crony' Covid contracts - and refuses to say they'll end
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson told PMQs he was 'proud' of his record despite the National Audit Office finding £10.5bn of contracts were handed out without competition - and those with connections were 10 times more likely to get a deal
Boris Johnson blunders into another row after calling Scottish devolution 'a disaster'
Boris Johnson
Nicola Sturgeon has hit back after Johnson told MPs it was "Tony Blair's biggest mistake" to allow increased self governance in Scotland, sparking the latest crisis for a PM desperate to 'take back control' of his own premiership
Poll shows support for Scottish independence has reached its highest level ever
Scottish referendum
A huge 58% of Scots would now vote Yes in a future referendum, according to the poll by Ipsos Mori - which is likely to spook many in the UK government
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Car number plates which are banned in UK as of 2020 - from the rude to the inappropriate
DVLA officials have combed through all possible letter and number combos with the new 20 and 70-plates in an attempt to stop any problem plates from hitting the roads
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'to launch own awards rivalling Queen's honours list'
Meghan Markle
The new awards, which will be run by the couple's Archewell foundation, are set to rival the Queen's honours list and will celebrate those the couple feel champion their favourite causes
Queen’s top housekeeper at Sandringham quits after staff's 'Christmas revolt'
The Queen
Patricia Earl, the Queen's head housekeeper at Sandringham in Norfolk, was "embarrassed" after some servants refused to form a four-week bubble that would allow the monarch and Prince Philip to spend Christmas at the estate, it is claimed
Martin Lewis warns about possible incorrect winter fuel payments
Martin Lewis
The Department of Work and Pensions sent out thousands of incorrect letters mistakenly which could have financial consequences for some who claim winter fuel payments
Mum-of-22 Sue Radford starts epic Christmas wrapping task with £5,000 worth of presents
Christmas gifts
Parents Noel and Sue set aside between £100 and £250 on gifts for each of their 22 kids, meaning £5,000 need to be set aside every year to make the holidays magical for all
Brexit
Brexit showdown tonight as talks hit 'endgame' - and there's still no agreement
Boris Johnson will speak to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen after a fraught 36 hours of talks - and claims and counter-claims that there had been a deal on the key issue of fish
Siblings, 4 and 6, die in front of parents as truck slams into mini golf course
Car crashes
Addie, 6, and Baylor Kirchgessner, 4, were playing mini golf with their mum Lauren and dad Matt, who were not injured, when a Chevrolet Silverado truck veered off a road and onto the course in Panama City Beach, Florida
Body found in search for boy, 17, who vanished after leaving takeaway for family
Missing persons
Ahmed Mukhtar, 17, left the fish and chip shop where he worked to his home in Benwell, Newcastle, to leave a bag of takeaway on the doorstep for his family before heading back into the city
Heartbroken dad's tribute to apprentice, 16, who died in Avonmouth blast that killed 4
Wessex Water PLC
Luke Wheaton's dad Matt has paid tribute after the Wessex Water worker was killed along with Michael James, 64, Brian Vickery, 63, and Raymond White, 57, in the explosion near Bristol
Cabbie drives off with Christmas presents worth £300 in row over £4.50 fare
Christmas gifts
Dominic Brindle, a 44-year-old from Staffordshire, claims the cab driver whose car he was in started calling him names and driving the vehicle into the side of the road
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Katie Price finally finds size 7XL pyjamas for Harvey as he reaches 29 stone
Katie Price recently said that her son Harvey needs to shed some of his 29 stone weight or else he'll 'end up dead'
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Scarlett Moffatt
Scarlett Moffatt is moving into a new home 10 miles down the road with her boyfriend Scott and she's put her lavish five-bedroom mansion in Bishop Auckland up for sale
Worried Strictly fans speculate after noticing judges and hosts are all wearing black
Strictly Come Dancing
During the Strictly results show of Musicals Week tonight, their outfits struck a somber note with their dark clothing
Car number plates which are banned in UK as of 2020 - from the rude to the inappropriate
Vehicles
DVLA officials have combed through all possible letter and number combos with the new 20 and 70-plates in an attempt to stop any problem plates from hitting the roads
Sugababes legend Mutya Buena slams fellow pop stars Kylie Minogue, JLo and more
Mutya Buena
The chart topping Sugababes star had some choice words when it came to discussing some of her contemporaries in a no holds barred Q&A with fans via Instagram Live
Arsenal FC
Arsenal have 16-day window to sign Dominik Szoboszlai as unique sell-on clause emerges
Arsenal fell to their sixth defeat in just 11 Premier League matches this season, leaving them closer to the bottom three than top four
Mum never got to hold baby boy as she died of coronavirus shortly after giving birth
Coronavirus
Erika Becerra, 33, from Detroit, never got to hold her healthy baby Diego Antonio Becerra as her condition began to deteriorate after the birth
Secret tactic I'm A Celebrity stars used if they didn't want a scene to be aired
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celeb runner-up Jordan North has lifted the lid on the tactic campmates used if they were having a chat they didn't want to make it onto our TV screens
I'm A Celeb stars warned of feeling depression and shame in inevitable post-show comedown
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
EXCLUSIVE: While most campmates will experience a sense of relief that their time in the castle is over, they need to be ready for the "comedown" that follows, according to a top psychotherapist
Taskmaster's Daisy May Cooper leaves fans in disbelief with unrecognisable throwback
Daisy Cooper
Daisy May Cooper has shared an incredible throwback picture that was taken over 13 years ago. In the snap, the actress wore hair extensions and pale makeup
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