Stock markets and pound rise on Brexit deal hopes
UK markets close for Christmas in upbeat mood amid signs that a Brexit trade deal could be imminent....
Brexit: UK and EU reach trade deal ending months of arguments
Downing Street says “a deal is done”, ending months of deadlock....
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of expected deal
Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules....
Covid-19: Six million more people to enter tier 4 on Boxing Day
The areas facing tougher restrictions have seen a “significant number” of the new fast-spreading variant....
Covid: Johnson and Starmer thank “very best” at Christmas
The PM and Labour leader both salute the armed forces and key workers in their festive messages....
Brexit: How do voters now feel about it?
It may be reaching its final stage but voters are as divided as ever, says Sir John Curtice....
Covid-19: Stranded hauliers face ‘a few days’ at the border
France has eased its travel ban but lorry drivers need a negative Covid test to travel from the UK....
Brexit: Johnson and EU chief in ‘close contact’ over trade deal push
Fishing and competition rules remain sticking points in push for pre-Christmas trade agreement....
Peter Cruddas: PM overrules watchdog with Tory donor peerage
Boris Johnson says former party treasurer Peter Cruddas has a “long track record” of political service....
EU and UK in ‘final push’ for post-Brexit trade deal
Talks are continuing in Brussels, with less than 10 days to go until the UK leaves EU trading rules....