Matt Hancock claims the public is to blame for spreading coronavirus
"It is down to people's behaviour, frankly," the health secretary told Sky News.
UK reports another 53,285 coronavirus cases – and 613 deaths
The new figures come amid warnings that emergency staff are at "battle stations" as cases continue to spiral.
‘It fatally confuses sovereignty with power’: The Guardian laments Brexit, one last time
Addressing the possibility of the breakup of the United Kingdom, and decades of British isolationism, the article warns that while Brexit is "done", it is far from over.
Calm before the storm? Kent roads quiet as UK and EU adjust to Brexit
Many hauliers were expected to stay away from the borders in the first days of 2021.
IDS rinsed after urging young Brits to ‘buccaneer, trade and dominate the world’
“I just wish I was 21 again, frankly," IDS - an arch-Brexiteer - said. "Because my goodness what prospects lie ahead of us for young people now. To be out there buccaneering, trading, dominating the world again...”
Ominous sinkhole opens up at Kent’s makeshift Brexit lorry park
Last week, Manston took the weight of about 4,000 lorries amid widespread border chaos.
Sadiq Khan accused of ‘politicising fireworks’ after stunning NYE light show
Viewers saw the clenched-fist symbol of Black Lives Matter, which became recognised worldwide following the death of George Floyd.
First post-Brexit ferry docks in Dublin amid warnings of looming ‘mayhem’
Irish Ferries’ ship Ulysses docked at 5.55am with about a dozen trucks on board, having travelled from Holyhead in Wales. There were no delays.
Medical chiefs urge GPs to back controversial new vaccine strategy
A new dosing regimen will aim to provide a speedier rollout of the vaccine - but it hasn't gone down well with some doctors.