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Covid-19: Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine approved for use next week in UK
The NHS is ready to use the initial 800,000 doses when they arrive, the health secretary says.

Coronavirus: New Covid tier system comes into force in England
More than 55 million people must abide by the two strictest levels after MPs approved the measures.

Bonmarché collapses into administration
More than 1,500 jobs are at risk following the collapse of the women's fashion chain.

Tesco to repay £585m in business rates relief
The supermarket giant received the money as support to help it get through the coronavirus pandemic.

M&S stabbing: Two women attacked in Burnley store
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, say police.

France to impose border checks to stop skiing abroad
Swiss ski resorts are open and Prime Minister Jean Castex says he wants to stop people going.

Trump pardons: US justice department unveils bribery inquiry
US prosecutors investigate claims that lobbyists sought a presidential pardon by offering kickbacks.

Debenhams website overwhelmed as shoppers swoop on sales
The 242-year-old department has started a clearance sale after it said it would permanently close.

Ethiopia and UN 'reach Tigray aid deal'
Food and medicines are said to be running out for millions of people in the conflict-torn region.

Dame Jenni Murray on why she's taking her clothes off on TV
The former Women's Hour presenter will appear on ITV's The Real Full Monty On Ice.

Gavin and Stacey Christmas Day show to air on BBC Radio Wales
Although we won't be treated to another TV special, it promises to go some way to filling that void.

Nike's diversity advert causing a backlash in Japan
The sportswear giant is facing criticism online, but it could work in its favour with more sales.

Conception boat fire: Captain charged over 34 deaths in California
Prosecutors say the captain's alleged failure to follow safety rules sparked "a hellish nightmare".

Covid: How do we know the Pfizer vaccine is safe? And other questions
We answer some of your questions about the approval of the Pfizer vaccine.

Who will get the Covid vaccine first?
The Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine has been approved by the UK regulator - when will it be available?

Covid vaccine: How will we keep it cold enough?
The vaccine has to be kept at temperatures that are much lower than home freezers reach.

Covid: Who will have the Pfizer vaccine first and when can I get it?
A vaccine for Covid-19 has been given emergency approval and is now set to roll out.

Covid vaccine update: When will others be ready?
The Pfizer vaccine has been approved in the UK. How are the others doing?

Covid vaccines: Who decides if they are safe?
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines.

Matt Hancock 'thrilled' with Covid vaccine approval news
The health secretary says the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine will be rolled out in the UK "from next week".