Federal holidays are frequently celebrated with paid time off 

Joint session of Congress set to ratify Joe Biden victory

Manchester United could splash away this particular month after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer positioned the Red Devils for a title challenge

Netflix is to significantly increase it’s prices, the streaming service has informed customers.

The anti-conversion law has been criticised simply simply by rights group as violative of individual freedom

Tributes paid to ‘titan of the food scene’ in in whose Le Gavroche restaurant earned 3 Michelin stars

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‘It is with humility that I thank the people of Georgia for electing me to serve you in the United States Senate’

The Gunners are short on funds and will need to trim the wage bill simply simply by moving on up to eight players before making signings

Take a look at the world’s preliminary laptop with 5G connectivity – a flexible, lightweight device that offers high-speed, uninterrupted HD streaming to rival wi-fi, whether you’re at home or on the move

Researchers observe decline in calf sightings at major summer time feeding ground in Canada

Unique festival offers escape from pressure to invest in one of country’s most deprived cities

In the seventh instalment of our series recapping an unprecedented presidency, Joe Sommerlad looks at a crude and chaotic start to 2018 that introduced international offence

Judge says WikiLeaks founder could potentially ‘go to ground’ to avoid risk of extradition

Carson, Palmer and a member of staff check positive become the latest to check positive at the club

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Discover why this particular world-first from Lenovo – a powerful, portable and well-connected 5G laptop with 24-hour battery life – is a breath of fresh air for remote workers

‘I cannot impress how foolish this particular behaviour is,’ says superintendent

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Lockdown sceptics bridle at 31 March end-date for regulations imposing controls

Glastonbury resident ‘fed up of this particular particular hypocritical approach from the people setting these rules’

‘If any kind of of your own colleagues broke the rules and endangered lives, they would end up being fired’

The civil rights activist died in 1968

M&S has formally announced it will not work with suppliers connected to Uighur forced labour 

‘This is a huge deal,’ says Becky Monroe of the Fighting Hate and Bias programme at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Exclusive: Ministers refusing to restart programme that saw rough sleepers given accommodation during initial wave of pandemic despite fears many have returned to streets

Club’s training ground has furthermore been closed, Premiership Rugby said in a statement

AI controlled robot canine fends away from attackers

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Pharmaceutical firm increases estimate for global vaccine production from 500 to 600 million doses

Firm previously said it was ‘concerned’ simply simply by attorney’s participation in Georgia conversation

As the high street chain appoints administrators, Sophie Gallagher looks at how Paperchase sold itself as more than just stationery

‘We all ought to end up being worried about this,’ Bill de Blasio says

The versatile performer travelled the world to get part in conventions and had a lengthy TV career in soaps, sitcoms and dramas

In his latest book, the previous FBI director says the president ought to not be charged ‘no matter how compelling the roadmap’

‘You do what you got to do,’ traveller tells police

Officers have been told to issue fines ‘more quickly’ for Covid breaches, Scotland Yard warns

Woodward is Premier League’s highest-paid director, earning more than Tottenham’s Daniel Levy

Rams will field a team made up of U23 and U18 players after a Covid outbreak at their particular training ground

Cardinal who commissioned report and sat on it for months faces calls to resign

Exclusive: ‘It’s removal would further undermine the victims of this particular particular horrible abuse who are frequently hidden,’ says victims’ commissioner 

Williams’s autopsy revealed that he was in the late stages of Lewy body dementia (LBD), a neurodegenerative disorder that sweeps across the entire brain

Vice president said to have told president he cannot overturn election result

The chancellor ought to rethink his ‘sacred duty’ to balance the books, writes Ben Chapman

France international scored in his side’s 2-0 semi-final earn over Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday

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62,322 new infections also reported as UK continues to grapple with new, highly contagious variant of coronaviru

Safeguards over data, pay and conditions, GM foods, hedge funds and disposal of old vehicles ought to all become binned, Daniel Hannan says

Experiment suggests use of insulating fabric in summertime could reduce ice loss

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President repeatedly called on vice president to overturn election results, which he is not able to do

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Government will end up being ‘extremely cautious’ about decision to level back restrictions, prime minister tells MPs

Voters in the Republican northwest of Georgia say fear of socialism is motivating them to vote, reports Richard Hall 

Rally comes days after England was placed in national lockdown

Animated series aimed at children aged between four and eight has enraged a few parents

The legendary chef behind Michelin-starred Le Gavroche and The Waterside Inn, these are the titles to add to your own culinary collection

The new restrictions legally came into force on Wednesday 6 January

Teachings of Bobbie Houston telling women to ‘be good at sex’ unearthed in 2003 recording

All the important details to understand about the 2021 League Cup final

‘If a customer doesn’t want to fly on a Max, they won’t have to,’ says American Airlines

More than a dozen public officials have been accused of ethical breaches, with a few losing their parliamentary titles

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Quarantine will still become required for arriving passengers

There’s a pattern of behaviour going back to final March. A fair summary of his approach is: ‘Don’t panic! Then do’

Jeremy Snell’s haunting images capture the younger faces who find themselves working at one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world

School leaders have warned prime minister number of laptops pledged by government ‘falls far short’ of what is needed

Eight various artificial intelligence ‘experts’ help the canine walk and maintain balance

Get planning now for the future trip of a lifetime, recommends Tamara Hinson

MPs told of how Brexit bureaucracy leaves lorries stranded for hours without appropriate paperwork 

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As well as local and mayoral elections in England, the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly are meant to go to the polls

London’s ExCel Centre is set to serve as one site

The Clear campaign prompted Thatcher to introduce lead free petrol. Dr Robin Russell-Jones urges Boris Johnson’s government to take similar action over air pollution following the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah

‘This isn’t their own particular Republican Party any more. It’s Donald Trump’s Republican Party,’ says president’s eldest son

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Many rally attendees were pictured not wearing masks 

Dr Bashar Al Hana was to be kicked out of country until preliminary lockdown grounded global flights

‘When you have a hard quota, people discover qualified women are away appropriate now presently there there,’ campaigner says

The five-day fit, which starts on Thursday, will be played in front side of a crowd of a few 10,000 to enable social distancing in a ground that can hold 48,000

The Croatian was dismissed simply by the Baggies before Christmas and replaced simply by Sam Allardyce

Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle triggers alert saying it is now ‘unable to deliver comprehensive care’

Education secretary functioning ‘to utmost ability’, says spokesperson

Bakery chain sales fall 31% with no annual profit expected until 2022

As reports suggest that the world’s the majority of famous couple are divorcing, The Independent looks back at their particular own love story

President-elect announces latest nominee as Congress convenes to certify his victory

‘I had never been a great fan of Bruce’s before,’ said the director

A fast trick allows a PlayStation or Xbox to become something more like a traditional PC – and people are sharing the fix as a way of getting around issues with getting online below the latest lockdown.

Booster jab need to only end up being given as late as 12 weeks after first shot in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Event is having a name alter and will now end up being known as ‘Clap for Heroes’

It did not have to end up being like this, writes Andrew Buncombe

Three players made unauthorised trips to the UAE over the Christmas break despite London being below tier 4 restrictions

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As supporters of Donald Trump gathered at Freedom Plaza, Washington DC, one man encouraged the crowd to hug every other– a suggestion that went against current coronavirus guidelines.

Barnett said she was discussing actor’s alleged antisemitic remarks with her producers

Some brand brand new Xbox controllers will switch away unexpectedly, Microsoft has admitted, while confirming that it is operating on a fix.

‘We’ve been telling the NHS that we’re ready, willing and desperate to help,’ industry leader says

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President launches all-caps Twitter tirade as Democrats celebrate electoral upset victories

Famed for it is size-inclusive shapewear, we ask if the latest launch will become a lockdown 3.0 staple

What brand new rules apply when grocery shopping, read on for updates on the nation’s big supermarkets

With US President-elect Joe Biden keen to re-instate a nuclear deal with Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have settled a years-long stand-off in order to be at the negotiating table

Organiser caught after officers on patrol came across group trying to get into event

How did the reliably Republican state flip like this? Trump has frightened potential supporters away and ensured Democrat voters are actually more determined to turn out

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Republic furthermore extends ban on travelling from Britain simply by 48 hours

Up to 2 hours of debate will end up being required for every state successfully challenged simply by lawmakers 

‘Witnessing the peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of our democracy that never gets old,’ says previous president’s key of staff Freddy Ford

‘Safe to say no one gives a damn exactly exactly what Ion Țiriac thinks,’ Alexis Ohanian tweeted

The Gunners are exploring lots of options to strengthen this particular particular month while Mikel Arteta is also keen to move on lots of players

Premier League clubs have pledged to provide space for the health service

Whilst the practices behind cheap chicken are the norm across the world, they do not need to be for us

After failing to protect Iranian-British detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the prime minister now has a chance to do the correct thing

‘I got this’

This was a low stage, also for the GOP

‘It’s a challenge with a few bumps but together we can do it!’, author and parenting blogger Emma Conway tells Sarah Young

Met Office predicts temperatures will not plummet to lows seen in 2018 chilly snap

Opening batsman is aiming to make on his fantastic double century against Pakistan

Trump’s sons give speeches focused on building their particular father’s post-White House legacy

Several Republicans are planning on objecting to electoral votes on Wednesday

Union leaders accuse minister of delay in announcement  

Critics say nation sluggish to provide jabs after allowing European Commission to lead procurement for entire bloc

WHO said it was ‘very disappointed’ visas had not been granted

New registrations plunge 29 per cent amid the coronavirus crisis and Brexit uncertainty

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Bitcoin has risen to fresh brand new heights on Wednesday, reaching above $36,000 to consider it is general market value ahead of both Mastercard and Visa.

Santa Claus got around very a small last month — despite the pandemic.

It’s never too soon to start planning those all-important days away from. Calendars at the ready

Conservation groups say it is a last-minute push simply simply by the Trump administration to help secure drilling rights for oil companies before the president leaves office in 2 weeks

As England enters it is third national lockdown, read our guide to plan your own next online food shop

‘People have said, ‘yeah but you’ve simply had a infant, so this particular particular isn’t appropriate for you’, Walthamstow MP says

School closures are detrimental to social mobility. The government’s plan to ‘level up’ cannot depart at the rear of those disproportionately affected simply by the pandemic

Professional Footballers’ Association has agreed to fund the programme

Lenovo’s latest is a game-changer for laptop users. From built-in 5G connectivity to exceptional battery life, it is jaw-dropping specification is a joy to read – and puts it in pole position for your own next upgrade

It is a concern among my peers that individual opinion will play a part in our final results

With over 90 per cent of the biomass in UK waters already gone, and the huge damage caused by many commercial fishing methods, Harry Cockburn asks how can we justify rounding up exactly exactly what remains of ocean life?

Schauffele is one of 16 players in the Sentry Tournament of Champions who failed to earn an official event last season

Detectives were reportedly informed final week of the decision 

The playmaker has not been part of the squad this particular season

Richard Sharp is Tory donor and was chancellor Rishi Sunak’s boss at investment giant

The authorities claimed those arrested were trying to cause ‘serious damage’ to society  

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It was quite extraordinary to see the prime minister looking commanding and effective in the Commons today, says John Rentoul

Mr James furthermore suggests buying WNBA team Atlanta Dream, co-owned simply by outgoing Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler 

Fans weren’t sure whether they’d noticed a mistake or a plot twist

Schools are now closed throughout the UK, but what will happen to exams?

‘It’s something we have to complete on to our loved ones, our background, our culture our language’

Hundreds of individual strands of frozen water are held jointly in exactly exactly what looks like candy floss

The civil rights activist died in 1968

Jurgen Klopp is within the market for defensive reinforcements after a spate of injuries at Liverpool

Republican senator says voters were turned away simply by US president’s baseless election fraud allegations 

Kim lauded party workers for ensuring stability during the pandemic   

After finding fame in Vogue, she worked with several of the greatest fashion houses, including Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Burberry

The latest crackdown simply by authorities has shocked actually those used to the opposition being targeted, reports William Yang

Financial guru Martin Lewis has mocked the government’s claim of a ‘global’ medical card

Americans will celebrate Christmas on December 25

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‘I’m paying £120 a week for accommodation that I won’t end up being living in for at minimum 2 and a half months,’ one first-year tells Zoe Tidman

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