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UK considering whether to slap new rules on Chinese travellers amid huge Covid surge

Britain had said there were 'no plans' to slap new rules on arrivals from China, but Defence Secretary Ben Wallace revealed the government 'is now going to keep that under review'

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

One in 10 dog owners are breaking the law and risk being fined up to £500

New research has revealed that one in 10 dog owners in the UK are breaking the law by not microchipping their pet pooch, which could result in a fine of up to £500

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

American TikToker sparks fury after claiming Wales is ‘not a country’ and only does what England tells it to do

He claimed that the state of New Jersey has more of a right to be a country than either Wales or Scotland

Wales Online · Dec 29, 2022

The Scottish beach 'stolen from a fairytale' named one of the UK's best for dogs

The six best dog-friendly beaches in the UK to take your four-legged friend to this winter have been named, and a picturesque Scottish beach appears on the list.

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

Could the UK impose new Covid travel restrictions?

‘I think it’s inevitable Britain will follow the move to put greater restrictions on those flying from China,’ says CEO of travel consultancy the PC Agency

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Curious Kids: do all animals have belly buttons?

Do live-born lizards have belly buttons, and do live-born reptiles have an umbilical cord? – Gaelle, aged 12, Bristol, UK

The Conversation · Dec 29, 2022

Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market

Basmati is the most popular speciality rice in the UK, adding extra flavour and subtlety to everything from curries to pilafs to kedgerees. Nearly three-quarters of the world’s basmati is produced in India, and the UK buys 3% of it – plus substantial amounts from the second-largest producer, Pakistan.

The Conversation · Dec 29, 2022

How to save £400 on heating bills this year by copying simple German-style energy tips

A cross-party think-tank is calling on the UK Government to follow Germany’s lead.

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

UK hit by fresh snow warnings as deadly US bomb cyclone piles on misery

A yellow warning for snow and ice will be in place from midnight tonight until 9pm on Friday across large swathes of Scotland

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

Scotland snow map shows exactly where 'powerful' US deep freeze will land in UK

The south will be first hit, spreading from Carlisle up to Edinburgh, before travelling northwards across the country.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 29, 2022