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No 10's director of communications Lee Cain is resigning amid reports of internal tensions.
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Senior Johnson adviser to leave Downing Street
No 10's director of communications Lee Cain is resigning amid reports of internal tensions.
UK coronavirus death toll passes 50,000
It is the first European nation to pass the landmark, with 595 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.
Four UK nations discuss joint Christmas Covid plan
Common rules for people to follow across the UK are being considered for the festive period.
Starmer attacks £130m spent on PR firms
Boris Johnson tells the Labour leader that private firms are leading the fight against Covid, at PMQs.
As it happened: Prime Minister's Questions
Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer clashed over the government's use of private contractors for public relations.
Publish Patel bullying claims report - PM adviser
The home secretary denies bullying staff but the results of a probe into her conduct remain secret.
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Senior Johnson adviser to leave Downing Street
No 10's director of communications Lee Cain is resigning amid reports of internal tensions.
UK coronavirus death toll passes 50,000
It is the first European nation to pass the landmark, with 595 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.
Four UK nations discuss joint Christmas Covid plan
Common rules for people to follow across the UK are being considered for the festive period.
Starmer attacks £130m spent on PR firms
Boris Johnson tells the Labour leader that private firms are leading the fight against Covid, at PMQs.
As it happened: Prime Minister's Questions
Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer clashed over the government's use of private contractors for public relations.
Publish Patel bullying claims report - PM adviser
The home secretary denies bullying staff but the results of a probe into her conduct remain secret.
UK coronavirus death toll passes 50,000
It is the first European nation to pass the landmark, with 595 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.
Four UK nations discuss joint Christmas Covid plan
Common rules for people to follow across the UK are being considered for the festive period.
Starmer attacks £130m spent on PR firms
Boris Johnson tells the Labour leader that private firms are leading the fight against Covid, at PMQs.
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Plaid Cymru welcomes Christmas travel plan after 'difficult term'
Copyright: BBCPlaid Cymru's spokeswoman for post-16 education Helen Mary Jones has said the Christmas travel plan for students will be "welcome news" for them and their families after a difficult term.
The plan involves rapid asymptomatic testing kits for students to take just before they go home to catch any Covid cases from being taken back to students' home towns.
“Asymptomatic testing is key," Ms Jones said.
"It must be done efficiently, quickly and universally with all universities participating in the scheme to be successful."
However, she noted that it was "not yet clear" if all universities would be offering such tests.
“Support must also be given to those students who might not be able to go home for Christmas," Ms Jones added.
“However, Wales needs not just a clear plan for allowing students home for Christmas but also comprehensive guidance on their return to university in the New Year – including ensuring remote and blended learning to ensure their safety."
