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December 31, 2020

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Posted at 17:33
New era for UK as it completes separation from EU
Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion.
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Posted at 14:53
'Plans in place' to minimise port Brexit delays
Lorries arriving at Welsh ports heading for Ireland will be turned away without the right paperwork.
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Posted at 14:26
'We welcomed the Brexit deal like a Christmas present'
By Gareth Evans
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Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them.
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The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home.
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Posted at 14:11
What's in store for US President-elect Biden in 2021?
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A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.
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Posted at 14:11
India's love affair with classic British motorbikes
By Justin Harper
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Posted at 14:10
Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change
By Justin Rowlatt
Chief environment correspondent
This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.
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Posted at 14:04
Adieu to the single market created by the UK
By Faisal Islam
Economics editor
The UK’s new single market is not as big as the country, it now needs to encompass the whole world.
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Posted at 13:31
Brexit marked by the chimes of Big Ben
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The bongs of Big Ben at 11pm in London signal the UK's departure from the EU.
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Posted at 10:16
More than 8,000 migrants crossed Channel in 2020
Despite freezing temperatures 33 migrants were the latest to reach the UK, in four boats on Thursday.
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Posted at 10:05
Canadian minister resigns over Caribbean trip
The finance minister had visited the Caribbean while his province is under strict Covid lockdown.
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Posted at 8:38
US government says no added sugar till age two
New US government guidelines recommend no added sugar for children under age two.
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Posted at 7:15
France plans mass New Year's Eve crackdown
Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.
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Posted at 6:52
UN condemns Iran over 'juvenile execution'
Mohammad Rezaiee was put to death for a fatal stabbing he allegedly committed when he was 16 years old.
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Posted at 6:39
Gibraltar gets UK-Spain deal to keep open border
The deal - yet to become a treaty - enables Spanish workers to continue entering Gibraltar freely.
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Posted at 6:31
Australia changes anthem to reflect indigenous past
The prime minister made the surprise announcement on New Year's Eve.
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Posted at 5:52
How many trade deals has the UK done so far?
By Tom Edgington
BBC Reality Check
A new trade deal between the EU and UK comes into force from 1 January.
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Posted at 5:52
Boris Johnson's father seeks French citizenship
As the UK prepares to sever EU ties, Stanley Johnson says he has always regarded himself as French.
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Posted at 5:28
‘No winners in Brexit process - only losers’
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Video caption: Brexit: European Parliament's David McAllister regrets move
UK-EU trade deal mitigates only the most negative consequences, a European Parliament official says.
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Posted at 5:12
'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'
By Frances Mao
BBC News, Sydney
Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row.
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