Downing Street and the Department for Education are discussing the issue on Monday, but a teaching union has urged a delay to the plan amid Covid concerns.

Unions urge rethink of January back to school plan amid Covid fears

Government guidance tells British travellers to check with their mobile provider to see what charges they will face.

Britons told to get health insurance and check mobile roaming before going to EU

Cabinet Office Michael Gove has said he believes the chances of an agreement with the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal are 'less than 50%'.

Brexit no deal 'most likely outcome', Michael Gove warns 

Michael Gove said he hopes 'progress can be made' when Boris Johnson heads to Brussels for talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

Brexit: 'Sweet reason' will see trade deal agreed says Gove as PM heads to EU

There's a feeling in Europe that Boris Johnson's sovereignty demands put a free trade deal out of reach.

Brexit: Why EU leaders are preparing for no deal with UK

Mr Gove's comments will raise eyebrows among Remain supporters, who will question why England, Wales and Scotland do not also get the "best of both worlds".

Gove: NI businesses get 'best of both worlds' with access to EU and UK markets

Thousands of pubs in Tier 2 areas could risk being fined if they allow alcoholic drinks to be served with a snack not considered a substantial meal.

How ministers have been left with Scotch egg on their faces over Tier 2 rules

The Cabinet Office minister came after vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi suggested businesses could bar those who have not had a Covid-19 vaccine.

Gove: 'No plan for immunity passport for people who have Covid vaccine'

Mr Gove said people would "probably" be able to play tennis during lockdown and he claimed the government was "looking at" how golf could be allowed.

Gove apologises after confusion over tennis and golf lockdown rules

After Michael Gove said England's Covid lockdown could last more than four weeks, Boris Johnson will say the aim is to end it on December 2.

PM to insist England's Covid lockdown will end in four weeks

The Cabinet Office minister said EU officials will have to back down if chief negotiator Michel Barnier is to resume negotiations in London this week.

Michael Gove leaves door ‘ajar’ for post-Brexit trade talks with EU

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove is in Brussels ahead of a ninth round of trade talks.

Brexit: 'Significant gaps' remain as UK and EU head into final round of talks

The Cabinet Office minister also insisted the Government could see off any Tory rebellion.

Gove backs PM in warning Brussels could break up the UK without new Brexit Bill

Post-Brexit trade deal talks are due to continue, despite the UK dismissing a EU ultimatum to scrap plans to override the Withdrawal Agreement. Brussels says a plan to override elements of the deal is an "extremely serious violation" of international law.

Face-off on EU ultimatum leaves post-Brexit trade talks hanging in the balance

Eight organisations including the Road Haulage Association fear the UK-EU supply chain will be ‘severely disrupted’ next year.

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