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The Scottish Government has issued official guidance for Halloween and Bonfire Night - encouraging families to avoid guising.

The first minister has unveiled a new five-tiered approach to coronavirus restrictions - which is due to take effect on November 2.

Five of Scotland’s hospitality industry bodies have launched legal proceedings against restrictions imposed on the licensed trade by the Scottish Government. 

Coronavirus restrictions are set to have an impact on both Halloween and Christmas, the first minister has confirmed.

Rules restricting hospitality venues are staying in place across the north-east until at least November 2.

Shoppers in Wales have criticised government measures which mean "non-essential items" have been put behind metal barriers or covered with plastic sheeting in supermarkets.

All shops selling non-essential items have been ordered to close in Wales after the country entered a 17-day "firebreak" lockdown on Friday.

Inspired by footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign, businesses across the country have pledged to provide free meals for children from families struggling during the pandemic.

Nineteen people have been arrested in the past fortnight in connection with people smuggling across the English Channel.

A 17-year-old boy has died after being found with a stab wound in northeast London.

Shoppers in Wales have criticised government measures which mean "non-essential items" have been put behind metal barriers or covered with plastic sheeting in supermarkets.

All shops selling non-essential items have been ordered to close in Wales after the country entered a 17-day "firebreak" lockdown on Friday.

Inspired by footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign, businesses across the country have pledged to provide free meals for children from families struggling during the pandemic.

Nineteen people have been arrested in the past fortnight in connection with people smuggling across the English Channel.

A 17-year-old boy has died after being found with a stab wound in northeast London.

The president has cast his ballot in the US election, telling reporters: "I voted for a guy named Trump."

Police in Ireland have searched a suspected illicit pub, or "shebeen", on suspicion of breaching coronavirus measures.

Poland's President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for COVID-19.

Scientists have discovered the first nest of so-called "murder hornets" in the US.

An attempt by Donald Trump to secure an election endorsement from the Israeli prime minister has backfired during a White House photo call.

The American buyout firm proposing a £300m cash injection into English football is lining up a former BBC executive to spearhead a revolution in the running of the lower leagues' commercial operations.

Inspired by footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign, businesses across the country have pledged to provide free meals for children from families struggling during the pandemic.

Caffe Nero is considering an insolvency mechanism to restructure its financial liabilities as the coronavirus crisis continues to inflict pain on high street hospitality businesses.

Official figures show the biggest quarterly leap on record for retail sales, as the sector battles back from the coronavirus lockdown amid renewed restrictions.

Barclays has warned it is evaluating cost-cutting measures after raising provisions for bad loans during the coronavirus crisis to date to £4.3bn.

Donald Trump has labelled Sacha Baron Cohen "a phoney guy" and "a creep" after the British comedian featured the president's lawyer in his new Borat movie.

Drive-in cinemas have become a popular way of seeing classic movies during the pandemic.

Oldham-born Olivia Cooke plays the lead in new film Pixie, but has told Sky News' Backstage podcast she's worried she may have forgotten how to act.

Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger has told fans he feels "fantastic" after undergoing heart surgery.

Actress and dancer Marge Champion - who famously modelled for classic Disney animation Snow White - has died aged 101.

A key ally of Brazil's president has been arrested after anti-corruption officers discovered a wad of banknotes in the underpants he was wearing.

A bungling burglar who left behind a rucksack containing his name and address at the scene of a crime has been jailed for four years.

A woman who found a rare two-headed snake in her sunroom has found the reptile a new home.

Revellers took part in an impromptu game of cricket on Saturday night in a south London street after bars and pubs closed at 10pm.

A passenger has given birth prematurely to a baby boy on a flight in India.