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Covid-positive China arrivals will not have to quarantine, minister confirms

Covid-positive China arrivals will not have to quarantine, minister confirms

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said testing passengers arriving from China is about ‘collecting information’ on the virus.

Murder investigation launched after death of man at care centre

Murder investigation launched after death of man at care centre

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Metropolitan Police said.

Record number of ‘foreign objects’ being left inside patients

Record number of ‘foreign objects’ being left inside patients

Leaving a surgical tool or medical equipment inside a patient after an operation or procedure is classed as a ‘never event’ by the NHS.

Rail strikes: Minister tells RMT to ‘hammer out a deal’

Rail strikes: Minister tells RMT to ‘hammer out a deal’

Around half of Britain’s railway lines are closed and only a fifth of services are running as thousands of workers stage industrial action.

Man, 54, charged with murder of missing Lewisham woman

Man, 54, charged with murder of missing Lewisham woman

He will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

British pair among four killed in helicopter collision in Australia

British pair among four killed in helicopter collision in Australia

Queensland Police said the 57-year-old woman and 65-year-old man were on holiday from the UK.

ScotRail warns of travel disruption due to strikes

ScotRail warns of travel disruption due to strikes

RMT members at Network Rail will walk out in a dispute over pay.

Trial to begin of two men accused of robbing cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife

Trial to begin of two men accused of robbing cyclist Mark Cavendish and his wife

Cavendish and his wife Peta were threatened at their home in the Ongar area of Essex at about 2.35am on November 27 last year.

Family of Sean Fitzgerald call for answers over probe into fatal police shooting

Family of Sean Fitzgerald call for answers over probe into fatal police shooting

The 31-year-old died from a single gunshot wound to the chest after leaving a property in Coventry in 2019.

Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year

Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year

Passengers, including those returning to work after the festive break, were warned to expect ‘significant disruption’.

What the papers say – January 3

What the papers say – January 3

The National Health Service’s woes continue to feature across the front pages.

Government urged to act amid warnings of ‘intolerable’ NHS pressures

Government urged to act amid warnings of ‘intolerable’ NHS pressures

Top medics described the current situation as ‘unbearable’ and ‘intolerable’, as the Prime Minister faced calls to address the crisis.

Two UK citizens among four killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

Two UK citizens among four killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

The crash occurred around 2pm local time in Main Beach, Queensland Police said in a statement.

UK airlines lagging behind on time-keeping compared with others in Europe

UK airlines lagging behind on time-keeping compared with others in Europe

Aviation analytics company Cirium has announced the top 10 airlines and airports for avoiding delays in 2022 – globally and in Europe.

Person taken to hospital after attempting to rescue dog from sea

Person taken to hospital after attempting to rescue dog from sea

The pet had entered the water near to the mouth of the River Arun at Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

The musician featured on many of the band’s hit albums and songs including September, Boogie Wonderland, Saturday Nite and Shining Star.

Sunak and Barclay’s absence amid NHS pressure ‘inexplicable’ – Labour

Sunak and Barclay’s absence amid NHS pressure ‘inexplicable’ – Labour

Labour has blamed Conservative ‘mismanagement’ of the NHS for the current pressure.

Investigation launched after Grenfell graffiti painted on Ulster Rugby stadium

Investigation launched after Grenfell graffiti painted on Ulster Rugby stadium

The graffiti expressed support for those who died in the fire at the residential tower block in North Kensington, west London, in June 2017.

Back-to-school health advice issued amid rising Strep A and flu cases

Back-to-school health advice issued amid rising Strep A and flu cases

The advice includes simple steps that can minimise the spread of illness in education and childcare settings as well as the wider community.

Twitter users delighted as Brighton welcome back Mac Allister with confetti

Twitter users delighted as Brighton welcome back Mac Allister with confetti

Alexis Mac Allister received a hero’s welcome at Brighton & Hove Albion following his World Cup win with Argentina.

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