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Number of lateral flow tests to be capped as free tests scaled back

Number of lateral flow tests to be capped as free tests scaled back

Tests will only be free for the most vulnerable from April.

Beekeeper expects thousands of bees will die after storm blows hives over

Beekeeper expects thousands of bees will die after storm blows hives over

James Hamill said: ‘I just have to pray that they pull through.’

Paul McCartney’s handwritten Hey Jude lyrics go on display

Paul McCartney’s handwritten Hey Jude lyrics go on display

The notebook, which belonged to the Fab Four’s bodyguard and PA Mal Evans, was compiled between 1967 and 1968.

Radio presenter who lost voice for four years returns to airwaves

Radio presenter who lost voice for four years returns to airwaves

Cancer survivor Joshua Donlon learned new breathing techniques after suffering from pneumonia.

Family with baby rescued from roof of 4×4 stuck in floodwater

Family with baby rescued from roof of 4×4 stuck in floodwater

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the vehicle was stranded on Friday.

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall for third week in a row

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall for third week in a row

Deaths have remained well below levels seen at the peak of previous waves.

Covid-hit Queen cancels planned virtual engagements

Covid-hit Queen cancels planned virtual engagements

The monarch, 95, tested positive for the virus on Sunday and is still suffering from mild cold-like symptoms.

Washing up, cooking and gardening ‘enough to slash heart disease risk’

Washing up, cooking and gardening ‘enough to slash heart disease risk’

Researchers at the University of California San Diego studied the impact of daily activities on the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Oil prices surge and stock markets under pressure as crisis mounts in Ukraine

Oil prices surge and stock markets under pressure as crisis mounts in Ukraine

Brent crude surged to its highest level since 2014, reaching 99 US dollars a barrel at one stage due to fears over disruption to supplies.

Third of young people saw wellbeing boost during lockdown

Third of young people saw wellbeing boost during lockdown

Pupils who went to school every day most likely to report improved wellbeing.

BBC responds to complaints over interview with Novak Djokovic

BBC responds to complaints over interview with Novak Djokovic

Some viewers felt the interview was given too much prominence.

Airlines continue operating flights between UK and Ukraine

Airlines continue operating flights between UK and Ukraine

Wizz Air, Ryanair and Ukraine International Airlines have not announced any changes to their schedules.

What are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis?

What are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis?

Russia will be hit with sanctions from Western allies following the decision to recognise breakaway Ukrainian states.

Top civil servants should not show support for Black Lives Matter – Rees-Mogg

Top civil servants should not show support for Black Lives Matter – Rees-Mogg

The Government Efficiency Minister said senior civil servants must be ‘completely apolitical’.

NHS ‘failing’ to provide proper communication for deaf, blind and disabled people

NHS ‘failing’ to provide proper communication for deaf, blind and disabled people

Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis has previously said she often needs to take a family member with her to medical appointments

EU set to impose sanctions on Russia, says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister

EU set to impose sanctions on Russia, says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister

It comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

‘Strong possibility’ Covid jabs will be given every autumn alongside flu vaccine

‘Strong possibility’ Covid jabs will be given every autumn alongside flu vaccine

Boris Johnson has hailed the development of vaccines for coronavirus as ‘possibly the greatest national effort in our peacetime history’.

Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin is ‘bent on full-scale invasion’ of Ukraine

Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin is ‘bent on full-scale invasion’ of Ukraine

The Prime Minister said he will on Tuesday enact the ‘first barrage’ of sanctions against entities in the Donbas as well as Russia.

Johnson holds crisis meeting on Ukraine amid fears Russian invasion has begun

Johnson holds crisis meeting on Ukraine amid fears Russian invasion has begun

Boris Johnson was leading a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee to consider the latest intelligence and decide on a response.

Government interest payments on borrowing soar as inflation rises

Government interest payments on borrowing soar as inflation rises

The ONS said interest payments rose to the highest January level in 25 years but self-assessment tax receipts increased.

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