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NHS support being ‘massively increased’ as PM renews call to ‘get boosted’

NHS support being ‘massively increased’ as PM renews call to ‘get boosted’

Boris Johnson urged the public to ‘behave sensibly’ in the face of high daily Omicron cases.

Why are millions of people not yet vaccinated against coronavirus?

Why are millions of people not yet vaccinated against coronavirus?

Almost nine million adults have not yet had their booster, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this week.

Charles: Painting transports me into another dimension

Charles: Painting transports me into another dimension

An exhibition of 79 of the prince’s watercolours is on show at The Garrison Chapel in London.

Take-up of booster and third doses among adults in England, by local authority

Take-up of booster and third doses among adults in England, by local authority

There are 20 local authorities with take-up below 50%.

Failure to disclose texts to Tory donor ‘shook confidence’ of PM’s adviser

Failure to disclose texts to Tory donor ‘shook confidence’ of PM’s adviser

In one message, Boris Johnson told Lord Brownlow the Downing Street flat was ‘a tip’.

Vehicle tech takes centre stage at CES

Vehicle tech takes centre stage at CES

A colour-changing BMW and a fully autonomous tractor have been showcased at the technology convention.

Army veteran publishes book of poems written by military personnel and families

Army veteran publishes book of poems written by military personnel and families

The book even includes contributions from ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly and radio presenter Joe Carden.

Road rage driver who rammed moped jailed after pillion passenger’s death

Road rage driver who rammed moped jailed after pillion passenger’s death

Paul Biggs was jailed for 11 years and his car passenger Dale Sharpen for nine years.

Hysteria whipped up over golf dinner but no Covid rules broken, trial told

Hysteria whipped up over golf dinner but no Covid rules broken, trial told

Two politicians and two hoteliers are accused of breaching coronavirus regulations with the Oireachtas Golf Society event.

Evidence on effectiveness of face masks in schools ‘inconclusive’, review finds

Evidence on effectiveness of face masks in schools ‘inconclusive’, review finds

Pupils in secondary schools and colleges in England have been asked to wear face coverings in class due to a rise in Covid-19 cases.

One in five parents pay children’s pocket money by bank transfer – survey

One in five parents pay children’s pocket money by bank transfer – survey

More than half of parents believe their child is good at managing their money, according to research from Barclays.

Hunterston B nuclear plant shut down after powering homes for four decades

Hunterston B nuclear plant shut down after powering homes for four decades

The power station had an original lifespan of 25 years but this was extended to almost 46 years.

No further Covid-19 restrictions for Northern Ireland – First Minister

No further Covid-19 restrictions for Northern Ireland – First Minister

Paul Givan said further restrictions are not necessary because of the vaccine programme and the public following advice.

PM offers ‘humble and sincere’ apology over missing Tory donor texts

PM offers ‘humble and sincere’ apology over missing Tory donor texts

Boris Johnson said he did not recall the message exchange as it was on an old phone.

Annual stocktake of nearly 10,000 animals under way at UK’s largest zoo

Annual stocktake of nearly 10,000 animals under way at UK’s largest zoo

Nandi, a young rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo last year, will be counted for the first time, along with a number of chameleons and fish.

Vine says Gove’s ‘mistress was politics’ as she denies affair behind divorce

Vine says Gove’s ‘mistress was politics’ as she denies affair behind divorce

The former couple had their divorce finalised during a hearing in London.

Omicron and work-from-home advice cut December shopper footfall

Omicron and work-from-home advice cut December shopper footfall

Total UK December footfall was 18.6% lower than the same month in 2019, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data.

Human case of bird flu detected in UK

Human case of bird flu detected in UK

The risk to the wider public continues to be very low, experts said.

Truss condemns Russian aggression ahead of ‘absolutely critical’ week for Europe

Truss condemns Russian aggression ahead of ‘absolutely critical’ week for Europe

The Foreign Secretary was critical of the Kremlin’s approach to Ukraine as she updated MPs in the House of Commons.

Hairdresser and restaurant cancellations surge after rise in Covid-19 cases

Hairdresser and restaurant cancellations surge after rise in Covid-19 cases

The ONS said that 16% of companies reported ‘an increase in cancellations from customers over the last month’.

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