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Mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim says son would love new memorial

Mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim says son would love new memorial

Figen Murray said she supports the memorial that remembers 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack.

Starmer tests positive for coronavirus ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions

Starmer tests positive for coronavirus ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions

Sir Keir Starmer pulled out of his Commons showdown with Boris Johnson.

Army physio becomes ‘first woman of colour’ to trek across Antarctica

Army physio becomes ‘first woman of colour’ to trek across Antarctica

Preet Chandi completed the expedition from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole in just over 40 days.

Pre-departure travel tests set to be scrapped

Pre-departure travel tests set to be scrapped

The requirement for people arriving in the UK to take a pre-departure coronavirus test is likely to be axed.

Expert says it may be too late for any new Covid restrictions

Expert says it may be too late for any new Covid restrictions

Dr Mike Tildesley said London was starting to turn around but places like the Midlands were still seeing rising hospital admissions.

Covid testing rules set to be relaxed to combat staff shortages

Covid testing rules set to be relaxed to combat staff shortages

People who test positive on a lateral flow could begin their isolation period immediately rather than waiting for a confirmatory PCR, under the plans.

Shoppers shun hospitality in favour of supermarkets in December

Shoppers shun hospitality in favour of supermarkets in December

New Kantar supermarket data shows sales hit £11.7 billion – close to record levels of December 2020 when strict Covid-19 restrictions were in place.

Ryanair sees drop in passengers carried amid Omicron travel curbs

Ryanair sees drop in passengers carried amid Omicron travel curbs

The carrier said the number of passengers dropped to 9.5 million last month – the lowest since July and down from 10.2 million in November.

Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Dorset

Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Dorset

Those who saw anything suspicious in the Christchurch area since Sunday are asked to contact investigators.

Travel industry demands scrapping of international Covid testing requirements

Travel industry demands scrapping of international Covid testing requirements

The sector’s leaders said the rules did not sufficiently impact case numbers and were harmful to the economy.

Female patients more likely to die if surgeon is male, study finds

Female patients more likely to die if surgeon is male, study finds

Women are 32% more likely to die when their surgery is conducted by a male surgeon rather than a female, researchers said.

Royal Mint unveils commemorative coin of Queen on horseback for Platinum Jubilee

Royal Mint unveils commemorative coin of Queen on horseback for Platinum Jubilee

The commemorative 50p coin marks the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.

Superbug MRSA arose in hedgehogs before discovery of antibiotics, study suggests

Superbug MRSA arose in hedgehogs before discovery of antibiotics, study suggests

Scientists have found that natural, biological processes, not antibiotic use, drove the emergence of a superbug about 200 years ago.

Sturgeon to update MSPs amid calls to change Covid-19 self-isolation period

Sturgeon to update MSPs amid calls to change Covid-19 self-isolation period

The First Minister will address the Scottish Parliament virtually on Wednesday afternoon.

Avid fantasy football players more likely to have worse mental health – study

Avid fantasy football players more likely to have worse mental health – study

However, the research suggested the majority of players experienced no mental health concerns regarding their fantasy football.

What the papers say – January 5

What the papers say – January 5

The health service’s struggles amid the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant are splashed across the front pages.

Boris Johnson faces scrutiny over plan to ‘ride out’ Omicron without fresh rules

Boris Johnson faces scrutiny over plan to ‘ride out’ Omicron without fresh rules

A change so that millions who test positive in lateral flow tests will not need a confirmatory PCR could reportedly come on Wednesday.

Covid-19: What is happening amid a wave of Omicron cases across the UK?

Covid-19: What is happening amid a wave of Omicron cases across the UK?

England has the most relaxed rules in the UK.

Schools told to order tests by 5pm to avoid two-week wait

Schools told to order tests by 5pm to avoid two-week wait

Secondary pupils have been urged to keep testing at home after their first test on-site at school.

Camilla to guest-edit Country Life for her 75th birthday

Camilla to guest-edit Country Life for her 75th birthday

The Duchess of Cornwall will edit a commemorative edition of the magazine to mark its 125th anniversary.

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