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School staff shortages caused by Covid tests ‘could force more remote learning’

School staff shortages caused by Covid tests ‘could force more remote learning’

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi outlined new Covid measures for schools on Sunday.

Funeral of comedy star Jethro to bring Truro to standstill

Funeral of comedy star Jethro to bring Truro to standstill

Stand-up comedian Jim Davidson is among those expected to speak during the service.

Automatic pension enrolment for 18-year-olds under Tory MP’s plan

Automatic pension enrolment for 18-year-olds under Tory MP’s plan

Richard Holden said the move would benefit youngsters who begin working straight from school rather than going on to university.

School Covid measures will not be in place ‘a day longer than we need’ – Zahawi

School Covid measures will not be in place ‘a day longer than we need’ – Zahawi

The Education Secretary said it was preferable for schools to remain open, even if that meant children wearing masks.

Scheme to preserve ancient craft skills expanded across island of Ireland

Scheme to preserve ancient craft skills expanded across island of Ireland

A pilot project in Northern Ireland saw six students undergo specialist training to learn techniques needed to maintain old monuments and buildings.

Eamonn Holmes admits he ‘didn’t sleep a wink’ before GB News debut

Eamonn Holmes admits he ‘didn’t sleep a wink’ before GB News debut

The veteran presenter promised to deliver ‘news with views’ in his new morning programme.

Rising number of children admitted to hospital for eating disorders

Rising number of children admitted to hospital for eating disorders

Hospital admissions for children aged 17 and under are increasing, with experts saying many have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Girl, 14, killed by car on New Year’s Eve was family’s ‘brightest star’

Girl, 14, killed by car on New Year’s Eve was family’s ‘brightest star’

Olivia Kolek was hit by a car on Friday in Rowley Regis, West Midlands.

Martin Lewis warns soaring energy bills could force ‘eat or heat’ dilemma

Martin Lewis warns soaring energy bills could force ‘eat or heat’ dilemma

The founder of Money Saving Expert said he believed the Government must intervene now to ensure households do not suffer.

New rules to make foreign takeovers of key UK firms harder

New rules to make foreign takeovers of key UK firms harder

The National Security and Investment Act covers 17 sectors of the economy and means overseas investors could face greater scrutiny.

In Pictures: Giant ships and crashing waves as we headed to the beach in 2021

In Pictures: Giant ships and crashing waves as we headed to the beach in 2021

Storms Arwen and Barra battered the British coastline, but the summer brought spells of glorious weather.

Veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes makes GB News debut

Veteran broadcaster Eamonn Holmes makes GB News debut

Holmes joined co-host Isabel Webster for the first episode of the channel’s new Breakfast with Eamonn and Isabel programme on Monday.

What the papers say – January 3

What the papers say – January 3

Schools are the latest battleground in the nation’s fight against Omicron.

Drivers slapped with more than 22,000 parking tickets every day

Drivers slapped with more than 22,000 parking tickets every day

Private firms handed British drivers four million tickets between April and September, analysis of Government data by the PA news agency revealed.

Legal document in Andrew civil sex case due to be made public

Legal document in Andrew civil sex case due to be made public

Interest in the damages case against the Duke of York has intensified following the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell.

Tougher Covid measures for new school term as Government set to review Plan B

Tougher Covid measures for new school term as Government set to review Plan B

Ministers say there is nothing in the data to suggest further restrictions will be needed imminently.

What Covid-19 restrictions are in place across the UK in 2022?

What Covid-19 restrictions are in place across the UK in 2022?

The PA news agency looks at how Covid-19 measures compare in the four nations.

UK’s Defence Academy hit by damaging cyber attack, ex-military chief reveals

UK’s Defence Academy hit by damaging cyber attack, ex-military chief reveals

The attack, possibly carried out by a hostile state or a criminal network, caused ‘significant’ damage, a retired high-level officer said.

‘Remarkable life’ of Holocaust survivor Freda Wineman remembered

‘Remarkable life’ of Holocaust survivor Freda Wineman remembered

Staff at the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) and Sajid Javid are among those to have paid tribute to Ms Wineman, who died aged 98.

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murdering 16-year-old boy in west London

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murdering 16-year-old boy in west London

The Metropolitan Police force has said officers arrested the boy at an address in Hillingdon on Sunday.

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