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Why is the Covid-19 infection survey so important?

Why is the Covid-19 infection survey so important?

The Government’s daily case numbers have increasingly limited value.

Government plans to make some coronavirus laws permanent

Government plans to make some coronavirus laws permanent

The Government’s Living with Covid plan sets out its intention for other legal provisions to remain indefinitely.

Thousands of people remain without power after heavy winds hit Ireland

Thousands of people remain without power after heavy winds hit Ireland

In the Republic of Ireland, 8,600 customers were without power on Monday evening.

Culture sector welcomes end of Covid restrictions, but says support is crucial

Culture sector welcomes end of Covid restrictions, but says support is crucial

The Prime Minister detailed his ‘living with Covid’ strategy to the Commons on Monday afternoon.

Owner of Claridge’s asks judge to send woman who ran Claridge Candles to jail

Owner of Claridge’s asks judge to send woman who ran Claridge Candles to jail

Lawyers representing Claridge’s Hotel Ltd argued that 64-year-old Denise Shepherd, who lost a trade mark fight, is in contempt of court.

Trade unions condemn ‘reckless’ ending of Covid sick pay

Trade unions condemn ‘reckless’ ending of Covid sick pay

From March 24, workers will have to wait until day four before they are entitled to statutory sick pay.

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions

Charities have warned that the development will result in people ‘living with fear’.

Storm Franklin: Power restored to vast majority of customers

Storm Franklin: Power restored to vast majority of customers

At the peak of the disruption, Northern Ireland Electricity said there were 10,000 homes without power.

Johnson sets out Covid plan after last-minute Cabinet hitch

Johnson sets out Covid plan after last-minute Cabinet hitch

The plan, which had been in the pipeline for weeks, hit a last-minute snag just hours before it was due to be announced.

‘Cheerful’ boy was ‘killed by mother and step-father while self-isolating’

‘Cheerful’ boy was ‘killed by mother and step-father while self-isolating’

Logan Mwangi, five, was found dead in the River Ogmore in Bridgend with 56 injuries.

UK and EU stress determination to find ‘durable solutions’ to NI Protocol row

UK and EU stress determination to find ‘durable solutions’ to NI Protocol row

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic chaired the EU/UK joint committee on the protocol’s implementation.

Teachers’ leaders condemn ‘headlong rush’ to live with Covid

Teachers’ leaders condemn ‘headlong rush’ to live with Covid

Headteachers say plans may be ‘counter-productive’ and cause conflict between schools and parents

William and Kate to attend England vs Wales Six Nations match at Twickenham

William and Kate to attend England vs Wales Six Nations match at Twickenham

William, who is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, and Kate, patron of the Rugby Football Union, will be in direct competition.

Queen works in isolation as she sends message of condolence despite Covid

Queen works in isolation as she sends message of condolence despite Covid

The 95-year-old monarch is self-isolating at Windsor Castle after testing positive for Covid.

Kidnapper faces more jail time after sentence is referred to Court of Appeal

Kidnapper faces more jail time after sentence is referred to Court of Appeal

The Solicitor General said the seven-and-a-half year term he received was ‘unduly lenient’.

Living with Covid: What’s happening with free tests and self-isolation?

Living with Covid: What’s happening with free tests and self-isolation?

Everything you need to know about Boris Johnson’s blueprint for living with the virus.

More can be done to analyse ‘poverty premium’, says FCA boss

More can be done to analyse ‘poverty premium’, says FCA boss

More can be done to see the effects of the premium in areas such as insurance and access to banking, Sheldon Mills told the Treasury Committee.

Legal isolation for Covid to end from Thursday, Boris Johnson says

Legal isolation for Covid to end from Thursday, Boris Johnson says

Free universal testing will finish under the plan for ‘living with Covid’ in England from April 1.

Teenage footballer’s killer denied release from prison for second time

Teenage footballer’s killer denied release from prison for second time

Somalian refugee Hannad Hasan was 17 when he was handed a life sentence with a minimum of 13 years in 2007.

Still strong concern that Russia intends to invade Ukraine, says Wallace

Still strong concern that Russia intends to invade Ukraine, says Wallace

As the military build up continues, No 10 says there remains a ‘window for diplomacy’ to resolve the crisis and avert war.

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