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Health Secretary condemns ‘mob’ of anti-vaccine protesters in Milton Keynes

Health Secretary condemns ‘mob’ of anti-vaccine protesters in Milton Keynes

The protesters entered a test and trace centre, where one person was seen damaging and taking equipment.

In Pictures: Cop26, Covid-19 and flying canines during 2021 in Scotland

In Pictures: Cop26, Covid-19 and flying canines during 2021 in Scotland

A colourful round-up of the year’s major events in pictures.

Strictly’s male couple and Superman coming out: 2021’s uplifting LGBTQ+ stories

Strictly’s male couple and Superman coming out: 2021’s uplifting LGBTQ+ stories

From Instagram’s pronoun feature to Strictly Come Dancing’s first all-male couple, there have been major milestones this year.

NHS chief: Staff absence rates are increasing pressure to cut isolation time

NHS chief: Staff absence rates are increasing pressure to cut isolation time

NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said the decision to cut the self-isolation period was a ‘risk judgment’ for the Government.

Liverpool terror attack taxi driver was ‘given luck’ by customer before bomber

Liverpool terror attack taxi driver was ‘given luck’ by customer before bomber

David Perry survived the blast from a home-made bomb carried by passenger Emad Al Swealmeen.

Starmer promises to set out vision for ‘new Britain’ in 2022

Starmer promises to set out vision for ‘new Britain’ in 2022

The Labour leader used his New Year’s message to say ‘the best still lies ahead’ for the country.

Liverpool hospital taxi bomber rented flat to make ‘murderous intent’ device

Liverpool hospital taxi bomber rented flat to make ‘murderous intent’ device

Emad Al Swealmeen falsely claimed to be of Syrian heritage in asylum applications and was still a practising Muslim, a coroner heard.

Consumer spending jumps past pre-pandemic levels amid online boom

Consumer spending jumps past pre-pandemic levels amid online boom

Barclaycard said consumer credit card spending rose by 5.9% in 2021 compared with 2019.

December expected to be one of the dullest ever with 26.6 hours of sunshine

December expected to be one of the dullest ever with 26.6 hours of sunshine

On average Britain has seen less than 27 hours of sunlight during the month – 14 hours less than what is expected for this time of year.

UK seeks clarification after Britons banned from driving across France

UK seeks clarification after Britons banned from driving across France

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office updated its travel advice for France on Thursday.

BBC interview with lawyer Alan Dershowitz was ‘not suitable’

BBC interview with lawyer Alan Dershowitz was ‘not suitable’

The BBC said that the interview “did not meet editorial standards”.

Rail disruption worsens due to Covid and strikes

Rail disruption worsens due to Covid and strikes

Southern has axed its services at London Victoria until January 10.

Three quarters of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid – study

Three quarters of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid – study

The study also found that cases were ‘rising sharply’ among those aged 55 to 75.

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces depression and suicidal thoughts

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces depression and suicidal thoughts

Analysis of 83 research papers by academics at the University of Exeter showed that patients’ symptoms were reduced in just one to four hours.

Couple deny harassment campaign against neighbour

Couple deny harassment campaign against neighbour

Sandra Durdin and Trevor Dempsey are accused of flooding a neighbour’s alleyway by overwatering plants.

Three in 10 UK local authorities have record Covid-19 case rates

Three in 10 UK local authorities have record Covid-19 case rates

The areas include three-quarters of authorities in north-west England, nearly two-thirds in the West Midlands and almost half in the East Midlands.

Liverpool hospital taxi bomber had ‘murderous intent’, coroner rules

Liverpool hospital taxi bomber had ‘murderous intent’, coroner rules

The inquest into death of Emad Al Swealmeen heard that it was unclear when he meant to detonate the bomb.

Attention focuses on civil sex case against Andrew following Maxwell conviction

Attention focuses on civil sex case against Andrew following Maxwell conviction

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on five of six counts in her sex-trafficking trial in New York.

Improving diet before and during pregnancy can reduce childhood obesity – study

Improving diet before and during pregnancy can reduce childhood obesity – study

The research was carried out at the University of Southampton.

Trust broken with the EU in row over Northern Ireland Protocol – Sefcovic

Trust broken with the EU in row over Northern Ireland Protocol – Sefcovic

European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said a compromise can still be found.

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