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Queen advised to rest for the next two weeks

Queen advised to rest for the next two weeks

The head of state is said to be in good spirits and is expected to attend the National Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday.

Boosters to be offered to vulnerable earlier than six months after second dose

Boosters to be offered to vulnerable earlier than six months after second dose

People in care homes, housebound patients, and those who are about to start immunosuppressive treatment are among groups who could get boosters sooner

Police chief promises ‘robust response’ to protesters seeking to disrupt Cop26

Police chief promises ‘robust response’ to protesters seeking to disrupt Cop26

Iain Livingstone, Chief Constable of Police Scotland, said officers will deal with such protesters ‘swiftly and robustly’.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Six in 10 areas have recorded a week-on-week fall in rates.

What are the changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

What are the changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

What are the current rules and outlook for each of the countries.

Nicola Sturgeon: It’s not certain that Cop26 will limit global temperature rise

Nicola Sturgeon: It’s not certain that Cop26 will limit global temperature rise

Scotland’s First Minister said there is still a ‘significant gap’ in climate change commitments from world leaders.

Honeybees use social distancing to protect against parasites – study

Honeybees use social distancing to protect against parasites – study

Researchers discovered that honeybee colonies respond to infestation from a harmful mite by modifying the use of space.

Ofgem could rip up licences of seven energy suppliers as payment deadline looms

Ofgem could rip up licences of seven energy suppliers as payment deadline looms

The firms owe £17.9 million in total to the so-called renewables obligation scheme.

Drivers told to watch out for deer as clocks go back

Drivers told to watch out for deer as clocks go back

There is a ‘substantial increase’ in the risk of vehicles hitting deer between October and December, according to National Highways.

More than 1.6 million newly eligible people receive coronavirus booster invite

More than 1.6 million newly eligible people receive coronavirus booster invite

Eligible people include over 50s, those living in care homes, frontline health and social care workers and people with underlying health conditions.

Football fan lodges appeal over conviction for racial abuse of Romaine Sawyers

Football fan lodges appeal over conviction for racial abuse of Romaine Sawyers

Simon Silwood was jailed in September after posting an offensive message about the West Bromwich Albion midfielder.

Penelope Jackson: Husband killer’s marriage seemed happy and settled

Penelope Jackson: Husband killer’s marriage seemed happy and settled

David and Penelope Jackson’s first years of marriage were marked by tragedy, but they seemed happy together for two decades, witnesses said.

Learning loss among poorer secondary school pupils grew last year

Learning loss among poorer secondary school pupils grew last year

Disadvantaged students in deprived areas of England suffered substantial losses, a report found.

Penelope Jackson: Retired accountant who killed her ‘abusive’ husband

Penelope Jackson: Retired accountant who killed her ‘abusive’ husband

Penelope Jackson said she was a battered wife, but witnesses described her as a sociable and gregarious woman who enjoyed ‘baiting’ her husband.

Google offers financial watchdog £2.2m free advertising for anti-fraud measures

Google offers financial watchdog £2.2m free advertising for anti-fraud measures

The search engine and Facebook were asked by MPs to reveal how much the Financial Conduct Authority has paid them for adverts, but they refused.

Future coronavirus waves cannot be ruled out, Sage experts say

Future coronavirus waves cannot be ruled out, Sage experts say

Government scientists said there is considerable uncertainty about how the pandemic will pan out in 2022.

Retired accountant Penelope Jackson convicted of murdering husband

Retired accountant Penelope Jackson convicted of murdering husband

Jackson admitted the manslaughter of husband David but denied murder, claiming she had suffered years of violence and coercive control.

Gap between UK and EU on protocol remains ‘substantial’ after latest talks

Gap between UK and EU on protocol remains ‘substantial’ after latest talks

The UK Government said no resolution was found during discussions in London on Friday between the two sides.

Charles to join world leaders at the G20 summit in Rome

Charles to join world leaders at the G20 summit in Rome

The Prince of Wales last visited Rome in 2019 to attend the Canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman.

Britain threatens ‘rigorous’ checks on all EU vessels in fishing row with France

Britain threatens ‘rigorous’ checks on all EU vessels in fishing row with France

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to challenge the French ambassador to the UK, Catherine Colonna, on her country’s intentions.

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