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Depression ‘has doubled’ during the pandemic – Javid

Depression ‘has doubled’ during the pandemic – Javid

The Health Secretary also said that the waiting lists were ‘dispiriting’.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

More than three-quarters of local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Scotland becomes first UK nation to give extra vaccine dose to half of over-50s

Scotland becomes first UK nation to give extra vaccine dose to half of over-50s

England is likely to be the next to reach the milestone.

No changes to Covid rules in Wales, Mark Drakeford says

No changes to Covid rules in Wales, Mark Drakeford says

The First Minister has said extending the Covid Pass to the hospitality sector remains an option.

Face masks and social distancing still needed in Covid battle, experts say

Face masks and social distancing still needed in Covid battle, experts say

Researchers from the UK, Australia and China analysed the effectiveness of public health measures in battling Covid-19 across the world.

Teachers and pupils at risk from asbestos at 3,000 UK schools, MPs told

Teachers and pupils at risk from asbestos at 3,000 UK schools, MPs told

The risks are ‘too hot to handle’ in thousands of schools, campaigner Charles Pickles told MPs.

‘High time to banish long shadow’ of James Bulger case, says former top judge

‘High time to banish long shadow’ of James Bulger case, says former top judge

Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood supported a call in Parliament to raise the age at which youngsters can be prosecuted.

Companies fined almost £900,000 after guard died from hypothermia at wind farm

Companies fined almost £900,000 after guard died from hypothermia at wind farm

Ronnie Alexander was found lying in the snow in January 2018, and later died in hospital from hypothermia, a court was told.

Four men found guilty of bid to smuggle 69 migrants into UK on boat

Four men found guilty of bid to smuggle 69 migrants into UK on boat

A court heard the near 30m-long trawler, called the Svanic, was intercepted by UK Border Force vessels in the North Sea late on November 17 last year.

Meghan gives televised interview to The Ellen Show

Meghan gives televised interview to The Ellen Show

The high-profile broadcast comes eight months after the former Suits star’s bombshell chat with Oprah Winfrey.

Children who have had Covid-19 should wait 12 weeks for vaccine, experts say

Children who have had Covid-19 should wait 12 weeks for vaccine, experts say

Officials wanted to highlight guidance which clarified when children should get a jab after a natural infection.

Boris Johnson accepts Owen Paterson breached lobbying rules in wake of U-turn

Boris Johnson accepts Owen Paterson breached lobbying rules in wake of U-turn

Mr Paterson has resigned as MP for North Shropshire.

Canal boat couple reunited with missing cat Big Ginge after a decade

Canal boat couple reunited with missing cat Big Ginge after a decade

The couple could not believe it when they got the call that their pet had been found.

Two unusual homes shortlisted for House of the Year award

Two unusual homes shortlisted for House of the Year award

The properties will be revealed on Grand Designs: House Of The Year on Channel 4.

Boris Johnson says sorry for not wearing mask on hospital visit

Boris Johnson says sorry for not wearing mask on hospital visit

The PM said he only had it off for around 30 seconds.

Stormont ministers approve use of mandatory Covid vaccine passports

Stormont ministers approve use of mandatory Covid vaccine passports

DUP ministers opposed the move, but the other four Executive parties supported it.

Boris Johnson endures day of questions over Westminster sleaze rows

Boris Johnson endures day of questions over Westminster sleaze rows

The issue dominated a tetchy session of Prime Minister’s Questions, before the Prime Minister faced the Liaison Committee of senior MPs

Stormont parties press Lord Frost to reach agreement in NI Protocol negotiations

Stormont parties press Lord Frost to reach agreement in NI Protocol negotiations

The UK Brexit minister was in Belfast on Tuesday and Wednesday to meet local parties.

£100m British fighter jet crashes into Mediterranean

£100m British fighter jet crashes into Mediterranean

The MoD said the pilot ejected and has been found safe.

Passenger train runs on Dartmoor Line ahead of first regular services since 1972

Passenger train runs on Dartmoor Line ahead of first regular services since 1972

Grant Shapps said travelling on the special service was his proudest moment as Transport Secretary.

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