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Chris Whitty: Half of children have already had Covid-19 and more could catch it

Chris Whitty: Half of children have already had Covid-19 and more could catch it

England’s deputy chief medical officer has said it is ‘inevitable’ that pupils will become infected with the virus.

Pushback to halt migrant boats only to be used in limited cases – official

Pushback to halt migrant boats only to be used in limited cases – official

Home Office permanent secretary Matthew Rycroft gave evidence to MPs on Wednesday but declined to say when boats would be turned back.

Lottery winners pitch in to transform equine therapy charity’s yard

Lottery winners pitch in to transform equine therapy charity’s yard

A total of 24 winners from across the Midlands descended on Leicestershire to help The Way of the Horse.

Coroner calls for review of automatic brakes after Croydon tram crash

Coroner calls for review of automatic brakes after Croydon tram crash

Seven people were killed in a crash in Croydon, south London, in 2016.

Trial of man accused of ‘offensive’ Captain Sir Tom Moore tweet postponed

Trial of man accused of ‘offensive’ Captain Sir Tom Moore tweet postponed

Joseph Kelly, 35, of Castlemilk, Glasgow, was not present for a hearing in the case at Lanark Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Johnson says US getting ‘better and better’

Johnson says US getting ‘better and better’

The Prime Minister met Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol.

Bank set to sit tight on rates despite record rise in inflation

Bank set to sit tight on rates despite record rise in inflation

The interest rates decision comes amid fears over rampant price rises after inflation jumped to a nine-year high of 3.2% last month.

Diamond scam accused Towie star criticised for joining ‘poxy show’

Diamond scam accused Towie star criticised for joining ‘poxy show’

A court heard Lewis Bloor was allegedly criticised for having less time for fraudulent sales after he joined the reality TV show.

Gambling Commission and FCA criticised over Football Index oversight failures

Gambling Commission and FCA criticised over Football Index oversight failures

Football Index went into administration in March, leaving around 280,000 customers out of pocket by around £3.2 million.

Child’s death linked to infection at hospital was ‘murder’, mother tells inquiry

Child’s death linked to infection at hospital was ‘murder’, mother tells inquiry

Kimberly Darroch’s daughter died at at a children’s cancer ward after contracting stenotrophomonas – an infection found in water.

Four arrested at Heathrow over drive-by shooting death

Four arrested at Heathrow over drive-by shooting death

Chino Johnson, 27, was gunned down while with friends in Brixton, south London, on September 12.

A-level pupils should be required to study humanities subject and maths – report

A-level pupils should be required to study humanities subject and maths – report

Requiring maths to be studied would improve the numerical abilities of humanities graduates, it has been suggested.

Meat bosses warn soaring CO2 costs could mean higher bills for shoppers

Meat bosses warn soaring CO2 costs could mean higher bills for shoppers

An executive at a major meat supplier said that his firm could face an extra £1 million in costs every month.

Man ready for his 26th London Marathon after fighting Covid and leg injury

Man ready for his 26th London Marathon after fighting Covid and leg injury

Simon Gallo, 62, of Stratford St Andrew in Suffolk, said he is ‘chuffed to bits’ he will be able to pound the streets next month.

Watchdog finds ‘truly shocking’ failings after baby death at prison

Watchdog finds ‘truly shocking’ failings after baby death at prison

Prisons and probation ombudsman Sue McAllister has published a damning report.

Biden’s Ireland remarks a ‘timely reminder’ to PM on prospects of trade deal

Biden’s Ireland remarks a ‘timely reminder’ to PM on prospects of trade deal

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy said Boris Johnson needed to negotiate a sensible solution with the EU on issues around the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Boris Johnson admits defeat on US trade deal after Joe Biden talks

Boris Johnson admits defeat on US trade deal after Joe Biden talks

The Prime Minister poured cold water on hopes that a comprehensive free trade agreement will be sealed any time soon.

Global recommended limits for air pollution tightened to combat health threats

Global recommended limits for air pollution tightened to combat health threats

Environmental campaigners said the new World Health Organisation guidelines should be a wake-up call for the UK Government.

Anne to visit Paris next month to meet Olympic and Paralympic officials

Anne to visit Paris next month to meet Olympic and Paralympic officials

The Princess Royal competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Government told to confront tech giants about videos that trigger epileptic fits

Government told to confront tech giants about videos that trigger epileptic fits

Epilepsy charity recently warned about ‘deliberate, hate-filled’ flashing images shared on social media.

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