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Queen introduced to Irn-Bru as she begins visit to Scotland

Queen introduced to Irn-Bru as she begins visit to Scotland

The Duke of Cambridge took a sip of Scotland’s other national drink.

Mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid jabs ‘generates robust immune response’

Mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid jabs ‘generates robust immune response’

The findings could allow flexibility in vaccine rollouts.

Teenage boys stabbed 13-year-old after he was ‘lured’ by girl, court told

Teenage boys stabbed 13-year-old after he was ‘lured’ by girl, court told

Schoolboy Oliver ‘Olly’ Stephens was ‘ambushed’ and killed in a field in Reading, Berkshire, on the first weekend of the year.

‘No going back’ once Covid restrictions eased, says Javid

‘No going back’ once Covid restrictions eased, says Javid

The new Health Secretary was speaking during a visit to St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

Hiscox agrees settlement with Covid-19 action group over business claims

Hiscox agrees settlement with Covid-19 action group over business claims

The insurer has made payments to policyholders who were part of the Hiscox Action Group representing around 400 businesses.

Third shot of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine ‘could be effective booster’

Third shot of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine ‘could be effective booster’

Experts said a study showed that giving people a third dose increased neutralising antibodies against the Alpha, Beta and Delta variants.

Wimbledon organisers’ trepidation ‘no different in 2021 despite virus concern’

Wimbledon organisers’ trepidation ‘no different in 2021 despite virus concern’

Monday sees tennis fans return to the internationally renowned courts with multiple changes to ensure that the event remains Covid secure.

Leading nurses: New Health Secretary Javid must not insult us with 1% pay rise

Leading nurses: New Health Secretary Javid must not insult us with 1% pay rise

Pat Cullen, of the Royal College of Nursing, said a good pay rise is crucial to retain staff and attract new nurses to the NHS.

Man admits killing university worker during knife attack spree

Man admits killing university worker during knife attack spree

Zephaniah McLeod pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Jacob Billington following the fatal attacks on September 6, 2020.

England v Germany: Football-divided couples prepare for relationship stress test

England v Germany: Football-divided couples prepare for relationship stress test

English-German couple James Crabb and Yvonne Leopold will be watching the match at home in Berlin.

Portugal introduces quarantine requirement for UK holidaymakers

Portugal introduces quarantine requirement for UK holidaymakers

Portugal now requires UK tourists who are not fully vaccinated to quarantine for 14 days.

Winter surge could be prevented by vaccinating teenagers – expert

Winter surge could be prevented by vaccinating teenagers – expert

Teenagers in the UK are not currently being asked to have a Covid-19 jab.

Sajid Javid urged to be ‘voice of caution’ in Cabinet over NHS Covid pressures

Sajid Javid urged to be ‘voice of caution’ in Cabinet over NHS Covid pressures

He is expected to make his first Commons statement as Health Secretary later.

Leon to launch first drive-thru restaurant after Issa brothers’ takeover

Leon to launch first drive-thru restaurant after Issa brothers’ takeover

Leon has said it will launch its first drive-thru site in West Yorkshire this autumn, in a move which will create 30 jobs.

Public support for Bill aimed at helping future generations

Public support for Bill aimed at helping future generations

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird said his Bill is aimed at helping the Government prevent poverty.

Ministers to face MPs over Ministry of Defence security blunder

Ministers to face MPs over Ministry of Defence security blunder

Sensitive defence documents about a Navy ship were reportedly found by a member of the public at a bus stop.

Justice Secretary insists ‘due process’ was followed in hiring Hancock’s aide

Justice Secretary insists ‘due process’ was followed in hiring Hancock’s aide

Robert Buckland defended Boris Johnson’s handling of the scandal after the health secretary quit when CCTV showed him embracing Gina Coladangelo.

Heavy rain in southern England threatens start of Wimbledon

Heavy rain in southern England threatens start of Wimbledon

A yellow weather warning is in place across parts of England and Wales as tennis fans made their way to the courts in south-west London.

Serco wins new contract worth up to £322m to run test and trace centres

Serco wins new contract worth up to £322m to run test and trace centres

The outsourcer will continue running around 20% of test and trace centres in England and Northern Ireland for the next 12 months.

Attorney General launches campaign to combat contempt of court on social media

Attorney General launches campaign to combat contempt of court on social media

Michael Ellis is fronting a campaign to improve public awareness on how posting certain information online could prejudice criminal proceedings.

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