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Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet names

Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet names

Experts working with the World Health Organisation developed the new names.

PM urged to adopt ‘one in, one out’ policy to boost jabs for developing world

PM urged to adopt ‘one in, one out’ policy to boost jabs for developing world

Boris Johnson has been urged to turn the UK into a ‘net vaccine exporter’.

Search for boy in River Thames two miles from where woman’s body recovered

Search for boy in River Thames two miles from where woman’s body recovered

Officers said there will be a police presence in the area while the search takes place.

Applause at vigil for ‘flower man of Islington’ after stab death

Applause at vigil for ‘flower man of Islington’ after stab death

Tony Eastlake, 55, died after being attacked on Saturday just before 5.30pm.

Thousands descend on Twickenham to get in line for Covid-19 vaccine

Thousands descend on Twickenham to get in line for Covid-19 vaccine

A huge queue snaked around the stadium on Monday evening.

SNP MP Joanna Cherry quits party’s National Executive Committee

SNP MP Joanna Cherry quits party’s National Executive Committee

It comes after Douglas Chapman resigned as national treasurer of the party on Saturday.

Woman’s body pulled from river in Berkshire

Woman’s body pulled from river in Berkshire

Police have appealed for information

Bank Holiday Monday UK’s hottest day of the year so far

Bank Holiday Monday UK’s hottest day of the year so far

Kinloss in Scotland recorded 24.6C on Monday, according to the Met Office.

Ross Kemp launches campaign to thank volunteers for helping during the pandemic

Ross Kemp launches campaign to thank volunteers for helping during the pandemic

He is working with the charities Together Coalition and Royal Voluntary Service.

Missing fishing boat raised from seabed

Missing fishing boat raised from seabed

Three crew members were on board the vessel when it left Conwy on January 27.

Five-month-old baby is first NHS patient treated with drug for genetic condition

Five-month-old baby is first NHS patient treated with drug for genetic condition

Until two years ago, there were no treatment options available for children with spinal muscular atrophy.

Letting Hancock keep job after breach ‘gives ministers licence to break rules’

Letting Hancock keep job after breach ‘gives ministers licence to break rules’

The ministerial sleaze watchdog ruled that Health Secretary Matt Hancock had committed a ‘technical’ breach of the ministerial code.

In pictures: Britain basks in Bank Holiday sunshine

In pictures: Britain basks in Bank Holiday sunshine

Monday was the hottest day of the year so far.

Salmond warns royals not to be ‘foolish’ by taking sides on Scotland’s future

Salmond warns royals not to be ‘foolish’ by taking sides on Scotland’s future

The Alba Party leader spoke out after a meeting between the Duke of Cambridge and former prime minister Gordon Brown.

Pair avoid custodial sentence after dropping sofa from building on to woman

Pair avoid custodial sentence after dropping sofa from building on to woman

Barrie Law, 27, and Lee Morrison, 33, have been ordered to pay a combined total of £15,000.

Ice sculptures installed on beach to highlight climate change

Ice sculptures installed on beach to highlight climate change

The 26 sculptures were installed on New Brighton beach in Wirral, Merseyside, to highlight the importance of global climate conference Cop26.

Kate praises ‘amazingly captured’ image of lockdown Spider-Man

Kate praises ‘amazingly captured’ image of lockdown Spider-Man

The picture is among 100 photographs chosen for the Duchess of Cambridge’s Hold Still exhibition and book.

Prehistoric animal carvings found for first time in Scotland

Prehistoric animal carvings found for first time in Scotland

The carvings are believed to be up to 5,000 years old.

Twickenham turned into walk-in vaccine centre

Twickenham turned into walk-in vaccine centre

Up to 15,000 first dose jabs are being made available for those in the local area who have not yet been vaccinated.

OECD predicts UK economic growth amid vaccine success and lockdown easing

OECD predicts UK economic growth amid vaccine success and lockdown easing

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development warned that worldwide recovery from the pandemic is at a ‘critical stage’.

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