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More than half of UK adults have Covid-19 antibodies, figures suggest

More than half of UK adults have Covid-19 antibodies, figures suggest

The presence of antibodies implies someone has either had coronavirus in the past or has been vaccinated.

Rethink on welfare state needed after pandemic – think tank

Rethink on welfare state needed after pandemic – think tank

The Resolution Foundation said returning to the old system is not good enough after what the country has gone through.

Charles tells of sorrow at India Covid crisis as he urges people to back appeal

Charles tells of sorrow at India Covid crisis as he urges people to back appeal

The British Asian Trust, which the Prince of Wales founded in 2007, has launched its Oxygen For India emergency campaign.

Mental health patients cared for in ‘unacceptable environment’ in hospital – CQC

Mental health patients cared for in ‘unacceptable environment’ in hospital – CQC

The care regulator rated Priory Hospital, in Arnold, Nottinghamshire as inadequate and placed it in special measures following an inspection in March.

Watchdog launches formal investigation into Boris Johnson’s flat refurbishments

Watchdog launches formal investigation into Boris Johnson’s flat refurbishments

The Electoral Commission has said it is satisfied there are ‘reasonable grounds to suspect an offence may have occurred’.

Ryan Giggs ‘deliberately headbutted and controlled ex-girlfriend’, court told

Ryan Giggs ‘deliberately headbutted and controlled ex-girlfriend’, court told

The former footballer appeared in the dock for his first appearance at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Johnson looks to the future as European Parliament approves Brexit trade deal

Johnson looks to the future as European Parliament approves Brexit trade deal

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said approval of the deal provides stability to the ‘new relationship’ with the EU.

Digital avatar therapy could be ‘game changer’ for psychosis, say researchers

Digital avatar therapy could be ‘game changer’ for psychosis, say researchers

A trial of the technology has been taking place in Scotland, led by the University of Glasgow.

Foster’s tenure as DUP leader never far from controversy

Foster’s tenure as DUP leader never far from controversy

Mrs Foster is facing internal discontent for her handling of the Brexit process.

Childhood air pollution exposure ‘linked to poor mental health in later life’

Childhood air pollution exposure ‘linked to poor mental health in later life’

Scientists said a link between air pollution exposure and mental illness is modest but added it was as equally harmful as childhood exposure to lead.

Fishmongers’ Hall killer’s family ‘truly sad’ at what happened, inquest told

Fishmongers’ Hall killer’s family ‘truly sad’ at what happened, inquest told

The brother of Usman Khan said he wanted to apologise to those affected by the atrocity.

Millions of youngsters living in areas with illegal air pollution – Labour

Millions of youngsters living in areas with illegal air pollution – Labour

The party is calling for a new Clean Air Act to clean up toxic air and protect health.

Dixons Carphone to shut all airport shops after tax-free shopping scrapped

Dixons Carphone to shut all airport shops after tax-free shopping scrapped

Shares in the PC World owner slid after it revealed plans to shut the 35-shop business.

Further testing at Leicester school as three Indian Covid-19 variant cases found

Further testing at Leicester school as three Indian Covid-19 variant cases found

The cases were linked to travel from India prior to the country being placed on the Government’s red list.

PM cannot be expected to ‘live in a skip’, says Michael Gove’s wife

PM cannot be expected to ‘live in a skip’, says Michael Gove’s wife

Sarah Vine said the Prime Minister must live ‘to a certain standard’.

Royal Mint produces largest coin in its 1,100-year history

Royal Mint produces largest coin in its 1,100-year history

The 10-kilo coin was created by a team of master craftspeople, took 400 hours to produce and has already been sold.

Holidaymakers will use NHS app to prove their coronavirus status – Shapps

Holidaymakers will use NHS app to prove their coronavirus status – Shapps

The app is currently used to book medical appointments and order repeat prescriptions.

Covid surge in India at level ‘never imagined’, says doctor with family in Delhi

Covid surge in India at level ‘never imagined’, says doctor with family in Delhi

Dr Meenal Viz, a Luton-based doctor with family members in India, said the country is facing a ‘humanitarian crisis’.

MPs to grill Johnson as questions swirl around funding of flat refurbishments

MPs to grill Johnson as questions swirl around funding of flat refurbishments

The Prime Minister will be quizzed in the Commons amid the claims over redecoration funding as well as reported remarks about coronavirus lockdowns.

Teenager, 18, in court following Crawley College incident

Teenager, 18, in court following Crawley College incident

Sandijs Dreimanis has been named by police and is expected to appear in court later on Wednesday.

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