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Exports to EU bounce back in February after record fall

Exports to EU bounce back in February after record fall

The Office for National Statistics revealed that exports to the EU increased by £3.7bn – or 46.6% – following a £5.7bn decline in January.

Moderna jab rolled out across England

Moderna jab rolled out across England

It is the third Covid-19 vaccine to be used as part of the mass vaccination programme.

Young black workers among those hit hardest by coronavirus unemployment rise

Young black workers among those hit hardest by coronavirus unemployment rise

The Resolution Foundation urged the Government to prioritise the employment prospects for young people as the economy recovers.

Cutting crowding would boost public transport demand – survey

Cutting crowding would boost public transport demand – survey

Some 30% of people said having more personal space on board services would encourage them make more use of public transport.

More test facilities set up in London boroughs after South African variant found

More test facilities set up in London boroughs after South African variant found

Lambeth Council said it is ‘vital’ that residents get tested, whether asymptomatic or not, to help control the spread of the virus.

How the Fishmongers’ Hall attack unfolded

How the Fishmongers’ Hall attack unfolded

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UK woodlands and trees facing crisis point over barrage of threats, report warns

UK woodlands and trees facing crisis point over barrage of threats, report warns

Failing to tackle the problems woods face will damage UK’s ability to address climate and nature crises, the Woodland Trust says.

Cameron and Greensill lobbying suggest ‘different rules’ for Tories – Dodds

Cameron and Greensill lobbying suggest ‘different rules’ for Tories – Dodds

The shadow chancellor will ask an urgent question about the lobbying that went on in a bid to gain access to Government Covid support schemes.

Dog missing for three days rescued after being found trapped under rocks

Dog missing for three days rescued after being found trapped under rocks

The Jack Russell terrier had been lost since Friday after going missing with its owner.

Tugendhat in warning over safety of MPs’ emails from cyber attacks

Tugendhat in warning over safety of MPs’ emails from cyber attacks

Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Tom Tugendhat said more work needed to be done to defend democracy from attacks by China and Iran.

Official Covid deaths lowest for six months as Easter slows registrations – ONS

Official Covid deaths lowest for six months as Easter slows registrations – ONS

The number of registrations in England and Wales was affected by the Good Friday bank holiday, the Office for National Statistics said.

NHS vaccine website crashes after jabs offered to over-45s

NHS vaccine website crashes after jabs offered to over-45s

People trying to book an appointment were shown a holding page saying the website was experiencing technical difficulties.

Man charged with racially abusing Premier League footballer Romaine Sawyers

Man charged with racially abusing Premier League footballer Romaine Sawyers

Simon Silwood is accused of sending an offensive message to the West Bromwich Albion midfielder in January.

Next phase of vaccine programme begins as over-45s offered jabs

Next phase of vaccine programme begins as over-45s offered jabs

A surge in numbers of people wanting to book their jab crashed the NHS Booking website.

Just Eat orders soar 79% in three months amid lockdown takeaway boom

Just Eat orders soar 79% in three months amid lockdown takeaway boom

The Just Eat Takeaway.com group told investors on Tuesday morning that it processed around 200 million orders in the first quarter of 2021.

Babcock International to cut 1,000 jobs amid overhaul plans

Babcock International to cut 1,000 jobs amid overhaul plans

The group said about 850 of the job cuts would be made across its UK operations, with the remainder overseas.

Caution still needed in outdoor pub and restaurant venues, expert warns

Caution still needed in outdoor pub and restaurant venues, expert warns

Professor Adam Finn said people should continue to socially distance over the coming weeks and months.

UK economy improved in February despite lockdown measures

UK economy improved in February despite lockdown measures

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product grew by 0.4%, an improvement from a 2.2% decline in January.

What we know about the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

What we know about the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

The Moderna coronavirus vaccine is set to be rolled out in England from Tuesday.

Moderna coronavirus jab rolled out in England

Moderna coronavirus jab rolled out in England

It is the third Covid-19 vaccine which has been deployed in the UK.

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