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Covid-19 case rate in Scotland falls below ‘under control’ measure

Covid-19 case rate in Scotland falls below ‘under control’ measure

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the light at the end of the tunnel is now ‘more visible’.

Minister ‘ordered port staff withdrawal after questioning police grasp of risks’

Minister ‘ordered port staff withdrawal after questioning police grasp of risks’

A senior Stormont official has outlined the chain of events leading to the suspension of inspections on animal produce at Belfast and Larne ports.

What does the route out of lockdown look like?

What does the route out of lockdown look like?

Boris Johnson has described the Government’s approach as ‘prudent and cautious’.

Fire crews ‘super proud’ to join vaccination effort

Fire crews ‘super proud’ to join vaccination effort

Basingstoke fire station is one of four mass vaccination hubs to open across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Royal Mint urged to produce coin in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore

Royal Mint urged to produce coin in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore

Sir Tom, who raised more than £32 million for the NHS during the first Covid-19 lockdown, died on Tuesday.

Spring? Get set for snow, a 10C temperature drop, and a month’s worth of rain

Spring? Get set for snow, a 10C temperature drop, and a month’s worth of rain

Flood and weather warnings due to snow and rain come as the first snowdrops have been spotted.

Brothers jailed over fatal hit-and-run crash near Brighton Pier

Brothers jailed over fatal hit-and-run crash near Brighton Pier

Suel Miguel Monteiro Delgado, 20, died in hospital after the incident in the early hours of December 1, 2019.

Negative rates not imminent but lenders should be prepared, Bank of England says

Negative rates not imminent but lenders should be prepared, Bank of England says

Members of the Bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to hold rates at 0.1%.

Starmer plays down reports of ‘heated’ post-PMQs row with Johnson

Starmer plays down reports of ‘heated’ post-PMQs row with Johnson

The Labour leader said ‘nothing’ happened during the conversation outside the Commons on Wednesday.

Supermarket manager wins £500,000 on lottery as puppy spends a penny

Supermarket manager wins £500,000 on lottery as puppy spends a penny

Gareth Bradley, of Milton Keynes, secured the top prize on the National Lottery game Mega Cashword.

Boris Johnson told to ‘stop the nonsense’ and allow genocide trade safeguards

Boris Johnson told to ‘stop the nonsense’ and allow genocide trade safeguards

Senior Tory MPs have pressed the Government to accept changes to the Trade Bill, which returns to the Commons next week.

Knowing how to combine Covid-19 vaccines will put UK ‘in leadership position’

Knowing how to combine Covid-19 vaccines will put UK ‘in leadership position’

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said understanding more about how to use different jabs together with help the UK in its own vaccination programme.

New campaign to dispel 5G health myths launched

New campaign to dispel 5G health myths launched

The mobile industry’s trade association has launched the #5GCheckTheFacts campaign.

Ambulance handover delays fall to lowest level this winter

Ambulance handover delays fall to lowest level this winter

The number of hospital patients in England with Covid-19 has also dropped to its lowest level for a month.

Power station demolition work sees boiler house razed

Power station demolition work sees boiler house razed

The coal-fired Longannet site in Fife closed in 2016.

Life in lockdown: How to cope with pressure from loved ones to break rules

Life in lockdown: How to cope with pressure from loved ones to break rules

Such moments can cause everything from mild confusion to upset, annoyance or all-out anger.

Royal Mint to auction rare Tudor coin dating back 500 years

Royal Mint to auction rare Tudor coin dating back 500 years

The Henry VII gold sovereign is one of only a few in the world not held by a museum.

Premier League striker Joelinton fined £200 for Covid-breach haircut

Premier League striker Joelinton fined £200 for Covid-breach haircut

Newcastle United star Joelinton will be issued with a fixed penalty notice police said.

Braverman: Covid-related fraudulent activity is ‘sickening’

Braverman: Covid-related fraudulent activity is ‘sickening’

The Attorney General told MPs offences related to the pandemic will be prioritised by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Culture Secretary assessing ‘absurd’ post-Brexit obstacles facing musicians

Culture Secretary assessing ‘absurd’ post-Brexit obstacles facing musicians

Oliver Dowden faced warnings from across the Commons about performers being hit by a ‘double whammy’ of visa changes and Covid-19 restrictions.

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