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‘Off the scale’ antibodies from Pfizer jab could protect against Brazil variant

‘Off the scale’ antibodies from Pfizer jab could protect against Brazil variant

Researchers also said the vaccine protects people against the Wuhan and Kent strains of coronavirus.

Benjamin Hannam: Portrait of a young man turned Nazi

Benjamin Hannam: Portrait of a young man turned Nazi

From the age of around 16, he also developed a darker fascination with fascism, which he was exposed to online through 4Chan.

Neurosurgeon backs MPs and peers in call for review of law on assisted dying

Neurosurgeon backs MPs and peers in call for review of law on assisted dying

Dr Henry Marsh, who has advanced prostate cancer, has said people in his situation should be able to ‘choose how, when, and where they would die’.

Neo-Nazi police officer convicted of belonging to banned terror group

Neo-Nazi police officer convicted of belonging to banned terror group

Rookie Pc Ben Hannam was found guilty of membership of National Action following a trial at the Old Bailey in March.

Memorial dedicated to Second World War bomber crash victims vandalised

Memorial dedicated to Second World War bomber crash victims vandalised

The B-17 Flying Fortress, known as Mi Amigo, crashed in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield, on February 22 1944.

Give seals space to protect them from human disturbance, coastal visitors urged

Give seals space to protect them from human disturbance, coastal visitors urged

A Government-backed campaign has been launched by the Seal Alliance to protect seals around the coasts.

Alex Salmond demands Alba Party’s inclusion in TV debates

Alex Salmond demands Alba Party’s inclusion in TV debates

The former first minister has written to the broadcasters involved and regulator Ofcom.

Troubling link between vaccine hesitancy and intent to discourage others – study

Troubling link between vaccine hesitancy and intent to discourage others – study

A third of UK adults intend to use social media and personal messaging apps to encourage people to get vaccinated, according to an academic study.

Fuel prices return to pre-pandemic levels ahead of Easter weekend

Fuel prices return to pre-pandemic levels ahead of Easter weekend

The average cost of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts has risen to £1.25 and £1.29 respectively, according to Government figures.

Diana’s brother praises plan for blue plaque at her London home

Diana’s brother praises plan for blue plaque at her London home

The princess shared the flat with a number of girlfriends from 1979-1981 and was said to have a sign above her bedroom door which read ‘Chief Chick’.

Nicola Sturgeon targets ‘simple majority’ for SNP in Holyrood election

Nicola Sturgeon targets ‘simple majority’ for SNP in Holyrood election

It comes as Alex Salmond eyes a ‘supermajority’ of independence-supporting MSPs.

Easter warning as high temperatures expected to give way to gales and snow

Easter warning as high temperatures expected to give way to gales and snow

The Met Office said temperatures would decline steadily and by Easter Monday would struggle to reach double digits across most of the UK.

Absurd to suggest report was trying to downplay slave trade – commission chair

Absurd to suggest report was trying to downplay slave trade – commission chair

The report said Britain is no longer a country where the ‘system is deliberately rigged against ethnic minorities’.

Johnson aide quits as ministers face backlash over race disparities report

Johnson aide quits as ministers face backlash over race disparities report

No 10 said the departure of Samuel Kasumu, Boris Johnson’s most senior black adviser, was not linked to the report.

Drakeford tells Wales: Do not go to England for a pint when beer gardens open

Drakeford tells Wales: Do not go to England for a pint when beer gardens open

The First Minister warned Welsh drinkers against travelling across the border when outdoor facilities open a fortnight earlier than in Wales.

Home Office signs up to Windrush action plan

Home Office signs up to Windrush action plan

The agreement follows a ruling by the equalities watchdog that the Government’s ‘hostile environment’ policy was illegal.

Retailers allowed to reopen fitting rooms from April 12

Retailers allowed to reopen fitting rooms from April 12

New Government guidance allows for fitting rooms to be reopened provided shops introduce measures to minimise transmission of the virus.

Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Kill the Bill riot in Bristol

Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Kill the Bill riot in Bristol

The man, 25, was arrested on suspicion of arson during the first Kill the Bill protest in Bristol on March 21.

Almost one in seven people suffer long Covid, figures suggest

Almost one in seven people suffer long Covid, figures suggest

Women were more likely than men to report long Covid 12 weeks after a positive test.

Only one garden retailer set to eliminate peat from shelves this year – survey

Only one garden retailer set to eliminate peat from shelves this year – survey

The Wildlife Trusts, which carried out the research, is calling on the Government to ban on peat compost sales to protect habitat.

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