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First cases of worrying Manaus variant of Covid-19 found in UK

First cases of worrying Manaus variant of Covid-19 found in UK

The first two cases of the P.1 strain are from one household in South Gloucestershire with a history of travel to Brazil but the third is not linked.

Nine in 10 over 65s in England have had first Covid vaccine, NHS says

Nine in 10 over 65s in England have had first Covid vaccine, NHS says

The new milestone comes as nearly two million people aged 60 to 63 in England have been sent letters inviting them to book a coronavirus jab.

Assessment of structural damage to properties continues after bomb detonation

Assessment of structural damage to properties continues after bomb detonation

The blast left a crater the size of a double decker bus and caused damage to surrounding properties.

More than 20 million people in UK vaccinated against Covid-19

More than 20 million people in UK vaccinated against Covid-19

Matt Hancock hailed the ‘magnificent’ milestone.

Partner of missing hiker stresses investigation in Pyrenees is ongoing

Partner of missing hiker stresses investigation in Pyrenees is ongoing

Esther Dingley, 37, had been walking solo in the mountains near the Spanish and French border and was last seen in November.

Government betraying a generation of unemployed, warns Gordon Brown

Government betraying a generation of unemployed, warns Gordon Brown

Mr Brown accused the Government of ‘complacency’.

Health Minister: ‘Lessons to learn’ on anniversary of first Covid case in Wales

Health Minister: ‘Lessons to learn’ on anniversary of first Covid case in Wales

Since a year ago, there have been 203,625 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Wales.

Tories to lodge no-confidence vote in Swinney over Salmond legal advice

Tories to lodge no-confidence vote in Swinney over Salmond legal advice

Two votes have been held in Holyrood to call for the Scottish Government to release the advice.

‘We all adored him’: Corrie stars pay tribute to ‘lovely’ Johnny Briggs

‘We all adored him’: Corrie stars pay tribute to ‘lovely’ Johnny Briggs

The star was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street.

Johnny Briggs – Coronation Street’s Mike Baldwin – dies aged 85

Johnny Briggs – Coronation Street’s Mike Baldwin – dies aged 85

A statement from his family said Briggs died peacefully after a long illness.

Severely reduced services hard on families in pandemic, funeral directors say

Severely reduced services hard on families in pandemic, funeral directors say

Up to 30 mourners are currently allowed to attend funerals.

Human Rights Act review could undermine NI peace accord, academics warn

Human Rights Act review could undermine NI peace accord, academics warn

Queen’s University experts have outlined concerns to the independent examination of the UK’s adherence to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Extra cost of post-Brexit paperwork sees NI exports routed via Republic instead

Extra cost of post-Brexit paperwork sees NI exports routed via Republic instead

Belfast Port and Northern Irish hauliers are losing out because of red tape associated with duties which do not need to be paid.

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs dies aged 85

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs dies aged 85

He was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in the ITV soap.

Train horns sound as service marks 20th anniversary of Selby rail crash

Train horns sound as service marks 20th anniversary of Selby rail crash

Memorial events were also held in Newcastle and at Selby Abbey.

Long waits for eating disorders treatment ‘putting lives at risk’

Long waits for eating disorders treatment ‘putting lives at risk’

Research has found that one in five patients in a region of England needing a specialist inpatient bed ended up being treated on a general NHS ward.

Sturgeon should resign if she broke ministerial code, says Labour leader Sarwar

Sturgeon should resign if she broke ministerial code, says Labour leader Sarwar

Anas Sarwar claimed Nicola Sturgeon would ask the same of a politician from another party.

Call to make financial incentives available to drivers buying used electric cars

Call to make financial incentives available to drivers buying used electric cars

Halfords warned the cost of new battery-powered cars is too high for many motorists despite Government grants.

Sunak indicates support will continue but does not rule out tax rises

Sunak indicates support will continue but does not rule out tax rises

The Chancellor insisted he is in favour of low taxes but said he needs to repair the public finances from the ‘shock’ of the pandemic.

Insolvency Service payouts hit 10-year high of £453m in 2020

Insolvency Service payouts hit 10-year high of £453m in 2020

The National Insurance Fund paid the cash to ex-staff at bust firms last year – although the number of insolvent companies was down on 2019.

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