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First vaccine shots providing 67% protection after three weeks – epidemiologist

First vaccine shots providing 67% protection after three weeks – epidemiologist

Professor Tim Spector said the Government policy of delaying a second jab is ‘paying off’.

British government must ‘step up’ on inquiry into Pat Finucane murder – Martin

British government must ‘step up’ on inquiry into Pat Finucane murder – Martin

The Taoiseach says the Irish side have investigated terrorist killings where collusion with security forces was suspected.

William offers condolences after death of nurse who contracted Covid-19

William offers condolences after death of nurse who contracted Covid-19

The Duke of Cambridge joined a meeting of the East of England’s NHS leadership and heard how executives are dealing with issues like mental health.

Councils sitting on £1.4bn in Covid-19 grants due for businesses

Councils sitting on £1.4bn in Covid-19 grants due for businesses

Local authorities received £1 billion in October but have failed to hand most of it out to firms forced to close due to Covid, FOI data shows.

Raab rejects calls for ‘arbitrary’ lifting of lockdown by end of April

Raab rejects calls for ‘arbitrary’ lifting of lockdown by end of April

More than 60 Tory MPs are demanding Boris Johnson commits to a strict timetable for ending restrictions in England.

Retailers face ‘perfect storm’ as Northern Ireland delivery disruption continues

Retailers face ‘perfect storm’ as Northern Ireland delivery disruption continues

It comes as a number of major UK retailers remain unable to deliver products to customers in Northern Ireland.

Murder investigation launched after stabbing death

Murder investigation launched after stabbing death

Thames Valley Police said officers were called to Managua Close in Caversham just before 1am on Sunday.

Lay out criteria for ending restrictions, MPs tell Government

Lay out criteria for ending restrictions, MPs tell Government

The Treasury Select Committee called for changes to ensure that self-employed people could get better financial support.

Queen Victoria’s mourning jewels set for auction

Queen Victoria’s mourning jewels set for auction

They are being sold for the first time, having been passed down the late monarch’s descendants.

Appeal for wartime memories on anniversary of first mission of Cichociemni

Appeal for wartime memories on anniversary of first mission of Cichociemni

The elite group of special operations paratroopers, trained in covert operations, sabotage and intelligence-gathering, were all volunteers.

What the papers say – February 14

What the papers say – February 14

The latest on lockdown being eased leads many of the Sunday papers.

Tory MPs tell Johnson all Covid restrictions must go by end of April

Tory MPs tell Johnson all Covid restrictions must go by end of April

The Covid Recovery Group says there can be no more lockdowns once the current controls are lifted

Universities that stifle freedom of speech to face fines – report

Universities that stifle freedom of speech to face fines – report

The new ‘free speech champion’ role will be set up to work from the higher education regulator, the Office for Students.

Archbishop of Canterbury shares prayer for Racial Justice Sunday

Archbishop of Canterbury shares prayer for Racial Justice Sunday

The prayer refers to ‘the sin of racism’.

Hammersmith Bridge illuminated red in Valentine’s Day message to Government

Hammersmith Bridge illuminated red in Valentine’s Day message to Government

The message was addressed to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Tory MPs demand Johnson lifts all Covid restrictions by end of April

Tory MPs demand Johnson lifts all Covid restrictions by end of April

The Covid Recovery Group says ministers must justify any controls that remain in place after March 8.

Idea of pubs opening in April is premature, expert warns

Idea of pubs opening in April is premature, expert warns

Scientists continue to urge caution over the easing of the current coronavirus restrictions.

Ice, freezing rain and 80mph winds forecast as UK’s cold snap comes to an end

Ice, freezing rain and 80mph winds forecast as UK’s cold snap comes to an end

The Met Office has warned of large waves around coastal areas.

Fire breaks out at Surrey vaccination centre

Fire breaks out at Surrey vaccination centre

Surrey Heartlands CCG said the centre was being used as a vaccination site at the time and that the vaccine supply has been secured.

Latest Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

Latest Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

One in five of the total UK population has now had their first dose.

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