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What the papers say – February 13

What the papers say – February 13

Stories about the route out of lockdown lead many of Saturday’s papers.

Quarantine hotel regulations published just days before scheme comes into effect

Quarantine hotel regulations published just days before scheme comes into effect

UK nationals or residents returning to England from 33 countries will be required to spend 10 days in Government-designated accommodation from Monday.

Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend

Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend

Temperatures will begin to rise towards double figures into next week.

Ministers urge remaining over-70s to get the Covid-19 jab

Ministers urge remaining over-70s to get the Covid-19 jab

The Government is confident it will hit its target of offering the vaccine to its top four priority groups by Monday.

Charging electric cars ‘will be easier than refuelling petrol or diesel vehicle’

Charging electric cars ‘will be easier than refuelling petrol or diesel vehicle’

The Department for Transport (DfT) said it is looking into improving how electric cars are charged.

Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend

Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across most of Scotland and parts of northern England and Wales on Saturday.

Contraceptive pills could be available over counter after public consultation

Contraceptive pills could be available over counter after public consultation

The MHRA is looking for views on the potential reclassification of two progestogen-only contraceptive pills.

Ministers meet vaccine staff and volunteers as Government aims to boost uptake

Ministers meet vaccine staff and volunteers as Government aims to boost uptake

People eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine have been urged them to come forward and make an appointment.

Mourners hold street vigil for teenager stabbed to death in Parsons Green

Mourners hold street vigil for teenager stabbed to death in Parsons Green

More than 50 friends have paid tribute to the 18-year-old, who they named as Hani Solomon.

Quarantine hotel criticised for ‘dirty’ rooms and ‘small food portions’

Quarantine hotel criticised for ‘dirty’ rooms and ‘small food portions’

Travellers checking in for a 10-day quarantine stay from Monday are likely to expect a five-star experience given the £1,750 price tag.

Ireland’s premier appears unlikely to be travelling to US for Shamrock ceremony

Ireland’s premier appears unlikely to be travelling to US for Shamrock ceremony

Micheal Martin said Irish and US officials are working on how to mark the Shamrock ceremony which usually takes place in the White House.

Quarantine hotel booking website reopens just three days before policy launches

Quarantine hotel booking website reopens just three days before policy launches

Difficulties with the website were reported since it first went live on Thursday, but it appeared to have been fixed by Friday night.

Drakeford: Astonishing efforts led Wales to reach Covid-19 vaccine target

Drakeford: Astonishing efforts led Wales to reach Covid-19 vaccine target

The milestone is said to have been reached ahead of an expected reduction in vaccine supply in Wales in the next few weeks.

‘Pent-up demand’ for trips as holidaymakers look ahead to 2022

‘Pent-up demand’ for trips as holidaymakers look ahead to 2022

Despite the Government warning to exercise caution, there is a desire among the public to book a break, travel firms suggested.

MI5 knew of possible plot before Fishmongers’ Hall attack, court told

MI5 knew of possible plot before Fishmongers’ Hall attack, court told

Usman Khan, 28, killed Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt during a prisoner rehabilitation event near London Bridge on November 29 2019.

DUP call to trigger Article 16 to be debated at Westminster

DUP call to trigger Article 16 to be debated at Westminster

Arlene Foster said unionist anger and concern over the Northern Ireland Protocol must be heard.

Royal fans wait for Princess Eugenie to reveal her baby’s name

Royal fans wait for Princess Eugenie to reveal her baby’s name

Bookies say punters have made the names Philip and James favourite for the baby, who is11th in line to the throne.

Met insist no cover up in botched ‘Nick’ probe

Met insist no cover up in botched ‘Nick’ probe

It comes after the Home Secretary was questioned on the matter during a live interview.

Scottish ministers call for UK support for whisky industry

Scottish ministers call for UK support for whisky industry

Scotland’s Finance Secretary and the Rural Economy Secretary have written to their counterparts in Westminster.

Police issue video of PCSO grabbing key after being dragged along by car

Police issue video of PCSO grabbing key after being dragged along by car

Muhammad Nadeem, who was 18 at the time of the incident, will be sentenced at a later date.

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