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UK economy ‘poised like coiled spring’ to recover post-lockdown

UK economy ‘poised like coiled spring’ to recover post-lockdown

Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane said Britain will bounce back due to lockdown savings.

Covid-19 saliva testing strategy could mean easy-to-use home device, experts say

Covid-19 saliva testing strategy could mean easy-to-use home device, experts say

The current test can be uncomfortable and difficult to do correctly, especially for those who are self-testing, researchers suggest.

What the papers say – February 12

What the papers say – February 12

The Friday papers cover jabs for over-65s, lockdown possibilities and a drug which can help prevent Covid-19 deaths.

Hotel quarantine scheme under fire as booking system remains down overnight

Hotel quarantine scheme under fire as booking system remains down overnight

The issue was branded ‘extremely worrying’ by Labour, which said the system was ‘showing signs of failing from the outset’.

Freezing temperatures, snow and 40mph gusts forecast as cold snap continues

Freezing temperatures, snow and 40mph gusts forecast as cold snap continues

It comes as 15 weather stations across the UK recorded their lowest-ever temperatures for February overnight on Wednesday.

UK Government ‘prioritising support’ for efforts for a safer Northern Ireland

UK Government ‘prioritising support’ for efforts for a safer Northern Ireland

The statement came in response to a report by a Westminster committee into terrorism in the region.

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic reiterate ‘full commitment’ to NI Protocol

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic reiterate ‘full commitment’ to NI Protocol

A joint statement said the two politicians had a “frank but constructive discussion” on Thursday evening.

Hotel quarantine booking system to stay down overnight due to ‘technical issue’

Hotel quarantine booking system to stay down overnight due to ‘technical issue’

The site went down on Thursday afternoon not long after it went live.

Large fire breaks out on Dartmoor

Large fire breaks out on Dartmoor

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has said the blaze is near Tavy Cleave, a few miles north east of Tavistock.

Vaccine hesitancy ‘not because people are choosing to be difficult’

Vaccine hesitancy ‘not because people are choosing to be difficult’

London’s regional director of Public Health England highlighted a wide range of reasons for hesitancy.

Advice for looking after pets as temperatures plummet

Advice for looking after pets as temperatures plummet

The RSPCA has given advice for keeping pets warm in the home and outdoors, and helping wildlife through the winter months.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Just 12 areas have recorded a week-on-week rise.

Alex Salmond committee to discuss court ruling on evidence

Alex Salmond committee to discuss court ruling on evidence

Opposition politicians have claimed judge Lady Dorrian’s ruling paves the way for him to give evidence.

People at risk of diabetes may be more likely to develop dementia – study

People at risk of diabetes may be more likely to develop dementia – study

The UCL study analysed the data of 500,000 people from the UK Biobank.

‘Gross failures’ contributed to disabled woman’s death, coroner concludes

‘Gross failures’ contributed to disabled woman’s death, coroner concludes

Nursing home resident Rachel Johnston died after her brain was starved of oxygen.

Child abuse content on Facebook may have been missed due to technical issue

Child abuse content on Facebook may have been missed due to technical issue

The social network has made progress in other areas, such as bullying and harassment, hate speech and violent graphic content.

Wales achieves target of offering vaccines to first four priority groups

Wales achieves target of offering vaccines to first four priority groups

The milestone has been reached ahead of an expected reduction in vaccine supply in Wales in the next few weeks.

Meghan says Mail On Sunday ‘blatantly exploited’ her privacy after court win

Meghan says Mail On Sunday ‘blatantly exploited’ her privacy after court win

A judge described a letter at the centre of the case as ‘personal and private’.

Meghan denounces companies for profiting from ‘people’s pain’ as she wins claim

Meghan denounces companies for profiting from ‘people’s pain’ as she wins claim

The Duchess of Sussex has been fighting the legal battle for two years.

Raab condemns China’s ‘unacceptable’ ban on BBC World News

Raab condemns China’s ‘unacceptable’ ban on BBC World News

The Foreign Secretary said the move will damage Beijing’s reputation in the eyes of the world.

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