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Calls for Commons breakfast debate as Rees-Mogg rejects baked beans on Weetabix

Calls for Commons breakfast debate as Rees-Mogg rejects baked beans on Weetabix

The Commons Leader disclosed he prefers his Weetabix with hot milk and brown sugar.

Ancient stone circle found in Wales ‘was dismantled and rebuilt as Stonehenge’

Ancient stone circle found in Wales ‘was dismantled and rebuilt as Stonehenge’

Bluestones from the stone circle, named Waun Mawn, could have been brought to Salisbury Plain as people migrated, archaeologists said.

‘A lot of work to be done’ to encourage vaccine uptake among social care staff

‘A lot of work to be done’ to encourage vaccine uptake among social care staff

The Government has set a deadline of February 15 to have offered the vaccine to all health and care staff.

Cones, clamped vehicles and freight movements: Key numbers from post-Brexit Kent

Cones, clamped vehicles and freight movements: Key numbers from post-Brexit Kent

The PA news agency takes a look at some of the key numbers around cross-Channel trade through Kent.

Women better at mind-reading than men, research finds

Women better at mind-reading than men, research finds

The study saw 2,900 people complete a four-step questionnaire.

Tech giants have ‘social responsibility’ to stop anti-vax content, says Patel

Tech giants have ‘social responsibility’ to stop anti-vax content, says Patel

The Home Secretary has called on the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Google to do more to stop the spread of vaccine misinformation.

Stella Creasy threatens court action to win maternity leave right for all MPs

Stella Creasy threatens court action to win maternity leave right for all MPs

The MP fears a new Bill to allow Attorney General Suella Braverman to take leave will create a two-tier system between ministers and backbenchers.

Shell sets out green ambitions, with plans to increase liquid gas production

Shell sets out green ambitions, with plans to increase liquid gas production

The plan includes more annual investment in oil and gas exploration than in renewables in coming years.

Life in lockdown: How to make homeschooling a little easier with technology

Life in lockdown: How to make homeschooling a little easier with technology

There are plenty of apps and tools specifically designed to help little ones further their learning at home.

Secure visa-free UK-EU travel or face talent moving overseas, ministers told

Secure visa-free UK-EU travel or face talent moving overseas, ministers told

Post-Brexit travel rules that came into force at the beginning of the year do not guarantee visa-free travel for UK musicians in the EU.

Fall in job adverts as some sectors continue to struggle – report

Fall in job adverts as some sectors continue to struggle – report

Recruiters said the vaccine rollout means demand in the health sector remains high.

EU not listening to protocol concerns – DUP

EU not listening to protocol concerns – DUP

The Government and European Commission are trying to hammer out issues related to the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.

We will do whatever is required to protect fishermen post-Brexit, vows Gove

We will do whatever is required to protect fishermen post-Brexit, vows Gove

He acknowledged there are ‘bureaucratic obstacles’ to negotiate and navigate with Brussels.

Is my money safe if I book a holiday?

Is my money safe if I book a holiday?

Will I get my money back if the pandemic means my trip cannot go ahead as planned?

Amsterdam overtakes London as Europe’s largest trading hub

Amsterdam overtakes London as Europe’s largest trading hub

The shift comes as new trading rules following the end of the Brexit transition period mean EU trades can no longer be made in the UK.

Kate Garraway explains absence from Good Morning Britain after two-week break

Kate Garraway explains absence from Good Morning Britain after two-week break

The presenter said she is feeling ‘much better’.

Joggers run routes to spell messages of support for prostate cancer charity

Joggers run routes to spell messages of support for prostate cancer charity

One message spelled ‘Men We Are With You.’

Vaccine rollout to be scaled back in Scotland due to dip in supply

Vaccine rollout to be scaled back in Scotland due to dip in supply

Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said supplies of the Pfizer jab will reduce across the UK over the next two weeks.

Almost a quarter of a million people waiting more than a year for NHS treatment

Almost a quarter of a million people waiting more than a year for NHS treatment

More than 4.5 million people were also waiting to start treatment at the end of December, NHS England data shows.

Otter cubs rescued after wandering the streets looking for mother

Otter cubs rescued after wandering the streets looking for mother

The animals are now being cared for the by the Scottish SPCA.

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