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UK prepared for the wrong pandemic, Jeremy Hunt acknowledges

UK prepared for the wrong pandemic, Jeremy Hunt acknowledges

In 2016, the Government carried out Exercise Cygnus, which involved 950 officials from central and local government as well as the NHS.

‘Chestfeeding’ among terms being introduced at NHS trust to boost inclusivity

‘Chestfeeding’ among terms being introduced at NHS trust to boost inclusivity

Staff have been asked to use gender-neutral language alongside – not instead of – traditional terms to ensure that all groups are represented.

Scientists take ‘vital step’ towards understanding origins of Parkinson’s

Scientists take ‘vital step’ towards understanding origins of Parkinson’s

Researchers say the study could unlock information about the debilitating neurodegenerative disorder.

Heineken to axe 8,000 jobs after pub and bar closures hammer sales

Heineken to axe 8,000 jobs after pub and bar closures hammer sales

The Dutch brewer said it will cut almost 10% of its 85,000 staff as part of its efforts to save two billion euro over the next two years.

Turning road verges into wildflower meadows: Key questions answered

Turning road verges into wildflower meadows: Key questions answered

Local councils are increasingly managing grassy roadsides for the benefit of wildlife, a Freedom of Information request shows.

Councils transform road verges for wildflowers as public backs fight for nature

Councils transform road verges for wildflowers as public backs fight for nature

Seven in 10 English local authorities have mowing or management regimes alongside roads to boost wildflowers, Freedom of Information figures show.

Co-op launches apprenticeship initiative for under-represented groups

Co-op launches apprenticeship initiative for under-represented groups

The company has pledged £500,000 for a new fund and urged support from other employers.

‘Good laugh for the country’ – lawyer in Zoom cat video embraces internet fame

‘Good laugh for the country’ – lawyer in Zoom cat video embraces internet fame

Footage of the incident shows lawyer Rod Ponton struggling to remove a cat filter during virtual court proceedings.

Grant Shapps reveals his father is in hospital with coronavirus

Grant Shapps reveals his father is in hospital with coronavirus

The Transport Secretary said that his 89-year-old father has been on a coronavirus ward for ‘quite some time’.

Shapps defends 10-year jail terms for evading quarantine controls

Shapps defends 10-year jail terms for evading quarantine controls

The Transport Secretary says ‘strong action’ is needed to prevent new Covid variants entering the UK.

Eight Britons arrested for hacking phones of US celebrities and sport stars

Eight Britons arrested for hacking phones of US celebrities and sport stars

The suspects used a sim-swapping scam to take control of wealthy targets’ mobile phones and steal cash, bitcoin and personal data.

Charles and Camilla receive their Covid-19 jabs

Charles and Camilla receive their Covid-19 jabs

Clarence House confirmed the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had both been vaccinated.

Sainsbury’s to cut hundreds of grocery prices in bid to match Aldi

Sainsbury’s to cut hundreds of grocery prices in bid to match Aldi

Sainsbury’s said the move will focus on its most popular items with customers, including meat, chicken, fresh fruit and vegetables, and dairy.

‘Too soon’ to book a holiday, says Shapps

‘Too soon’ to book a holiday, says Shapps

The Cabinet minister told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that ‘people shouldn’t be booking holidays right now’.

International airline body ‘in talks with Government on vaccination app’

International airline body ‘in talks with Government on vaccination app’

The TravelPass app will give people flying abroad the ability to share their coronavirus test and vaccination results.

Government to ‘announce £5 billion grant’ to help cladding crisis

Government to ‘announce £5 billion grant’ to help cladding crisis

Mr Jenrick’s announcement comes amid growing criticism of the Government’s response to the cladding crisis

Hospitals need £400m per year to improve maternity safety – report

Hospitals need £400m per year to improve maternity safety – report

The Ockenden Review into baby deaths and allegations of poor care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust identified seven ‘essential actions’.

Handful of £10,000 lockdown fines paid with dozens contested or ignored

Handful of £10,000 lockdown fines paid with dozens contested or ignored

Police in England issued 196 of the fines, with two handed out in Wales.

China’s Tianwen-1 probe to enter Mars’ orbit

China’s Tianwen-1 probe to enter Mars’ orbit

The country’s effort to reach the red planet is the second of three to take place throughout February.

What the papers say – February 10

What the papers say – February 10

Differing takes on the punishment for breaking Britain’s new, harsher border controls are splashed across the front pages.

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