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Threat of 10-year sentence for arrivals hiding high-risk travel criticised

Threat of 10-year sentence for arrivals hiding high-risk travel criticised

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said those who lie about travel could face fines of £10,000 and 10 years in jail.

Two toddlers found wandering busy road after escaping nursery

Two toddlers found wandering busy road after escaping nursery

There were no reports of any injuries.

Government ‘to announce funds to tackle cladding crisis’

Government ‘to announce funds to tackle cladding crisis’

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick is expected to announce a package of measures in the Commons on Wednesday.

Father of man found in Michael Barrymore’s pool says he has terminal cancer

Father of man found in Michael Barrymore’s pool says he has terminal cancer

Terry Lubbock, whose son Stuart died nearly 20 years ago, says doctors have told him that he has months to live.

Workers able to get rapid coronavirus tests in 70% of councils, Government says

Workers able to get rapid coronavirus tests in 70% of councils, Government says

Nine out of 10 local authorities in England have developed plans to roll out community testing.

Charles’ Duchy tenant says it is ‘nonsense’ he cannot buy freehold

Charles’ Duchy tenant says it is ‘nonsense’ he cannot buy freehold

The Oval cricket ground and Dartmoor Prison are just some of the properties owned by the Duchy of Cornwall estate.

Elderly urged to avoid dangerous travel for vaccines amid record cold snap

Elderly urged to avoid dangerous travel for vaccines amid record cold snap

Age UK has issued advice for elderly people as the Met Office forecasts the coldest night of the winter on Tuesday.

Parrot hatches on Facebook Live to audience of millions

Parrot hatches on Facebook Live to audience of millions

Among those watching the parrot hatch at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park was TV star Gok Wan.

Easing lockdown ‘may make it more difficult to control coronavirus variants’

Easing lockdown ‘may make it more difficult to control coronavirus variants’

Tracking and controlling the variants now is preparing scientists for when restrictions are eased, Dr Susan Hopkins said.

Cherry tells of ‘campaign of abuse’ over support for women’s sex-based rights

Cherry tells of ‘campaign of abuse’ over support for women’s sex-based rights

The Edinburgh South West MP was writing in the New Stateman after her dismissal from the SNP Westminster front bench.

‘Lessons must be learned’ as railway worker dies after being hit by train

‘Lessons must be learned’ as railway worker dies after being hit by train

It comes after a report from the Office of Rail and Road found last year that Network Rail was not doing enough to control risks to track workers.

Delighted Eugenie and Jack offer first glimpse of their new baby boy

Delighted Eugenie and Jack offer first glimpse of their new baby boy

Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen’s granddaughter Eugenie had given birth to a son on Tuesday, weighing 8lbs 1oz.

Astronaut floats idea of 3D printing food in space

Astronaut floats idea of 3D printing food in space

The prospect of longer missions has increased the focus on nutrition for space travellers.

Dune launches CVA restructuring deal to cut rent costs

Dune launches CVA restructuring deal to cut rent costs

The chain, which was founded in 1992 by chief Daniel Rubin, employs around 1,200 people.

Surge testing to begin in Lambeth after South African variant found

Surge testing to begin in Lambeth after South African variant found

People over the age of 16 living or working within the SE27 0, SE27 9 and SW16 2 postcodes are encouraged to take a Covid-19 test this week.

Arthur is bookies’ favourite for new royal baby’s name

Arthur is bookies’ favourite for new royal baby’s name

Punters are putting their money on a list of names with a royal connection.

Ex-FA chief seeks damages from former footie exec over corruption claims

Ex-FA chief seeks damages from former footie exec over corruption claims

Martin Glenn is suing a former Fulham FC director Craig Kline after he mounted a campaign of harassment against him on social media.

EU accused at Westminster of lawlessness over ban on UK shellfish exports

EU accused at Westminster of lawlessness over ban on UK shellfish exports

Tory peer Lord Lilley brands the restrictions ‘a flagrant abuse’ and another example of the bloc seeking to ‘punish’ the UK for Brexit

Total of Covid-19 hospital patients in England drops to pre-New Year level

Total of Covid-19 hospital patients in England drops to pre-New Year level

Patient numbers are down 36% from their mid-January peak.

MPs back Government compromise over genocide clause in Trade Bill

MPs back Government compromise over genocide clause in Trade Bill

Two Lords amendments were removed from the Bill.

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