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‘Mandatory, unsafe and not halal’ – Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked

‘Mandatory, unsafe and not halal’ – Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked

The PA news agency has debunked some of the top circulating myths about the coronavirus vaccine.

Care home residents make up almost a third of Covid deaths in England and Wales

Care home residents make up almost a third of Covid deaths in England and Wales

The ONS said more than 30,000 care home residents in England and Wales have had coronavirus recorded on their death certificate.

Help preserve hedgehog numbers by boosting legal protection, Tory MPs urge

Help preserve hedgehog numbers by boosting legal protection, Tory MPs urge

An amendment to the Environment Bill would put a legal obligation on developers to search for hedgehogs and take action to protect them.

Paperboy George still devoted to his round after celebrating 80th birthday

Paperboy George still devoted to his round after celebrating 80th birthday

Fighting fit after celebrating his 80th birthday at the weekend and getting his coronavirus jab, George Bailey was back out on his round on Tuesday.

Four in 10 deaths registered in week ending January 15 involved Covid – ONS

Four in 10 deaths registered in week ending January 15 involved Covid – ONS

This is the highest proportion recorded during the pandemic.

New delays to flagship environmental legislation ‘deeply troubling’

New delays to flagship environmental legislation ‘deeply troubling’

The Environment Bill sets out rules on air quality, water, biodiversity and waste reduction but will not become law until the autumn.

Rare armada maps saved for the nation following urgent fundraising drive

Rare armada maps saved for the nation following urgent fundraising drive

National Museum of the Royal Navy raised £600,000 in eight weeks to prevent the maps being sold abroad.

Vaccines minister ‘confident’ in supply of Pfizer jab from Europe

Vaccines minister ‘confident’ in supply of Pfizer jab from Europe

Nadhim Zahawi said the UK’s vaccination programme is on track and refuted claims the AstraZeneca vaccine was not effective in older people.

Chief constable back at work after getting Covid-19

Chief constable back at work after getting Covid-19

Sir David Thompson, of West Midlands Police, described having a ‘mild’ case of the disease.

Vaccine minister reveals uncle died of Covid-19

Vaccine minister reveals uncle died of Covid-19

Nadhim Zahawi was speaking on Good Morning Britain.

Quarantine hotels set to be introduced to limit spread of coronavirus variants

Quarantine hotels set to be introduced to limit spread of coronavirus variants

Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi said an announcement on the plans would be made later.

Mother and baby homes report due to be published

Mother and baby homes report due to be published

Stormont’s leaders are facing calls to establish a public inquiry into the institutions.

Unemployment rate soars to highest level for more than four years

Unemployment rate soars to highest level for more than four years

The Office for National Statistics revealed the jobless rate reached 5% for the first time since early 2016 in the three months to November.

Snow and ice warnings in place across parts of the UK

Snow and ice warnings in place across parts of the UK

The Met Office said early cloud, rain and hill snow were likely for Northern Ireland, Wales and England’s south-west.

UK adults withdrew £1,500 on average from ATMs during 2020, says Link

UK adults withdrew £1,500 on average from ATMs during 2020, says Link

The average ATM withdrawal value was nearly £80 in 2020, compared with just under £70 in 2019, Link said.

What the papers say – January 26

What the papers say – January 26

The national front pages are dominated by coronavirus developments both practical and political.

Johnson to rule on plans for quarantine hotels to protect against new strains

Johnson to rule on plans for quarantine hotels to protect against new strains

The Best Western hotel chain said it was waiting for the Government ‘green light’

EU threatens export controls on coronavirus vaccines amid AstraZeneca row

EU threatens export controls on coronavirus vaccines amid AstraZeneca row

European health commissioner Stella Kyriakides accused the pharmaceutical company.

Aviation sector warning as ministers prepare to discuss quarantine hotels

Aviation sector warning as ministers prepare to discuss quarantine hotels

According to reports, a new hotel quarantine requirement for travellers entering the UK could cost them more than £1,000.

Single mothers call for support amid ‘exhausting’ strain of home schooling

Single mothers call for support amid ‘exhausting’ strain of home schooling

One single business owner said parents should be paid to home school their children.

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