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Covid-19 reinfection is rare, but more common for those above age 65 – study

Covid-19 reinfection is rare, but more common for those above age 65 – study

Researchers detected no evidence that protection against reinfection declined within six months.

Stonehaven crash report calls for more use of drones to inspect rail lines

Stonehaven crash report calls for more use of drones to inspect rail lines

Three people died when a train hit a landslide and derailed last August.

EU plan for Digital Green Certificates could reopen borders for UK visitors

EU plan for Digital Green Certificates could reopen borders for UK visitors

The proposal will be discussed next week during a summit of European Union leaders.

In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day festivities take place as vaccine drive rolls on

In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day festivities take place as vaccine drive rolls on

For the second year in a row the pandemic ensured that celebrations had to be muted and socially distanced.

Fire service reforms needed ‘now more than ever’, inspectors say

Fire service reforms needed ‘now more than ever’, inspectors say

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for change, according to a report.

Scientists create model of early human embryo from skin cells – study

Scientists create model of early human embryo from skin cells – study

Researchers said it was a significant breakthrough for the future study of early human development and infertility.

Schools could see recovery money ‘wiped out’ by funding allocation changes

Schools could see recovery money ‘wiped out’ by funding allocation changes

More than three-in-five schools have been left worse off due to a change in the way pupil premium funding is being calculated, a poll suggests.

PM ‘deeply, deeply sorry’ for impact of Covid one year on

PM ‘deeply, deeply sorry’ for impact of Covid one year on

The Prime Minister faced calls from a Labour MP to ‘apologise’ for the UK’s death toll a year on from the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.

EU threatens to halt coronavirus vaccine exports to UK

EU threatens to halt coronavirus vaccine exports to UK

The European Commission president said the AstraZeneca jab had been underproduced and undelivered to the bloc.

Mission to demonstrate space debris removal set for launch

Mission to demonstrate space debris removal set for launch

There is approximately 9,200 tonnes of space debris in orbit, according to the European Space Agency.

Facebook redoubles efforts to tackle misinformation within groups

Facebook redoubles efforts to tackle misinformation within groups

Social network is rolling out new rules to prevent groups from spreading harm.

Sturgeon ‘strongly refutes’ whistleblower allegations from Tory MP Davis

Sturgeon ‘strongly refutes’ whistleblower allegations from Tory MP Davis

The First Minister was responding to claims about the investigation into Alex Salmond made by the Conservative MP under parliamentary privilege.

Heathrow Airport workers to stage fresh strikes

Heathrow Airport workers to stage fresh strikes

Unite has accused the airport of planning to cut workers’ pay and affect conditions.

William’s praise for Irish Guards’ ‘unwavering commitment’ to country

William’s praise for Irish Guards’ ‘unwavering commitment’ to country

The duke has been an honorary Colonel since 2011, while his brother the Duke of Sussex has been stripped of his military roles.

GB suppliers deciding that trading in NI is now ‘too much hassle’

GB suppliers deciding that trading in NI is now ‘too much hassle’

The managing director of a leading NI food service company told MPs he was moving several supply chains to the Irish Republic and continental Europe.

Man bailed in Stuart Lubbock murder probe after new information prompted arrest

Man bailed in Stuart Lubbock murder probe after new information prompted arrest

The 50-year-old suspect has been bailed over Mr Lubbock’s death at the home of entertainer Michael Barrymore.

Concern over do not resuscitate decisions made without discussion – watchdog

Concern over do not resuscitate decisions made without discussion – watchdog

The care regulator said the healthcare providers making these decisions were at risk of breaching the Equality Act 2010.

How Dominic Cummings struck the deal to become Boris Johnson top adviser

How Dominic Cummings struck the deal to become Boris Johnson top adviser

The ex-No 10 aide says he insisted on the doubling of the science budget and a new research agency.

Government to scrap accountancy regulator and break up Big Four dominance

Government to scrap accountancy regulator and break up Big Four dominance

A consultation into the future of auditing aims to avoid major collapses similar to BHS, Carillion and Thomas Cook.

MP returns to Parliament for first time since completing cancer treatment

MP returns to Parliament for first time since completing cancer treatment

Tracey Crouch announced last year she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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