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Majority of zoos ‘excluded’ from £100 million support fund, industry warns

Majority of zoos ‘excluded’ from £100 million support fund, industry warns

The Environment Department (Defra) has announced a four-week extension to the deadline for applications of the zoo animals fund.

Bartender-turned-vicar raises spirits with online lockdown singalongs

Bartender-turned-vicar raises spirits with online lockdown singalongs

Lee Taylor said his singalong sessions have been a ‘light in the darkness’.

Court sitting hours could be extended to help clear Covid cases backlog

Court sitting hours could be extended to help clear Covid cases backlog

Justice minister Chris Philp said the Ministry of Justice is looking at ways to reduce the build-up of cases.

Isolation after contact with Covid-19 case could be cut to seven days – study

Isolation after contact with Covid-19 case could be cut to seven days – study

People could be released without raising the risk of onward virus transmission above what would be expected by 14-day quarantine, research suggests.

Politicians must set an example, says Welsh health minister amid Senedd wine row

Politicians must set an example, says Welsh health minister amid Senedd wine row

Four members allegedly consumed alcohol on the Senedd estate days after a pub alcohol ban was enforced in Wales.

Rachel Riley wins libel case against blogger over ‘harassment campaign’ article

Rachel Riley wins libel case against blogger over ‘harassment campaign’ article

The judge said the backdrop to the dispute was the ‘debate about anti-Semitism and the Labour Party’.

Four in five drivers say electric cars are too expensive – survey

Four in five drivers say electric cars are too expensive – survey

The RAC says the retail price of new pure battery electric cars remains ‘significantly higher’ than their petrol or diesel-powered equivalents.

Helicopter transfers Covid-19 patient from ‘stretched’ Isle of Wight hospital

Helicopter transfers Covid-19 patient from ‘stretched’ Isle of Wight hospital

The coastguard helicopter flew the patient and medics to University Hospital Southampton.

‘Don’t haste ye back’ – Nicola Sturgeon’s message to Donald Trump

‘Don’t haste ye back’ – Nicola Sturgeon’s message to Donald Trump

The First Minister also congratulated president-elect Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris on the day of their inauguration.

Men pictured drinking pints at seaside hotel with caption ‘What Lockdown?’

Men pictured drinking pints at seaside hotel with caption ‘What Lockdown?’

The Grosvenor House Hotel in Skegness has 21 days to appeal against the decision to revoke its alcohol licence.

Hopes Biden presidency heralds calmer times for UK-US ‘special relationship’

Hopes Biden presidency heralds calmer times for UK-US ‘special relationship’

Britain’s ambassador to the US said the new president was committed to the rules-based international order.

Unilever pledges living wage in supply chain by 2030 as social inequality ‘widens’

Unilever pledges living wage in supply chain by 2030 as social inequality ‘widens’

The Ben & Jerry’s and Marmite manufacturer set out its wage pledge as part of a raft of social commitments.

Storm Christoph: What households can expect when making an insurance claim

Storm Christoph: What households can expect when making an insurance claim

From first making contact with your insurer to moving back in, the Association of British Insurers has offered general advice on the claims process.

Johnson claims ‘El Dorado’ awaits British fishers despite ‘barriers’ facing many

Johnson claims ‘El Dorado’ awaits British fishers despite ‘barriers’ facing many

The Prime Minister insisted there were opportunities ahead.

Government to reform post-16 education to better align with employers’ needs

Government to reform post-16 education to better align with employers’ needs

New powers could be introduced to allow ministers to intervene when colleges fail to deliver good outcomes for the communities they serve.

Important not to ‘overstate’ Northern Ireland border issues, says Lewis

Important not to ‘overstate’ Northern Ireland border issues, says Lewis

The DUP’s Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warned that the Northern Ireland Protocol is causing ‘enormous difficulty’ for businesses on the island.

In Pictures: UK ready for wrath of Storm Christoph with major incidents declared

In Pictures: UK ready for wrath of Storm Christoph with major incidents declared

Flooding was expected to spread as the skies darkened over the UK.

Vaccines may be less effective against South African coronavirus variant – study

Vaccines may be less effective against South African coronavirus variant – study

The variant contains mutations that may be resistant to immunity from previous Covid-19 infection.

Enforcement of face covering rules ramped up on London’s public transport

Enforcement of face covering rules ramped up on London’s public transport

Some 1,700 fines have been issued to passengers not complying.

MPs beset by technology woes as they attempt to quiz Boris Johnson at PMQs

MPs beset by technology woes as they attempt to quiz Boris Johnson at PMQs

Conservative MP Neil O’Brien was asking the Prime Minister about the Covid-19 vaccine rollout when his landline started ringing.

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