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Study shows potential link between bodyweight and risk of severe Covid-19

Study shows potential link between bodyweight and risk of severe Covid-19

The study was based on more than 6.9 million people living in England.

Control of genes could explain why females suffer worse virus infection – study

Control of genes could explain why females suffer worse virus infection – study

The University of Dundee team found issues with the X chromosome inactivation process in female cells can cause major changes in protein levels.

Man denies online abuse of Premier League footballer Romaine Sawyers

Man denies online abuse of Premier League footballer Romaine Sawyers

Simon Silwood pleaded not guilty to sending an offensive message to the West Bromwich Albion midfielder.

Curtsey for the Queen during steady stream of official duties at Windsor

Curtsey for the Queen during steady stream of official duties at Windsor

The monarch welcomed two new ambassadors by video link on Thursday.

London City becomes world’s first major airport with remote air traffic control

London City becomes world’s first major airport with remote air traffic control

A 50-metre tall digital control tower has been built at London City Airport.

PM defends aid cut branded ‘devastating’ for women and girls across the globe

PM defends aid cut branded ‘devastating’ for women and girls across the globe

Boris Johnson said the UK was still one of the biggest donors in the world and that people ‘should be very proud of that’.

Bank HQ would move from Edinburgh to London in event of independence, says boss

Bank HQ would move from Edinburgh to London in event of independence, says boss

Alison Rose said the RBS’s balance sheet would be ‘too big for an independent Scottish economy’.

Fifth will resent not getting Covid jab before summer holidays – study

Fifth will resent not getting Covid jab before summer holidays – study

The Government’s target is to have offered a jab to all UK adults by the end of July.

Murdered PCSO last seen taking her dog for a walk was ‘kindest person’

Murdered PCSO last seen taking her dog for a walk was ‘kindest person’

A touching floral tribute left at the scene praised Julia James as ‘the kindest person I ever met’.

PM insists ‘I love John Lewis’ amid Downing Street flat row

PM insists ‘I love John Lewis’ amid Downing Street flat row

It has been reported that Mr Johnson and his fiancee Ms Symonds rejected John Lewis furnishings left by his predecessor.

Three million English households face fuel poverty in 2021, projections show

Three million English households face fuel poverty in 2021, projections show

Campaigners call for faster action to improve the energy efficiency of low-income homes.

Fatal blast mill owner cleared of gross negligence manslaughter

Fatal blast mill owner cleared of gross negligence manslaughter

Owner George Boden, 64, and the firm Wood Treatment Ltd had been on trial at the Nightingale court at Chester Town Hall since early February.

Schools minister hopes face masks in class will no longer be needed from mid-May

Schools minister hopes face masks in class will no longer be needed from mid-May

Nick Gibbs said a decision would depend on the data.

Nothing to see here, insists Boris Johnson amid flat refurbishment probe

Nothing to see here, insists Boris Johnson amid flat refurbishment probe

The Prime Minister said he will comply with ‘whatever’ the Electoral Commission wants after the watchdog launched an investigation.

Public and charities come together to deliver ‘critical’ aid to India

Public and charities come together to deliver ‘critical’ aid to India

Sneha Krishnan, whose mother has been on the front lines in India, described the situation as ‘terribly fraught’.

Prison boss ‘tricked by Fishmongers’ killer’s explanation for bomb-ruse coat’

Prison boss ‘tricked by Fishmongers’ killer’s explanation for bomb-ruse coat’

Steve Machin said terrorist Usman Khan, 28, told him he was wearing the large coat indoors because of the weather.

British pilot and child killed in crash in Ireland, inquest hears

British pilot and child killed in crash in Ireland, inquest hears

Neil Bowditch, 47, and seven-year-old Kacper Kacprzak were killed during the accident in the Republic of Ireland in May 2018.

Johnson visited Covid Memorial Wall ‘under the cover of darkness’

Johnson visited Covid Memorial Wall ‘under the cover of darkness’

Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice accused the Prime Minister of trying to dodge relatives of those who have died during the crisis.

What we know about the overseas aid cuts so far

What we know about the overseas aid cuts so far

Ministers have announced that aid spending will be reduced from 0.7% of national income to 0.5% in 2021/22.

Transport Secretary offers hope of cheaper travel Covid tests

Transport Secretary offers hope of cheaper travel Covid tests

Grant Shapps said the Government was considering the restart of international cruises.

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