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Residents near Jubilee River scheme fear repeat of 2014 floods

Residents near Jubilee River scheme fear repeat of 2014 floods

People downstream from the controversial flood relief scheme say they are watching the weather amid concerns their homes may be inundated with water.

Tory lockdown sceptics want complete rid of restrictions by ‘end of May’

Tory lockdown sceptics want complete rid of restrictions by ‘end of May’

Mark Harper, chairman of the Covid Recovery Group (CRG), said the most vulnerable were likely to have had at least a first dose vaccine by then.

Vaccine to give UK economy shot in the arm, says Bank boss

Vaccine to give UK economy shot in the arm, says Bank boss

Governor Andrew Bailey said the economy is projected to rebound ‘strongly’ from the second quarter onwards.

In Pictures: Ice, rain and signs of spring from across the UK

In Pictures: Ice, rain and signs of spring from across the UK

Flood and weather warnings due to snow and rain are in place as the first snowdrops have been spotted.

Welsh teacher credited for sparking rugby boom in Rwanda

Welsh teacher credited for sparking rugby boom in Rwanda

Mary Watkins’ charity helped coach players who went on to feature in Rwanda’s first-ever team to play a Rugby World Cup qualifier.

UK Government ‘in denial’ about issues facing fish exporters, MPs told

UK Government ‘in denial’ about issues facing fish exporters, MPs told

James Withers, chief executive at Scottish Food and Drink, told MPs that it had been a ‘dreadful first few weeks’.

Restaurant which hosted Rita Ora’s lockdown party avoids having licence revoked

Restaurant which hosted Rita Ora’s lockdown party avoids having licence revoked

Casa Cruz’s licence has instead been suspended for six weeks by Kensington and Chelsea Council.

Johnson’s Union unit chief replaced as Holyrood battle looms

Johnson’s Union unit chief replaced as Holyrood battle looms

Boris Johnson has installed a veteran of the Brexit campaign as the new head of his team aimed at battling Scottish independence.

UK Government unaware Harry Dunn’s alleged killer worked in intelligence

UK Government unaware Harry Dunn’s alleged killer worked in intelligence

Mr Dunn’s mother said there was ‘still time’ for the UK and US governments to help the family.

UK Government ‘bailing out’ Scotland over vaccine programme, says minister

UK Government ‘bailing out’ Scotland over vaccine programme, says minister

Jacob Rees-Mogg made the claim as he was quizzed over whether the devolved nations could be handed greater financial powers to tackle Covid-19.

Hospital bosses apologise to parents of baby who suffered brain damage

Hospital bosses apologise to parents of baby who suffered brain damage

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said improvements have been made to maternity services since Isaiah Haastrup was born in 2017.

1917 the biggest film of 2020 at the UK box office, says BFI

1917 the biggest film of 2020 at the UK box office, says BFI

Sir Sam Mendes’s war film took £44.1 million in UK cinemas.

Colour of ink on forms among ‘catalogue of problems’ hitting post-Brexit exports

Colour of ink on forms among ‘catalogue of problems’ hitting post-Brexit exports

Scotland Food and Drink chief executive James Withers also cited IT failures as causing issues.

New law enabling senior ministers to take maternity leave to be introduced

New law enabling senior ministers to take maternity leave to be introduced

Under current rules, Suella Braverman would have to resign as Attorney General if she wanted to take time off following the birth.

Get ready for negative interest rates, Bank of England tells lenders

Get ready for negative interest rates, Bank of England tells lenders

The Bank decided to keep its base rate at 0.1% on Thursday, but told banks to be ready in case of a future cut

What do we know about coronavirus immunity?

What do we know about coronavirus immunity?

Experts say understanding immunity to Covid-19 is key to exiting the pandemic.

Three-quarters of disabled shielders to continue until second vaccine dose

Three-quarters of disabled shielders to continue until second vaccine dose

Scope said some shielders face months more of extreme isolation without urgent action to raise them up the priority group list.

Step back from the brink over Brexit tensions, urges chief constable

Step back from the brink over Brexit tensions, urges chief constable

Simon Byrne said community tensions were rising and there was a ‘febrile’ atmosphere following disruption to Irish Sea trade from the rest of the UK.

Proportion of house sales falling through increases as stamp duty deadline looms

Proportion of house sales falling through increases as stamp duty deadline looms

Rightmove said the proportion of sales agreed in January which fell through was 29%, although there are also many signs buyers are still keen.

Kate pays tribute to ‘fantastic’ teachers

Kate pays tribute to ‘fantastic’ teachers

The Duchess of Cambridge is the royal patron of the charity Place2Be which provides child counselling and mental health support in schools.

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