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Partial school return set to be announced as ‘progress’ being made in lockdown

Partial school return set to be announced as ‘progress’ being made in lockdown

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will make a statement to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday afternoon.

Supermarkets enjoy surge in sales from latest lockdowns

Supermarkets enjoy surge in sales from latest lockdowns

Data from Kantar shows sales jumped 12.2% in the 12 weeks to January 24, with Iceland enjoying the strongest growth.

Gambling Commission in online slot machine crackdown

Gambling Commission in online slot machine crackdown

The regulator has said online slots businesses must slow down spins and protect players in the fast-growing £2.2bn sector.

Beekeeper in Brexit row with Government over threat to burn 15m baby bees

Beekeeper in Brexit row with Government over threat to burn 15m baby bees

Patrick Murfet wants to import the Italian bees for his Kent business and to help farmers pollinate valuable crops.

BP swings to annual worst loss in history after pandemic impact

BP swings to annual worst loss in history after pandemic impact

The oil giant reported losses of 18.1 billion US dollars (£13.2 billion) compared with profits of 3.5 billion US dollars (£2.6 billion) in 2019.

Buy now, pay later firms will come under FCA regulation

Buy now, pay later firms will come under FCA regulation

Providers will need to undertake affordability checks before lending and ensure customers are treated fairly, the Government said.

Watchdog slams ‘poor grade’ military accommodation

Watchdog slams ‘poor grade’ military accommodation

The National Audit Office said a ‘fix on fail’ approach to maintenance by the MoD has led to the build-up of a £1.5bn backlog of repairs.

What the papers say – February 2

What the papers say – February 2

Reports on the South African Covid strain and efforts to contain it feature in many of the papers.

Door-to-door testing blitz to find ‘every single’ South African strain case

Door-to-door testing blitz to find ‘every single’ South African strain case

Mobile testing units and home testing kits will be deployed across eight communities in England.

Minister appeals for calm after Brexit checks at ports suspended

Minister appeals for calm after Brexit checks at ports suspended

Animal-based food checks have been suspended at Belfast and Larne ports amid concerns for staff safety.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The number of those named is likely to be lower than the true total of workers who have died.

How will surge testing for the South African variant work?

How will surge testing for the South African variant work?

Health officials in England are seeking to urgently test 80,000 people in England.

Amber alert for parts of northern England as heavy snow forecast

Amber alert for parts of northern England as heavy snow forecast

South Yorkshire and parts of Derbyshire, West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester have been warned to prepare for hazardous roads and power cuts.

Animal-based food checks suspended at Belfast and Larne ports

Animal-based food checks suspended at Belfast and Larne ports

Officials said the decision was made in the interests of the wellbeing of staff.

Council staff pulled from inspection duties at Larne Port for their own safety

Council staff pulled from inspection duties at Larne Port for their own safety

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has made the decision following an ‘upsurge in sinister and menacing behaviour’.

Bishop of Lincoln to return to post following 20-month suspension

Bishop of Lincoln to return to post following 20-month suspension

Christopher Lowson was suspended following allegations he failed to respond properly to safeguarding concerns.

Former chancellor George Osborne to join financial consultants Robey Warshaw

Former chancellor George Osborne to join financial consultants Robey Warshaw

He will be stepping down from his roles as editor-in-chief of the Evening Standard and senior advisor at Blackrock investors at the end of March.

Harry’s original statement ‘unduly tendentious’ – Judge

Harry’s original statement ‘unduly tendentious’ – Judge

Mr Justice Nicklin warned that the process of delivering a statement in open court was not a ‘platform for collateral attacks’.

Joanna Cherry ‘sacked’ in SNP reshuffle and contacts police after threat

Joanna Cherry ‘sacked’ in SNP reshuffle and contacts police after threat

The MP is no longer the party’s Westminster spokeswoman on justice and immigration.

Captain Sir Tom Moore joined by family in hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis

Captain Sir Tom Moore joined by family in hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis

Bedford Hospital said the 100-year-old NHS fundraiser had been joined by his family on Monday.

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