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Surrey residents to be urgently tested for South African strain of coronavirus

Surrey residents to be urgently tested for South African strain of coronavirus

Some of the vaccines in use and going through approval have shown a degree of effectiveness against the strain.

Royal Mail celebrates 40th anniversary of Only Fools And Horses with new stamps

Royal Mail celebrates 40th anniversary of Only Fools And Horses with new stamps

The stamps will be on sale later this month.

Locked-down Britons flock to take part in garden bird count

Locked-down Britons flock to take part in garden bird count

The number of online participants in the Big Garden Birdwatch was up 85% this weekend compared to last year’s figures.

Anti-HS2 campaigners in ‘good’ spirits after fifth night holed up in tunnels

Anti-HS2 campaigners in ‘good’ spirits after fifth night holed up in tunnels

A spokesman for HS2 Rebellion said there were a total of nine activists in the tunnels.

Covid-19 case rates up in only five local areas of UK

Covid-19 case rates up in only five local areas of UK

National and regional rates continue to fall across the country.

Triggering Article 16 ‘mistake that shouldn’t have happened’ – Simon Coveney

Triggering Article 16 ‘mistake that shouldn’t have happened’ – Simon Coveney

The Foreign Affairs Minister said the protocol should not have been touched without consulting the British and Irish governments.

Amur tigers snuggle up in snowy surroundings together for first time

Amur tigers snuggle up in snowy surroundings together for first time

Botzman and Dominika were finally brought together last week after being carefully introduced to each other in November at Highland Wildlife Park.

Moves proposed to halt damaging fishing in protected areas of the sea

Moves proposed to halt damaging fishing in protected areas of the sea

Officials have called for a ban on bottom trawling for Dogger Bank and three other wildlife-rich marine protected areas.

UK could be ‘close to normal’ by summer, Government scientific adviser says

UK could be ‘close to normal’ by summer, Government scientific adviser says

Dr Mike Tildesley said the UK needed vaccines that were ‘pretty good at blocking transmission’.

Activists occupy Israeli arms company building

Activists occupy Israeli arms company building

Protesters have daubed red paint over the windows.

Arlene Foster accuses PM of ‘dereliction of duty’ on NI Protocol

Arlene Foster accuses PM of ‘dereliction of duty’ on NI Protocol

Northern Ireland’s First Minister wants the Brexit arrangements governing Irish Sea trade with Great Britain binned.

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister self-isolating again

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister self-isolating again

Michelle O’Neill said she is taking the measure after a positive Covid-19 test result at her Co Tyrone home.

Brokenshire discharged from hospital after ‘troublesome’ lung removed

Brokenshire discharged from hospital after ‘troublesome’ lung removed

Government minister James Brokenshire praised the NHS ‘superstars’ who had looked after him during ‘challenging’ days in hospital.

Duke of Sussex accepts ‘substantial’ damages over false claim he snubbed Marines

Duke of Sussex accepts ‘substantial’ damages over false claim he snubbed Marines

Harry sued the publisher of The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline over ‘baseless, false and defamatory’ allegations.

Millions raised by Captain Sir Tom Moore helping NHS staff and volunteers

Millions raised by Captain Sir Tom Moore helping NHS staff and volunteers

The Second World War veteran’s fundraising efforts raised more than £32 million for the NHS.

Scrap 14-day limit on embryo testing, urges ethicist

Scrap 14-day limit on embryo testing, urges ethicist

Scientists have said the 14-day rule, endorsed in 1984, does not take account of newer medical advances.

First glimpse of rare lemur born at British zoo

First glimpse of rare lemur born at British zoo

The aye-aye lemur was born almost two months ago at Bristol Zoo but has been kept out of sight by its mother until now.

Captain Sir Tom Moore: The veteran in his own words

Captain Sir Tom Moore: The veteran in his own words

He has remained hopeful throughout the pandemic, telling people that ‘the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away’.

Extra paperwork and pre-Brexit rush leads to slower manufacturing growth

Extra paperwork and pre-Brexit rush leads to slower manufacturing growth

The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit a three-month low of 54.1 in January, from a three-year high in December.

Which Covid-19 vaccines does the UK have access to?

Which Covid-19 vaccines does the UK have access to?

Three vaccines are yet to be approved for use by the MHRA.

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