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Covid-19 could cause permanent shift towards virtual parents’ evenings

Covid-19 could cause permanent shift towards virtual parents’ evenings

Older pupils may be given greater flexibility to learn from home in the post-pandemic future, school leaders’ union says.

Children from all backgrounds are struggling with schoolwork amid Covid – Ofsted

Children from all backgrounds are struggling with schoolwork amid Covid – Ofsted

School closures have led to some pupils becoming more isolated and anxious, school leaders suggest.

RSPCA considering handing over prosecution responsibilities

RSPCA considering handing over prosecution responsibilities

The charity anticipates an increased workload if predicted tougher sentences for abusers come into effect in England and Wales.

Carbon monoxide ‘likely degraded ability of Sydney Seaplanes pilot’

Carbon monoxide ‘likely degraded ability of Sydney Seaplanes pilot’

Investigators described the gas as ‘insidious’ for its role in a flight which left five Britons dead including businessman Richard Cousins.

Covid-19 vaccines: What has the UK ordered?

Covid-19 vaccines: What has the UK ordered?

Results from a trial of the Novavax jab suggest it offers 89% protection against Covid-19.

Fourth coronavirus vaccine could be approved in UK as it clears major hurdle

Fourth coronavirus vaccine could be approved in UK as it clears major hurdle

The vaccine will now be assessed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

Johnson and Hancock welcome results of Novavax coronavirus vaccine trial

Johnson and Hancock welcome results of Novavax coronavirus vaccine trial

The vaccine showed protection against new mutant strains of coronavirus.

How does the Novavax vaccine work?

How does the Novavax vaccine work?

The Covid-19 vaccine from Novavax, which was extensively tested in the UK, has been shown to prevent infection.

New Covid-19 vaccine demonstrates ‘89% efficacy’ with UK having 60m orders

New Covid-19 vaccine demonstrates ‘89% efficacy’ with UK having 60m orders

A trial was carried out in conjunction with the UK Government’s Vaccine Taskforce.

Lockdown in Wales to continue for three more weeks

Lockdown in Wales to continue for three more weeks

The Welsh Government said there could be a ‘flexible return to school after February 22 if the public health situation continues to improve’.

Sturgeon: Nobody can reduce Salmond’s impact on independence movement

Sturgeon: Nobody can reduce Salmond’s impact on independence movement

The First Minister of Scotland made the comments in a wide-ranging interview.

Royal family’s banned documentary found on YouTube before being taken down

Royal family’s banned documentary found on YouTube before being taken down

The 1969 programme was withdrawn from full use in the 1970s.

Patel defends her out-of-town visit, saying: I’m obviously out here working

Patel defends her out-of-town visit, saying: I’m obviously out here working

The Home Secretary spent just over an hour in Bishop’s Stortford on Thursday afternoon, where she met six new police recruits.

Ministers demand apology from MP who claimed coronavirus data was ‘manipulated’

Ministers demand apology from MP who claimed coronavirus data was ‘manipulated’

Senior Tory Sir Desmond Swayne, a prominent critic of the lockdown, has refused to say sorry.

Pupils’ reading and maths performance ‘significantly lower’ amid school closures

Pupils’ reading and maths performance ‘significantly lower’ amid school closures

Primary school children are making around two months’ less progress in key subjects amid the pandemic, research finds.

Vigil held to offer prayers for life of teenager Keon Lincoln

Vigil held to offer prayers for life of teenager Keon Lincoln

West Midlands Police have made two further arrests in connection with the death of the 15-year-old.

Wild horses could not stop me campaigning for Holyrood, PM says

Wild horses could not stop me campaigning for Holyrood, PM says

Scotland is due to go to the polls in May.

Actor Taron Egerton spotted in Soviet-era car for Glasgow filming of Tetris

Actor Taron Egerton spotted in Soviet-era car for Glasgow filming of Tetris

The 1980s film is being directed by Jon S Baird and produced by Matthew Vaughn.

Tim Cook warns disregard for data privacy damages wider society

Tim Cook warns disregard for data privacy damages wider society

The Apple boss has criticised businesses looking to profit from personal data over protecting the public and their rights.

Peer’s ‘floating head’ appearance evokes memories of Red Dwarf and Queen

Peer’s ‘floating head’ appearance evokes memories of Red Dwarf and Queen

Baroness Buscombe’s black backdrop and apparent black clothing created the optical illusion on the television feed.

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