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Royal Mail names NHS Test and Trace app boss Thompson as next chief executive

Royal Mail names NHS Test and Trace app boss Thompson as next chief executive

It comes almost eight months after previous boss Rico Back announced his departure from the postal giant after less than two years at the helm.

Heathrow lost 58.8 million passengers in 2020

Heathrow lost 58.8 million passengers in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic led to a 72.7% drop in demand for the west London airport.

The latest on the UK’s Covid vaccination programme

The latest on the UK’s Covid vaccination programme

A look at the UK’s vaccine picture as the Government sets out its latest plans.

CES 2021: The tech show prepares for its first ever virtual convention

CES 2021: The tech show prepares for its first ever virtual convention

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has driven the annual Las Vegas event entirely online for the first time.

What the papers say – January 11

What the papers say – January 11

Stern warnings about tougher lockdown enforcement balances out positive news about vaccinations in the nation’s papers.

Ministers contemplating tougher lockdown restrictions, reports claim

Ministers contemplating tougher lockdown restrictions, reports claim

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that ‘every flexibility’ of the rules could prove fatal.

Mass injection sites open as people urged to abide by lockdown rules

Mass injection sites open as people urged to abide by lockdown rules

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has described the Government’s vaccines delivery plan as the ‘keystone of our exit out of the pandemic’.

Bodies stored at temporary site as Surrey hospital mortuaries reach capacity

Bodies stored at temporary site as Surrey hospital mortuaries reach capacity

The county’s hospital mortuaries can store up to 600 bodies.

Bailouts could be needed as food exporters find ‘door to the EU shut’

Bailouts could be needed as food exporters find ‘door to the EU shut’

Scotland Food and Drink chief executive James Withers called for a reconsideration of a grace period for exporters.

Video of woman arrested for ‘sitting on a bench’ was staged, police say

Video of woman arrested for ‘sitting on a bench’ was staged, police say

It comes as anti-lockdown protesters gathered in Bournemouth on Saturday.

Missing hiker may have had run-in with hunter or abductor, her partner suggests

Missing hiker may have had run-in with hunter or abductor, her partner suggests

Esther Dingley was walking solo in the Pyrenees when she vanished 50 days ago.

Schwarzenegger labels Trump as ‘worst president ever’

Schwarzenegger labels Trump as ‘worst president ever’

The actor and former governor accused the outgoing president of ‘misleading people with lies’.

In Video: Frozen in time as cold snap continues

In Video: Frozen in time as cold snap continues

Temperatures are expected to remain below average into next week.

MSPs call on Swinney to expand Sturgeon code breach investigation

MSPs call on Swinney to expand Sturgeon code breach investigation

James Hamilton QC is conducting the independent inquiry into whether or not Nicola Sturgeon violated ministerial rules.

Teenager arrested and 38 fines issued over Bristol lockdown rave plans

Teenager arrested and 38 fines issued over Bristol lockdown rave plans

Home Secretary Priti Patel has defended the way police have handed out fines for lockdown breaches.

Government denies Salmond’s claim Sturgeon aide leaked complainer’s identity

Government denies Salmond’s claim Sturgeon aide leaked complainer’s identity

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross called for Liz Lloyd to be sacked if the accusation is found to be true.

Sailor rescued after drifting across Channel for three days without power

Sailor rescued after drifting across Channel for three days without power

Kent Police said there was almost no wind to help the yachtsman.

Charles calls on private sector to sign up to his charter to protect the planet

Charles calls on private sector to sign up to his charter to protect the planet

The Prince of Wales’s project is the culmination of 50 years of campaigning in support of the environment.

Neighbours wake to screams and woman is arrested as men die at London property

Neighbours wake to screams and woman is arrested as men die at London property

Police have set up a wide cordon around the area and several forensics officers have been seen outside the house.

More than 2,000 grey seal pups born in Norfolk as police deter visitors

More than 2,000 grey seal pups born in Norfolk as police deter visitors

Police have been patrolling Horsey Gap in Norfolk to deter visitors during pupping season.

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