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UK will have to ‘fight its way to the table’ as Biden bids to rebuild relations

UK will have to ‘fight its way to the table’ as Biden bids to rebuild relations

Robin Niblett warned there is ‘no certainty’ Britain will live up to its potential role as a valued global broker.

Athlete Bianca Williams welcomes review into Met handcuff use

Athlete Bianca Williams welcomes review into Met handcuff use

The Team GB sprinter said she would also like to see ‘effective’ racial bias training in the police.

Starmer: Use NHS creation as inspiration for post-pandemic recovery

Starmer: Use NHS creation as inspiration for post-pandemic recovery

The Labour leader will use a speech on Monday to accuse Boris Johnson of having the ‘wrong priorities for Britain’.

Scottish independence an ‘essential priority’ for Covid-19 recovery – Swinney

Scottish independence an ‘essential priority’ for Covid-19 recovery – Swinney

The Deputy First Minister’s comments came as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said another vote would be ‘divisive’.

Teachers to be considered as possible priority for vaccine

Teachers to be considered as possible priority for vaccine

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said opening classrooms again did not need to be contingent on vaccinating teachers.

Sturgeon will refute ‘absolute nonsense’ put forward by Salmond, deputy claims

Sturgeon will refute ‘absolute nonsense’ put forward by Salmond, deputy claims

The First Minister is due to appear before the Salmond inquiry this month.

Hancock: Decision to ban Trump raises big questions for social media regulation

Hancock: Decision to ban Trump raises big questions for social media regulation

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram blocked the president’s accounts in the aftermath of the storming of the US Capitol by his supporters.

Covid-19 vaccine could be given every year like flu jab, says Matt Hancock

Covid-19 vaccine could be given every year like flu jab, says Matt Hancock

The virus will not go away, the Health Secretary warned.

Ambulances waiting up to nine hours to hand over patients, paramedic warns

Ambulances waiting up to nine hours to hand over patients, paramedic warns

College of Paramedics chief executive Tracy Nicolls said there are also long delays for people waiting for an ambulance.

Starmer: No case for rejoining EU or major renegotiation of trade deal

Starmer: No case for rejoining EU or major renegotiation of trade deal

Sir Keir Starmer said that it is ‘not realistic’ to call for big changes to the deal struck by the PM last month.

Government pressed over victims of IRA attacks linked to Libyan explosives

Government pressed over victims of IRA attacks linked to Libyan explosives

The Shawcross report on compensation to UK victims of Gaddafi-sponsored IRA terrorism was delivered to government last year.

Coronavirus response must be more proactive, public health expert warns

Coronavirus response must be more proactive, public health expert warns

Governments of the UK should have ‘more agency in being more proactive and ahead of’ Covid-19, Professor Devi Sridhar said.

Woman, 28, arrested after two men die at house

Woman, 28, arrested after two men die at house

Police are at the scene in Ilford, east London.

Every flex of lockdown rules could be fatal – Hancock

Every flex of lockdown rules could be fatal – Hancock

Matt Hancock said he backed the police over using a tough approach to enforcing the stay-at-home rules.

What the papers say – January 10

What the papers say – January 10

The coronavirus dominates the national front pages, though there is still a small amount of space for aliens.

Britain and allies express ‘serious concern’ over Hong Kong mass arrests

Britain and allies express ‘serious concern’ over Hong Kong mass arrests

Dominic Raab previously said Wednesday’s detention of more than 50 activists represented a “grievous attack” on the territory’s rights and freedoms.

NHS facing ‘most dangerous situation anyone can remember’, says health chief

NHS facing ‘most dangerous situation anyone can remember’, says health chief

Chris Whitty has said the only way to prevent avoidable deaths is for the public to stay at home wherever possible.

Ballet company seeks people with neurological conditions to star in new films

Ballet company seeks people with neurological conditions to star in new films

Scottish Ballet wants people with dementia, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s to submit a video clip which could feature in its new productions.

Megalodons had large babies that likely grew by eating eggs in womb – study

Megalodons had large babies that likely grew by eating eggs in womb – study

The animal, which lived nearly worldwide roughly 15 to 3.6 million years ago, reached at least 50ft in length.

Valuable items left behind by Travelodge hotel guests

Valuable items left behind by Travelodge hotel guests

One company chief executive missed his flight home as he had to return back to pick up a lucky penny.

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