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Shock at ‘utterly senseless’ stabbing of boy as teenagers held in murder probe

Shock at ‘utterly senseless’ stabbing of boy as teenagers held in murder probe

Four boys and a girl aged between 13 and 14 and are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

UK cannot duck challenges of tackling inequalities post-coronavirus – review

UK cannot duck challenges of tackling inequalities post-coronavirus – review

Without urgent action, gaps exposed by the pandemic will widen further, a review is warning.

PM insists Covid-19 risk to teachers ‘no greater’ amid pressure to close schools

PM insists Covid-19 risk to teachers ‘no greater’ amid pressure to close schools

It came as a coalition of education unions warned that bringing all pupils back to class could fuel the pandemic.

Who will get the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine and how?

Who will get the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine and how?

Those eligible for a coronavirus vaccine will be contacted by the NHS.

Bar profession diversity needs to improve sooner rather than later – barrister

Bar profession diversity needs to improve sooner rather than later – barrister

Derek Sweeting QC said more action is needed.

UK shopper footfall plummets after tightening of pandemic restrictions

UK shopper footfall plummets after tightening of pandemic restrictions

Retail researcher Springboard said that shopper numbers slid by 23.2% in the week to January 2.

Latest Covid-19 case rates and hospital numbers: a region-by-region guide

Latest Covid-19 case rates and hospital numbers: a region-by-region guide

Most regions are reporting a record number of hospital patients with Covid-19.

Below-average temperatures to last all week, forecasters warn

Below-average temperatures to last all week, forecasters warn

Temperatures will stay in single digits across the UK in the coming days, with rain, sleet and snow expected in parts, the Met Office said.

Julian Assange avoids extradition to United States

Julian Assange avoids extradition to United States

District Judge Vanessa Baraitser said Assange should not be extradited because he is a suicide risk.

Julian Assange’s supporters welcome decision but question reasons behind ruling

Julian Assange’s supporters welcome decision but question reasons behind ruling

A judge cited health concerns in her decision not to allow the WikiLeaks’ founder’s extradition to the US.

Leader of England’s biggest council calls on ministers to impose lockdown

Leader of England’s biggest council calls on ministers to impose lockdown

Birmingham’s Labour council leader said the Government must be ‘decisive’ amid rising cases and NHS pressures.

Entain takeover bid: Why are UK betting firms in high demand stateside?

Entain takeover bid: Why are UK betting firms in high demand stateside?

Casino giants MGM and Caesars have moved for UK betting firms in recent months.

Queen sends anniversary message to Woman’s Hour during Emma Barnett’s first show

Queen sends anniversary message to Woman’s Hour during Emma Barnett’s first show

The radio presenter took over as host of the BBC Radio 4 programme on Monday.

Reopening schools could fuel pandemic and put staff at serious risk, unions warn

Reopening schools could fuel pandemic and put staff at serious risk, unions warn

Education unions are ramping up the pressure on ministers to keep the majority of students out of class.

Boris Johnson: ‘No question’ tougher action needed to curb coronavirus spread

Boris Johnson: ‘No question’ tougher action needed to curb coronavirus spread

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is now being deployed but Boris Johnson warned of tough weeks ahead as cases surge.

Court to review ‘too low’ sentence given to killer of Louise Smith, 16

Court to review ‘too low’ sentence given to killer of Louise Smith, 16

The Solicitor General has referred the minimum 25-year jail term imposed on Shane Mays to the Court of Appeal.

Judge rejects US request to extradite Julian Assange

Judge rejects US request to extradite Julian Assange

The case followed WikiLeaks’ publication of hundreds of thousands of leaked documents in 2010 and 2011 relating to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

Treasury aide sacked by Dominic Cummings says she was ‘never given a reason’

Treasury aide sacked by Dominic Cummings says she was ‘never given a reason’

Sonia Khan told BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour: ‘Nobody ever said it was because you did X, Y or Z.’

European markets retreat from day highs as Prime Minister set to address the country

European markets retreat from day highs as Prime Minister set to address the country

The first patients started being inoculated with the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University on Monday.

Queen wishes Woman’s Hour ‘continued success’

Queen wishes Woman’s Hour ‘continued success’

The long-running show has been a staple of the BBC Radio 4 schedules since 1946.

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