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Easing lockdown ‘may make it more difficult to control coronavirus variants’

Easing lockdown ‘may make it more difficult to control coronavirus variants’

Tracking and controlling the variants now is preparing scientists for when restrictions are eased, Dr Susan Hopkins said.

Cherry tells of ‘campaign of abuse’ over support for women’s sex-based rights

Cherry tells of ‘campaign of abuse’ over support for women’s sex-based rights

The Edinburgh South West MP was writing in the New Stateman after her dismissal from the SNP Westminster front bench.

‘Lessons must be learned’ as railway worker dies after being hit by train

‘Lessons must be learned’ as railway worker dies after being hit by train

It comes after a report from the Office of Rail and Road found last year that Network Rail was not doing enough to control risks to track workers.

Delighted Eugenie and Jack offer first glimpse of their new baby boy

Delighted Eugenie and Jack offer first glimpse of their new baby boy

Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen’s granddaughter Eugenie had given birth to a son on Tuesday, weighing 8lbs 1oz.

Astronaut floats idea of 3D printing food in space

Astronaut floats idea of 3D printing food in space

The prospect of longer missions has increased the focus on nutrition for space travellers.

Dune launches CVA restructuring deal to cut rent costs

Dune launches CVA restructuring deal to cut rent costs

The chain, which was founded in 1992 by chief Daniel Rubin, employs around 1,200 people.

Surge testing to begin in Lambeth after South African variant found

Surge testing to begin in Lambeth after South African variant found

People over the age of 16 living or working within the SE27 0, SE27 9 and SW16 2 postcodes are encouraged to take a Covid-19 test this week.

Arthur is bookies’ favourite for new royal baby’s name

Arthur is bookies’ favourite for new royal baby’s name

Punters are putting their money on a list of names with a royal connection.

Ex-FA chief seeks damages from former footie exec over corruption claims

Ex-FA chief seeks damages from former footie exec over corruption claims

Martin Glenn is suing a former Fulham FC director Craig Kline after he mounted a campaign of harassment against him on social media.

EU accused at Westminster of lawlessness over ban on UK shellfish exports

EU accused at Westminster of lawlessness over ban on UK shellfish exports

Tory peer Lord Lilley brands the restrictions ‘a flagrant abuse’ and another example of the bloc seeking to ‘punish’ the UK for Brexit

Total of Covid-19 hospital patients in England drops to pre-New Year level

Total of Covid-19 hospital patients in England drops to pre-New Year level

Patient numbers are down 36% from their mid-January peak.

MPs back Government compromise over genocide clause in Trade Bill

MPs back Government compromise over genocide clause in Trade Bill

Two Lords amendments were removed from the Bill.

Brexit: Frost calls for EU to adopt ‘different spirit’ to ease tensions

Brexit: Frost calls for EU to adopt ‘different spirit’ to ease tensions

He described the relationship with the bloc as ‘more than bumpy’.

Joint working ‘crucially important to delay spread of new variants’

Joint working ‘crucially important to delay spread of new variants’

NI chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride said anything to delay arrival of mutant strains should be supported in public health terms.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Rutland continues to record the highest rate, which has been linked to an outbreak in a prison.

Eugenie’s baby joins Queen’s ever-growing list of great-grandchildren

Eugenie’s baby joins Queen’s ever-growing list of great-grandchildren

The monarch and the Duke of Edinburgh now have nine great-grandchildren.

Eugenie’s royal baby: How the line of succession looks now

Eugenie’s royal baby: How the line of succession looks now

The princess’s baby is 11th in line to the throne.

Google launches curated news feed service in the UK

Google launches curated news feed service in the UK

Google News Showcase will see content from local and national publishers in a personalised feed.

Lord Advocate sorry for ‘very serious failure’ involving Rangers administrators

Lord Advocate sorry for ‘very serious failure’ involving Rangers administrators

Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC said there had been ‘profound departures from normal practices’ in prosecuting Paul Clark and David Whitehouse.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The list contains people working in frontline roles where they were likely to have come into contact with patients shortly before their deaths.

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