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Sturgeon: Over-simplistic to argue Brexit benefit for Covid-19 vaccines

Sturgeon: Over-simplistic to argue Brexit benefit for Covid-19 vaccines

Scotland’s First Minister also maintained its vaccination rate has sped up and is being done proportionately ‘at a higher rate than England’.

David Beckham-backed cannabis venture to list on London Stock Exchange

David Beckham-backed cannabis venture to list on London Stock Exchange

Cellular Goods uses biosynthetic cannabinoids to make skincare and athletic recovery products.

Northern Ireland Protocol will not be scrapped – Dublin

Northern Ireland Protocol will not be scrapped – Dublin

Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster has called for the measure to be replaced.

Man charged with communications offence after SNP MP receives ‘threat’

Man charged with communications offence after SNP MP receives ‘threat’

Joanna Cherry contacted police on Monday over a ‘vicious threat’ to her personal safety.

BT revenues and earnings slip as virus weighs on trading

BT revenues and earnings slip as virus weighs on trading

The firm told investors that revenues slid by 7% to £16 billion for the three quarters to December 31.

Shell plunges to £16bn annual loss after pandemic decimates oil prices

Shell plunges to £16bn annual loss after pandemic decimates oil prices

The oil giant reported losses of 21.7bn US dollars (£16bn) for 2020 against profits of 15.8bn US dollars (£11.6bn) in 2019.

Greater risk of unemployment and death for heavy gamblers, research says

Greater risk of unemployment and death for heavy gamblers, research says

A study found there is a slippery slope from casual punts to problem gambling.

Breast cancer ‘most common cancer in the world’

Breast cancer ‘most common cancer in the world’

Lung cancer was previously the most common

Boris Johnson urged to ditch part of Brexit deal over Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson urged to ditch part of Brexit deal over Northern Ireland

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic is due in the UK next week to discuss the issue.

What the papers say – February 4

What the papers say – February 4

The latest pandemic developments lead many of the papers on Thursday.

Government backs study into mixed Covid vaccine doses

Government backs study into mixed Covid vaccine doses

Scientists say a mixed-dose regime could make the rollout of the vaccination programme more flexible.

Snow and rain to bring disruption to Scotland and northern England

Snow and rain to bring disruption to Scotland and northern England

A series of weather warnings are in force for the next five days.

First Minister: Northern Ireland Protocol cannot work and must be replaced

First Minister: Northern Ireland Protocol cannot work and must be replaced

Arlene Foster said PM Boris Johnson needs to back up his commitment to protect the UK internal market with ‘tangible actions’.

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 number of those named is likely to be lower than the true total of workers who have died.

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer’s intelligence work ‘a factor’ in her departure

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer’s intelligence work ‘a factor’ in her departure

A court heard Anne Sacoolas was an employee of the US State Department at the time of the crash.

Education leaders call for teachers to be vaccinated ahead of schools reopening

Education leaders call for teachers to be vaccinated ahead of schools reopening

Some 135 headteachers signed a letter calling for workers from all educational settings to be vaccinated.

Permanent solutions needed to NI Protocol to ensure unfettered access: DUP

Permanent solutions needed to NI Protocol to ensure unfettered access: DUP

Jeffrey Donaldson made the remarks after crunch talks on the protocol between Northern Ireland’s leaders and the UK and EU.

‘Major achievement’ as 10m people receive first Covid-19 jab

‘Major achievement’ as 10m people receive first Covid-19 jab

The NHS is close to hitting the Government’s target of vaccinating everyone in the top four priority groups by the middle of February.

Single Pfizer vaccine dose is highly protective after 21 days – study

Single Pfizer vaccine dose is highly protective after 21 days – study

Researchers at the University of East Anglia found the vaccine becomes 90% effective after three weeks.

Johnson warns he could override Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

Johnson warns he could override Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

European Commission vice-president is to travel to London for talks amid deepening row between UK and Brussels

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