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Annual road congestion bill ‘could hit £15bn’

Annual road congestion bill ‘could hit £15bn’

The impact of rising private car use will be ‘crippling’ unless action is taken, Cycling UK claimed.

William and Kate’s family Christmas conundrum

William and Kate’s family Christmas conundrum

The duke and duchess are on the final day of their royal train tour around England, Scotland and Wales.

Ambulance staff send Christmas cheer “from the faces behind the masks”

Ambulance staff send Christmas cheer “from the faces behind the masks”

The video has amassed around 20,000 views on social media.

More years of obesity linked to higher risk of disease, study suggests

More years of obesity linked to higher risk of disease, study suggests

People with obesity do not all share the same risk for developing cardiometabolic disease, according to new research.

Competition probe launched into £6.8bn takeover of Asda

Competition probe launched into £6.8bn takeover of Asda

The Competition and Markets Authority has until February 18 to reach a decision on its initial investigation.

Suicide rate in England and Wales reaches highest level for 14 years – ONS

Suicide rate in England and Wales reaches highest level for 14 years – ONS

There were 10.6 suicides per 100,000 people in 2018, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

More areas in England recording rise in Covid-19 case rates, figures show

More areas in England recording rise in Covid-19 case rates, figures show

Only one region – north-east England – is showing rates falling everywhere.

It’s all for Britain, says pensioner given first Covid jab at Guy’s Hospital

It’s all for Britain, says pensioner given first Covid jab at Guy’s Hospital

Lyn Wheeler, 81, from south-east London, received her vaccination in front of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Vase pieced back together after hunting party accident sells for £200,000

Vase pieced back together after hunting party accident sells for £200,000

The 18th-century Chinese piece had a guide price of £15,000 to £25,000.

SNP ‘not aware’ of complaints against ministers, says party’s chief executive

SNP ‘not aware’ of complaints against ministers, says party’s chief executive

Peter Murrell has given evidence to a Scottish Parliament committee investigating how complaints against Alex Salmond were handled.

Nurse who gave first Covid jab ‘proud to be Filipino making history’

Nurse who gave first Covid jab ‘proud to be Filipino making history’

May Parsons has been working for the NHS for 17 years, after moving from the Philippines.

First couple to receive Covid vaccination hail ‘wonderful’ health service

First couple to receive Covid vaccination hail ‘wonderful’ health service

Dr Hari Shukla and his wife Ranjan received the jab at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

How can we turn our homes green to meet the climate challenge?

How can we turn our homes green to meet the climate challenge?

Advisers say an end to gas boilers is on the cards, along with more insulation and even district heating networks..

Proposed new pro-competition rules seek to rein in tech giants

Proposed new pro-competition rules seek to rein in tech giants

The Competiton and Markets Authority has revealed its advice to the Government on implementing a new competition regime.

First Covid-19 vaccinations begin in Scotland

First Covid-19 vaccinations begin in Scotland

NHS Lothian clinical lead Andrew Mencnarowski was among the first to receive the jab at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh on Tuesday morning.

Hang on to your face masks, top scientist advises

Hang on to your face masks, top scientist advises

We may need face masks next winter if the Covid-19 jab does not slow the transmission rate among the unvaccinated, Sir Patrick Vallance said.

The Sick Children’s Trust launches appeal after helping transplant boy’s family

The Sick Children’s Trust launches appeal after helping transplant boy’s family

Nine-year-old Kori Parkin-Stovell is looking forward to spending Christmas with his family.

It’s Bouquet: More than a third of people alter voice when on the phone – survey

It’s Bouquet: More than a third of people alter voice when on the phone – survey

Wanting to sound more well-spoken and intelligent are popular reasons for people changing how they speak, Santander UK said.

Boiler phase-out, more offshore wind and EVs: changes required for climate goals

Boiler phase-out, more offshore wind and EVs: changes required for climate goals

Committee on Climate Change sets out the changes needed to cut emissions in the UK.

Grandmother in world first as Covid-19 vaccinations get under way

Grandmother in world first as Covid-19 vaccinations get under way

The Pfizer vaccine has been shown to be 95% effective and works in all age groups.

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