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PM warns Covid-19 infections are ‘alarmingly high’ as he hails vaccine milestone

PM warns Covid-19 infections are ‘alarmingly high’ as he hails vaccine milestone

The Prime Minister praised the ‘colossal’ effort of health workers who have helped vaccinate more than 10 million people against Covid-19 in the UK.

Rollout of smart motorway safety tech brought forward

Rollout of smart motorway safety tech brought forward

Radar systems to detect vehicles broken down in live lanes will be installed across the network by the end of 2022, Grant Shapps says.

Selhurst Park becomes mass vaccination centre

Selhurst Park becomes mass vaccination centre

Fans could receive their jab at Crystal Palace’s home ground.

Elderly fundraisers pay tribute to ‘big inspiration’ Captain Tom

Elderly fundraisers pay tribute to ‘big inspiration’ Captain Tom

Fellow centenarians said they were inspired by the 100-year-old to complete their own challenges.

Number of students accepted on to language degrees drops by more than third

Number of students accepted on to language degrees drops by more than third

Ucas has warned the fall in students who have been accepted to study the subject at university ‘could exacerbate’ the language skills gap post-Brexit

More sick pay support needed as economy opens up, MPs told

More sick pay support needed as economy opens up, MPs told

Improving sick pay could let people stay at home, keeping the virus spread low and allowing the economy to open up further, experts said

Royal Mail workers vote to accept new agreement on pay and conditions

Royal Mail workers vote to accept new agreement on pay and conditions

The deal ends two years of dispute, the union said.

Japan welcomes Royal Navy carrier force to the Pacific

Japan welcomes Royal Navy carrier force to the Pacific

Beijing has already made clear its anger at the decision to send the carrier strike group.

Alex Salmond condemns ‘disgraceful’ behaviour of Scottish Government

Alex Salmond condemns ‘disgraceful’ behaviour of Scottish Government

He hit out in his submission to MSPs investigating the Scottish Government’s handling of harassment allegations against him.

Downing Street condemns ‘unacceptable’ verbal attack on Prof Chris Whitty

Downing Street condemns ‘unacceptable’ verbal attack on Prof Chris Whitty

The chief medical officer was catcalled by a young man while walking near Westminster.

Portrait artist: Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘was the image of the first lockdown’

Portrait artist: Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘was the image of the first lockdown’

Alex Chamberlin’s picture of Sir Tom hangs in the National Army Museum in London and was unveiled in August to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

Economy Minister calls for urgent action over deliveries to NI

Economy Minister calls for urgent action over deliveries to NI

Diane Dodds attested to ‘significant confusion’ in the e-commerce market from businesses and consumers.

More must be done to prevent risk for big babies, watchdog says

More must be done to prevent risk for big babies, watchdog says

Health inspectors said that bigger babies can be at higher risk of complications at birth.

Lockdown helps UK Amazon sales rocket to almost £20bn in 2020

Lockdown helps UK Amazon sales rocket to almost £20bn in 2020

Total global sales were £283 billion.

Organiser of clap for Captain Tom will ‘make sure he is never forgotten’

Organiser of clap for Captain Tom will ‘make sure he is never forgotten’

Hannah-Jayne King has also raised money for the NHS by selling raffle tickets for a life-sized wood-carving of Sir Tom.

Hospital staff ‘shocked’ at condition of elderly nursing home resident – inquest

Hospital staff ‘shocked’ at condition of elderly nursing home resident – inquest

Dementia sufferer Edith Evans, 85, was suffering from MRSA and an infection to a feeding tube to her stomach, an inquest heard.

Barracks housing migrants must be ‘evacuated immediately’ after Covid-19 cases

Barracks housing migrants must be ‘evacuated immediately’ after Covid-19 cases

Campaigners spoke to the Commons Home Affairs Committee on Wednesday.

Ten million people in UK have had first Covid-19 jab

Ten million people in UK have had first Covid-19 jab

The Prime Minister and the Health Secretary made the announcement on Twitter.

Fifth of UC claimants ‘very likely to need food banks if uplift is scrapped’

Fifth of UC claimants ‘very likely to need food banks if uplift is scrapped’

Some 19% of claimants surveyed by the Trussell Trust said they would be very likely to fall behind on housing costs without the £20 increase.

Government must learn lessons from Huawei 5G row when embracing new tech say MPs

Government must learn lessons from Huawei 5G row when embracing new tech say MPs

The Science and Technology Committee has urged the Government to plan for other emerging technologies to avoid the row over 5G and Huawei equipment.

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