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Five in six over-80s have received first vaccine dose – Hancock

Five in six over-80s have received first vaccine dose – Hancock

The number of people in the UK who have received their first jab has surpassed 8.3 million.

Shetland pony herd evacuated following diesel spill at RAF base

Shetland pony herd evacuated following diesel spill at RAF base

Around 20 ponies were evacuated from land at Time Out Animal Farm in Oxfordshire, following the spill at RAF Brize Norton.

UK confident Brussels won’t block Covid vaccines after ‘reset’ to ease tensions

UK confident Brussels won’t block Covid vaccines after ‘reset’ to ease tensions

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said vaccines from Pfizer and AstraZeneca are expected to be supplied to the UK as planned.

Two teenagers charged with murder of boy, 15, following gun and knife attack

Two teenagers charged with murder of boy, 15, following gun and knife attack

Keon Lincoln died after the incident on Linwood Road in the Handsworth area of Birmingham on January 21.

‘Adored’ healthcare worker who fought Covid-19 disinformation dies with virus

‘Adored’ healthcare worker who fought Covid-19 disinformation dies with virus

Elias Phiri, 53, died on Wednesday.

Tory may still face party action after refusing to apologise for Covid remarks

Tory may still face party action after refusing to apologise for Covid remarks

Sir Desmond Swayne has told vaccine sceptics to ‘persist’ with their campaign.

UK confident of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine supplies after call with EU chief

UK confident of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine supplies after call with EU chief

Michael Gove said the EU recognises it ‘made a mistake’ in its move to override part of the Brexit agreement on Northern Ireland.

Further 17 deaths with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland

Further 17 deaths with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland

Hospitals in the region also remain under pressure, caring for 713 Covid-positive inpatients, including 69 in ICU.

Northern Ireland heads of government divided over protocol after vaccine row

Northern Ireland heads of government divided over protocol after vaccine row

Arlene Foster has urged the UK Government to intervene over the NI Protocol, while Michelle O’Neill said it must be preserved.

Tunnel campaigners putting themselves in greater danger, says HS2

Tunnel campaigners putting themselves in greater danger, says HS2

Members of HS2 Rebellion have constructed the tunnels under Euston Square Gardens.

‘Caring and kind’ healthcare worker dies after testing positive for Covid-19

‘Caring and kind’ healthcare worker dies after testing positive for Covid-19

Swansea Bay University Health Board said Helen Mills provided ‘much happiness and laughter’ to her colleagues.

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

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

At least 227 frontline healthcare workers have been named after dying with Covid-19.

Five arrested after fire at virus-hit barracks housing asylum seekers

Five arrested after fire at virus-hit barracks housing asylum seekers

A fire at Napier Barracks in Folkestone has sparked a police investigation and a row between the Home Secretary and refugee charities.

Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Sophie dies aged 34

Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Sophie dies aged 34

UK music label Transgressive confirmed the death saying the artist had ‘accidentally slipped and fell’ while climbing to watch the full moon.

Four-year-old girl discovers dinosaur footprint on beach in Wales

Four-year-old girl discovers dinosaur footprint on beach in Wales

The print will give scientists a better idea about early dinosaurs walked.

Man remanded over suspicious package sent to coronavirus vaccine site

Man remanded over suspicious package sent to coronavirus vaccine site

All staff had to be evacuated from the Wockhardt site in Wrexham.

UK braced for ‘messy mix’ of wintry weather

UK braced for ‘messy mix’ of wintry weather

Forecasters predicted disruptive snow could affect northern parts of the UK next week

The EU’s AstraZeneca vaccine dispute and U-turn explained

The EU’s AstraZeneca vaccine dispute and U-turn explained

Shortfalls in delivery and the Northern Ireland Protocol have seen health and politics collided.

UK will formally ask to join trans-Pacific free-trade pact

UK will formally ask to join trans-Pacific free-trade pact

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss will ask to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Hairdresser warned she could face arrest if salon reopened in lockdown

Hairdresser warned she could face arrest if salon reopened in lockdown

Kirklees Council has been granted an injunction forbidding the owner from opening the salon during the current lockdown.

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