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Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘66% effective against Covid-19’

Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘66% effective against Covid-19’

The jab can be given as a single dose, and the UK has ordered 30 million doses.

Man denies 2002 murder of his mother

Man denies 2002 murder of his mother

The case against Sean Flynn, 37, was heard at the High Court in Glasgow.

Uber takeover of UK-based taxi software maker faces watchdog investigation

Uber takeover of UK-based taxi software maker faces watchdog investigation

The ride-hailing giant has pledged to keep Autocab independent, but the CMA is concerned about how the deal could affect the UK’s taxi market.

UK coronavirus infections have levelled off – official data

UK coronavirus infections have levelled off – official data

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Covid-19 prevalence remains ‘high’ in England, with one in 55 people infected.

Increased time between Novavax Covid-19 vaccine doses ‘of very little concern’

Increased time between Novavax Covid-19 vaccine doses ‘of very little concern’

Professor Paul Heath said having a longer gap between jabs is unlikely to have a negative impact on effectiveness – and may even increase it.

UK travellers rush home from UAE before 1pm flight ban

UK travellers rush home from UAE before 1pm flight ban

Social media influencers and models have in recent weeks been criticised by the Home Secretary for ‘showing off’ they are abroad.

Robin Hood society attracts surge in followers after trading platform confusion

Robin Hood society attracts surge in followers after trading platform confusion

The World Wide Robin Hood Society said it is pleased the legend is spreading ‘far and wide’.

Chief medical officer content to wait his turn for Covid jab

Chief medical officer content to wait his turn for Covid jab

Dr Michael McBride and Health Minister Robin Swann have not had their vaccinations yet.

Marston’s pub group targeted by US private equity firm over takeover

Marston’s pub group targeted by US private equity firm over takeover

Shares in the Wolverhampton-based company surged by more than a fifth after it confirmed the proposal.

UK should learn from other countries, says Briton quarantined in Australia hotel

UK should learn from other countries, says Briton quarantined in Australia hotel

Chloe Newnham has been locked in a Brisbane hotel for 11 days but praised the process.

Forecasters warn of dangerous icy conditions with heavy snow set to hit UK

Forecasters warn of dangerous icy conditions with heavy snow set to hit UK

Much of England, Scotland and Wales have snow, ice and rain warnings in place.

Hotel porter sentenced over safety breaches that led to fatal fire

Hotel porter sentenced over safety breaches that led to fatal fire

Two men died when flames took hold of the five-star Cameron House Hotel on Loch Lomond in December 2017.

NHS staff ‘burned out’ and ‘desperately sad’ after a year of Covid-19

NHS staff ‘burned out’ and ‘desperately sad’ after a year of Covid-19

A year on from the first cases of coronavirus in the UK, one nurse said she was ‘in disbelief’ that the NHS is still dealing with so many cases.

UK will help ‘where we can’ with vaccine supplies as EU considers export ban

UK will help ‘where we can’ with vaccine supplies as EU considers export ban

Junior minister Lucy Frazer said the UK priority was to vaccinate its own population, but would aid neighbours where possible.

Teacher locked up before sentencing for schoolboy sex

Teacher locked up before sentencing for schoolboy sex

She was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on February 15.

How do the lockdowns look across the UK?

How do the lockdowns look across the UK?

Residents in each of the four nations are currently advised to stay at home and only go out for an essential reason.

PM ditches plans to make Lord Frost National Security Adviser

PM ditches plans to make Lord Frost National Security Adviser

The role will instead be filled by Sir Stephen Lovegrove – the permanent secretary to the Ministry of Defence.

Ethnic minorities and younger adults ‘less likely to say they will get vaccine’

Ethnic minorities and younger adults ‘less likely to say they will get vaccine’

Overall, 88% of adults said they would be very or fairly likely to have the vaccine if offered, the Office for National Statistics said.

Unionist anger amid claims UK military movements hindered by Brexit

Unionist anger amid claims UK military movements hindered by Brexit

First Minister Arlene Foster has called on Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to act.

The UK’s row with the EU over supply of the AstraZeneca vaccine explained

The UK’s row with the EU over supply of the AstraZeneca vaccine explained

The EU is in dispute with the drug-maker over delays to supplies.

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