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Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Around one in 10 local areas are continuing to see a rise in rates.

Quarantine hotels would be ‘catastrophic’ for aviation industry

Quarantine hotels would be ‘catastrophic’ for aviation industry

Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of the Government’s Covid-O committee on Tuesday to decide on stricter rules for arriving travellers.

When will the lockdowns end in each UK nation?

When will the lockdowns end in each UK nation?

6.4 million first doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in Great Britain so far.

Hospital charity appeals for donations for ‘exhausted’ frontline staff

Hospital charity appeals for donations for ‘exhausted’ frontline staff

The hospital has taken more than 100 patients from other hospitals, in a bid to ease pressure within the NHS.

PM calls for action on ‘dramatic’ climate impacts world is already suffering

PM calls for action on ‘dramatic’ climate impacts world is already suffering

Boris Johnson says the world must adapt to the changing climate ‘now’ at international virtual conference.

Veteran, 98, receives Legion of Honour medal for role in France’s liberation

Veteran, 98, receives Legion of Honour medal for role in France’s liberation

He was aged just 17 when he signed up for the RAF as an apprentice.

Paramedics to ensure adequate ventilation in waiting ambulances – Public Health

Paramedics to ensure adequate ventilation in waiting ambulances – Public Health

Guidance says patients should only wait in ambulances in “exceptional circumstances”.

Labour MSP calls for Murrell ‘perjury’ investigation over Salmond texts

Labour MSP calls for Murrell ‘perjury’ investigation over Salmond texts

The Scottish Labour interim leader wrote to the high court Procurator Fiscal on Monday.

Help preserve hedgehog numbers by boosting legal protection, Tory MPs urge

Help preserve hedgehog numbers by boosting legal protection, Tory MPs urge

Former cabinet minister Chris Grayling has tabled an amendment to the Environment Bill.

Scientific discovery could aid those affected by deadly heart condition

Scientific discovery could aid those affected by deadly heart condition

Researchers have found a new type of genetic change in the DNA of people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Timeline of UK’s response to overseas coronavirus variants

Timeline of UK’s response to overseas coronavirus variants

South Africa announced the discovery of a new variant on December 21.

Welsh Health Minister unsure if over-80s vaccine target has been met

Welsh Health Minister unsure if over-80s vaccine target has been met

The Welsh Government had set a target to vaccinate 70% of the over-80s and those in care homes before January 25.

Labour reports Tory London mayor candidate over ‘misleading’ election leaflet

Labour reports Tory London mayor candidate over ‘misleading’ election leaflet

The party’s lawyers have written to the Crown Prosecution Service calling for the campaign material to be investigated.

Baby boy with ‘joyful smile’ killed after van hit his pram

Baby boy with ‘joyful smile’ killed after van hit his pram

Police are appealing for witnesses.

‘Nothing I want to do more’ than reopen schools – Boris Johnson

‘Nothing I want to do more’ than reopen schools – Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister is under pressure to set out how England’s schools will reopen after being closed to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Mother of murdered teenager appeals for help to track down son’s killers

Mother of murdered teenager appeals for help to track down son’s killers

Sharmaine Lincoln paid tribute to her son Keon as ‘fun-loving, full of life and cheeky’.

Department store Jenners to close with loss of 200 jobs

Department store Jenners to close with loss of 200 jobs

The iconic building has been trading on Princes Street in Edinburgh for more than 180 years.

‘Regular’ afternoon naps linked to better mental agility, study finds

‘Regular’ afternoon naps linked to better mental agility, study finds

Researchers found sleeping in the afternoon was associated with better locational awareness, verbal fluency and working memory.

Facebook News service launches in the UK

Facebook News service launches in the UK

The new section, dedicated to news from trusted sources, is now available in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

‘Contact lost with vulnerable children in pandemic’ as schools stay closed

‘Contact lost with vulnerable children in pandemic’ as schools stay closed

The Government has come under pressure to get pupils back into the classroom as quickly as possible.

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