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Calls to make stamp duty cut permanent to boost house sales

Calls to make stamp duty cut permanent to boost house sales

The Centre for Policy Studies said ministers should permanently increase the threshold on primary residences to £500,000 or abolish the tax break.

What the papers say – February 20

What the papers say – February 20

Harry and Meghan feature on the front of most national papers on Saturday, along with hopes for lockdown easing.

Weather warnings issued as parts of UK hit with heavy downpours

Weather warnings issued as parts of UK hit with heavy downpours

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency issued 32 flood warnings and nine flood alerts.

Holding hands on care home visits to be allowed under lockdown easing plans

Holding hands on care home visits to be allowed under lockdown easing plans

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out his blueprint for relaxing measures in England on Monday.

Three cases of Brazil variant of Covid-19 discovered in Ireland

Three cases of Brazil variant of Covid-19 discovered in Ireland

All of the cases are directly associated with recent travel from the South American country.

Reopening pubs could help the community, trade body says

Reopening pubs could help the community, trade body says

Mr Johnson is preparing his ‘road map’ out of the national lockdown, the details of which he is expected to announce on Monday.

Nasa’s Perseverance rover sends back first colour images from Mars

Nasa’s Perseverance rover sends back first colour images from Mars

The rover – a scientific laboratory the size of a car – is on a mission to search for signs of ancient life.

PM warns allies to strengthen defence capabilities to meet modern ‘rigours’

PM warns allies to strengthen defence capabilities to meet modern ‘rigours’

Boris Johnson said the UK’s defence spending will rise by £24 billion over the next four years.

PM’s Union unit chief leaves after less than a fortnight in the job

PM’s Union unit chief leaves after less than a fortnight in the job

Oliver Lewis, a veteran of the Vote Leave Brexit campaign, is reported to have said his position was made ‘untenable’ by others within No 10.

Harry and Meghan get ‘decree absolute’ in Megxit ‘divorce’ – royal author says

Harry and Meghan get ‘decree absolute’ in Megxit ‘divorce’ – royal author says

Team Sussex responded to Buckingham Palace’s announcement on their roles by saying “We can all live a life of service. Service is universal”.

No justification for UK science agency to be exempt from FoIs, say campaigners

No justification for UK science agency to be exempt from FoIs, say campaigners

Reports have suggested the Advanced Research & Invention Agency will be exempt from Freedom of Information rules.

Heavy rain may cause flooding over the weekend, Met Office warns

Heavy rain may cause flooding over the weekend, Met Office warns

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings with heavy rain expected over the weekend in parts of England, Scotland and Wales.

Campaign helps farming communities tackle mental health challenges

Campaign helps farming communities tackle mental health challenges

The Farm Safety Foundation said 133 suicides were recorded in Great Britain in 2019 for those working in farming-related trades.

Care home residents to be allowed one named indoor visitor from March 8

Care home residents to be allowed one named indoor visitor from March 8

The Department of Health said the relaxation of the restrictions represented a balance between the risk of infection and the importance of visiting.

Decision made on appeal hearing for legal action over indyref2 without consent

Decision made on appeal hearing for legal action over indyref2 without consent

An appeal date has been set for early April – one month before the Holyrood elections.

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

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

Just 14 of the 315 local areas in England are currently recording a rise in rates.

Latest UK Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

Latest UK Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

A third of adults in Wales are estimated to have received their first dose.

Union bosses hail Supreme Court Uber worker ruling and want law reform

Union bosses hail Supreme Court Uber worker ruling and want law reform

Supreme Court judges on Friday ruled against Uber operating companies after drivers were embroiled in a long legal fight for rights.

Queen ends Harry and Meghan’s official roles in Commonwealth

Queen ends Harry and Meghan’s official roles in Commonwealth

The Sussexes have been stripped by the monarch of their positions as president and vice-president of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust.

William praises military for helping with vaccine rollout

William praises military for helping with vaccine rollout

The Duke of Cambridge has spoken to members of the Armed Forces helping to deliver Covid inoculations.

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