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Pupils spent less time on schoolwork the longer they were out of class – IFS

Pupils spent less time on schoolwork the longer they were out of class – IFS

Children from poorer families were less likely to return to school at the earliest opportunity, report finds.

Almost a fifth of 80-and-overs in London had not had vaccine first jab by Sunday

Almost a fifth of 80-and-overs in London had not had vaccine first jab by Sunday

An estimated 81.2% of those aged 80 and over in the capital had received their first dose up to February 14.

Philip to spend third night in hospital

Philip to spend third night in hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh’s hospital stay is front page news.

Round-the-world solo sailor Pip Hare given ‘incredible’ home-coming reception

Round-the-world solo sailor Pip Hare given ‘incredible’ home-coming reception

The 47-year-old sailed in Poole, Dorset, after becoming only eighth female skipper to complete the Vendee Globe race.

Holyrood body rules Salmond submission on ministerial code can be published

Holyrood body rules Salmond submission on ministerial code can be published

A committee of MSPs had previously voted against putting the document into the public domain.

Home Office criticised over coronavirus laws crackdown video

Home Office criticised over coronavirus laws crackdown video

Some lawyers hit out at the language used and called for the footage to be corrected or removed.

Tributes to 82-year-old ambulance service worker after coronavirus death

Tributes to 82-year-old ambulance service worker after coronavirus death

Jamil Ahmed was said by colleagues to have an ‘impeccable’ work ethic and often helped during staff shortages.

More than 20 million years of life may have been lost due to Covid-19 – study

More than 20 million years of life may have been lost due to Covid-19 – study

Years of life lost is the difference between an individual’s age at death and their life expectancy.

Bill Gates: Donald Trump should probably be allowed back on social media

Bill Gates: Donald Trump should probably be allowed back on social media

‘People’s interest in what he says may go down quite a bit,’ the Microsoft co-founder says.

Gym bosses urge Government to prioritise sector reopening

Gym bosses urge Government to prioritise sector reopening

Chief executives from Pure Gym, David Lloyd and The Gym Group have called on the Government to ensure mental and physical health can be improved.

Jihadi rapper showed off ‘militant camo’ gear in homemade videos, court told

Jihadi rapper showed off ‘militant camo’ gear in homemade videos, court told

In one video, he talked about ‘militant born, militant wear’ and ‘militant camo’.

EuroMillions jackpot to hit £176m

EuroMillions jackpot to hit £176m

The prize would be the UK’s largest lottery win if it was scooped by a Briton.

Scientists handed ‘licence to fail’ with creation of bold UK research agency

Scientists handed ‘licence to fail’ with creation of bold UK research agency

Labour has expressed concern following reports the Advanced Research & Invention Agency will be shrouded in secrecy

Young boys who regularly play video games ‘have lower depression risk’

Young boys who regularly play video games ‘have lower depression risk’

A study suggests boy gamers are less likely than girls to have developed depressive symptoms three years on.

WhatsApp clarifies update plans after privacy concerns

WhatsApp clarifies update plans after privacy concerns

The messaging app has announced new banner alerts and more information will be made to users over policy change after confusion over the update.

Exhausted doctors ‘must get time off ahead of dealing with NHS backlog’

Exhausted doctors ‘must get time off ahead of dealing with NHS backlog’

Medics “have seen some truly horrific things” in the past year, said the president of the Royal College of Physicians.

Scandal-hit police force ‘improving but still has work to do’ – report

Scandal-hit police force ‘improving but still has work to do’ – report

Cleveland Police was branded as ‘failing’ in 2019.

UK imposes sanctions on Myanmar’s military junta

UK imposes sanctions on Myanmar’s military junta

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab also set out measures aimed at preventing British firms working with the regime.

Allowing care home visits would save my mother’s life, claims daughter

Allowing care home visits would save my mother’s life, claims daughter

‘It breaks my heart, there’s nothing I can do to make her life any better,’ said Sharon Clay.

Roman phallus millstone unearthed during road improvement project

Roman phallus millstone unearthed during road improvement project

The artefact was unearthed during work to upgrade a 21-mile stretch of the A14 .

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