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Government looking at coronavirus testing for pupils to allow return to school

Government looking at coronavirus testing for pupils to allow return to school

Minister Helen Whately also said she wants visits to care homes to be allowed before residents receive their second dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

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 244 frontline health and care workers have now died.

Yoga instructor teaches classes around the world from narrowboat home

Yoga instructor teaches classes around the world from narrowboat home

People in the United States, Australia and across Europe have tuned in to follow Harriet McAtee, who broadcasts from her floating residence.

Housing asylum seekers in barracks against health advice branded ‘moral failure’

Housing asylum seekers in barracks against health advice branded ‘moral failure’

At least 120 residents contracted coronavirus but Priti Patel has insisted the site is ‘Covid-compliant’ and ‘has been from day one’.

Royal author jokes ‘blunt’ Philip will not be an ideal hospital patient

Royal author jokes ‘blunt’ Philip will not be an ideal hospital patient

The Duke of Edinburgh spent a second night in hospital with an undisclosed illness, although it is not related to Covid-19.

Barclays unveils dividend payout and staff bonuses despite profits plunge

Barclays unveils dividend payout and staff bonuses despite profits plunge

The banking giant reported a 30% fall in pre-tax profits to £3.1bn for 2020.

Man airlifted to hospital after falling overboard from fishing vessel

Man airlifted to hospital after falling overboard from fishing vessel

The alarm was raised at 3.20am on Thursday about 30 miles south east of Sumburgh in Shetland.

Government urged to set up long Covid compensation scheme for frontline workers

Government urged to set up long Covid compensation scheme for frontline workers

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus said long Covid should be recognised as an occupation disease.

Jeremy Clarkson seeks licence to sell alcohol at Oxfordshire farm shop

Jeremy Clarkson seeks licence to sell alcohol at Oxfordshire farm shop

The former Top Gear and now Grand Tour stalwart applied to West Oxfordshire District Council.

Drivers could be hit by record fuel prices – RAC

Drivers could be hit by record fuel prices – RAC

Petrol could reach 143p per litre with diesel costing 148p per litre, the RAC said.

Officer commended for Grenfell work to appeal conviction over child abuse video

Officer commended for Grenfell work to appeal conviction over child abuse video

The court accepted Novlett Robyn Williams did not view the video.

Chancellor should ‘definitely not’ increase taxes at the Budget, senior MP says

Chancellor should ‘definitely not’ increase taxes at the Budget, senior MP says

Mel Stride, chairman of the Treasury Committee, said it is important the Chancellor ‘looks at targeting wherever possible’ further Covid job support.

Gulf War syndrome not caused by depleted uranium munitions – study

Gulf War syndrome not caused by depleted uranium munitions – study

University of Portsmouth scientists believe the illness may be an ‘own goal’ from the destruction of Iraqi chemical weapons.

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to meet NI business leaders

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to meet NI business leaders

Mr Sefcovic has expressed willingness to show flexibility.

What the papers say – February 18

What the papers say – February 18

Pictures of Prince Philip feature on many front pages.

Covid: PM expects new data on vaccines this week as he considers easing lockdown

Covid: PM expects new data on vaccines this week as he considers easing lockdown

Boris Johnson is awaiting the latest evidence on hospital admissions and deaths in light of Britain’s vaccination drive.

Duke of Edinburgh spends second night in hospital

Duke of Edinburgh spends second night in hospital

Philip is spending a few days in the private King Edward VII’s Hospital in London on the advice of his doctor.

PM awaits new data on vaccines’ effect on coronavirus ahead of lockdown road map

PM awaits new data on vaccines’ effect on coronavirus ahead of lockdown road map

Boris Johnson will consider evidence on how vaccines have been affecting coronavirus case numbers, hospital admissions and deaths.

Covid ‘perfect storm’ led to high rates in poorest communities – report

Covid ‘perfect storm’ led to high rates in poorest communities – report

Researchers looked at six months’ worth of data from the Covid-hit areas of Blackburn-with-Darwen, Bradford and Leicester.

Return of Handforth Parish Council dogged by arguments and public interruptions

Return of Handforth Parish Council dogged by arguments and public interruptions

The parish council meeting was watched by thousands as it returned after its viral stardom.

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