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First guests arrive at quarantine hotels for 11-night stay

First guests arrive at quarantine hotels for 11-night stay

One woman, who had flown in from Zambia, said: ‘I’m not happy, but you have to do it.’

‘Some way to go’ before lockdown is eased with pressure on NHS, says Hancock

‘Some way to go’ before lockdown is eased with pressure on NHS, says Hancock

The Health Secretary said officials are awaiting key data on how successfully vaccines have reduced transmission.

Pub owner Mitchells & Butlers to raise £350m to bolster finances

Pub owner Mitchells & Butlers to raise £350m to bolster finances

A consortium of three of the company’s largest investors has said it will be able to make the whole £350m available.

Reopen pubs at same time as non-essential shops, urges Wetherspoon chief

Reopen pubs at same time as non-essential shops, urges Wetherspoon chief

Tim Martin warned the industry is ‘on its knees’ and needs to reopen to save jobs.

What the papers say – February 15

What the papers say – February 15

An image of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announcing they are expecting their second child adorns most of the front pages.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex expecting second child

Duke and Duchess of Sussex expecting second child

The Sussexes welcomed their first born Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019.

Tropical wasps babysit for neighbouring nests, researchers find

Tropical wasps babysit for neighbouring nests, researchers find

Researchers closely observed 20,000 baby wasps and their carers on colonies around the Panama Canal.

Quarantine hotels: What you need to know

Quarantine hotels: What you need to know

The new measures come into force from February 15.

Robotic glove which uses AI to improve muscle grip could help millions

Robotic glove which uses AI to improve muscle grip could help millions

The glove is aimed at people who struggle with daily tasks such as changing TV channel or pouring tea due to poor grip.

Another anti-HS2 protester vacates Euston tunnel network

Another anti-HS2 protester vacates Euston tunnel network

Scotty, 46, also known as Digger Down, had been in the tunnels for 19 days.

Ministers to begin lockdown review after 15 million get a Covid jab

Ministers to begin lockdown review after 15 million get a Covid jab

Boris Johnson will set out a ‘road-map’ out of restrictions in England on February 22.

First guests to check in to quarantine hotels for 10-day stay

First guests to check in to quarantine hotels for 10-day stay

The Government has struck deals with 16 hotels so far.

CT scanning detects early signs of lung cancer in 70% of cases – study

CT scanning detects early signs of lung cancer in 70% of cases – study

The findings have prompted experts to call on the Government for routine CT scanning.

Harry and Meghan’s friend and photographer behind baby announcement image

Harry and Meghan’s friend and photographer behind baby announcement image

Mr Harriman took the image remotely from London using an iPad.

Alfie and Alexandra are frontrunners in betting on names for Sussex baby

Alfie and Alexandra are frontrunners in betting on names for Sussex baby

The couple have shared a picture of themselves sat under a tree, with Meghan cradling her baby bump.

Harry and Meghan set to complete family and welcome new baby

Harry and Meghan set to complete family and welcome new baby

The duchess is expecting a brother or sister for Archie.

Carers offered Covid-19 jab as vaccine programme enters new phase

Carers offered Covid-19 jab as vaccine programme enters new phase

The Carers UK charity said being invited for a jab will bring many unpaid carers ‘a huge sense of relief’.

Where will Harry and Meghan’s baby fall in the line of succession?

Where will Harry and Meghan’s baby fall in the line of succession?

The new addition to the royal family will be born eighth in line despite the Sussexes stepping down as senior royals.

Joy for Duke and Duchess of Sussex following pregnancy news

Joy for Duke and Duchess of Sussex following pregnancy news

The baby will be a younger brother or sister for the Sussexes’ first born Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.

Prime Minister’s road-map out of lockdown ‘must help travel industry’

Prime Minister’s road-map out of lockdown ‘must help travel industry’

Leisure travel is currently prohibited under the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown.

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