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Draft legislation within weeks on a second Scottish independence referendum

Draft legislation within weeks on a second Scottish independence referendum

Constitution Secretary Mike Russell said the Bill would help inform voters ahead of the Holyrood election in May.

Johnson hails ‘fantastic’ start to relations with new US president

Johnson hails ‘fantastic’ start to relations with new US president

The PM tells American TV that UK and US thinking has been coming together on issues like climate change.

Peter Lawrence, father of missing chef Claudia, dies aged 74

Peter Lawrence, father of missing chef Claudia, dies aged 74

He died never knowing what happened to his daughter, who is feared murdered.

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

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

More than 15 million people in the UK have now had their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Paperboy, 80, postpones retirement after being given new electric bike

Paperboy, 80, postpones retirement after being given new electric bike

George Bailey has distributed papers for Oldfields newsagents in Headcorn for the last decade.

More than 15 million in UK given first dose of coronavirus vaccine

More than 15 million in UK given first dose of coronavirus vaccine

Boris Johnson also said that in England jabs have been offered to everyone in the Government’s top four priority groups.

Celebrities who have received the Covid vaccine

Celebrities who have received the Covid vaccine

Famous faces have been sharing their experiences of getting the jab.

PM hails ‘extraordinary feat’ of 15 million having first Covid-19 vaccine dose

PM hails ‘extraordinary feat’ of 15 million having first Covid-19 vaccine dose

Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed a ‘significant milestone’ in the vaccination programme.

What’s next for the Covid-19 vaccination programme?

What’s next for the Covid-19 vaccination programme?

When will I get my jab? Can I hug my friends and family?

Brittany Ferries calls for ‘sea lane’ travel corridors to be opened

Brittany Ferries calls for ‘sea lane’ travel corridors to be opened

The company said the success of the vaccination rollout justified such a move.

A timeline: How the vaccination programme unfolded

A timeline: How the vaccination programme unfolded

The first vaccine was approved at the start of December 2020.

Mercury to rise into double digits as cold spell comes to end

Mercury to rise into double digits as cold spell comes to end

A yellow weather warning for wind remains in place, with gusts of up to 81mph recorded on Sunday.

Prince of Wales ‘saddened’ by ‘variable’ uptake of Covid-19 vaccines

Prince of Wales ‘saddened’ by ‘variable’ uptake of Covid-19 vaccines

Charles has already had his first coronavirus jab.

Salmond accuser feels ‘let down’ by Government and exploited by Holyrood inquiry

Salmond accuser feels ‘let down’ by Government and exploited by Holyrood inquiry

A woman who accused Alex Salmond of sexual harassment criticised both the Scottish Government and the inquiry into their botched investigation.

More than 15 million people in UK have had first Covid-19 vaccine dose

More than 15 million people in UK have had first Covid-19 vaccine dose

Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi confirmed the milestone.

European Commission has had no discussions with UK on ‘mutual enforcement’ plan

European Commission has had no discussions with UK on ‘mutual enforcement’ plan

A Sunday Telegraph report said Cabinet Michael Gove is considering an alternative to the Northern Ireland protocol that would see the border return.

Third person arrested over murder of aspiring lawyer Sven Badzak

Third person arrested over murder of aspiring lawyer Sven Badzak

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday.

Covid-19 virus may not have emerged in China, WHO scientist claims

Covid-19 virus may not have emerged in China, WHO scientist claims

Professor John Watson served as England’s deputy chief medical officer until 2017.

Raab rejects ‘arbitrary’ Tory demands to end lockdown in England

Raab rejects ‘arbitrary’ Tory demands to end lockdown in England

More than 60 MPs in the Covid Recovery Group are backing a call for the lifting of all restrictions by the end of April.

Fears one in six schoolchildren may never catch up on lost time without support

Fears one in six schoolchildren may never catch up on lost time without support

The Government is said to be considering summer schools and extended school days.

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