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Let pupils play this summer instead of facing more lessons – psychologists

Let pupils play this summer instead of facing more lessons – psychologists

They warned plans for intensive ‘catch up’ activity and summer schools may worsen children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Scientists warn of new Covid wave if lockdown is lifted too quickly

Scientists warn of new Covid wave if lockdown is lifted too quickly

Ministers are under pressure to ease controls as the Government expects to hit its target for offering the vaccine to all over-70s.

Love rat: ‘UK’s loneliest degu’ looking for a match ahead of Valentine’s Day

Love rat: ‘UK’s loneliest degu’ looking for a match ahead of Valentine’s Day

Greg received a series of rejections from fellow rodents and is now looking for a new companion.

Charles sets youngsters a half-term nature challenge

Charles sets youngsters a half-term nature challenge

The project will run from Monday to Saturday and involve six of the prince’s patronages.

Cases of long Covid could be as high as 20%, immunologist warns

Cases of long Covid could be as high as 20%, immunologist warns

Professor Danny Altmann is calling for specialist clinics to be opened in the UK.

Police issue fresh appeal for information into murder of aspiring lawyer

Police issue fresh appeal for information into murder of aspiring lawyer

Two teenagers have so far been arrested in connection with the death of 22-year-old Sven Badzak.

Covid-19 treatments to be fast-tracked through UK clinical trial system

Covid-19 treatments to be fast-tracked through UK clinical trial system

The Department of Health and Social Care said ‘the brightest’ researchers and manufacturers will trial their medicines in Britain.

Routine blood tests contain ‘hidden fingerprint’ indicating liver cirrhosis

Routine blood tests contain ‘hidden fingerprint’ indicating liver cirrhosis

Scientists have developed an algorithm which could be used as a low-cost way for GPs to carry out large-scale screening.

Paramedics to test patients for Covid-19 to prevent hospital handover delays

Paramedics to test patients for Covid-19 to prevent hospital handover delays

South Central Ambulance Service has launched the trial for all patients aged 18 and above.

Flight to Bucharest halted on tarmac as police make child abduction arrest

Flight to Bucharest halted on tarmac as police make child abduction arrest

Officers used intelligence and number plate recognition cameras to track a car to the London airport.

Clinical trial to begin to test Covid vaccine efficacy among children

Clinical trial to begin to test Covid vaccine efficacy among children

Researchers will use 300 volunteers to assess whether the jab will produce a strong immune response in children aged between six and 17.

MPs call for China to be barred from supplying Britain’s armed forces

MPs call for China to be barred from supplying Britain’s armed forces

The committee listed nine companies operating in the UK defence sector which, it said, had been acquired by Chinese firms in recent years.

What the papers say – February 13

What the papers say – February 13

Stories about the route out of lockdown lead many of Saturday’s papers.

Quarantine hotel regulations published just days before scheme comes into effect

Quarantine hotel regulations published just days before scheme comes into effect

UK nationals or residents returning to England from 33 countries will be required to spend 10 days in Government-designated accommodation from Monday.

Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend

Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend

Temperatures will begin to rise towards double figures into next week.

Ministers urge remaining over-70s to get the Covid-19 jab

Ministers urge remaining over-70s to get the Covid-19 jab

The Government is confident it will hit its target of offering the vaccine to its top four priority groups by Monday.

Charging electric cars ‘will be easier than refuelling petrol or diesel vehicle’

Charging electric cars ‘will be easier than refuelling petrol or diesel vehicle’

The Department for Transport (DfT) said it is looking into improving how electric cars are charged.

Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend

Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across most of Scotland and parts of northern England and Wales on Saturday.

Contraceptive pills could be available over counter after public consultation

Contraceptive pills could be available over counter after public consultation

The MHRA is looking for views on the potential reclassification of two progestogen-only contraceptive pills.

Ministers meet vaccine staff and volunteers as Government aims to boost uptake

Ministers meet vaccine staff and volunteers as Government aims to boost uptake

People eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine have been urged them to come forward and make an appointment.

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