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England’s hotel quarantine rules are ‘very risky’, scientist warns

England’s hotel quarantine rules are ‘very risky’, scientist warns

But Home Office minister Victoria Atkins said it is ‘reasonable’ to allow travellers quarantining in hotels a ‘gulp of fresh air’.

Fencing coach refuses to let lockdown foil club’s training efforts

Fencing coach refuses to let lockdown foil club’s training efforts

Alex Beardmore now hosts training sessions over Zoom.

Jet2 raises £422m from investors to bolster finances

Jet2 raises £422m from investors to bolster finances

The Leeds-based company saw shares slump in value on Friday morning after raising the funds through a share placing and subscriptions.

Patel hits out at BLM protests and disagrees with ‘taking a knee’

Patel hits out at BLM protests and disagrees with ‘taking a knee’

The Home Secretary was interviewed on LBC.

Foster urges ‘permanent solutions, not sticking plasters’ for NI Protocol issues

Foster urges ‘permanent solutions, not sticking plasters’ for NI Protocol issues

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove and the European Commission’s vice president Maros Sefcovic held talks on Thursday aimed at finding a resolution.

People aged 65 and over in England can now be vaccinated against Covid-19

People aged 65 and over in England can now be vaccinated against Covid-19

NHS England said GPs can now vaccinate priority group five if they have done all they can to reach groups one to four.

Man runs 2,280-mile virtual Route 66 to raise money for Cats Protection

Man runs 2,280-mile virtual Route 66 to raise money for Cats Protection

David Forman-Cummings will run up to 20 miles a day to complete the challenge.

Patel questioned over confidence in Met chief after botched ‘Nick’ probe

Patel questioned over confidence in Met chief after botched ‘Nick’ probe

The Home Secretary was interviewed on LBC on Friday.

KPMG’s UK chairman steps down after telling staff to ‘stop moaning’

KPMG’s UK chairman steps down after telling staff to ‘stop moaning’

Australian Bill Michael said his position had become untenable.

Allowing quarantined travellers out of hotel rooms is ‘very risky’ – scientist

Allowing quarantined travellers out of hotel rooms is ‘very risky’ – scientist

Home Office minister Victoria Atkins said it was ‘reasonable’ to allow travellers quarantining in hotels a ‘gulp of fresh air’.

Experts see bounceback in spring after economy shrinks in 2020

Experts see bounceback in spring after economy shrinks in 2020

GDP is likely to fall again in January, but is expected to improve when lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Record low February temperature in England and Wales for second night running

Record low February temperature in England and Wales for second night running

Temperatures in Ravensworth, North Yorkshire, dipped down to below minus 15C.

Ofcom fines O2 for overcharging customers

Ofcom fines O2 for overcharging customers

The regulator said an issue with the mobile operator’s billing system led to inaccurate bills.

Lastminute.com faces court action unless it pays £1m of outstanding refunds

Lastminute.com faces court action unless it pays £1m of outstanding refunds

The online travel agent must make the promised payments in seven days or will face enforcement action by the competition watchdog.

Human kindness key to helping those sleeping rough, says charity

Human kindness key to helping those sleeping rough, says charity

The cold weather has prompted thousands of people to offer their support to homeless charities and ask what they can do to help.

Pandemic sees UK economy shrink at fastest rate since 1921

Pandemic sees UK economy shrink at fastest rate since 1921

Office for National Statistics revealed that GDP dropped by 9.9%.

Public urged to stay away from ‘extremely dangerous’ fire on Dartmoor

Public urged to stay away from ‘extremely dangerous’ fire on Dartmoor

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews remained in place overnight but must wait until daylight returns before assessing the situation.

UK economy ‘poised like coiled spring’ to recover post-lockdown

UK economy ‘poised like coiled spring’ to recover post-lockdown

Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane said Britain will bounce back due to lockdown savings.

Covid-19 saliva testing strategy could mean easy-to-use home device, experts say

Covid-19 saliva testing strategy could mean easy-to-use home device, experts say

The current test can be uncomfortable and difficult to do correctly, especially for those who are self-testing, researchers suggest.

What the papers say – February 12

What the papers say – February 12

The Friday papers cover jabs for over-65s, lockdown possibilities and a drug which can help prevent Covid-19 deaths.

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