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Freezing temperatures, snow and 40mph gusts forecast as cold snap continues

Freezing temperatures, snow and 40mph gusts forecast as cold snap continues

It comes as 15 weather stations across the UK recorded their lowest-ever temperatures for February overnight on Wednesday.

UK Government ‘prioritising support’ for efforts for a safer Northern Ireland

UK Government ‘prioritising support’ for efforts for a safer Northern Ireland

The statement came in response to a report by a Westminster committee into terrorism in the region.

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic reiterate ‘full commitment’ to NI Protocol

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic reiterate ‘full commitment’ to NI Protocol

A joint statement said the two politicians had a “frank but constructive discussion” on Thursday evening.

Hotel quarantine booking system to stay down overnight due to ‘technical issue’

Hotel quarantine booking system to stay down overnight due to ‘technical issue’

The site went down on Thursday afternoon not long after it went live.

Large fire breaks out on Dartmoor

Large fire breaks out on Dartmoor

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has said the blaze is near Tavy Cleave, a few miles north east of Tavistock.

Vaccine hesitancy ‘not because people are choosing to be difficult’

Vaccine hesitancy ‘not because people are choosing to be difficult’

London’s regional director of Public Health England highlighted a wide range of reasons for hesitancy.

Advice for looking after pets as temperatures plummet

Advice for looking after pets as temperatures plummet

The RSPCA has given advice for keeping pets warm in the home and outdoors, and helping wildlife through the winter months.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Just 12 areas have recorded a week-on-week rise.

Alex Salmond committee to discuss court ruling on evidence

Alex Salmond committee to discuss court ruling on evidence

Opposition politicians have claimed judge Lady Dorrian’s ruling paves the way for him to give evidence.

People at risk of diabetes may be more likely to develop dementia – study

People at risk of diabetes may be more likely to develop dementia – study

The UCL study analysed the data of 500,000 people from the UK Biobank.

‘Gross failures’ contributed to disabled woman’s death, coroner concludes

‘Gross failures’ contributed to disabled woman’s death, coroner concludes

Nursing home resident Rachel Johnston died after her brain was starved of oxygen.

Child abuse content on Facebook may have been missed due to technical issue

Child abuse content on Facebook may have been missed due to technical issue

The social network has made progress in other areas, such as bullying and harassment, hate speech and violent graphic content.

Wales achieves target of offering vaccines to first four priority groups

Wales achieves target of offering vaccines to first four priority groups

The milestone has been reached ahead of an expected reduction in vaccine supply in Wales in the next few weeks.

Meghan says Mail On Sunday ‘blatantly exploited’ her privacy after court win

Meghan says Mail On Sunday ‘blatantly exploited’ her privacy after court win

A judge described a letter at the centre of the case as ‘personal and private’.

Meghan denounces companies for profiting from ‘people’s pain’ as she wins claim

Meghan denounces companies for profiting from ‘people’s pain’ as she wins claim

The Duchess of Sussex has been fighting the legal battle for two years.

Raab condemns China’s ‘unacceptable’ ban on BBC World News

Raab condemns China’s ‘unacceptable’ ban on BBC World News

The Foreign Secretary said the move will damage Beijing’s reputation in the eyes of the world.

Dramatic fall in Covid cases needed before easing lockdown – Government adviser

Dramatic fall in Covid cases needed before easing lockdown – Government adviser

The Wellcome Trust’s Sir Jeremy Farrar said the transmission rate is still ‘incredibly high’.

Woman targeted in voyeurism offence says killer ‘was just allowed to carry on’

Woman targeted in voyeurism offence says killer ‘was just allowed to carry on’

Pawel Relowicz committed a series of sex offences before murdering Libby Squire.

Brussels committed to making Northern Ireland Protocol work, says EC official

Brussels committed to making Northern Ireland Protocol work, says EC official

Vice president Maros Sefcovic and UK minister Michael Gove are holding talks in London on Thursday evening.

Hotel quarantine rules: Police patrols to be stepped up at airports

Hotel quarantine rules: Police patrols to be stepped up at airports

The Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the plan.

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