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KPMG chair steps aside amid probe into ‘stop moaning’ comments to staff

KPMG chair steps aside amid probe into ‘stop moaning’ comments to staff

Bill Michael had reportedly dismissed unconscious bias as ‘complete crap’ and accused staff of ‘playing the victim card’ amid potential benefit cuts.

Vaccines ‘essential’ for summer holidays – Hancock

Vaccines ‘essential’ for summer holidays – Hancock

Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who has already booked a break in Cornwall, urged people to be ‘patient’ over the prospect of getting away.

AstraZeneca says new Covid-19 jab ready by autumn as annual profits soar

AstraZeneca says new Covid-19 jab ready by autumn as annual profits soar

The pharmaceutical giant is ramping up production of the current Oxford/AstraZeneca to 200 million doses a month by April.

Royal Mail to keep 10,000 temporary workers after record Christmas

Royal Mail to keep 10,000 temporary workers after record Christmas

Postal workers delivered nearly half a billion parcels in the last three months of 2020.

Mercury plunges to minus 23C on coldest UK night in more than 25 years

Mercury plunges to minus 23C on coldest UK night in more than 25 years

Scattered snow showers and some sunshine is forecast for Thursday.

MP Stella Creasy ‘considering legal action over paid maternity leave bill’

MP Stella Creasy ‘considering legal action over paid maternity leave bill’

Ms Creasy was the first MP to be given locum maternity cover,

Kent variant ‘will become dominant strain globally’, scientist says

Kent variant ‘will become dominant strain globally’, scientist says

Analysis of the variant, known as B117, suggests it is up to 70% more transmissible than the previous strain that was dominant in the UK.

Self-testing increases HIV test rate among trans people, study suggests

Self-testing increases HIV test rate among trans people, study suggests

Researchers found that more than 93% of participants in the self-testing group tested for HIV compared to 26% in the standard care group.

Ed Sheeran donates painting to cancer charity raffle

Ed Sheeran donates painting to cancer charity raffle

The pop star hopes that his colourful abstract artwork, called Splash Planet, will help the Cancer Campaign in Suffolk.

High Court due to rule on Duchess of Sussex privacy claim against newspaper

High Court due to rule on Duchess of Sussex privacy claim against newspaper

Meghan is suing Associated Newspapers over its publication of a letter she wrote to her father, Thomas Markle, in August 2018.

What the papers say – February 11

What the papers say – February 11

Vaccination angles dominate the Thursday front pages, as well as updates on the building cladding row.

UK should be ‘more or less free’ of coronavirus crisis by Christmas – scientist

UK should be ‘more or less free’ of coronavirus crisis by Christmas – scientist

Professor John Edmunds also said it would be ‘touch and go’ whether the R number would rise above one if schools reopen on March 8.

Robert Jenrick defends plan to end cladding scandal amid criticism

Robert Jenrick defends plan to end cladding scandal amid criticism

His announcement drew a furious response, with critics – including some Tories – warning it fails to address the problems faced by residents.

Sunshine and snow showers to follow ‘extreme freeze’ overnight – Met Office

Sunshine and snow showers to follow ‘extreme freeze’ overnight – Met Office

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for much of the UK on Thursday after overnight temperatures could hit a 10-year record low.

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic to meet over NI Protocol

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic to meet over NI Protocol

In a letter to Mr Gove, Mr Sefcovic stated the protocol is the only way to protect the Good Friday Agreement.

Horse ‘recovering well’ after getting stuck up to neck in deep swamp

Horse ‘recovering well’ after getting stuck up to neck in deep swamp

The RSPCA has said a horse is recovering but ‘understandably spooked’ after getting trapped in a bog in Wales.

Mayor faces no-confidence vote after chaotic Handforth Parish Council meeting

Mayor faces no-confidence vote after chaotic Handforth Parish Council meeting

The motion against Barry Burkhill calls for his term of office as mayor to ‘cease immediately’.

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘only way to protect the Good Friday Agreement’

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘only way to protect the Good Friday Agreement’

The European Commission’s vice president described the protocol as ‘our mutually agreed legal obligation’.

Second teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of ex-Tory activist’s son

Second teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of ex-Tory activist’s son

Sven Badzak, 22, died in an attack in Kilburn, north-west London, on Saturday.

Future vaccine programe may only target at risk groups – expert

Future vaccine programe may only target at risk groups – expert

Future programmes may mimic the flu jab scheme.

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