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Laura Kuenssberg caught complaining PM did not answer her question at briefing

Laura Kuenssberg caught complaining PM did not answer her question at briefing

The BBC political editor expressed her frustration, which was caught on mic during Wednesday’s coronavirus briefing.

Lifting lockdown must be done with ‘caution’, warns science chief

Lifting lockdown must be done with ‘caution’, warns science chief

Sir Patrick Vallance said it is ‘crucial’ to establish the trajectory of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Warning of ‘extreme freeze’ as cold spell bites

Warning of ‘extreme freeze’ as cold spell bites

Forecasters said sub-zero temperatures were expected across the UK overnight.

New grandmother Sarah, Duchess of York references grannies on storytime channel

New grandmother Sarah, Duchess of York references grannies on storytime channel

Her daughter Princess Eugenie gave birth to a son on Tuesday.

PM: People wanting to book summer holiday must be ‘patient’

PM: People wanting to book summer holiday must be ‘patient’

Boris Johnson said it is ‘too early’ to know what rules will be in place over the summer.

Legal experts join senior Tory in condemning prison plans for Covid travel liars

Legal experts join senior Tory in condemning prison plans for Covid travel liars

Sir Charles Walker told Boris Johnson to rein in Cabinet ministers ‘very, very quickly’.

Global farmed salmon industry producing ‘environmental and social costs’

Global farmed salmon industry producing ‘environmental and social costs’

New analysis from Just Economics into fish farming puts cumulative costs since 2013 at almost £36 billion (50 billion dollars).

‘Like Groundhog Day’ – Prisoners describe sentences during the pandemic

‘Like Groundhog Day’ – Prisoners describe sentences during the pandemic

An inspection report has warned of the problems that disrupting routines behind bars could cause.

Banner threat to Gerry Adams being investigated as hate crime

Banner threat to Gerry Adams being investigated as hate crime

It appeared at the front railings of Belfast City Hall on Saturday.

Harry hopes NHS and Invictus Games families can learn from each other

Harry hopes NHS and Invictus Games families can learn from each other

The duke founded the Invictus Games, staging the first tournament in London in 2014.

Significant drop in online junk food adverts on children’s media – ASA

Significant drop in online junk food adverts on children’s media – ASA

The ASA found 47 age-restricted ads that broke advertising rules on websites designed for children.

Government pledges £65m fund for new teacher training hubs across England

Government pledges £65m fund for new teacher training hubs across England

There will be 81 of the hubs.

‘Dangerous and inconsistent’ for UK to be tied to EU finance rules – Governor

‘Dangerous and inconsistent’ for UK to be tied to EU finance rules – Governor

Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey said in his annual Mansion House speech that the City should not become Singapore-on-Thames.

Carrie Symonds phone number published online by Downing Street in dog photo

Carrie Symonds phone number published online by Downing Street in dog photo

Pictures of the pet were taken by a taxpayer-funded photographer on Monday and shared on Flickr.

Children ‘bored and frustrated’ as parents unsure if outdoor play is allowed

Children ‘bored and frustrated’ as parents unsure if outdoor play is allowed

The Playing Out group has called for clarity on coronavirus guidelines so that children do not miss out on playing in local parks and green spaces.

Quarter of adults in England have received a coronavirus jab, Boris Johnson says

Quarter of adults in England have received a coronavirus jab, Boris Johnson says

The Prime Minister said there were still two million people in priority groups who are yet to receive a vaccine.

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

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

Rutland, Corby and Walsall continue to record the highest rates.

Power to the people: Device turns the body into a battery

Power to the people: Device turns the body into a battery

Scientists behind the project hope the device could be used in everyday wearable technologies within five and 10 years.

Soaring demand for summer staycations – survey

Soaring demand for summer staycations – survey

Demand for a domestic break could reach a 10-year high.

Sir Keir Starmer calls for tougher hotel quarantine policy

Sir Keir Starmer calls for tougher hotel quarantine policy

The Labour leader accused the Government of leaving ‘gaping holes’ in the defences against coronavirus.

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