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When will foreign holidays resume?

When will foreign holidays resume?

Key questions answered on when restrictions on overseas trips will be relaxed.

RSPB in plea to ensure new woodlands are ‘right trees in right places’

RSPB in plea to ensure new woodlands are ‘right trees in right places’

Tree-planting is being ramped up in efforts to tackle climate change.

Johnson: Tighter border measures could cut Britain off from the world

Johnson: Tighter border measures could cut Britain off from the world

The Prime Minister urged Labour to get behind the latest measures.

Obesity contributes to more deaths than smoking in Scotland and England – study

Obesity contributes to more deaths than smoking in Scotland and England – study

New research has found that since 2014, obesity and excess body fat contributed to deaths at a higher rate.

Common asthma treatment ‘cuts need for Covid-19 patients to go to hospital’

Common asthma treatment ‘cuts need for Covid-19 patients to go to hospital’

Inhaled budesonide is sold under the brand name Pulmicort by AstraZeneca.

In Pictures: More snow as Storm Darcy continues to chill

In Pictures: More snow as Storm Darcy continues to chill

Vast parts of the UK are under a blanket of snow and ice.

Genetic and fossil records will not reveal single point for modern human origins

Genetic and fossil records will not reveal single point for modern human origins

A study identified three key phases in human ancestry that are surrounded by major questions.

Anti-HS2 protesters hurl pink paint at Department for Transport building

Anti-HS2 protesters hurl pink paint at Department for Transport building

Campaign group Burning Pink said it is ‘disgusted’ with the Government department.

Temperatures drop to 10-year low of minus 17.1C overnight

Temperatures drop to 10-year low of minus 17.1C overnight

The Met Office said that the temperature in Altnaharra was the coldest since January 2010 when the temperature dipped to minus 22.3C

Millions of older people at risk from toxic air around their homes, report warns

Millions of older people at risk from toxic air around their homes, report warns

59% of people aged 65 and over live in places where particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution exceeds World Health Organisation recommended levels.

Van-Tam attacks anti-vaccine ‘nonsense’ as he urges BAME communities to take jab

Van-Tam attacks anti-vaccine ‘nonsense’ as he urges BAME communities to take jab

England’s deputy chief medical officer urged people to turn to trusted NHS professionals for advice on the vaccines.

Plans to criminalise ‘revenge porn threats’ welcomed after high-profile campaign

Plans to criminalise ‘revenge porn threats’ welcomed after high-profile campaign

Celebrities including Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman and former Love Island contestant Zara McDermott backed Refuge’s campaign.

Uber trials same-day parcel delivery service in parts of the UK

Uber trials same-day parcel delivery service in parts of the UK

Drivers will start collecting and delivering items in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds from Thursday.

Appointment of Tory peer as chairman of regulator must be investigated – Labour

Appointment of Tory peer as chairman of regulator must be investigated – Labour

Lord Wharton of Yarm, the former Conservative MP for Stockton South, has been appointed to lead the Office for Students.

Postal services getting ‘back on track’ after Covid-related disruption

Postal services getting ‘back on track’ after Covid-related disruption

Almost one in 20 people received no letters last month, according to Citizens Advice.

Bets are on for James or Philip as name for Eugenie’s baby boy

Bets are on for James or Philip as name for Eugenie’s baby boy

The Queen’s ninth great-grandchild was born on Tuesday, weighing 8lb 1oz.

Huge cost to London’s economy over Brexit deal – report

Huge cost to London’s economy over Brexit deal – report

Businesses in the services sectors face ‘major barriers’ despite trade agreement, a study suggests.

Retail distributor blames 12% drop in turnover on uncertainty over NI Protocol

Retail distributor blames 12% drop in turnover on uncertainty over NI Protocol

AM Nexday said it had recruited extra staff and incurred additional costs to cope with post-Brexit checks and paperwork.

UK prepared for the wrong pandemic, Jeremy Hunt acknowledges

UK prepared for the wrong pandemic, Jeremy Hunt acknowledges

In 2016, the Government carried out Exercise Cygnus, which involved 950 officials from central and local government as well as the NHS.

‘Chestfeeding’ among terms being introduced at NHS trust to boost inclusivity

‘Chestfeeding’ among terms being introduced at NHS trust to boost inclusivity

Staff have been asked to use gender-neutral language alongside – not instead of – traditional terms to ensure that all groups are represented.

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