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Coronavirus pandemic ‘biggest hit to mental health since Second World War’

Coronavirus pandemic ‘biggest hit to mental health since Second World War’

Dr Adrian James, the president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, told the Guardian there will be ‘profound’ consequences.

Hospitals see ‘real rise in pressure’ as Covid patient numbers near April peak

Hospitals see ‘real rise in pressure’ as Covid patient numbers near April peak

Paramedics in the capital are receiving almost 8,000 call-outs daily.

Fewer than 200 lorry drivers waiting after English Channel disruption

Fewer than 200 lorry drivers waiting after English Channel disruption

Thousands of hauliers were stuck at Dover over the Christmas period after France temporarily closed its border.

Britons told to get health insurance and check mobile roaming before going to EU

Britons told to get health insurance and check mobile roaming before going to EU

Government guidance tells British travellers to check with their mobile provider to see what charges they will face.

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

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

Brentwood, Epping Forest and Thurrock – all in Essex – have the highest rates.

Snow and ice follow Christmas storms

Snow and ice follow Christmas storms

The Met Office has put in place a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across most of Scotland and parts of northern England and North Wales.

Brexit traffic measures introduced at Holyhead port

Brexit traffic measures introduced at Holyhead port

The Welsh Government announced a temporary contraflow would begin on Monday on the A55 road approaching Holyhead, north Wales.

Buy one get one free promotions on unhealthy foods to be restricted from 2022

Buy one get one free promotions on unhealthy foods to be restricted from 2022

Small stores are exempt from the plans aimed at helping the nation lose weight.

SNP MPs to vote against Brexit deal which is ‘disaster for Scotland’

SNP MPs to vote against Brexit deal which is ‘disaster for Scotland’

Party Westminster leader Ian Blackford confirmed their stance ahead of Wednesday’s Commons vote.

In Pictures: Storm Bella brings snow and floods

In Pictures: Storm Bella brings snow and floods

A top wind speed of 106mph was recorded at the Needles on the Isle of Wight overnight on Saturday.

Teenager critically injured in collision with police car

Teenager critically injured in collision with police car

The Independent Office for Police Conduct have confirmed they are looking into the circumstances of the crash.

EU market access at risk if UK fails to keep to European standards – Varadkar

EU market access at risk if UK fails to keep to European standards – Varadkar

Leo Varadkar said the UK has to ‘largely’ follow European rules where it is relevant.

School of Hardknotts: What a Lake District forest can teach us about trees

School of Hardknotts: What a Lake District forest can teach us about trees

A team restoring Hardknott Forest has a message for the UK this Christmas – let it grow, let it grow, let it grow.

In Pictures: The best images from Scotland in 2020

In Pictures: The best images from Scotland in 2020

A look back at some of the best pictures in a year dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sunak says Brexit allows UK to ‘do things a bit differently’

Sunak says Brexit allows UK to ‘do things a bit differently’

The Chancellor’s comments came as Boris Johnson conceded his trade deal with Brussels may fall short of his desires for the industry.

Lottery bosses ‘desperate’ to find mystery £1.8m EuroMillions lottery winner

Lottery bosses ‘desperate’ to find mystery £1.8m EuroMillions lottery winner

A player who bought a ticket for the December 11 draw in West Lothian is still to claim their prize.

Johnson’s Brexit trade deal risks erosion of workers’ rights, analysis warns

Johnson’s Brexit trade deal risks erosion of workers’ rights, analysis warns

The Prime Minister has insisted that the UK will not regress on workers’ rights and environmental protections.

Man walks around the world without leaving his home city

Man walks around the world without leaving his home city

Limerick’s Vinod Bajaj believes he is the first man to walk the equivalent distance.

Winds top more than 100mph as Storm Bella gives way to ice and snow

Winds top more than 100mph as Storm Bella gives way to ice and snow

Yellow weather warnings for ice and snow are in place.

RSPCA issues warning over ‘cruel’ glue traps after caught cat dies

RSPCA issues warning over ‘cruel’ glue traps after caught cat dies

Miles was found stuck to four rodent traps, but had to be put down.

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