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Heavy snow and strong winds hit parts of country

Heavy snow and strong winds hit parts of country

Strong easterly winds from Ukraine and the Black Sea area are spilling across the UK.

Lord Falconer ‘very sorry’ for Covid ‘gift that keeps on giving’ comment

Lord Falconer ‘very sorry’ for Covid ‘gift that keeps on giving’ comment

The shadow attorney general made the remark during a briefing for a City legal firm on ‘how the law has been changed by Covid’.

Michael Ball dedicates Radio 2 show to ‘nation’s hero’ Captain Sir Tom Moore

Michael Ball dedicates Radio 2 show to ‘nation’s hero’ Captain Sir Tom Moore

The pair topped the charts together with a cover of You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Oxford jab prevents severe illness and deaths amid SA variant – lead researcher

Oxford jab prevents severe illness and deaths amid SA variant – lead researcher

Professor Sarah Gilbert said the vaccine protects against severe illness after a study suggested it offers limited protection against mild disease.

What are the potential NHS reforms in England?

What are the potential NHS reforms in England?

A leaked document suggests forthcoming major reforms could undo large parts of legislation brought in by the Tory-Lib Dem coalition in 2012.

Authorities let their guard down before Docklands bombing, says victim’s brother

Authorities let their guard down before Docklands bombing, says victim’s brother

A 3,000lb IRA bomb exploded in February 1996 as the IRA ended an 18-month ceasefire.

Circus performers get creative with lockdown training

Circus performers get creative with lockdown training

Performers have used lockdown to maintain their fitness in preparation for the reopening of circuses.

Campaigners renew IRA Docklands bomb compensation call on blast anniversary

Campaigners renew IRA Docklands bomb compensation call on blast anniversary

Survivors are marking 25 years since the February 1996 explosion in London, which killed two people and injured scores of others.

Ceiling fell in as Docklands bomb exploded, survivor recalls

Ceiling fell in as Docklands bomb exploded, survivor recalls

Joyce Brown, 64, was a cleaner in the Midland Bank 25 years ago.

Staff at Ryanair raise concerns over handling of Covid-19 outbreak at Dublin HQ

Staff at Ryanair raise concerns over handling of Covid-19 outbreak at Dublin HQ

At least one staff member being tested was instructed by a line manager to tell the HSE they had no close contacts if they tested positive.

Sinn Fein president says UK should share spare vaccines with Ireland

Sinn Fein president says UK should share spare vaccines with Ireland

Mary Lou McDonald said a global spirit of ‘generosity and solidarity’ should apply to Covid-19 vaccinations.

Two arrested over beach hut attacks

Two arrested over beach hut attacks

The beach huts at Hengistbury Head in Dorset are some of the most expensive in the UK – selling for up to £300,000.

Drivers face being ‘priced off the road’ by city access fees

Drivers face being ‘priced off the road’ by city access fees

Up to half a million drivers will be denied access to parts of London and Birmingham or face charges, according to the AA.

GPs can give out vaccination records if needed for holidays, says minister

GPs can give out vaccination records if needed for holidays, says minister

But vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said the UK was not planning on issuing immunity passports of its own.

Business borrowing soared but credit card usage plunged in 2020

Business borrowing soared but credit card usage plunged in 2020

The latest Financial Services forecast report by the EY ITEM Club also suggested £26bn will be borrowed this year by firms.

Tesco urges Chancellor to hit online retailers with sales tax

Tesco urges Chancellor to hit online retailers with sales tax

The supermarket made the call as 18 major retail bosses wrote to Rishi Sunak to demand urgent business rates reform.

Man sought after attempted abduction of child

Man sought after attempted abduction of child

The seven-year-old girl was grabbed by an unknown man in Camberwell, south-east London, last October.

Harry Dunn suspect’s US intelligence role not mentioned in immunity notes

Harry Dunn suspect’s US intelligence role not mentioned in immunity notes

Anne Sacoolas left the UK almost three weeks after the US Government asserted diplomatic immunity on her behalf.

‘Relief’ for Welsh First Minister after wife and mother-in-law given Covid jabs

‘Relief’ for Welsh First Minister after wife and mother-in-law given Covid jabs

Mark Drakeford said he was ‘hugely grateful’ to those involved in the vaccine rollout.

Study shows Oxford/AstraZeneca jab less effective against South African mutation

Study shows Oxford/AstraZeneca jab less effective against South African mutation

But the British company said early research data has shown the jab can protect against severe disease caused by the variant.

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