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Minutes show Sage warned ‘complete’ border closure needed to stop new variants

Minutes show Sage warned ‘complete’ border closure needed to stop new variants

Minutes from a meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies revealed the advice given last month.

Many councils ‘fail to recognise youth violence as public health issue’

Many councils ‘fail to recognise youth violence as public health issue’

The Children’s Commissioner said teenagers will continue to die on England’s streets without a joined-up public health response to exploitation.

Study shows risk of new coronavirus variants emerging during chronic infection

Study shows risk of new coronavirus variants emerging during chronic infection

Researchers observed the virus mutating in the case of an immunocompromised patient treated with convalescent plasma.

Appeals over grades should be made to exam boards rather than schools – unions

Appeals over grades should be made to exam boards rather than schools – unions

The claim comes after the consultation by Ofqual and the Department for Education on A-level and GCSE assessment closed.

Emotional reunion for dog and owner after house fire

Emotional reunion for dog and owner after house fire

The pet was revived by firefighters after being rescued from the blaze in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

What Covid-19 vaccines does the UK have access to?

What Covid-19 vaccines does the UK have access to?

The Government has signed a deal to develop vaccines against future variants of coronavirus.

European Commission exploring ‘flexibilities’ in NI Protocol

European Commission exploring ‘flexibilities’ in NI Protocol

Ursula von der Leyen recognised particular concerns around the health certification of imported food products.

Half of UK adults should receive Covid-19 vaccine by May, Government says

Half of UK adults should receive Covid-19 vaccine by May, Government says

The announcement came as new research from Oxford University suggested its vaccine is effective at fighting the new UK coronavirus variant.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s family plans quiet send-off after ‘good innings’

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s family plans quiet send-off after ‘good innings’

Sir Tom’s death on Tuesday prompted reaction from around the world.

Healthcare assistant dies with coronavirus after giving birth to fourth child

Healthcare assistant dies with coronavirus after giving birth to fourth child

Becky Regan was remembered by family and colleagues on Friday with a one-minute silence.

Former MI5 head appointed as most senior officer in Queen’s royal household

Former MI5 head appointed as most senior officer in Queen’s royal household

Baron Parker served as director general of MI5 for seven years.

Coroner criticises nurse for ‘not caring’

Coroner criticises nurse for ‘not caring’

An inquest is hearing evidence into the deaths of seven residents at the Brithdir nursing home in South Wales between 2003 and 2005.

Airport police checking if passengers’ journeys are essential

Airport police checking if passengers’ journeys are essential

Officers from Avon and Somerset Police are at Bristol Airport to speak to members of the public about their journey.

Court action over indyref2 without consent dismissed as ‘hypothetical’

Court action over indyref2 without consent dismissed as ‘hypothetical’

Martin Keatings took his case to the Court of Session last month, before Lady Carmichael.

Over-50s to get coronavirus vaccine by May, Downing Street confirms

Over-50s to get coronavirus vaccine by May, Downing Street confirms

The Cabinet Office says the rollout of the vaccination programme means local elections can go ahead in England and Wales on May 6.

Corporate manslaughter probe launched into Noah Donohoe’s death

Corporate manslaughter probe launched into Noah Donohoe’s death

The 14-year-old’s body was recovered from a storm drain close to the M2 motorway in June, six days after he went missing.

Work to remove HS2 protesters continues as one attaches himself to tunnel

Work to remove HS2 protesters continues as one attaches himself to tunnel

Activists have spent more than a week in a network of tunnels beneath Euston Square Gardens.

Police defend using force to move asylum seeker back inside barracks

Police defend using force to move asylum seeker back inside barracks

The asylum seeker is seen being lifted by his arms and legs and forcibly moved back inside Napier Barracks

How far have Covid-19 patient numbers fallen in hospitals in England?

How far have Covid-19 patient numbers fallen in hospitals in England?

A region-by-region guide to the latest data.

Pupils aged three to seven in Wales to return to school from February 22

Pupils aged three to seven in Wales to return to school from February 22

The decision means the foundation phase of primary schools returning after half-term.

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