Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Sars-CoV-2 ‘not from a lab’ – WHO

Sars-CoV-2 ‘not from a lab’ – WHO

The virus which causes Covid-19 is ‘extremely unlikely’ to have come from a laboratory-related incident, experts concluded after a visit to Wuhan.

Government must raise ambition on peatland protection, wildlife groups warn

Government must raise ambition on peatland protection, wildlife groups warn

Ministers have been urged to better protect carbon-storing peatlands ahead of a key climate summit in the UK.

Some children ‘speaking to strangers and receiving sexual messages online’

Some children ‘speaking to strangers and receiving sexual messages online’

Data from the Office for National Statistics also showed that many children had spoken to and even met up with strangers.

Latest wave of Covid-19 deaths peaked in mid-January, figures suggest

Latest wave of Covid-19 deaths peaked in mid-January, figures suggest

A total of 126,023 deaths involving coronavirus had occurred in the UK by January 29.

Organised criminals turning to pet theft amid boom in demand for puppies

Organised criminals turning to pet theft amid boom in demand for puppies

The charity DogLost saw reported pet thefts rise from 172 dogs in 2019 to 465 in 2020.

National inquiry into racial injustice in maternity care calls for evidence

National inquiry into racial injustice in maternity care calls for evidence

Maternal death rates among women from black ethnic backgrounds are more than four times higher than for white women.

Debt relief charity founder with ‘passion for financial justice’ stepping back

Debt relief charity founder with ‘passion for financial justice’ stepping back

Tributes to Christians Against Poverty founder John Kirkby have been led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the charity’s patron.

George Eustice: EU barriers to live UK shellfish exports ‘indefensible’

George Eustice: EU barriers to live UK shellfish exports ‘indefensible’

He said the Commission changed its position last week, and that prior to that “they had been clear that this was a trade that could continue”.

‘Snowcially distanced’ and ‘Han Snow-Lo’ among gritters on Scottish roads

‘Snowcially distanced’ and ‘Han Snow-Lo’ among gritters on Scottish roads

An appeal to name the vehicles received more than 1,200 entries.

Learn lessons from lack of diversity in pandemic messaging, says black professor

Learn lessons from lack of diversity in pandemic messaging, says black professor

Professor Sir Geoff Palmer said BAME experts should have been standing alongside the Prime Minister to speak about the virus from the beginning.

Extra testing for international arrivals to stop imports of coronavirus variants

Extra testing for international arrivals to stop imports of coronavirus variants

Ministers will set out the proposals later as efforts also continued to set up a series of quarantine hotels.

Projections on London landmarks thank dogs for lockdown companionship

Projections on London landmarks thank dogs for lockdown companionship

The displays thank pets for their ‘heroic role during the pandemic’.

Vaccine rollout advice for the rest of British adults ‘in weeks’

Vaccine rollout advice for the rest of British adults ‘in weeks’

There have been calls for some keyworkers to be next in line for the jab.

Mass legal action brought against Facebook over ‘data protection failure’

Mass legal action brought against Facebook over ‘data protection failure’

The claim alleges that Facebook allowed a third-party app to access the personal information of users without their knowledge or consent.

Fishy facelift: Spider crab and megrim could undergo image makeovers

Fishy facelift: Spider crab and megrim could undergo image makeovers

Two types of seafood could be rebranded to appeal more to British diners.

Snow and ice warnings still in place for most of Britain

Snow and ice warnings still in place for most of Britain

A severe amber warning is still current for parts of Scotland as snowfalls continue.

Social media post from Love Island finalist breached advertising rules

Social media post from Love Island finalist breached advertising rules

Luke Mabbott was a finalist on the ITV show in 2020.

Shareholders aim to force Tesco to cut junk food sales

Shareholders aim to force Tesco to cut junk food sales

A consortium of investors wants the retail giant to play its part in cutting obesity in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

UAE’s Hope probe inches closer to Mars

UAE’s Hope probe inches closer to Mars

The spacecraft will explore the atmosphere of the planet.

Clinic warned by advertising watchdog about Covid-19 ozone therapy claim

Clinic warned by advertising watchdog about Covid-19 ozone therapy claim

A complainant challenged whether the claim was misleading and could be substantiated.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More