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More to be vaccinated faster – officials approve new jab rollout plan

More to be vaccinated faster – officials approve new jab rollout plan

But Pfizer has said it did not test the ‘alternative’ dosing regimen.

The British honours system: How does it work?

The British honours system: How does it work?

Honours as part of orders of chivalry have been given by monarchs since the middle ages.

Knighthood tops bumper year for F1 ace Lewis Hamilton

Knighthood tops bumper year for F1 ace Lewis Hamilton

The racing driver finally becomes a knight of the realm while those fighting Covid-19 are honoured along with stars of the big and small screen.

Sister of murdered MP Jo Cox named an MBE for tackling social isolation

Sister of murdered MP Jo Cox named an MBE for tackling social isolation

Kim Leadbeater was honoured for promoting social cohesion and combatting loneliness after far-right loner Thomas Mair killed her sister in 2016.

OBEs for food allergy campaigners Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse

OBEs for food allergy campaigners Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse

The couple are honoured for their charity work after daughter Natasha, 15, had an allergic reaction and died after eating a baguette.

University of Stirling principal receives knighthood

University of Stirling principal receives knighthood

Professor Gerry McCormac is being recognised for leadership in higher education.

OBE couple own business on minimum wage ‘named and shamed’ list

OBE couple own business on minimum wage ‘named and shamed’ list

St Johnstone Football Club and hairdressers named in the New Year Honours list are among the employers who failed to pay staff the minimum wage.

Scots named in New Year Honours list

Scots named in New Year Honours list

A former MP and the University of Stirling’s vice chancellor have been made knights in the New Year Honours list.

The pandemic’s problem solvers recognised in New Year Honours list

The UK’s top scientists as well as a host of inventive entrepreneurs were honoured for their work helping the nation through the crisis.

Experts looking out for the wellbeing of NHS staff to receive honours

Experts looking out for the wellbeing of NHS staff to receive honours

People who realised the mental health impact of Covid-19 on frontline workers are among those named in the New Year’s Honours List.

Scots recognised for Covid-19 work in New Year Honours

Scots recognised for Covid-19 work in New Year Honours

Work to be recognised include introducing a new method of reaching vulnerable people through the pandemic.

Further Covid restrictions expected in England as hospitals struggle

Further Covid restrictions expected in England as hospitals struggle

Healthcare staff have been describing the pressure felt on the front line.

Blackford slams Brexit fisheries deal as ‘enormous con job’

Blackford slams Brexit fisheries deal as ‘enormous con job’

On Tuesday, analysis from the Scottish Government suggested key fishing stocks landed by the Scottish fleet are set to fall as a result of the deal.

What do we know about the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine?

What do we know about the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine?

Who will get it? When? And how effective is it?

In Pictures: Royals in 2020 – face masks, video calls and Sussexes step down

In Pictures: Royals in 2020 – face masks, video calls and Sussexes step down

Members of the royal family carried out engagements throughout the pandemic, albeit without handshakes.

East Midlands enjoys strongest regional growth in 2020 property boom

East Midlands enjoys strongest regional growth in 2020 property boom

Nationwide Building Society’s index revealed all regions of the UK saw annual house price growth in 2020.

Care home groups ‘delighted’ by Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine approval

Care home groups ‘delighted’ by Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine approval

Care home residents will be included in the first rollout of the vaccine, the Health Secretary said.

Vaccine approval hailed as ‘game-changer’ and ‘triumphant moment’

Vaccine approval hailed as ‘game-changer’ and ‘triumphant moment’

Professor Andrew Pollard said the development and approval of the vaccine is ‘an absolute triumph of academic collaboration’.

How does the Oxford vaccine compare with others across the world?

How does the Oxford vaccine compare with others across the world?

Including the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab, the UK Government has secured doses of seven vaccine candidates.

House prices see biggest annual growth for six years in 2020, says index

House prices see biggest annual growth for six years in 2020, says index

Nationwide Building Society said the average UK house price jumped 7.3% this year after rising 0.8% in December alone.

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