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Nightingale hospitals remain on standby amid rising Covid-19 patient numbers

Nightingale hospitals remain on standby amid rising Covid-19 patient numbers

But the immediate past president of the Society for Acute Medicine says that the NHS does not have any people spare to staff the hospitals.

Key fishing stocks landed by Scottish fleet ‘will drop thanks to Brexit deal’

Key fishing stocks landed by Scottish fleet ‘will drop thanks to Brexit deal’

The Scottish Government is also suggesting the shares of fish stocks in five-and-a-half years’ time will still be less than their current equivalent.

Schools may reopen later than planned to tackle coronavirus cases, say experts

Schools may reopen later than planned to tackle coronavirus cases, say experts

It comes as coronavirus cases across the UK soar.

UK pledges £47 million in aid for people hit by coronavirus, conflict and hunger

UK pledges £47 million in aid for people hit by coronavirus, conflict and hunger

The aid is expected to help more than 1.3 million people in some of the world’s most dangerous places.

FTSE soars to highest since March as traders cheer Brexit deal

FTSE soars to highest since March as traders cheer Brexit deal

London’s top index was 2.3%, or 149.4p, higher at 6,651p after investor sentiment lifted following the Christmas break.

Government coronavirus briefings prompt spikes in 999 calls

Government coronavirus briefings prompt spikes in 999 calls

Emergency call volumes during traditional peak times on weekend evenings have fallen as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns.

Charles urges the world to listen to the ‘wisdom’ of indigenous people

Charles urges the world to listen to the ‘wisdom’ of indigenous people

The Prince of Wales spoke about his lifelong campaigning in support of the natural world.

‘National restrictions needed to prevent catastrophe’ amid rising hospital cases

‘National restrictions needed to prevent catastrophe’ amid rising hospital cases

Professor Andrew Hayward, of the Government’s Nervtag, said tighter measures are required to tackle the new variant of the virus.

‘Pandemic shows we cannot make it without science’ – Greta Thunberg

‘Pandemic shows we cannot make it without science’ – Greta Thunberg

The environmental campaigner also expressed scepticism when questioned about nations’ pledges to reduce their carbon emissions.

Snow and ice bring treacherous conditions as cold snap forecast into new year

Snow and ice bring treacherous conditions as cold snap forecast into new year

Temperatures were recorded close to freezing on Tuesday morning.

Patti Smith to light up Piccadilly Circus screens with new year performance

Patti Smith to light up Piccadilly Circus screens with new year performance

It will be part of a new digital art project and is a tribute to healthcare workers who have died.

Corrie actor shares family tragedy as he urges suicidal people to speak out

Corrie actor shares family tragedy as he urges suicidal people to speak out

Oliver Devoti said his sister Amelia was a free spirit, but fragile.

Admiral to sell Confused.com and European comparison sites to ZPG for £508m

Admiral to sell Confused.com and European comparison sites to ZPG for £508m

Admiral said it expects to return a majority of the proceeds to shareholders, although some cash will be kept for investment.

In Pictures: How the world of showbiz navigated the year of coronavirus

In Pictures: How the world of showbiz navigated the year of coronavirus

The stars of stage and screen faced a challenging year.

Britain ‘beginning to look weak by failing to protect Nazanin’ – Jeremy Hunt

Britain ‘beginning to look weak by failing to protect Nazanin’ – Jeremy Hunt

The British-Iranian dual national has been detained in Iran since 2016 over allegations of plotting to overthrow the country’s government.

How impressionist Rory Bremner may have ‘saved John Major’s bacon’

How impressionist Rory Bremner may have ‘saved John Major’s bacon’

A hoax call by the comedian was so successful it convinced some Tory MPs to call off a rebellion, according to newly released files.

Early Blair-Ahern meeting gave rise to potential for peace in Northern Ireland

Early Blair-Ahern meeting gave rise to potential for peace in Northern Ireland

Records released from the National Archives give details of an early meeting involving the UK and Irish Prime Ministers.

Diana ‘pleased’ with 1997 landmines visit despite ‘distraction’, files show

Diana ‘pleased’ with 1997 landmines visit despite ‘distraction’, files show

A dispatch from the British Ambassador in Angola informed the Foreign Office how successful the January visit was, despite a ‘furore’ in the press.

Five cups of tea a day help over 85s maintain focus – study

Five cups of tea a day help over 85s maintain focus – study

Researchers found that older people who drank five cuppas a day performed better on certain cognitive tests.

Charles’s 1996 visit to Ireland scrapped amid safety concerns, records show

Charles’s 1996 visit to Ireland scrapped amid safety concerns, records show

The Prince of Wales had planned to visit the Republic a year after his historic maiden trip.

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