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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.

Oxford vaccine approval will bring hope to care home residents

Oxford vaccine approval will bring hope to care home residents

Experts believe the coronavirus vaccination programme in care homes will be speeded up by approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab.

How has the Oxford Covid vaccine been approved so quickly?

How has the Oxford Covid vaccine been approved so quickly?

British regulators have adopted the phrase ‘safety is our watchword’.

How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

How does the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine work?

The vaccine – called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 – uses a harmless, weakened version of a common virus which causes a cold in chimpanzees.

The people behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

The people behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

The scientists who helped deliver the latest vaccine.

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine: Who will get it, when and how?

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine: Who will get it, when and how?

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has granted authorisation for the rollout of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.

Ed Miliband calls public into the streets ahead of Glasgow’s UN climate summit

Ed Miliband calls public into the streets ahead of Glasgow’s UN climate summit

The former Labour leader has urged ‘the biggest climate mobilisation we’ve ever seen’ for the forthcoming Cop26 event.

Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine approved in UK for mass rollout

Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine approved in UK for mass rollout

The vaccine has been shown to prevent severe disease and stop people contracting Covid-19.

Much of the UK to be hit by cold snap amid ice warnings for roads

Much of the UK to be hit by cold snap amid ice warnings for roads

The Met Office issued fresh warnings for snow for Wednesday, with the potential to cause rail and road closures, power cuts, and injuries.

Ambulances carrying coronavirus patients forced to queue outside hospitals

Ambulances carrying coronavirus patients forced to queue outside hospitals

Virus patient numbers have reached their highest levels during the pandemic, with 51,135 further cases and 414 deaths reported on Tuesday.

Playful dolphins, bluefin tuna and PPE litter: A year round the UK coasts

Playful dolphins, bluefin tuna and PPE litter: A year round the UK coasts

Wildlife Trusts warn the marine environment is under threat from plastic pollution.

England’s tier system explained as more changes are expected

England’s tier system explained as more changes are expected

Matt Hancock is due to address the Commons on Wednesday afternoon

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