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Row over school closures in London rumbles on amid threats of legal action

Row over school closures in London rumbles on amid threats of legal action

Redbridge Council said it would support schools in the east London borough if they moved to online learning.

Staff test positive for Covid-19 at Cardiff vaccination centre

Staff test positive for Covid-19 at Cardiff vaccination centre

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board did not confirm which centre was affected.

Key questions answered on rail fares rise

Key questions answered on rail fares rise

The PA news agency looks at 10 key questions around the controversial issue.

Two London councils back down over school closures

Two London councils back down over school closures

Downing Street has said it remains in the ‘best interest’ of all children to remain in school.

Harry and Meghan highlight ‘different perspectives and voices’ with Spotify deal

Harry and Meghan highlight ‘different perspectives and voices’ with Spotify deal

The couple’s production company Archewell Audio has gone into partnership with the streaming service for an undisclosed sum.

Female hospital doctors paid nearly 19% less than men, review finds

Female hospital doctors paid nearly 19% less than men, review finds

The British Medical Association is calling for immediate action.

In Pictures: Londoners make most of freedom before restrictions take hold

In Pictures: Londoners make most of freedom before restrictions take hold

Bars and restaurants will be forced to close, except for takeaway services, from midnight.

Serious logistical disruption ‘cannot be avoided even with Brexit trade deal’

Serious logistical disruption ‘cannot be avoided even with Brexit trade deal’

Figures from Ireland’s agri-food sector addressed Joint Committee on Agriculture and Marine.

It could take 300 years to close gap between richest and poorest students – Ucas

It could take 300 years to close gap between richest and poorest students – Ucas

Disadvantaged students could miss out as a rising 18-year-old population is set to increase competition for most selective places.

Christmas talks to continue amid pressure to axe easing of restrictions

Christmas talks to continue amid pressure to axe easing of restrictions

Downing Street conceded that the planned five-day relaxing of restrictions was being kept under review.

Scientists not drawn on if they knew about Hancock’s announcement on new variant

Scientists not drawn on if they knew about Hancock’s announcement on new variant

On Monday, the Health Secretary unexpectedly told the House of Commons a new strain of the coronavirus had been discovered.

Rail passengers to be hit by inflation-busting fare hikes

Rail passengers to be hit by inflation-busting fare hikes

Ticket prices will increase by an average of 2.6% from March 1 next year.

Queues of ambulances form outside NI’s over-capacity hospitals

Queues of ambulances form outside NI’s over-capacity hospitals

The health minister is set to bring proposals for fresh Covid-19 restrictions to the executive on Thursday.

Motorist jailed for road rage attack on police officer

Motorist jailed for road rage attack on police officer

Damien Price, 30, reversed into a couple doing their shopping before running down Sgt Alex Howden as he fled the supermarket car park in Exeter

Government ‘must change direction or there’s no way out for theatres’

Government ‘must change direction or there’s no way out for theatres’

Performer Jon Ranger said he was feeling anger, frustration and hopelessness after finding out London’s theatres will be closing again.

Man behind £2.6bn battery factory plan quits after tax fraud conviction emerges

Man behind £2.6bn battery factory plan quits after tax fraud conviction emerges

Lars Carlstrom, a co-founder of Britishvolt, said he would stand down as chairman with immediate effect.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Ashford, Broxbourne and Hastings are among the areas recording the biggest week-on-week increases.

Cell discovery gives hope to developing new vaccines – study

Cell discovery gives hope to developing new vaccines – study

Scientists have discovered that the immune T-cell ‘self-renews’. It could help us to discover new vaccines against diseases.

‘Bear traps everywhere’ for Harry and Meghan as they forge own careers

‘Bear traps everywhere’ for Harry and Meghan as they forge own careers

Royal author Penny Junor has warned of the pitfalls as the Sussexes sign a new deal with Spotify.

Around one in 10 care home staff ‘without regular coronavirus tests’

Around one in 10 care home staff ‘without regular coronavirus tests’

Some 11% of staff working in residential care homes for people over 65 or with dementia said they were not being tested once a week, Unison said.

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