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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.

104-year-old woman wishes for ‘good health’ after recovering from coronavirus

104-year-old woman wishes for ‘good health’ after recovering from coronavirus

Centenarian Covid-19 patient Elena has been discharged from a hospital in Madrid, Spain.

Minister told to resign as Scots drug deaths rise again to worst rate in EU

Minister told to resign as Scots drug deaths rise again to worst rate in EU

Scotland saw 1,264 deaths which involved substance use in 2019 – a higher rate than across all EU countries.

Virgin Media reveals record 2020 data usage as nation stayed home amid pandemic

Virgin Media reveals record 2020 data usage as nation stayed home amid pandemic

The country also watched more TV and spent longer on the phone, according to the firm.

Queen hears about KPMG’s diversity work – despite video call vanishing act

Queen hears about KPMG’s diversity work – despite video call vanishing act

The connection at Windsor Castle went down for a few moments during a conversation with John McCalla-Leacy, the firm’s first black board member.

Warning over flood risk as wetter conditions forecast in new year

Warning over flood risk as wetter conditions forecast in new year

The Environment Agency said it is prepared for dealing with flooding in a Covid-safe way.

Landlords give thumbs-up to Moss Bros restructuring plans

Landlords give thumbs-up to Moss Bros restructuring plans

The retailer said more than 80% of its creditors voted in favour of the deal, surpassing the 75% threshold required to pass the move.

Harry and Meghan sign Spotify deal to host and produce podcasts

Harry and Meghan sign Spotify deal to host and produce podcasts

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new audio production company Archewell Audio has gone into partnership with Spotify.

People from ethnic minority backgrounds ‘less likely to get coronavirus vaccine’

People from ethnic minority backgrounds ‘less likely to get coronavirus vaccine’

Confidence was lowest among respondents of Asian ethnicity, with 55% likely to say yes to a jab.

Ofqual chair Roger Taylor to step down from role after ‘difficult summer’

Ofqual chair Roger Taylor to step down from role after ‘difficult summer’

It comes after the fiasco around grading of GCSE and A-level students led to a U-turn by the exams regulator.

England star Jack Grealish accompanied by ‘Milk Tray man’ for court arrival

England star Jack Grealish accompanied by ‘Milk Tray man’ for court arrival

The 4×4 he crashed during lockdown appeared to be used as a decoy to distract waiting camera crews.

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