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Invitations incoming for over-80s to book jab at mass vaccination centres

Invitations incoming for over-80s to book jab at mass vaccination centres

Seven regional sites across England will open this week.

SNP pushes for multibillion-pound ‘compensation’ for Scotland over Brexit

SNP pushes for multibillion-pound ‘compensation’ for Scotland over Brexit

The Scottish Government has said GDP could drop north of the border by 6% in the next decade as a result of the EU exit.

National lockdown needs to be stricter, warn scientists

National lockdown needs to be stricter, warn scientists

Experts were critical of the Government’s approach to tackling rising infections.

Michael Apted was a ‘beacon of light’ in the film industry, says Up cast member

Michael Apted was a ‘beacon of light’ in the film industry, says Up cast member

East Londoner Tony Walker described working with the filmmaker as ‘like a Catholicism’.

Trump’s social media suspension part of Big Tech’s increasing use of bans

Trump’s social media suspension part of Big Tech’s increasing use of bans

Names including Katie Hopkins and Milo Yiannopoulos have been kicked off platforms in recent years.

Situation to get worse before improving, doctors warn as UK hits record highs

Situation to get worse before improving, doctors warn as UK hits record highs

On Friday the UK recorded its highest number of Covid-19 deaths reported on a single day since the pandemic began.

Clarity needed over lockdown rules to avoid ‘confusion’, says ex-police chief

Clarity needed over lockdown rules to avoid ‘confusion’, says ex-police chief

Mike Barton said he ‘sympathised’ with police and two women recently fined for going for a walk at a remote Derbyshire spot.

Consumers warned they will bear the cost of Brexit border delays

Consumers warned they will bear the cost of Brexit border delays

Traders have been told to expect ‘significant disruption’ in the coming weeks as trade activity ramps up.

Gym owners fined for breaching Covid-19 rules

Gym owners fined for breaching Covid-19 rules

Three people were found inside the gym in Hackney.

Blackford says Sturgeon ‘acted honourably’ as Salmond claims she breached code

Blackford says Sturgeon ‘acted honourably’ as Salmond claims she breached code

Ms Sturgeon initially told Holyrood she first heard of complaints of sexual misconduct against her predecessor at a meeting with him in April 2018.

What the papers say – January 9

What the papers say – January 9

Saturday’s papers lead on Britain’s highest daily toll of deaths from coronavirus.

Donald Trump was the social media president until he was banned

Donald Trump was the social media president until he was banned

Mr Trump built much of his influence by amassing almost 89 million followers on Twitter alone.

Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her 39th birthday

Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her 39th birthday

The Duchess of Cornwall was born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading on January 9, 1982.

Ex-Labour MP leaves party before probe into sexual harassment claims concluded

Ex-Labour MP leaves party before probe into sexual harassment claims concluded

The allegations against former Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins were brought forward in 2017.

Fraudsters target elderly and vulnerable with fake coronavirus vaccine

Fraudsters target elderly and vulnerable with fake coronavirus vaccine

Security minister James Brokenshire said it was a ‘sad reality’ that innocent people were being targeted.

Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump’s account

Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump’s account

The social media firm said two of President Trump’s tweets posted on Friday had violated its glorification of violence policy.

Snow and ice set to hit UK over bitterly cold weekend

Snow and ice set to hit UK over bitterly cold weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning across most of England, Wales and parts of Scotland from Friday evening until Monday.

Derbyshire Police to review penalty notices issued during new lockdown

Derbyshire Police to review penalty notices issued during new lockdown

It comes after the force faced criticism for issuing fines to two friends who drove five miles for a walk.

UK sees highest daily toll of 1,325 Covid deaths with infections at record level

UK sees highest daily toll of 1,325 Covid deaths with infections at record level

The Government said a further 1,325 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19.

Senior prosecutor defends decision to drop case against oil tanker stowaways

Senior prosecutor defends decision to drop case against oil tanker stowaways

Home Office has criticised the decision to halt the prosecution of the seven Nigerian men detained by special forces.

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