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Man questioned after arrest over 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

Man questioned after arrest over 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

It comes days before the 46th anniversary of the blasts which killed 21 people and injured 220.

Initial results from Oxford Covid-19 vaccine ‘encouraging’, say experts

Initial results from Oxford Covid-19 vaccine ‘encouraging’, say experts

The vaccine has been shown to trigger a robust immune response in healthy adults aged 56 and above.

In Pictures: Tree-mendous start to Christmas preparations

In Pictures: Tree-mendous start to Christmas preparations

Workers at an Oxfordshire farm are felling and bagging hundreds of spruce trees ready for the festive period.

African anti-slavery campaigner honoured with blue plaque

African anti-slavery campaigner honoured with blue plaque

Ottobah Cugoano was kidnapped in 1770 while playing with other children in a field.

Labour in turmoil as Corbyn’s allies campaign for party whip to be restored

Labour in turmoil as Corbyn’s allies campaign for party whip to be restored

Sir Keir Starmer blocked Jeremy Corbyn from sitting as a Labour MP despite the former leader’s suspension from the party being lifted.

Co-op membership programme delivers millions to charity

Co-op membership programme delivers millions to charity

The retail giant is pledging to double its community support to £30 million next year.

Oxford vaccine produces strong response in older adults, early data suggests

Oxford vaccine produces strong response in older adults, early data suggests

Early results indicate one of the groups most vulnerable to serious illness and death from Covid-19 could build immunity.

Mixing at Christmas poses ‘substantial risks’, says Sage scientist

Mixing at Christmas poses ‘substantial risks’, says Sage scientist

The Government is considering ways to allow people to spend time with family over the festive period.

Infant gorilla hand-reared by keepers is named following public vote

Infant gorilla hand-reared by keepers is named following public vote

Bristol Zoo Gardens put four choices to a public poll.

Scale of unemployment among young workers revealed

Scale of unemployment among young workers revealed

An analysis by the TUC showed that 59,000 workers aged 16 to 24 lost their jobs between July and September.

Ministers unveil £300m coronavirus survival package for sports

Ministers unveil £300m coronavirus survival package for sports

It came as Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said there was ‘a chance’ of some spectators being allowed into venues by Christmas.

Royal Mail sees revenues from parcels surpass letters for first time

Royal Mail sees revenues from parcels surpass letters for first time

The group said full-year revenues at Royal Mail could now be between £380 million to £580 million higher year-on-year.

CompareTheMarket fined £17.9m over cost of home insurance premiums

CompareTheMarket fined £17.9m over cost of home insurance premiums

The Competition and Markets Authority said the firm stopped home insurers on its platform from offering lower prices on other comparison websites.

Surgeon seeks blood stem cell donor for seriously ill daughter

Surgeon seeks blood stem cell donor for seriously ill daughter

Ordinarily the best match would be from a sibling, but Arya is an only child so her best hope now rests with a stranger.

UK and allies claim China breaching international obligations over Hong Kong

UK and allies claim China breaching international obligations over Hong Kong

Beijing has insisted the disqualification of opposition members of the territory’s legislative council is ‘purely an internal affair’.

What the papers say – November 19

What the papers say – November 19

A possible easing of pandemic measures features among the front page stories on Thursday.

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults – study

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults – study

According to researchers, volunteers in the trial demonstrated similar immune responses across all age groups.

How does the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine work?

How does the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine work?

Clinical trials suggest the vaccine produces a strong immune response in older adults.

What does it take to develop a vaccine?

What does it take to develop a vaccine?

The timetable for Covid vaccine has been condensed – but the same processes are still happening

Wife of Team GB fell runner ‘did not realise impact until his death’

Wife of Team GB fell runner ‘did not realise impact until his death’

A memorial fund has been set up in honour of Chris Smith, who was found dead two days after setting off on on a run in Perth and Kinross.

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