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Who is Lee Anderson? The MP who tested positive for Covid after PM meeting

Who is Lee Anderson? The MP who tested positive for Covid after PM meeting

He became the MP for Ashfield following the 2019 general election, succeeding Gloria De Piero, who stood down.

Boris Johnson’s coronavirus timeline

Boris Johnson’s coronavirus timeline

The Prime Minister is said to be ‘well’ and does not have any symptoms of the virus.

Most side-effects from statins caused by ‘nocebo effect’, study suggests

Most side-effects from statins caused by ‘nocebo effect’, study suggests

Sixty patients took part in the study led by Imperial College London.

Boris Johnson self-isolating after MP tests positive for Covid-19

Boris Johnson self-isolating after MP tests positive for Covid-19

The Prime Minister is ‘well’ and does not have any symptoms of the virus, according to a spokesman for Number 10.

More than 40 specialist ‘long Covid’ clinics to be launched in England

More than 40 specialist ‘long Covid’ clinics to be launched in England

Long Covid is thought to affect more than 60,000 people in the UK.

German government asks population to be ‘lazy as raccoons’ in coronavirus advert

German government asks population to be ‘lazy as raccoons’ in coronavirus advert

The advert encouraging Germans to stay at home gained popularity in the UK after being translated by a Twitter user.

New Irish consulate to open in Manchester

New Irish consulate to open in Manchester

The new diplomatic presence in the north of England is part of the Irish government’s plans to develop links with Britain post-Brexit.

Face coverings could be mandatory in Welsh secondary schools

Face coverings could be mandatory in Welsh secondary schools

Education minister Kirsty Williams said the Welsh Government was considering a range of measures to make secondary schools more Covid secure

Small ceremony held at Cenotaph to commemorate Jewish servicemen and women

Small ceremony held at Cenotaph to commemorate Jewish servicemen and women

The Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women’s 86th annual remembrance event went ahead despite coronavirus restrictions on Sunday.

Coronavirus testing site closed following outbreak among staff

Coronavirus testing site closed following outbreak among staff

G4S said the drive-through facility on the edge of Norwich is now being deep-cleaned.

Prime Minister in self-isolation as ‘critical announcements’ planned

Prime Minister in self-isolation as ‘critical announcements’ planned

Downing Street said the Prime Minister will announce ‘critical’ moves on Covid situation and other issues.

In Pictures: Croeso from Abergele as I’m A Celebrity comes to town

In Pictures: Croeso from Abergele as I’m A Celebrity comes to town

The North Wales town is embracing its new-found fame as the location for the popular ITV show.

Rain, snow and freezing temperatures forecast in ‘rollercoaster’ week

Rain, snow and freezing temperatures forecast in ‘rollercoaster’ week

The Met Office has warned Britons to expect ‘changeable’ weather as the week goes on.

Hospice shares moment cancer patient hears from ‘magic manager’ Steve Clarke

Hospice shares moment cancer patient hears from ‘magic manager’ Steve Clarke

Willie Thomson beamed with joy as he watched a personal message recorded for him by the Scotland manager.

UK’s bond with Germany will remain strong after Brexit, says Charles

UK’s bond with Germany will remain strong after Brexit, says Charles

Charles and Camilla were in Berlin to mark Germany’s National Day of Mourning.

Dominic Cummings’ Downing Street exit part of an ‘episode’, says minister

Dominic Cummings’ Downing Street exit part of an ‘episode’, says minister

Environment Secretary George Eustice says the departure of the senior aide will have no impact on Brexit talks.

Government ‘boycott’ of Good Morning Britain to end, Piers Morgan says

Government ‘boycott’ of Good Morning Britain to end, Piers Morgan says

The Government has not fielded Cabinet ministers to appear on the popular programme since April.

Police halt baptism service that breached lockdown rules

Police halt baptism service that breached lockdown rules

Around 30 people had gathered at The Angel Church in north London.

Coronavirus vaccine innovator suggests return to normal by ‘winter next year’

Coronavirus vaccine innovator suggests return to normal by ‘winter next year’

Professor Ugur Sahin said it was ‘absolutely essential’ to have a high vaccination rate before autumn next year.

Labour leader visits synagogue to support Jewish-led charity event

Labour leader visits synagogue to support Jewish-led charity event

Mitzvah Day aims to support efforts to tackle food insecurity by collecting things for those unable to afford such items.

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