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Bowel cancer diagnoses fell during first lockdown in England, study suggests

Bowel cancer diagnoses fell during first lockdown in England, study suggests

Between April and October 2020, more than 3,500 fewer patients than expected were diagnosed with the condition, research suggests.

Scotland’s vaccine deployment plan taken down after UK ministers’ concerns

Scotland’s vaccine deployment plan taken down after UK ministers’ concerns

The UK Government raised concerns about ‘commercial confidentiality’, Nicola Sturgeon said.

Hospital temporarily halts kidney transplants after Covid admissions spike

Hospital temporarily halts kidney transplants after Covid admissions spike

The pause will be reviewed after 14 days, as doctors and nurses face a third wave of infection hospital admissions.

Downing Street defends vaccine rollout despite patchy figures across England

Downing Street defends vaccine rollout despite patchy figures across England

No 10 insisted every part of the country was receiving a fair allocation.

Downing Street contradicts Patel over ‘exercise alone’ advice

Downing Street contradicts Patel over ‘exercise alone’ advice

Home Secretary Priti Patel said people should exercise on their own – but the rules permit a companion.

How long before we can get a Covid jab at a high street pharmacy?

How long before we can get a Covid jab at a high street pharmacy?

Six pharmacies are now delivering the vaccine, with hundreds more due to join them in the coming weeks.

Mark Drakeford calls for ‘radical redrawing’ of UK to avoid its breakup

Mark Drakeford calls for ‘radical redrawing’ of UK to avoid its breakup

On Thursday the Welsh first minister spoke at the launch of a paper calling for the union to be federalised.

Darwen man denies murdering partner and disposing of her body

Darwen man denies murdering partner and disposing of her body

Alan Edwards says he last saw Susan Waring as she kissed him goodbye and walked out of his flat in Darwen, Lancashire.

Minister accused of scaremongering over hospital food shortage warning

Minister accused of scaremongering over hospital food shortage warning

Northern Ireland’s health service suppliers have additional transit routes and stockpiling plans organised.

Stormont health minister criticises anti-vaccine protesters ‘targeting’ women

Stormont health minister criticises anti-vaccine protesters ‘targeting’ women

Robin Swann said he had received reports of protesters telling young women that the vaccination may affect their fertility in the future.

Plan to fast track empty supermarket lorries during Kent disruption

Plan to fast track empty supermarket lorries during Kent disruption

The proposed scheme would ensure the vehicles are not delayed from crossing the Channel so they can be refilled and return as quickly as possible.

Rees-Mogg: Setting a date for the lifting of restrictions would be tempting fate

Rees-Mogg: Setting a date for the lifting of restrictions would be tempting fate

He also defended Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister’s seven-mile bicycle ride.

In Pictures: Wintry conditions as snow and freezing rain batters parts of the UK

In Pictures: Wintry conditions as snow and freezing rain batters parts of the UK

Nicky Maxey, a Met Office spokeswoman, said unsettled conditions are set to last into next week.

London lags behind for job vacancies, study suggests

London lags behind for job vacancies, study suggests

Firms in the capital are struggling to deal with the impact of the coronavirus crisis, say recruiters.

Alex Salmond asked to reconsider refusal to give evidence to MSPs next week

Alex Salmond asked to reconsider refusal to give evidence to MSPs next week

The Holyrood inquiry into the Government’s handling of harassment claims has the former first minister is due to hear from him.

Temporary mortuary for 1,300 bodies ‘sobering reminder’ of coronavirus impact

Temporary mortuary for 1,300 bodies ‘sobering reminder’ of coronavirus impact

The London facility has been erected to cope with the increasing number of deaths across the capital.

London hospital ‘forced to return patients to ambulances due to lack of beds’

London hospital ‘forced to return patients to ambulances due to lack of beds’

A frontline doctor told the PA news agency that staff are being forced to sacrifice standards of care due to an ‘overwhelming’ number of patients.

What is known about the Brazilian coronavirus variant?

What is known about the Brazilian coronavirus variant?

The emergence of a new strain of the virus in the South American country has raised concerns about whether it could be more dangerous.

Fishermen must be compensated for seafood export delays, says Ross

Fishermen must be compensated for seafood export delays, says Ross

Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) described the situation as ‘a shambles of the Government’s own making’.

Fish are better and happier now they are British, claims Rees-Mogg

Fish are better and happier now they are British, claims Rees-Mogg

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle intervened in the Commons and noted ‘there’s no overwhelming evidence for that’.

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