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Richard Leonard quits as Scottish Labour leader

Richard Leonard quits as Scottish Labour leader

It means the party is looking for its fifth leader since 2014.

‘Dalek’ voice halts MP from delivering speech in House of Commons

‘Dalek’ voice halts MP from delivering speech in House of Commons

MPs were seen laughing as the voice of Conservative Scott Mann was badly distorted.

Health and education authorities deny Poots’ NI food shortage claims

Health and education authorities deny Poots’ NI food shortage claims

He envisaged a major crisis when a grace period limiting the amount of red tape required to move retail food products from Great Britain ends.

NI chief scientific adviser in legal bid to block disciplinary investigation

NI chief scientific adviser in legal bid to block disciplinary investigation

The court bid relates to the case review of the death of nine-year-old girl Claire Roberts.

Travel to UK from all of South America and Portugal banned over Covid variant

Travel to UK from all of South America and Portugal banned over Covid variant

Panama and Cape Verde will also be included in the ban.

My short-term memory is shot to pieces due to long Covid, says MP

My short-term memory is shot to pieces due to long Covid, says MP

Labour’s Andrew Gwynne said he began to feel ‘grotty and run down’ in March and went on to display Covid-19 symptoms.

Johnson has a ‘sort of language’ he is nervous of using in front of women – Rudd

Johnson has a ‘sort of language’ he is nervous of using in front of women – Rudd

The former home secretary says the promotion of women in Government is going backwards.

Covid-19 case rates falling across most age groups and regions in England

Covid-19 case rates falling across most age groups and regions in England

Signs that the virus may be being brought under control came as it was announced three million people have been vaccinated.

SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bids to clarify Salmond inquiry evidence

SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bids to clarify Salmond inquiry evidence

But the husband of Nicola Sturgeon did not fully answer questions over his WhatsApp use.

Life in lockdown: How to support people struggling from afar

Life in lockdown: How to support people struggling from afar

Don’t let the lack of physical proximity to your friends and family put you off helping them through the crisis.

Pubs, restaurants and bars suffer ‘dreadful’ Christmas as sales dive 72%

Pubs, restaurants and bars suffer ‘dreadful’ Christmas as sales dive 72%

The Coffer Peach business tracker of sales across hospitality groups revealed that total sales dived by 72.6% over the festive period.

Grey pound holiday bookings surge as vaccines rolled out

Grey pound holiday bookings surge as vaccines rolled out

The launch of Covid-19 jabs has led some people who will be prioritised for the vaccine to book long-awaited trips.

Arthritis patient cannot see how surgery waiting lists will be fixed

Arthritis patient cannot see how surgery waiting lists will be fixed

Chris Bulteel was due to have a hip replacement in March 2020 but the operation was cancelleled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Iceland to create 3,500 temporary jobs to cope with lockdown surge

Iceland to create 3,500 temporary jobs to cope with lockdown surge

The supermarket said the positions will include 1,000 home delivery drivers alongside 2,500 store assistants and online grocery pickers.

Foreign Office apologises for ‘upsetting’ emails about Harry Dunn’s family

Foreign Office apologises for ‘upsetting’ emails about Harry Dunn’s family

Documents have shown a number of ‘upsetting’ communications criticising the teenager’s relatives and their campaign.

Domestic abuse victims urged to ‘Ask for Ani’ at pharmacies

Domestic abuse victims urged to ‘Ask for Ani’ at pharmacies

Home Office minister Victoria Atkins said the scheme will offer a ‘vital lifeline’ for victims.

Government should trust parents with direct cash for free school meals – Labour

Government should trust parents with direct cash for free school meals – Labour

Shadow education secretary Kate Green has called on ministers to come up with a long-term solution after images showed poor quality food parcels.

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.

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