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Airlines urge Covid-19 testing as regional corridors launched in England

Airlines urge Covid-19 testing as regional corridors launched in England

From 4am on Wednesday, arrivals from seven Greek islands will need to self-isolate for 14 days.

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

Robots found to improve mental health and loneliness in older people – study

The study is the first time researchers have collaborated to explore the possibility of developing culturally competent robots.

Minister defends speed of fire safety reforms post-Grenfell

Minister defends speed of fire safety reforms post-Grenfell

Legislation cleared the Commons on Monday.

Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

Take Covid-19 seriously again or face a bumpy ride, says senior health official

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the rising number of cases was of great concern.

What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

What is the ‘islands policy’ and how will this affect travellers?

The Transport Secretary said tourist islands can now be individually added to or removed from the quarantine-free list.

UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

UK calls for ‘more realism’ from Brussels ahead of crunch round of negotiations

The warning came from Lord Frost.

Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

Local lockdown to be enforced in Caerphilly area after rise in Covid cases

Everyone aged over 11 will be required to wear face coverings in shops – marking the first time this will be mandatory in Wales.

Former Art Attack presenter denies he is Banksy

Former Art Attack presenter denies he is Banksy

A statement appeared on artist Neil Buchanan’s website after a social media rumour did the rounds.

Police chief attacks ‘ill-informed’ critics after knifeman response delay claim

Police chief attacks ‘ill-informed’ critics after knifeman response delay claim

It comes as the man killed in the Birmingham knife attacks was named as 23-year-old Jacob Billington.

Concern following dip in prostate cancer referrals

Concern following dip in prostate cancer referrals

Experts have raised concerns that the number of patients being referred for help has dipped during lockdown.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate has jumped in nearly all the major cities in northern England.

Teenager in critical condition after shooting in Kesgrave

Teenager in critical condition after shooting in Kesgrave

Another teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Extinction Rebellion action prompts further review of police powers

Extinction Rebellion action prompts further review of police powers

A minister accused the group of seeking to impose an extremist world view.

Aircraft carrier postpones sailing after crew members test positive for virus

Aircraft carrier postpones sailing after crew members test positive for virus

HMS Queen Elizabeth had been due to leave Portsmouth on Monday.

Children may show different Covid symptoms, says expert

Children may show different Covid symptoms, says expert

Professor Tim Spector, who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app research said fatigue, headache and fever could be signs of disease among children.

Two charged after mass house party in Midlothian

Two charged after mass house party in Midlothian

About 300 people gathered at the rental property in Gorebridge last month.

We must not stigmatise children who test positive for Covid-19 – WHO

We must not stigmatise children who test positive for Covid-19 – WHO

A number of schools across the UK have been hit with coronavirus cases since children returned to class.

Man who tried to raise alarm about Manchester bomber ‘fobbed off’ inquiry told

Man who tried to raise alarm about Manchester bomber ‘fobbed off’ inquiry told

A minute’s silence was held after the names of the dead were read out as the inquiry, expected to last into next spring, began.

Julian Assange facing fresh allegations as he fights bid to extradite him

Julian Assange facing fresh allegations as he fights bid to extradite him

The WikiLeaks founder failed in an attempt to exclude the new claims in an indictment containing 18 charges.

Harry pays £2.4 million Frogmore Cottage bill thanks to Netflix deal

Harry pays £2.4 million Frogmore Cottage bill thanks to Netflix deal

Taxpayers’ money was spent on renovating the Sussexes’ family home in the UK.

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