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Sonic boom heard over England as RAF fighter jets intercept private plane

Sonic boom heard over England as RAF fighter jets intercept private plane

Flight tracking software shows one of the jets reached over 1,150mph.

UK coronavirus variant ‘should be the reason to reinforce social distancing’

UK coronavirus variant ‘should be the reason to reinforce social distancing’

Experts say the bigger the distance between people, the better, as it allows more space for any virus to be dispersed.

People who think they are ‘invincible’ urged to be aware of long Covid impact

People who think they are ‘invincible’ urged to be aware of long Covid impact

Long Covid, also known as post-Covid syndrome, is used to describe the effects of Covid-19 that continue beyond the initial illness.

Poorest families hit hardest by Covid-19 ‘economic storm’

Poorest families hit hardest by Covid-19 ‘economic storm’

The third lockdown, while necessary to save lives, could push many families to the brink, warns the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Johnson did not break Covid rules with bike ride, insists Downing Street

Johnson did not break Covid rules with bike ride, insists Downing Street

Labour has accused the Prime Minister of hypocrisy after he was seen on his bike seven miles from home.

Sir Michael Barber to conduct review of Government delivery

Sir Michael Barber to conduct review of Government delivery

His assessment will help ensure Government remains ‘focused, effective and efficient’, Downing Street said.

Contents of some food parcels sent to families ‘unacceptable’, says Number 10

Contents of some food parcels sent to families ‘unacceptable’, says Number 10

Paediatrics say examples of free school meals shared on social media are an ‘insult to the dignity of people’ who rely on the support.

More supermarkets join crackdown on maskless shoppers

More supermarkets join crackdown on maskless shoppers

The Co-op did not confirm whether it would ban customers without face coverings but said it will increase its in-store messaging.

300,000 more laptops and tablets for disadvantaged pupils, Government announces

300,000 more laptops and tablets for disadvantaged pupils, Government announces

Three quarters of a million devices will be delivered by the end of the week, according to the Government.

Hancock: Covid jab enthusiasm on the up as more people see others vaccinated

Hancock: Covid jab enthusiasm on the up as more people see others vaccinated

Government figures show that 2,286,572 people received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination between December 8 and January 10.

Bank deputy warns ‘no free lunch’ from furlough scheme

Bank deputy warns ‘no free lunch’ from furlough scheme

Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent said the furlough scheme had helped shield household income and UK spending, but will come at a cost.

UK roads see sharper fall in congestion due to pandemic than many global cities

UK roads see sharper fall in congestion due to pandemic than many global cities

Edinburgh remained the UK’s most congested city in 2020, with average journeys taking 32% longer compared with free-flow conditions.

Peak demand on NHS might not be until next month, MPs warned

Peak demand on NHS might not be until next month, MPs warned

NHS Providers chief Chris Hopson said the new strain meant the Covid-19 infection rate is not going to reduce as quickly as it did in the first wave.

Care groups call for daily data on numbers of care home residents vaccinated

Care groups call for daily data on numbers of care home residents vaccinated

Daily updates which started this week do not include breakdowns for how many vaccine doses have gone to each priority group.

Dame Joan Bakewell threatens Government with legal action over second Pfizer jab

Dame Joan Bakewell threatens Government with legal action over second Pfizer jab

Pfizer recommends its vaccine is given in two doses, 21 days apart.

Life in lockdown: How to keep children in touch with their friends

Life in lockdown: How to keep children in touch with their friends

There are clever ways that you can keep children of all ages in touch with their friends during the pandemic.

Raab sets out measures to tackle Xinjiang human rights abuses

Raab sets out measures to tackle Xinjiang human rights abuses

The Foreign Secretary said the news emerging from the Chinese province was ‘harrowing’.

Gyms and leisure firms ‘running out of cash’ in lockdown 3.0, bosses warn MPs

Gyms and leisure firms ‘running out of cash’ in lockdown 3.0, bosses warn MPs

The UK boss of PureGym, the country’s largest gym chain, said firms are suffering an ‘economic long Covid’.

Forests almost twice the size of UK destroyed in global hotspots – WWF report

Forests almost twice the size of UK destroyed in global hotspots – WWF report

Some 43 million hectares of forests and habitat was destroyed between 2004 and 2017 across 29 countries, research warns.

Man jailed on terror charge over weapons including crossbow

Man jailed on terror charge over weapons including crossbow

Gabrielle Friel was found guilty of possessing items including a machete and a ballistic vest in Edinburgh between June 1 and August 16 2019.

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