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Coronavirus: Which new countries have been removed from the safe travel list?

Coronavirus: Which new countries have been removed from the safe travel list?

Travellers to the UK from Croatia, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago will have to quarantine for 14 days on their return.

Giant reptile found ‘well-preserved in belly of larger carnivore’

Giant reptile found ‘well-preserved in belly of larger carnivore’

Scientists say the fossil could be the first evidence of megapredation.

British holidaymakers set to lose £1,000s amid ‘shambles’ travel changes

British holidaymakers set to lose £1,000s amid ‘shambles’ travel changes

One holidaymaker in Croatia said he will lose £1,200 in unpaid wages now that he will have to quarantine.

Reddit bans almost 7,000 hateful subreddit pages since June crackdown

Reddit bans almost 7,000 hateful subreddit pages since June crackdown

Online discussion site says it has found an 18% reduction in users posting hateful speech on its platform.

Knife killer convicted of murdering mother and stepfather in brutal attack

Knife killer convicted of murdering mother and stepfather in brutal attack

Anmol Chana is facing a life sentence.

Plans to speed up delivery of infrastructure projects announced by Government

Plans to speed up delivery of infrastructure projects announced by Government

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the £360 million investment in transport projects ‘will help drive our economic recovery from coronavirus’.

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

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

Oldham and Northampton are currently recording the highest seven-day rates for new cases.

Croatia, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago added to UK quarantine list

Croatia, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago added to UK quarantine list

The additions to the UK quarantine list were announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Number meeting indoors and outdoors in NI slashed to halt spread of coronavirus

Number meeting indoors and outdoors in NI slashed to halt spread of coronavirus

Northern Ireland has one of the highest rates of spread in the UK and the most recent reproductive estimate is 1.3.

Co Antrim meat processing plant to close after workers test positive for virus

Co Antrim meat processing plant to close after workers test positive for virus

Cranswick Country Foods in Cullybackey is set to close temporarily on Saturday evening for a deep clean and to allow more staff members to be tested.

Robotic surgery may improve mouth and throat cancer outcomes – study

Robotic surgery may improve mouth and throat cancer outcomes – study

Researchers say the method is associated with better long-term survival.

Man arrested in probe into threats made against Stormont health minister

Man arrested in probe into threats made against Stormont health minister

It is understood the arrest comes amid an investigation into comments made on social media.

Pupils will not be allowed to appeal GCSE grades based on teachers’ estimates

Pupils will not be allowed to appeal GCSE grades based on teachers’ estimates

School and college heads face ‘anger’ from students and parents over results, education leader says.

Prevalence of depression in England has risen, latest figures show

Prevalence of depression in England has risen, latest figures show

NHS Digital compiled the data from general practices.

Thousands of jobs will vanish without rates reform, says Frasers finance boss

Thousands of jobs will vanish without rates reform, says Frasers finance boss

Chris Wootton, chief finance officer of Mike Ashley’s retail vehicle, called on the Government to revalue the property tax to aid the UK high street.

Police given new powers to break up house parties as virus cases soar

Police given new powers to break up house parties as virus cases soar

Councils will also be allowed to shut down firms that fail to comply with coronavirus regulations, Nicola Sturgeon said.

Sturgeon not aware if civil servants ‘told not to be alone with Alex Salmond’

Sturgeon not aware if civil servants ‘told not to be alone with Alex Salmond’

The First Minister said a committee investigating the handling of complaints against Mr Salmond was ‘entitled’ to take this up.

Thousands of renters ‘at risk of eviction around Christmas’

Thousands of renters ‘at risk of eviction around Christmas’

The Government’s ban on evictions is due to end on Monday.

Record GCSE grades ‘likely to prompt more students than ever to attend college’

Record GCSE grades ‘likely to prompt more students than ever to attend college’

David Hughes, chief executive of the Association of Colleges, said Government support is needed to ensure they can meet demand.

Treasured post-war gardens and other sites listed for protection

Treasured post-war gardens and other sites listed for protection

A London housing estate, the slide in a children’s playground and a memorial to US president John F Kennedy are among the wide-ranging listings.

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