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Flu vaccination programme extended to adults aged 50 and over and 11-year-olds

Flu vaccination programme extended to adults aged 50 and over and 11-year-olds

There are worries that people could suffer both seasonal flu and Covid-19 at the same time this winter.

People exempt from face covering rules fear abuse in shops

People exempt from face covering rules fear abuse in shops

One woman said: ‘I would bet my left kidney that we’re going to have trouble.’

Cyber attack agreements needed to avoid mutually assured destruction, Blair says

Cyber attack agreements needed to avoid mutually assured destruction, Blair says

The former prime minister said he is ‘not one of those people who thinks the Brexit result came about as a result of Russian interference’.

Former Barclays boss apologises after calling businesswoman ‘thick’

Former Barclays boss apologises after calling businesswoman ‘thick’

Stephen Jones made his comment about Amanda Staveley in a 2008 phone call with a bank colleague, a judge has heard.

UK and EU negotiators send mixed messages over trade deal prospects

UK and EU negotiators send mixed messages over trade deal prospects

It comes after the latest round of talks failed to reach agreement on key issues.

UK could learn from Scottish response to Covid-19, Sturgeon suggests

UK could learn from Scottish response to Covid-19, Sturgeon suggests

The First Minister spoke out as Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Scotland.

Public must wear face coverings in banks, shopping centres and takeaways

Public must wear face coverings in banks, shopping centres and takeaways

The regulations come into force on Friday .

Broadband outage in North East England caused by fire in Newcastle

Broadband outage in North East England caused by fire in Newcastle

Network operator TalkTalk said a fire at a BT Openreach site in Newcastle had caused the issue.

What are the main sticking points between the EU and UK negotiating teams?

What are the main sticking points between the EU and UK negotiating teams?

The areas of fisheries and the so-called level playing field arrangements remain as sticking points.

Tony Blair: Coronavirus will not be eliminated and we must learn to live with it

Tony Blair: Coronavirus will not be eliminated and we must learn to live with it

The former prime minister criticised ministers for not yet putting in place an “infrastructure of containment”.

Pc Andrew Harper murder trial jury given majority direction

Pc Andrew Harper murder trial jury given majority direction

Mr Justice Edis told the jurors at the Old Bailey that he would accept a verdict on which at least 10 of them were agreed.

PM hails ‘fantastically strong’ UK as he dismisses Scottish independence calls

PM hails ‘fantastically strong’ UK as he dismisses Scottish independence calls

Boris Johnson is in Orkney, where has spoken of his desire to ‘build back better’ after the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: NHS started off in ‘worse position’ than other countries – report

Coronavirus: NHS started off in ‘worse position’ than other countries – report

Stark socio-economic differences and racial inequality may have made the virus deadlier in the UK, experts said.

TalkTalk confirms broadband issue in North East England after ‘cable break’

TalkTalk confirms broadband issue in North East England after ‘cable break’

Some BT customers have also been affected by an outage in the same region.

EU negotiator warns post-Brexit trade deal ‘unlikely’

EU negotiator warns post-Brexit trade deal ‘unlikely’

It comes after the latest round of talks fail to reach agreement on key issues.

Government accused of offering ‘nothing’ to graduates entering tough jobs market

Government accused of offering ‘nothing’ to graduates entering tough jobs market

The Labour Party has called for greater support for universities and students amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Lorry driver remanded over deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in container

Lorry driver remanded over deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in container

Eamonn Harrison, of Mayobridge, Co Down, is charged with 39 counts of manslaughter.

Hundreds of Covid-19 testing sites to open in towns and cities

Hundreds of Covid-19 testing sites to open in towns and cities

The Government is ramping up NHS Test and Trace in case of a possible surge in coronavirus cases in the winter.

Coronavirus shielding to end in Scotland from August 1

Coronavirus shielding to end in Scotland from August 1

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the change at the Scottish Government’s briefing on Thursday.

Arrests made as thousands gather outside Anfield and Elland Road to mark titles

Arrests made as thousands gather outside Anfield and Elland Road to mark titles

A heavy police presence was in force as the Reds celebrated a 5-3 victory and lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 30 years.

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