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Government accused of ‘burying’ local Covid-19 data

Government accused of ‘burying’ local Covid-19 data

Local politicians have complained they have not been given access to pillar two test results.

Nurse hails ‘work family’ after ‘miraculous’ recovery from Covid-19

Nurse hails ‘work family’ after ‘miraculous’ recovery from Covid-19

Father-of-two Laszlo Penzes, from Southampton, was given a 40% chance of survival after he became seriously ill with coronavirus.

Students ‘misled’ by courses that do not improve life chances – minister

Students ‘misled’ by courses that do not improve life chances – minister

Michelle Donelan has urged universities against spending access funds on marketing to get students through the door.

Excess deaths in Scotland now below five-year average

Excess deaths in Scotland now below five-year average

Data from the National Records of Scotland also shows the overall death toll for Covid-19 is now 4,155.

New fines and break-ups suggested to tackle tech giants’ advertising dominance

New fines and break-ups suggested to tackle tech giants’ advertising dominance

The Competition and Markets Authority is concerned by the amount of power Google and Facebook have due to their large user base.

Macclesfield eye doctors fined £1.2m for price fixing

Macclesfield eye doctors fined £1.2m for price fixing

Spire Healthcare will pay £1.2m and several ophthalmologists up to £3,800 in fines.

High level of support for home insulation to boost post-pandemic recovery – poll

High level of support for home insulation to boost post-pandemic recovery – poll

Survey shows public backing for green measures as think tank publishes report that says investment could create hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Full list of latest Covid-19 rates in all areas of England

Full list of latest Covid-19 rates in all areas of England

Barnsley, Bradford and Rochdale have some of the highest rates after Leicester.

New digital skills learned in lockdown to be carried forward, research suggests

New digital skills learned in lockdown to be carried forward, research suggests

A new report by BT and its mobile network EE says many people have learned new digital skills during lockdown they plan to keep using in the future.

Raab accuses China of ‘clear and serious violation’ of treaty over Hong Kong law

Raab accuses China of ‘clear and serious violation’ of treaty over Hong Kong law

A new law in the former British colony makes activities deemed subversive or secessionist punishable by imprisonment.

Campaigners express fears over pubs reopening this weekend

Campaigners express fears over pubs reopening this weekend

Experts have warned that hospital A&E departments are not yet ready to accept a flood of drink-related injuries.

Wagamama takes inspiration from Japan as it prepares to reopen restaurants

Wagamama takes inspiration from Japan as it prepares to reopen restaurants

The dining chain said new sliding screens will help keep diners safe.

Judge dismisses bid to wind up Oldham Athletic

Judge dismisses bid to wind up Oldham Athletic

A lawyer representing HM Revenue and Customs told Judge Sally Barber that a tax debt had been cleared.

Deliveroo riders to be trained to spot signs of child abuse

Deliveroo riders to be trained to spot signs of child abuse

The partnership with the NSPCC will help identify children at risk ‘who may be more out of sight than usual’ during the coronavirus outbreak.

Virgin Money restarts branch closure and job cuts plans

Virgin Money restarts branch closure and job cuts plans

The high street lender is shutting 22 branches and merging 30 more into nearby sites.

Charles pays visit to farm park of BBC Countryfile host

Charles pays visit to farm park of BBC Countryfile host

Cotsworld Farm Park in Gloucestershire is run by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.

Schoolboy gave mother a lifetime of love in his 14 years, funeral hears

Schoolboy gave mother a lifetime of love in his 14 years, funeral hears

Noah Donohoe was found dead on Saturday after a week-long search that united the community in north Belfast.

SNP could withdraw from Commons over indyref2 consent, MP warns

SNP could withdraw from Commons over indyref2 consent, MP warns

But Pete Wishart said holding a referendum with the UK government’s consent and agreement is his preferred approach.

Teenager arrested on suspicion of Wembley sister murders

Teenager arrested on suspicion of Wembley sister murders

Police have appealed for information.

Campaign launched to recognise pioneering black footballer

Campaign launched to recognise pioneering black footballer

Jack Leslie, a prolific goalscorer for Plymouth Argyle, would have been the first black footballer to play for England in 1925.

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