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What the papers say – February 14
What the papers say – February 14
14 February 2021
The latest on lockdown being eased leads many of the Sunday papers.
Tory MPs tell Johnson all Covid restrictions must go by end of April
Tory MPs tell Johnson all Covid restrictions must go by end of April
14 February 2021
The Covid Recovery Group says there can be no more lockdowns once the current controls are lifted
Universities that stifle freedom of speech to face fines – report
Universities that stifle freedom of speech to face fines – report
13 February 2021
The new ‘free speech champion’ role will be set up to work from the higher education regulator, the Office for Students.
Archbishop of Canterbury shares prayer for Racial Justice Sunday
Archbishop of Canterbury shares prayer for Racial Justice Sunday
13 February 2021
The prayer refers to ‘the sin of racism’.
Hammersmith Bridge illuminated red in Valentine’s Day message to Government
Hammersmith Bridge illuminated red in Valentine’s Day message to Government
13 February 2021
The message was addressed to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Tory MPs demand Johnson lifts all Covid restrictions by end of April
Tory MPs demand Johnson lifts all Covid restrictions by end of April
13 February 2021
The Covid Recovery Group says ministers must justify any controls that remain in place after March 8.
Idea of pubs opening in April is premature, expert warns
Idea of pubs opening in April is premature, expert warns
13 February 2021
Scientists continue to urge caution over the easing of the current coronavirus restrictions.
Ice, freezing rain and 80mph winds forecast as UK’s cold snap comes to an end
Ice, freezing rain and 80mph winds forecast as UK’s cold snap comes to an end
13 February 2021
The Met Office has warned of large waves around coastal areas.
Fire breaks out at Surrey vaccination centre
Fire breaks out at Surrey vaccination centre
13 February 2021
Surrey Heartlands CCG said the centre was being used as a vaccination site at the time and that the vaccine supply has been secured.
Latest Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group
Latest Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group
13 February 2021
One in five of the total UK population has now had their first dose.
‘Significant gaps’ remain in hotel quarantine policy – Heathrow
‘Significant gaps’ remain in hotel quarantine policy – Heathrow
13 February 2021
The west London airport said it is yet to receive the ‘necessary reassurances’ from the Government.
Prime Minister visits sites in North East helping in Covid battle
Prime Minister visits sites in North East helping in Covid battle
13 February 2021
He was at the Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies plant in Billingham, Teesside.
Chief mouser Larry the cat celebrates 10 years in Downing Street
Chief mouser Larry the cat celebrates 10 years in Downing Street
13 February 2021
Larry is the first feline since 1997 to hold the rat-catching portfolio.
Charity clothes scheme returns to ensure those in need can stay warm
Charity clothes scheme returns to ensure those in need can stay warm
13 February 2021
Donated items are left on clothing rails monitored by volunteers across the UK and are given out for free to anyone who asks to take one.
Labour calls on Sunak to ease Covid debt burden on business
Labour calls on Sunak to ease Covid debt burden on business
13 February 2021
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds says 850,000 firms could be forced to close unless the Government acts.
Bodies of man and woman recovered after car found in river
Bodies of man and woman recovered after car found in river
13 February 2021
No formal identification has yet taken place but family members have been informed by a family liaison officer.
Johnson ‘optimistic’ about prospects for easing of lockdown
Johnson ‘optimistic’ about prospects for easing of lockdown
13 February 2021
The PM says the efficacy of the vaccine rollout in reducing infections will be key to lifting controls in England.
In Pictures: Ice day to climb a waterfall?
In Pictures: Ice day to climb a waterfall?
13 February 2021
The frozen Kinder Downfall in Derbyshire provided a wintry challenge for hardy climbers.
Travellers being used as quarantine ‘guinea pigs’, says family moving back to UK
Travellers being used as quarantine ‘guinea pigs’, says family moving back to UK
13 February 2021
Beckie Morris had planned to return to the UK with her husband and five-week-old daughter after four years of living abroad.
Parents of children returning to UK alone face ‘stressful’ quarantine dilemma
Parents of children returning to UK alone face ‘stressful’ quarantine dilemma
13 February 2021
Karl Feilder, who lives in the United Arab Emirates, said no parent ‘in their right mind’ would allow their children to stay alone in a hotel.
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