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Ban on bailiff evictions in England extended to end of March
Ban on bailiff evictions in England extended to end of March
13 February 2021
The ban was introduced at the start of the pandemic to protect private renters.
Clinically vulnerable offered Covid jab as vaccine programme enters new phase
Clinically vulnerable offered Covid jab as vaccine programme enters new phase
13 February 2021
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the vaccination programme is continuing at ‘an unprecedented speed’.
Johnson urges G7 leaders to unite to defeat Covid-19
Johnson urges G7 leaders to unite to defeat Covid-19
13 February 2021
The PM will call for an end to ‘nationalist and divisive politics’ when he chairs his first meeting of the UK’s G7 presidency.
Let pupils play this summer instead of facing more lessons – psychologists
Let pupils play this summer instead of facing more lessons – psychologists
13 February 2021
They warned plans for intensive ‘catch up’ activity and summer schools may worsen children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Scientists warn of new Covid wave if lockdown is lifted too quickly
Scientists warn of new Covid wave if lockdown is lifted too quickly
13 February 2021
Ministers are under pressure to ease controls as the Government expects to hit its target for offering the vaccine to all over-70s.
Love rat: ‘UK’s loneliest degu’ looking for a match ahead of Valentine’s Day
Love rat: ‘UK’s loneliest degu’ looking for a match ahead of Valentine’s Day
13 February 2021
Greg received a series of rejections from fellow rodents and is now looking for a new companion.
Charles sets youngsters a half-term nature challenge
Charles sets youngsters a half-term nature challenge
13 February 2021
The project will run from Monday to Saturday and involve six of the prince’s patronages.
Cases of long Covid could be as high as 20%, immunologist warns
Cases of long Covid could be as high as 20%, immunologist warns
13 February 2021
Professor Danny Altmann is calling for specialist clinics to be opened in the UK.
Police issue fresh appeal for information into murder of aspiring lawyer
Police issue fresh appeal for information into murder of aspiring lawyer
13 February 2021
Two teenagers have so far been arrested in connection with the death of 22-year-old Sven Badzak.
Covid-19 treatments to be fast-tracked through UK clinical trial system
Covid-19 treatments to be fast-tracked through UK clinical trial system
13 February 2021
The Department of Health and Social Care said ‘the brightest’ researchers and manufacturers will trial their medicines in Britain.
Routine blood tests contain ‘hidden fingerprint’ indicating liver cirrhosis
Routine blood tests contain ‘hidden fingerprint’ indicating liver cirrhosis
13 February 2021
Scientists have developed an algorithm which could be used as a low-cost way for GPs to carry out large-scale screening.
Paramedics to test patients for Covid-19 to prevent hospital handover delays
Paramedics to test patients for Covid-19 to prevent hospital handover delays
13 February 2021
South Central Ambulance Service has launched the trial for all patients aged 18 and above.
Flight to Bucharest halted on tarmac as police make child abduction arrest
Flight to Bucharest halted on tarmac as police make child abduction arrest
13 February 2021
Officers used intelligence and number plate recognition cameras to track a car to the London airport.
Clinical trial to begin to test Covid vaccine efficacy among children
Clinical trial to begin to test Covid vaccine efficacy among children
13 February 2021
Researchers will use 300 volunteers to assess whether the jab will produce a strong immune response in children aged between six and 17.
MPs call for China to be barred from supplying Britain’s armed forces
MPs call for China to be barred from supplying Britain’s armed forces
13 February 2021
The committee listed nine companies operating in the UK defence sector which, it said, had been acquired by Chinese firms in recent years.
What the papers say – February 13
What the papers say – February 13
13 February 2021
Stories about the route out of lockdown lead many of Saturday’s papers.
Quarantine hotel regulations published just days before scheme comes into effect
Quarantine hotel regulations published just days before scheme comes into effect
13 February 2021
UK nationals or residents returning to England from 33 countries will be required to spend 10 days in Government-designated accommodation from Monday.
Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend
Milder conditions on the way after wintry weekend
13 February 2021
Temperatures will begin to rise towards double figures into next week.
Ministers urge remaining over-70s to get the Covid-19 jab
Ministers urge remaining over-70s to get the Covid-19 jab
13 February 2021
The Government is confident it will hit its target of offering the vaccine to its top four priority groups by Monday.
Charging electric cars ‘will be easier than refuelling petrol or diesel vehicle’
Charging electric cars ‘will be easier than refuelling petrol or diesel vehicle’
12 February 2021
The Department for Transport (DfT) said it is looking into improving how electric cars are charged.
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