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Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced her appointment to MSPs at Holyrood.

Boris Johnson addressed the 1922 Committee of backbench MPs on Tuesday.

One expert said health systems are ‘weaker now than they were a year ago, in reality’, after multiple waves of Covid-19.

People are eligible for a booster three months after their second vaccine but they can book after two months.

Cases have reached their highest daily level since January 9 and experts have warned restrictions could be needed for two months.

Conservationists say the efforts to eradicate the non-native mice which eat eggs and chicks are needed to protect endangered species.

Ex-BBC editors appeared at the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee to consider the broadcasters policy of ‘due impartiality’.

It came as seven Insulate Britain protesters appeared in court charged with contempt.

The biggest week-on-week increases are all in London.

The first British astronaut to walk in space told MPs that scientists were shocked by the ‘recklessness’ of Russia in destroying a satellite.

Vice-chancellors are calling on the Government to the extend the time that short-term exchange students are permitted to stay in the UK.

The First Minister said as Westminster had not introduced further restrictions, no additional cash would be generated to help businesses.

Hull has been warmer on average than Heathrow used to be, while Argyll and Bute has seen the biggest increase in rainfall.

The four chief medical officers recommend temporarily suspending the 15-minute wait after a mRNA vaccine.

The signet ring belonged to a noble family with links to England and Scotland.

In Scotland, a change to the rules will mean people have to self-isolate if someone in their household tests positive for Covid-19.

The shortage came as problems ordering rapid lateral flow tests enter their second day.

What are the rules and outlook for each of the four nations?

A silent walk was held on Tuesday, marking the four-and-a-half year anniversary of the blaze.

Boris Johnson’s Cabinet met remotely, while two members of Labour’s shadow cabinet tested positive for Covid-19.