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Downing Street party claim ‘defies belief’, says Wales’ health minister

Downing Street party claim ‘defies belief’, says Wales’ health minister

Downing Street party claim ‘defies belief’, says Wales’ health minister

11 January 2022

Eluned Morgan addressed the controversy over an alleged party in Downing Street at the height of the 2020 lockdown at a Welsh Government briefing.


Covid-19: UK ‘closest of any country in northern hemisphere to exiting pandemic’

Covid-19: UK ‘closest of any country in northern hemisphere to exiting pandemic’

Covid-19: UK ‘closest of any country in northern hemisphere to exiting pandemic’

11 January 2022

Professor David Heymann said population immunity was already high across the country.


Son ‘gobsmacked’ by alleged Downing Street party on same day as mother’s funeral

Son ‘gobsmacked’ by alleged Downing Street party on same day as mother’s funeral

Son ‘gobsmacked’ by alleged Downing Street party on same day as mother’s funeral

11 January 2022

Ann Mitchell, who was part of a Second World War code-breaking team at Bletchley Park, died aged 97.


Mum of mortuary abuser David Fuller victim says inquiry wait ‘not good enough’

Mum of mortuary abuser David Fuller victim says inquiry wait ‘not good enough’

Mum of mortuary abuser David Fuller victim says inquiry wait ‘not good enough’

11 January 2022

Nevres Kemal’s daughter was one of at least 102 women and girls who were sexually assaulted by double murderer David Fuller.


Use electric or hydrogen planes for domestic flights, urges green group

Use electric or hydrogen planes for domestic flights, urges green group

Use electric or hydrogen planes for domestic flights, urges green group

11 January 2022

The development of zero-emissions aircraft is vital for the country’s aviation sector to cut its carbon output, a new report claims.


Dog savaged baby boy to death after his mother fell asleep on sofa – inquest

Dog savaged baby boy to death after his mother fell asleep on sofa – inquest

Dog savaged baby boy to death after his mother fell asleep on sofa – inquest

11 January 2022

Two-week-old Reuben McNulty was sitting on a teddy bear ring on the sofa with his mother Amy Litchfield when he was attacked.


Wills can continue to be witnessed via Zoom in England and Wales until 2024

Wills can continue to be witnessed via Zoom in England and Wales until 2024

Wills can continue to be witnessed via Zoom in England and Wales until 2024

11 January 2022

The extension will last until January 31 2024, while the Law Commission considers potential reforms to the law around wills.


How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

How has Boris Johnson responded to claims of Covid rule-busting parties?

11 January 2022

The PM is in hot water again this week – but it is not the first time he’s faced criticism over alleged rule-breaking events during the pandemic.


Number of pupils and staff absent from England’s schools rises after Christmas

Number of pupils and staff absent from England’s schools rises after Christmas

Number of pupils and staff absent from England’s schools rises after Christmas

11 January 2022

Around one in 12 teachers and school leaders were not in work at the start of term, figures show.


Wash all dirty linen at once over Downing Street parties, Tory MP urges Johnson

Wash all dirty linen at once over Downing Street parties, Tory MP urges Johnson

Wash all dirty linen at once over Downing Street parties, Tory MP urges Johnson

11 January 2022

Cabinet Officer Michael Ellis, who was heckled by opposition MPs, confirmed the ‘bring your own booze’ event on May 20 2020 is being investigated.


Queen’s hope for a ‘world where diabetes can do no harm’

Queen’s hope for a ‘world where diabetes can do no harm’

Queen’s hope for a ‘world where diabetes can do no harm’

11 January 2022

The monarch sent a message to Diabetes UK to mark the 100th anniversary of the first successful insulin treatment.


‘Still some way to go before pig heart transplant becomes everyday reality’

‘Still some way to go before pig heart transplant becomes everyday reality’

‘Still some way to go before pig heart transplant becomes everyday reality’

11 January 2022

Genetically modified pigs could potentially offer a much-needed supply of organs for patients


Mother whose son died in hotel fire ‘very disappointed’ no date set for inquiry

Mother whose son died in hotel fire ‘very disappointed’ no date set for inquiry

Mother whose son died in hotel fire ‘very disappointed’ no date set for inquiry

11 January 2022

Simon Midgley, 32, and Richard Dyson, 38, died in the blaze in December 2017.


Non-native conifer plantations ‘likely to harm red squirrel conservation’

Non-native conifer plantations ‘likely to harm red squirrel conservation’

Non-native conifer plantations ‘likely to harm red squirrel conservation’

11 January 2022

Research shows that native predators in native woodland are the key ingredients for red squirrel survival in Britain and Ireland.


Standards watchdog raises prospect PM deliberately withheld flat probe texts

Standards watchdog raises prospect PM deliberately withheld flat probe texts

Standards watchdog raises prospect PM deliberately withheld flat probe texts

11 January 2022

Boris Johnson apologised to his ethics adviser last week for failing to inform him of a Whatsapp exchange he had with a Tory donor about the revamp.


Parents at ‘end of their tether’ over child mental health, says charity chief

Parents at ‘end of their tether’ over child mental health, says charity chief

Parents at ‘end of their tether’ over child mental health, says charity chief

11 January 2022

Holyrood’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has launched an inquiry into the health and wellbeing of young people.


Trucker who killed three in crash ‘had been looking at dating sites’

Trucker who killed three in crash ‘had been looking at dating sites’

Trucker who killed three in crash ‘had been looking at dating sites’

11 January 2022

Ion Onut admitted three counts of causing death by dangerous driving following the deadly crash on the A1(M) in County Durham in July.


Only a quarter of catch-up tutoring sessions accessed through Randstad

Only a quarter of catch-up tutoring sessions accessed through Randstad

Only a quarter of catch-up tutoring sessions accessed through Randstad

11 January 2022

Randstad’s director of tutoring will be questioned by MPs over the company’s delivery of the contract on Wednesday.


Johnson backs aide who organised Downing Street ‘BYOB’ garden party

Johnson backs aide who organised Downing Street ‘BYOB’ garden party

Johnson backs aide who organised Downing Street ‘BYOB’ garden party

11 January 2022

The PM’s official spokesman said Martin Reynolds ‘continues in his role’.


Covid-19 ‘not yet endemic’ – WHO

Covid-19 ‘not yet endemic’ – WHO

Covid-19 ‘not yet endemic’ – WHO

11 January 2022

Health leaders also warned that half of Europe can expect to be infected with the Omicron variant over the next two months.


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