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Johnson to set out plans for Covid ‘booster’ jabs

Johnson to set out plans for Covid ‘booster’ jabs

Johnson to set out plans for Covid ‘booster’ jabs

13 September 2021

The PM will unveil the Government’s blueprint for living with the virus through the winter.


Javid gives the green light for vaccines for schoolchildren

Javid gives the green light for vaccines for schoolchildren

Javid gives the green light for vaccines for schoolchildren

13 September 2021

The Health Secretary said 12 to 15-year-olds in England will be offered a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.


Hollywood lawyer to represent Duke of York in US sex assault case

Hollywood lawyer to represent Duke of York in US sex assault case

Hollywood lawyer to represent Duke of York in US sex assault case

13 September 2021

Andrew B Brettler has been hired to represent the duke as he is sued in a civil court over an alleged sexual assault.


Which children can get a Covid-19 vaccine and why?

Which children can get a Covid-19 vaccine and why?

Which children can get a Covid-19 vaccine and why?

13 September 2021

Around three million children are set to be eligible for the jab.


Social media platforms must face stronger regulation, politicians told

Social media platforms must face stronger regulation, politicians told

Social media platforms must face stronger regulation, politicians told

13 September 2021

MPs and peers on the joint committee examining the draft Online Safety Bill have been urged to push for strict regulation of social media platforms.


Man dies after crane tips while moving heavy load

Man dies after crane tips while moving heavy load

Man dies after crane tips while moving heavy load

13 September 2021

Emergency services were called to the Mangotsfield area of Bristol on Monday morning.


Anne watches as historic Tower ceremony is performed

Anne watches as historic Tower ceremony is performed

Anne watches as historic Tower ceremony is performed

13 September 2021

The presentation of the ‘dues’, or barrel of wine, is not symbolic – the gift is drunk and enjoyed.


Vaccinations for children given the green light, documents suggest

Vaccinations for children given the green light, documents suggest

Vaccinations for children given the green light, documents suggest

13 September 2021

Government documents suggest children aged 12 and over are now eligible for vaccination.


Grenfell inquiry: Designers and contractors were ‘ignorant of fire regulations’

Grenfell inquiry: Designers and contractors were ‘ignorant of fire regulations’

Grenfell inquiry: Designers and contractors were ‘ignorant of fire regulations’

13 September 2021

A lawyer representing families of the victims said the fire regulations regarding cladding on buildings were perfectly clear.


Foot fetish man sentenced for making 1,263 nuisance calls to NHS 111

Foot fetish man sentenced for making 1,263 nuisance calls to NHS 111

Foot fetish man sentenced for making 1,263 nuisance calls to NHS 111

13 September 2021

Richard Cove was given a 16-week prison sentence suspended for two years.


Ebola vaccine ‘generates strong immune response in children and adults’

Ebola vaccine ‘generates strong immune response in children and adults’

Ebola vaccine ‘generates strong immune response in children and adults’

13 September 2021

The two-dose Ebola vaccine regimen is safe and well tolerated, researchers have found.


Andrew Neil steps down as chairman of GB News

Andrew Neil steps down as chairman of GB News

Andrew Neil steps down as chairman of GB News

13 September 2021

The former BBC presenter is leaving the channel three months after its launch.


Civil case against Andrew may not be heard for years, says leading lawyer

Civil case against Andrew may not be heard for years, says leading lawyer

Civil case against Andrew may not be heard for years, says leading lawyer

13 September 2021

The Duke of York has stepped back from public duties amid the fallout from his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein.


What a cheek! Moona Lisa becomes life-size in Bristol exhibition

What a cheek! Moona Lisa becomes life-size in Bristol exhibition

What a cheek! Moona Lisa becomes life-size in Bristol exhibition

13 September 2021

Nick Walker’s famous piece of street art was produced in response to a challenge from fellow artist Banksy.


Wind-powered carrier and unmanned attack boats could feature for Navy

Wind-powered carrier and unmanned attack boats could feature for Navy

Wind-powered carrier and unmanned attack boats could feature for Navy

13 September 2021

Another conceptual idea which is expected to go into service within the next decade is special modules which are interchangeable between ships.


Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

13 September 2021

Just over half of local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.


Government fails to guarantee enough lorries on roads for Christmas deliveries

Government fails to guarantee enough lorries on roads for Christmas deliveries

Government fails to guarantee enough lorries on roads for Christmas deliveries

13 September 2021

Grant Shapps told the Commons it was ‘not in the hands’ of the Government to make the guarantee.


Tom Daley made freeman of Plymouth

Tom Daley made freeman of Plymouth

Tom Daley made freeman of Plymouth

13 September 2021

The 27-year-old diver, who has won four Olympic medals, was born in Plymouth.


Vietnamese man detained in people-smuggling crackdown

Vietnamese man detained in people-smuggling crackdown

Vietnamese man detained in people-smuggling crackdown

13 September 2021

The National Crime Agency said the 23-year-old was arrested in Handsworth, Birmingham.


How many people in the UK are still unvaccinated?

How many people in the UK are still unvaccinated?

How many people in the UK are still unvaccinated?

13 September 2021

Figures range from around 32% of people in Northern Ireland to 24% in Scotland.


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