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Nearly one in four primary school pupils in England on-site amid lockdown

Nearly one in four primary school pupils in England on-site amid lockdown

Nearly one in four primary school pupils in England on-site amid lockdown

16 February 2021

Pupils in schools and colleges in England – except children of key workers and vulnerable pupils – have been told to learn remotely during lockdown.


Mary Robinson ‘horribly tricked’ over Dubai hostage claims

Mary Robinson ‘horribly tricked’ over Dubai hostage claims

Mary Robinson ‘horribly tricked’ over Dubai hostage claims

16 February 2021

The former Irish president was criticised by human rights groups after she travelled to Dubai to meet the daughter of Sheikh Al-Maktoum.


Text message service boosting mental health support in lockdown

Text message service boosting mental health support in lockdown

Text message service boosting mental health support in lockdown

16 February 2021

A new study shows that many people have sought support for the first time through the Shout 85258 service.


Endangered seabird’s young being eaten by invasive mice on remote island – RSPB

Endangered seabird’s young being eaten by invasive mice on remote island – RSPB

Endangered seabird’s young being eaten by invasive mice on remote island – RSPB

16 February 2021

All but one MacGillivray’s prion chick at a monitoring site on Gough Island have died, but a project to eradicate the mice is taking place this year.


Armed police scrambled to break-in at zoo

Armed police scrambled to break-in at zoo

Armed police scrambled to break-in at zoo

16 February 2021

Suspects posted images on social media of themselves throwing items at the animals at Marwell Zoo.


Harry and Meghan’s Oprah chat will mark new era for couple

Harry and Meghan’s Oprah chat will mark new era for couple

Harry and Meghan’s Oprah chat will mark new era for couple

16 February 2021

Speculation has been mounting that Oprah Winfrey would interview the couple since she was invited to their wedding in May 2018.


Could rapid Covid testing help entertainment venues reopen?

Could rapid Covid testing help entertainment venues reopen?

Could rapid Covid testing help entertainment venues reopen?

16 February 2021

The PA news agency answers some key questions.


Four travellers fined £10,000 for not declaring they were in ‘red list’ country

Four travellers fined £10,000 for not declaring they were in ‘red list’ country

Four travellers fined £10,000 for not declaring they were in ‘red list’ country

16 February 2021

Police said the offenders were caught after landing at Birmingham Airport on Monday, the first day that tougher border rules came into force.


Mask up on gorilla treks to protect them from disease, researchers tell tourists

Mask up on gorilla treks to protect them from disease, researchers tell tourists

Mask up on gorilla treks to protect them from disease, researchers tell tourists

16 February 2021

There is a need for responsible tourism amid the risk of the spread of disease between humans and animals, experts said.


Pupils to return to classrooms in Scotland but lockdown will continue into March

Pupils to return to classrooms in Scotland but lockdown will continue into March

Pupils to return to classrooms in Scotland but lockdown will continue into March

16 February 2021

The First Minister announced the latest review of coronavirus restrictions to the Scottish Parliament.


Issa brothers complete £6.8bn Asda takeover

Issa brothers complete £6.8bn Asda takeover

Issa brothers complete £6.8bn Asda takeover

16 February 2021

However, the deal still needs to secure approval by UK competition regulators.


Ashes to be sprinkled instead of rubbed during Lent service due to Covid concern

Ashes to be sprinkled instead of rubbed during Lent service due to Covid concern

Ashes to be sprinkled instead of rubbed during Lent service due to Covid concern

16 February 2021

The change is being made at Chichester Cathedral’s Ash Wednesday service.


Mischievous cat steals Dean of Canterbury’s pancakes during morning prayer

Mischievous cat steals Dean of Canterbury’s pancakes during morning prayer

Mischievous cat steals Dean of Canterbury’s pancakes during morning prayer

16 February 2021

Tiger the cat got into the spirit of Pancake Day during a video broadcast of morning prayers at Canterbury Cathedral.


Tory MP Tracey Crouch ‘to max out on life’ after completing radiotherapy

Tory MP Tracey Crouch ‘to max out on life’ after completing radiotherapy

Tory MP Tracey Crouch ‘to max out on life’ after completing radiotherapy

16 February 2021

Tracey Crouch announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2020.


Fire performer makes ‘complete switch’ to become carer due to impact of Covid-19

Fire performer makes ‘complete switch’ to become carer due to impact of Covid-19

Fire performer makes ‘complete switch’ to become carer due to impact of Covid-19

16 February 2021

Dawn Bryant used to do a number of international shows before the pandemic hit.


Khan to put police officers in schools to tackle violence after lockdown

Khan to put police officers in schools to tackle violence after lockdown

Khan to put police officers in schools to tackle violence after lockdown

16 February 2021

The mayor went on patrol in east London with Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick and violence suppression unit officers.


Climate campaigners ‘perplexed’ after calls for wind turbine emoji rejected

Climate campaigners ‘perplexed’ after calls for wind turbine emoji rejected

Climate campaigners ‘perplexed’ after calls for wind turbine emoji rejected

16 February 2021

Charity and renewable energy association disappointed emoji for fossil fuels like oil and petrol exist, but a wind turbine does not.


1.7m more people to be told to shield

1.7m more people to be told to shield

1.7m more people to be told to shield

16 February 2021

The list was expanded after scientists developed a new tool which assesses whether someone is at risk of severe disease or death.


Vaccine passport requirements ‘could trigger discrimination claims’

Vaccine passport requirements ‘could trigger discrimination claims’

Vaccine passport requirements ‘could trigger discrimination claims’

16 February 2021

The Prime Minister has not ruled out the use of domestic immunity passports.


Hikes to income tax and VAT likely as UK recovers from Covid-19, think tank says

Hikes to income tax and VAT likely as UK recovers from Covid-19, think tank says

Hikes to income tax and VAT likely as UK recovers from Covid-19, think tank says

16 February 2021

The Institute for Fiscal Studies argued for an overhaul to some unfair or broken taxes such as inheritance and council tax.


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