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PM wants ‘irreversible’ lockdown easing, but cannot guarantee it’s the last

PM wants ‘irreversible’ lockdown easing, but cannot guarantee it’s the last

PM wants ‘irreversible’ lockdown easing, but cannot guarantee it’s the last

15 February 2021

The Prime Minister welcomed an ‘unprecedented national achievement’ of vaccinating 15 million of the most vulnerable people in the UK.


Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine given green light for global rollout by WHO

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine given green light for global rollout by WHO

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine given green light for global rollout by WHO

15 February 2021

The vaccine has been listed for emergency use after being assessed for quality, safety and efficacy.


High Court judge ponders awarding of contract to friends of Dominic Cummings

High Court judge ponders awarding of contract to friends of Dominic Cummings

High Court judge ponders awarding of contract to friends of Dominic Cummings

15 February 2021

Campaigners took legal action against the Cabinet Office over the decision to pay more than £500,000 of taxpayers’ money to Public First.


UK needs competition rules for the digital age – report

UK needs competition rules for the digital age – report

UK needs competition rules for the digital age – report

15 February 2021

Many digital services are free, making it difficult for customers to compare what they are paying for them


New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs – study

New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs – study

New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs – study

15 February 2021

In most amputations, muscle pairs that control the affected joints, such as elbows or ankles, are severed.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

15 February 2021

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.


Williamson warns of ‘chilling effect’ on campuses as he unveils free speech plan

Williamson warns of ‘chilling effect’ on campuses as he unveils free speech plan

Williamson warns of ‘chilling effect’ on campuses as he unveils free speech plan

15 February 2021

The University and College Union has accused ministers of fighting ‘phantom threats’ to free speech.


‘You’ve spoiled the party’, police told as they raid lockdown birthday bash

‘You’ve spoiled the party’, police told as they raid lockdown birthday bash

‘You’ve spoiled the party’, police told as they raid lockdown birthday bash

15 February 2021

Around 40 people had gathered for a birthday party at the flat in Beetham Tower in Manchester city centre


Tributes paid to Sir William Macpherson, judge in Stephen Lawrence inquiry

Tributes paid to Sir William Macpherson, judge in Stephen Lawrence inquiry

Tributes paid to Sir William Macpherson, judge in Stephen Lawrence inquiry

15 February 2021

Sir William served in the military and then the legal profession.


Hotel quarantine guests complain about ‘crazy’ cost

Hotel quarantine guests complain about ‘crazy’ cost

Hotel quarantine guests complain about ‘crazy’ cost

15 February 2021

The Government’s quarantine hotel policy came into force on Monday.


Inspectors warn hospital over emergency department triage times and PPE lapses

Inspectors warn hospital over emergency department triage times and PPE lapses

Inspectors warn hospital over emergency department triage times and PPE lapses

15 February 2021

The report said the service ‘did not always control infection risk well’.


Skin patch brings scientists closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor

Skin patch brings scientists closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor

Skin patch brings scientists closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor

15 February 2021

The device can monitor blood pressure, heart rate, glucose levels and even alcohol or caffeine.


Sturgeon: Scotland to look at alternatives to quarantine loopholes

Sturgeon: Scotland to look at alternatives to quarantine loopholes

Sturgeon: Scotland to look at alternatives to quarantine loopholes

15 February 2021

People do not have to abide by Scotland’s stricter quarantine rules if they arrive from elsewhere in the UK.


Entrepreneur finds her lockdown calling with phone box coffee kiosk

Entrepreneur finds her lockdown calling with phone box coffee kiosk

Entrepreneur finds her lockdown calling with phone box coffee kiosk

15 February 2021

Lily Deluca has been serving coffee from the booth in Guildford.


Further lockdowns in Wales not ruled out by health minister

Further lockdowns in Wales not ruled out by health minister

Further lockdowns in Wales not ruled out by health minister

15 February 2021

The youngest children are set to return to face-to-face teaching in Wales from next Monday.


High streets at risk of being ‘hollowed out’ without continued support – Labour

High streets at risk of being ‘hollowed out’ without continued support – Labour

High streets at risk of being ‘hollowed out’ without continued support – Labour

15 February 2021

The Opposition party also wants the reduced rate of VAT for businesses in the hospitality, tourism and culture sectors to continue.


Covid-19 transmission risks found in bars despite guidance efforts, study finds

Covid-19 transmission risks found in bars despite guidance efforts, study finds

Covid-19 transmission risks found in bars despite guidance efforts, study finds

15 February 2021

The University of Stirling research is said to be the first in the world to examine the measures tackling coronavirus in licensed premises.


Downing Street urges care home staff to get vaccinated

Downing Street urges care home staff to get vaccinated

Downing Street urges care home staff to get vaccinated

15 February 2021

The Health Secretary said around two thirds of the social care workforce have received a coronavirus vaccine.


Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025

Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025

Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025

15 February 2021

The switch involves consolidating its production facilities, which are spread across the Midlands.


The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

15 February 2021

At least 242 frontline health and care workers have now died.


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