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Extra testing for international arrivals to stop imports of coronavirus variants

Extra testing for international arrivals to stop imports of coronavirus variants

Extra testing for international arrivals to stop imports of coronavirus variants

09 February 2021

Ministers will set out the proposals later as efforts also continued to set up a series of quarantine hotels.


Projections on London landmarks thank dogs for lockdown companionship

Projections on London landmarks thank dogs for lockdown companionship

Projections on London landmarks thank dogs for lockdown companionship

09 February 2021

The displays thank pets for their ‘heroic role during the pandemic’.


Vaccine rollout advice for the rest of British adults ‘in weeks’

Vaccine rollout advice for the rest of British adults ‘in weeks’

Vaccine rollout advice for the rest of British adults ‘in weeks’

09 February 2021

There have been calls for some keyworkers to be next in line for the jab.


Mass legal action brought against Facebook over ‘data protection failure’

Mass legal action brought against Facebook over ‘data protection failure’

Mass legal action brought against Facebook over ‘data protection failure’

09 February 2021

The claim alleges that Facebook allowed a third-party app to access the personal information of users without their knowledge or consent.


Fishy facelift: Spider crab and megrim could undergo image makeovers

Fishy facelift: Spider crab and megrim could undergo image makeovers

Fishy facelift: Spider crab and megrim could undergo image makeovers

09 February 2021

Two types of seafood could be rebranded to appeal more to British diners.


Snow and ice warnings still in place for most of Britain

Snow and ice warnings still in place for most of Britain

Snow and ice warnings still in place for most of Britain

09 February 2021

A severe amber warning is still current for parts of Scotland as snowfalls continue.


Social media post from Love Island finalist breached advertising rules

Social media post from Love Island finalist breached advertising rules

Social media post from Love Island finalist breached advertising rules

09 February 2021

Luke Mabbott was a finalist on the ITV show in 2020.


Shareholders aim to force Tesco to cut junk food sales

Shareholders aim to force Tesco to cut junk food sales

Shareholders aim to force Tesco to cut junk food sales

09 February 2021

A consortium of investors wants the retail giant to play its part in cutting obesity in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.


UAE’s Hope probe inches closer to Mars

UAE’s Hope probe inches closer to Mars

UAE’s Hope probe inches closer to Mars

09 February 2021

The spacecraft will explore the atmosphere of the planet.


Clinic warned by advertising watchdog about Covid-19 ozone therapy claim

Clinic warned by advertising watchdog about Covid-19 ozone therapy claim

Clinic warned by advertising watchdog about Covid-19 ozone therapy claim

09 February 2021

A complainant challenged whether the claim was misleading and could be substantiated.


One in ten teenagers have tried hard drugs by the age of 17, study finds

One in ten teenagers have tried hard drugs by the age of 17, study finds

One in ten teenagers have tried hard drugs by the age of 17, study finds

09 February 2021

Teenagers whose parents were highly educated are more likely to binge drink than those whose parents had lower level qualifications, it suggests.


Bushfire image wins people’s vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Bushfire image wins people’s vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Bushfire image wins people’s vote in Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

09 February 2021

The drone shot captured by Robert Irwin, son of conservationist Steve Irwin, won the people’s choice award in the competition.


Mike Tindall’s company on list of employers claiming furlough money

Mike Tindall’s company on list of employers claiming furlough money

Mike Tindall’s company on list of employers claiming furlough money

09 February 2021

It is understood the former rugby star has not been personally furloughed.


All travellers to the UK to take two Covid tests while they quarantine

All travellers to the UK to take two Covid tests while they quarantine

All travellers to the UK to take two Covid tests while they quarantine

09 February 2021

Officials say the move is designed to provide further protection against new variants from abroad.


What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

What the papers say – February 9

09 February 2021

Covid vaccinations and concerns about lax border controls dominate the Tuesday papers.


Threat of international chemical attacks is on the rise, warns Wallace

Threat of international chemical attacks is on the rise, warns Wallace

Threat of international chemical attacks is on the rise, warns Wallace

09 February 2021

The internet provides a turbo boost for terrorist groups, the Defence Secretary said.


Anxious children need staggered return to school – Love Island’s Dr Alex George

Anxious children need staggered return to school – Love Island’s Dr Alex George

Anxious children need staggered return to school – Love Island’s Dr Alex George

08 February 2021

The A&E doctor spoke about children returning to school on the BBC’s Newscast.


Snapchat to prompt users to spring clean their friend list in new safety update

Snapchat to prompt users to spring clean their friend list in new safety update

Snapchat to prompt users to spring clean their friend list in new safety update

08 February 2021

Friend Check Up will ask users to review their friend list so they only remain connected to those that are most important.


Salmond ‘physical aggression’ claim by SNP chief operating officer disputed

Salmond ‘physical aggression’ claim by SNP chief operating officer disputed

Salmond ‘physical aggression’ claim by SNP chief operating officer disputed

08 February 2021

Following a statement from Sue Ruddick, another party member responded with her version of events.


Scottish Labour could push for higher taxes under new leader

Scottish Labour could push for higher taxes under new leader

Scottish Labour could push for higher taxes under new leader

08 February 2021

Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar were debating policy positions on the BBC’s The Nine programme on Monday.


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