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Thousands to be tested in Manchester after Kent coronavirus mutation detected

Thousands to be tested in Manchester after Kent coronavirus mutation detected

Thousands to be tested in Manchester after Kent coronavirus mutation detected

08 February 2021

Some 10,000 extra tests will be rolled out in the region from Tuesday.


Government launches urgent recruitment drive to fill social care shortages

Government launches urgent recruitment drive to fill social care shortages

Government launches urgent recruitment drive to fill social care shortages

08 February 2021

Boris Johnson said that it offered ‘tough but rewarding’ opportunities for those considering a career caring for others.


‘Magic and kind’ Meghan and Harry join online poetry class

‘Magic and kind’ Meghan and Harry join online poetry class

‘Magic and kind’ Meghan and Harry join online poetry class

08 February 2021

The Sussexes took part in the Get Lit – Words Ignite event in honour of Black History Month in the US.


Sinn Fein criticism of police blasted by DUP as ‘ringing hollow’

Sinn Fein criticism of police blasted by DUP as ‘ringing hollow’

Sinn Fein criticism of police blasted by DUP as ‘ringing hollow’

08 February 2021

Michelle O’Neill described a crisis of confidence in police following the arrest of a Troubles victim at a commemoration event.


Puppy survives after falling 40ft off bridge into frozen river

Puppy survives after falling 40ft off bridge into frozen river

Puppy survives after falling 40ft off bridge into frozen river

08 February 2021

Monty the lagotto romagnolo crashed through the ice covering the River Ayr in Prestwick, Scotland, while his owners looked on.


FCA bosses ‘inherited broken system’ before collapse of mini-bond firm

FCA bosses ‘inherited broken system’ before collapse of mini-bond firm

FCA bosses ‘inherited broken system’ before collapse of mini-bond firm

08 February 2021

Former FCA chief and Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, said multiple ‘red flags’ were missed before the collapse of London Capital & Finance.


South African variant unlikely to become dominant in UK, says Van-Tam

South African variant unlikely to become dominant in UK, says Van-Tam

South African variant unlikely to become dominant in UK, says Van-Tam

08 February 2021

The deputy chief medical officer says booster jabs may be needed as vaccines are updated to counter new strains of the disease.


Alex Salmond’s evidence session cancelled

Alex Salmond’s evidence session cancelled

Alex Salmond’s evidence session cancelled

08 February 2021

The former first minister had been asked to give evidence about the Scottish Government’s botched investigation of him on Tuesday.


Too early to say whether Britons can start planning summer holidays – Van-Tam

Too early to say whether Britons can start planning summer holidays – Van-Tam

Too early to say whether Britons can start planning summer holidays – Van-Tam

08 February 2021

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said any easing of lockdown restrictions in England would have to take place ‘gradually’.


Campaign launched for Captain Tom statue on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

Campaign launched for Captain Tom statue on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

Campaign launched for Captain Tom statue on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

08 February 2021

Garry McBride said ‘it would be awful if after five to 10 years all his efforts were forgotten’.


Johnson ‘very confident’ in vaccines despite South African strain fears

Johnson ‘very confident’ in vaccines despite South African strain fears

Johnson ‘very confident’ in vaccines despite South African strain fears

08 February 2021

Boris Johnson said the vaccines delivered a high degree of protection against serious illness from Covid-19.


Royal aide lobbied for changes to proposed traffic rules, according to reports

Royal aide lobbied for changes to proposed traffic rules, according to reports

Royal aide lobbied for changes to proposed traffic rules, according to reports

08 February 2021

The Guardian has examined National Archive documents and found more than a 1,000 where the Queen’s Consent was sought.


Medic reunited with colleague who saved husband’s life 21 years ago

Medic reunited with colleague who saved husband’s life 21 years ago

Medic reunited with colleague who saved husband’s life 21 years ago

08 February 2021

Ellie Taylor only realised Dave Townsend was the medic who saved her husband’s life while on shift together.


Relatives providing help ‘must be reunited with care home residents by March’

Relatives providing help ‘must be reunited with care home residents by March’

Relatives providing help ‘must be reunited with care home residents by March’

08 February 2021

Groups are calling for urgent action to reopen care homes for meaningful indoor visits, starting with relatives who provide essential care.


Government’s ‘poor handling of Brexit behind shellfish woes’

Government’s ‘poor handling of Brexit behind shellfish woes’

Government’s ‘poor handling of Brexit behind shellfish woes’

08 February 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice said it should be possible to export shellfish to purification centres in the EU so they can be made ready to eat


DUP MP stands by comments amid race row over Songs Of Praise casting

DUP MP stands by comments amid race row over Songs Of Praise casting

DUP MP stands by comments amid race row over Songs Of Praise casting

08 February 2021

Gregory Campbell said he has nothing to apologise over after commenting on the number of black people in a gospel music segment.


App that listens to sound of cough could diagnose severe type of pneumonia

App that listens to sound of cough could diagnose severe type of pneumonia

App that listens to sound of cough could diagnose severe type of pneumonia

08 February 2021

Technology listens out for signs of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) from a person’s cough, alongside details of symptoms.


Anti-HS2 campaigners have breach of bail proceedings against them withdrawn

Anti-HS2 campaigners have breach of bail proceedings against them withdrawn

Anti-HS2 campaigners have breach of bail proceedings against them withdrawn

08 February 2021

At least four people are approaching two weeks spent beneath Euston Square Gardens as part of a protest.


TV Licence fee to increase to £159 from April

TV Licence fee to increase to £159 from April

TV Licence fee to increase to £159 from April

08 February 2021

The new fee has been set by the Government.


Large queues at surge testing centre in south Gloucestershire

Large queues at surge testing centre in south Gloucestershire

Large queues at surge testing centre in south Gloucestershire

08 February 2021

Last week it was announced that 11 cases of a mutated variant had been identified in the Bristol and south Gloucestershire area.


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