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A year of the coronavirus pandemic: Scientific breakthroughs that bring hope

A year of the coronavirus pandemic: Scientific breakthroughs that bring hope

A year of the coronavirus pandemic: Scientific breakthroughs that bring hope

27 January 2021

A look back at key dates when the biggest scientific achievements were shared with the world.


Covid-19: How survival rates have improved

Covid-19: How survival rates have improved

Covid-19: How survival rates have improved

27 January 2021

People admitted to intensive care are less likely to die now than they were at the start of the pandemic.


Sentencing hearing to take place for teenager who admitted harassing Ian Wright

Sentencing hearing to take place for teenager who admitted harassing Ian Wright

Sentencing hearing to take place for teenager who admitted harassing Ian Wright

27 January 2021

Patrick O’Brien, 18, admitted to harassing the former Premier League star and sending him messages that were grossly offensive, obscene and menacing.


NI approach to pandemic should be less inward-looking, virologist says

NI approach to pandemic should be less inward-looking, virologist says

NI approach to pandemic should be less inward-looking, virologist says

27 January 2021

The race between different countries to deliver vaccines should recognise that people will have to travel and trade, Dr Lindsay Broadbent added.


UK to avoid double-dip recession amid ‘brighter’ outlook, says think tank

UK to avoid double-dip recession amid ‘brighter’ outlook, says think tank

UK to avoid double-dip recession amid ‘brighter’ outlook, says think tank

27 January 2021

The EY Item Club predicts the economy will now bounce back next year thanks to the vaccine rollout and Brexit deal.


Existing drug could treat ‘aggressive’ triple-negative breast cancer – study

Existing drug could treat ‘aggressive’ triple-negative breast cancer – study

Existing drug could treat ‘aggressive’ triple-negative breast cancer – study

27 January 2021

The already approved drug could be used to treat more aggressive forms of breast cancer that don’t always respond to traditional chemotherapy.


Milestones in the rise of the UK’s Covid-19 death toll

Milestones in the rise of the UK’s Covid-19 death toll

Milestones in the rise of the UK’s Covid-19 death toll

27 January 2021

There were 23 consecutive days in April 2020 when more than 1,000 deaths took place.


Bailiffs move in on HS2 protesters occupying tunnel under central London park

Bailiffs move in on HS2 protesters occupying tunnel under central London park

Bailiffs move in on HS2 protesters occupying tunnel under central London park

27 January 2021

HS2 Rebellion said an ‘illegal eviction’ of the camp began shortly before 5am on Wednesday.


Catholic archbishop asks for forgiveness as he apologises to survivors of homes

Catholic archbishop asks for forgiveness as he apologises to survivors of homes

Catholic archbishop asks for forgiveness as he apologises to survivors of homes

27 January 2021

Women claimed they were subjected to labour like scrubbing floors during the final stages of pregnancy and were described as ‘fallen’ and stigmatised.


Prime Minister ‘deeply sorry’ but expert warns UK could see 50,000 more deaths

Prime Minister ‘deeply sorry’ but expert warns UK could see 50,000 more deaths

Prime Minister ‘deeply sorry’ but expert warns UK could see 50,000 more deaths

27 January 2021

The Prime Minister offered his ‘deepest condolences’ to those whose relatives have died from Covid-19.


Prince Charles, football stars and celebrities urge people to remember Holocaust

Prince Charles, football stars and celebrities urge people to remember Holocaust

Prince Charles, football stars and celebrities urge people to remember Holocaust

27 January 2021

The Prince of Wales is the patron of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.


Woman dies with Covid-19 on 25th birthday

Woman dies with Covid-19 on 25th birthday

Woman dies with Covid-19 on 25th birthday

26 January 2021

Claudia Marsh died at the Royal University Hospital in Liverpool.


HS2 protesters to occupy tunnel network under central London park

HS2 protesters to occupy tunnel network under central London park

HS2 protesters to occupy tunnel network under central London park

26 January 2021

‘Tree protectors’ from HS2 Rebellion said they were prepared to occupy the tunnel.


Catholic at centre of life-support dispute has died, lawyers say

Catholic at centre of life-support dispute has died, lawyers say

Catholic at centre of life-support dispute has died, lawyers say

26 January 2021

The man, who comes from Poland but lived in the West Country, fell into a coma late last year after suffering brain damage.


Quarantine hotels for travellers – How could they work?

Quarantine hotels for travellers – How could they work?

Quarantine hotels for travellers – How could they work?

26 January 2021

Travellers would be expected to self-isolate for a period of time.


Blind guinea pig and sister that guides her search for new home

Blind guinea pig and sister that guides her search for new home

Blind guinea pig and sister that guides her search for new home

26 January 2021

Ami is completely blind, but her sister Yuki is ‘more than happy to be her sister’s eyes’.


Religious orders apologise for their role in Mother and Baby Homes

Religious orders apologise for their role in Mother and Baby Homes

Religious orders apologise for their role in Mother and Baby Homes

26 January 2021

Women claimed they were subjected to labour like scrubbing floors during the final stages of pregnancy and were described as fallen and stigmatised.


Custody sergeant is fifth Met staff member to die from Covid-19 in recent weeks

Custody sergeant is fifth Met staff member to die from Covid-19 in recent weeks

Custody sergeant is fifth Met staff member to die from Covid-19 in recent weeks

26 January 2021

It comes after three police constables and a traffic police community officer have died since January 11.


Construction halted on Covid testing megalab in Scotland

Construction halted on Covid testing megalab in Scotland

Construction halted on Covid testing megalab in Scotland

26 January 2021

The UK Government said it needs to assess long-term demand for the lab.


Ai Weiwei warns China is ‘greatest challenge the West has ever faced’

Ai Weiwei warns China is ‘greatest challenge the West has ever faced’

Ai Weiwei warns China is ‘greatest challenge the West has ever faced’

26 January 2021

The multidisciplinary artist recently released a film documenting the 2019 Hong Kong protests.


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