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Welsh First Minister insists curfew for men not under consideration

Welsh First Minister insists curfew for men not under consideration

Welsh First Minister insists curfew for men not under consideration

12 March 2021

Mark Drakeford said reports that the Welsh Government could introduce a curfew were ‘misleading’.


Royal Navy leading international task force on Baltic mission

Royal Navy leading international task force on Baltic mission

Royal Navy leading international task force on Baltic mission

12 March 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said some of the UK’s closest and most steadfast allies are found in the Baltic region.


France reopens borders for UK holidaymakers

France reopens borders for UK holidaymakers

France reopens borders for UK holidaymakers

12 March 2021

The country is allowing UK tourists to visit if they have had a recent, negative, coronavirus test.


GCSEs are here for an awful lot longer, says Williamson

GCSEs are here for an awful lot longer, says Williamson

GCSEs are here for an awful lot longer, says Williamson

12 March 2021

The Education Secretary admitted that the Government’s £1.7 billion package for children who have faced disruption ‘only scratches the surface’.


Teacher running to pub and back every day until it reopens

Teacher running to pub and back every day until it reopens

Teacher running to pub and back every day until it reopens

12 March 2021

Maths teacher Ollie Ripley is raising money for mental health charity Mind.


Welsh Government accused of ‘U-turn’ over reopening shops

Welsh Government accused of ‘U-turn’ over reopening shops

Welsh Government accused of ‘U-turn’ over reopening shops

12 March 2021

Non-essential retail will begin to reopen from March 22 with garden centres, but a full return will not happen until April 12.


Coroner says force used in restraint of man was not excessive

Coroner says force used in restraint of man was not excessive

Coroner says force used in restraint of man was not excessive

12 March 2021

Aspects of the operation that culminated in the death in hospital of Gerard McMahon were criticised at the inquest.


Covid rules mean fathers-to-be ‘missing out on lessons to prevent cot death’

Covid rules mean fathers-to-be ‘missing out on lessons to prevent cot death’

Covid rules mean fathers-to-be ‘missing out on lessons to prevent cot death’

12 March 2021

More than half of fathers-to-be have not been allowed to attend any antenatal appointments, a survey for the Lullaby Trust has found.


Novavax Covid-19 vaccine is 86% effective against Kent variant, study suggests

Novavax Covid-19 vaccine is 86% effective against Kent variant, study suggests

Novavax Covid-19 vaccine is 86% effective against Kent variant, study suggests

12 March 2021

The study suggests the vaccine is also 96% effective in preventing cases caused by the original strain of Covid-19.


PM supports national day of reflection on anniversary of first lockdown

PM supports national day of reflection on anniversary of first lockdown

PM supports national day of reflection on anniversary of first lockdown

12 March 2021

A minute’s silence will be held at 12pm on March 23, and buildings will be lit up across the country.


Council of Europe decides to reopen examination of Pat Finucane murder

Council of Europe decides to reopen examination of Pat Finucane murder

Council of Europe decides to reopen examination of Pat Finucane murder

12 March 2021

The solicitor’s son, Sinn Fein MP John Finucane, has welcomed the decision, describing it as a ‘hugely significant move’.


People allowed to meet in larger groups in Scotland as new rules come into force

People allowed to meet in larger groups in Scotland as new rules come into force

People allowed to meet in larger groups in Scotland as new rules come into force

12 March 2021

The easing of coronavirus restrictions means up to four adults from two households will be able to meet outside.


59% of police officers who faced criminal probes were convicted, data shows

59% of police officers who faced criminal probes were convicted, data shows

59% of police officers who faced criminal probes were convicted, data shows

12 March 2021

The Home Office figures reveal there were 152 criminal investigations into officers and police staff in the year to March 2020.


UK’s four nations: How lockdown measures are being lifted

UK’s four nations: How lockdown measures are being lifted

UK’s four nations: How lockdown measures are being lifted

12 March 2021

An easing of measures is taking place in Scotland and Wales.


Pandemic inspires children to get involved in science, data suggests

Pandemic inspires children to get involved in science, data suggests

Pandemic inspires children to get involved in science, data suggests

12 March 2021

New research suggests children have been particularly engaged by scientific discoveries over the last 12 months.


In Video: Apes enjoy early Mother’s Day treats at Twycross Zoo

In Video: Apes enjoy early Mother’s Day treats at Twycross Zoo

In Video: Apes enjoy early Mother’s Day treats at Twycross Zoo

12 March 2021

A bouquet of edible flowers made these bonobos go ape.


Should I be concerned about the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine?

Should I be concerned about the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine?

Should I be concerned about the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine?

12 March 2021

Some countries have suspended their rollout of the jab due to reports of recipients experiencing blood clots.


Vaccine linked to at least 30% reduction in Covid transmission, study suggests

Vaccine linked to at least 30% reduction in Covid transmission, study suggests

Vaccine linked to at least 30% reduction in Covid transmission, study suggests

12 March 2021

The survey of 300,000 healthcare workers provides the first direct evidence of the effectiveness of vaccines on reducing infection rates.


New feature in 2021 census allows ‘closeted people to have their voices heard’

New feature in 2021 census allows ‘closeted people to have their voices heard’

New feature in 2021 census allows ‘closeted people to have their voices heard’

12 March 2021

Campaigners have highlighted that people can request an access code to allow them to answer separately from their household.


Legoland unveils new rides featuring mythical creatures

Legoland unveils new rides featuring mythical creatures

Legoland unveils new rides featuring mythical creatures

12 March 2021

Lego Mythica is the theme park’s largest single investment and expansion since its gates opened in 1996.


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