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High street crisis deepens as more shops shuttered for good

High street crisis deepens as more shops shuttered for good

High street crisis deepens as more shops shuttered for good

28 January 2021

The latest BRC-LDC vacancy monitor revealed that 13.7% of all shops were empty during the quarter to the end of December.


What does the global picture look like for vaccine supply?

What does the global picture look like for vaccine supply?

What does the global picture look like for vaccine supply?

28 January 2021

There are huge disparities among the different countries.


National Holocaust Memorial centre to be free ‘in perpetuity’, minister vows

National Holocaust Memorial centre to be free ‘in perpetuity’, minister vows

National Holocaust Memorial centre to be free ‘in perpetuity’, minister vows

28 January 2021

The site is expected to open in 2024 in Victoria Tower Gardens next to Parliament.


US maintain position on extradition of Harry Dunn suspect as ‘final’

US maintain position on extradition of Harry Dunn suspect as ‘final’

US maintain position on extradition of Harry Dunn suspect as ‘final’

28 January 2021

It is understood Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab raised the case with new Secretary of State Antony Blinken.


PM rejects Germany ruling AstraZeneca jab should not be recommended to over 65s

PM rejects Germany ruling AstraZeneca jab should not be recommended to over 65s

PM rejects Germany ruling AstraZeneca jab should not be recommended to over 65s

28 January 2021

Boris Johnson defended the use of the jab.


Researchers discover royal purple fabric from biblical times

Researchers discover royal purple fabric from biblical times

Researchers discover royal purple fabric from biblical times

28 January 2021

Scientists were surprised to find remnants of woven fabric, a tassel and fibres of wool dyed with royal purple.


Man facing jail over stab murder following attempted robbery

Man facing jail over stab murder following attempted robbery

Man facing jail over stab murder following attempted robbery

28 January 2021

Levi Paschal has been found guilty of murder and will be sentenced on Friday February 5.


Kate confesses to challenges of parenting – and cutting her children’s hair

Kate confesses to challenges of parenting – and cutting her children’s hair

Kate confesses to challenges of parenting – and cutting her children’s hair

28 January 2021

The duchess chatted to parents whose children attend a London school where she launched her Mentally Healthy Schools programme in 2018.


Scottish Budget will ensure post-Covid economic recovery, vows Finance Secretary

Scottish Budget will ensure post-Covid economic recovery, vows Finance Secretary

Scottish Budget will ensure post-Covid economic recovery, vows Finance Secretary

28 January 2021

Kate Forbes has outlined her draft tax and spending plans for 2021/22.


Ministers urged to act now to prevent ‘major public policy disaster’ over exams

Ministers urged to act now to prevent ‘major public policy disaster’ over exams

Ministers urged to act now to prevent ‘major public policy disaster’ over exams

28 January 2021

The Government should consider allowing students to repeat a year of education to address learning loss, a think tank says.


Two thirds of London housing association’s UC claimants behind on rent

Two thirds of London housing association’s UC claimants behind on rent

Two thirds of London housing association’s UC claimants behind on rent

28 January 2021

67% of Peabody housing association’s 11,000 tenants on Universal Credit are in arrears.


More than 42,000 Covid-19 fines issued by police

More than 42,000 Covid-19 fines issued by police

More than 42,000 Covid-19 fines issued by police

28 January 2021

Tickets are on the rise during England’s latest national lockdown, figures suggest,


Letter urges Government to work with performing arts over touring issues

Letter urges Government to work with performing arts over touring issues

Letter urges Government to work with performing arts over touring issues

28 January 2021

A letter warns of ‘devastating consequences’ for the theatre industry.


‘Heroic’ nurses will self-isolate to help out mentally-ill care home resident

‘Heroic’ nurses will self-isolate to help out mentally-ill care home resident

‘Heroic’ nurses will self-isolate to help out mentally-ill care home resident

28 January 2021

A judge in the Court of Protection has approved a plan which will see a woman in her 60s leave a care home and return to her family in Poland.


Johnson: New visa route for Hongkongers shows support ‘for freedom and autonomy’

Johnson: New visa route for Hongkongers shows support ‘for freedom and autonomy’

Johnson: New visa route for Hongkongers shows support ‘for freedom and autonomy’

28 January 2021

Around 300,000 people are expected to leave Hong Kong for Britain using a new visa route which opens on Sunday.


Patient contracted Covid after breaking isolation while ‘desperate for company’

Patient contracted Covid after breaking isolation while ‘desperate for company’

Patient contracted Covid after breaking isolation while ‘desperate for company’

28 January 2021

Coronavirus patients at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley have spoken about their struggles with the condition.


End of plans for new nuclear power station

End of plans for new nuclear power station

End of plans for new nuclear power station

28 January 2021

The nuclear industry expressed disappointment at the withdrawal of an application for a new power station in north Wales.


Health chiefs defend AstraZeneca jab as Germany set to limit it to under-65s

Health chiefs defend AstraZeneca jab as Germany set to limit it to under-65s

Health chiefs defend AstraZeneca jab as Germany set to limit it to under-65s

28 January 2021

The vaccine has been shown to be 62% effective against Covid-19 when given as two full doses, plus it prevents severe disease.


I’ll tackle transphobia if it exists in my party – Sturgeon

I’ll tackle transphobia if it exists in my party – Sturgeon

I’ll tackle transphobia if it exists in my party – Sturgeon

28 January 2021

The First Minister said no-one can rest on their laurels when it comes to dealing with discrimination.


Teacher facing jail for having sex with boy, 15

Teacher facing jail for having sex with boy, 15

Teacher facing jail for having sex with boy, 15

28 January 2021

Kandice Barber was found guilty after a retrial of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.


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