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Police break up baby shower attended by 20 people

Police break up baby shower attended by 20 people

Police break up baby shower attended by 20 people

26 January 2021

The two organisers, men aged 22 and 44, were both reported for breaking lockdown rules.


North Korea backed hackers targeting security researchers, Google claims

North Korea backed hackers targeting security researchers, Google claims

North Korea backed hackers targeting security researchers, Google claims

26 January 2021

Attackers would lure security researchers into collaborating via social media and a fake blog.


Coronavirus could become much more treatable in future – NHS chief

Coronavirus could become much more treatable in future – NHS chief

Coronavirus could become much more treatable in future – NHS chief

26 January 2021

Sir Simon Stevens told the Health and Social Care Committee that vaccines were being used as fast as they arrived in the NHS.


More than 25,000 Lidl workers to get ‘thank you’ bonus

More than 25,000 Lidl workers to get ‘thank you’ bonus

More than 25,000 Lidl workers to get ‘thank you’ bonus

26 January 2021

Frontline workers, including warehouse staff, will receive a £200 payment in their February pay packets with office staff getting a £100 bonus.


EU citizens in UK ‘prevented from voting in European Parliament elections’

EU citizens in UK ‘prevented from voting in European Parliament elections’

EU citizens in UK ‘prevented from voting in European Parliament elections’

26 January 2021

Campaign group the3million has taken legal action against the Cabinet Office.


Tory MP, aged 40, defends decision to accept Covid-19 jab

Tory MP, aged 40, defends decision to accept Covid-19 jab

Tory MP, aged 40, defends decision to accept Covid-19 jab

26 January 2021

Brendan Clarke-Smith, who represents Bassetlaw, said the dose he had was ‘left over’ from that day’s vaccine.


Britain’s biggest police force saw domestic killings rise in 2020

Britain’s biggest police force saw domestic killings rise in 2020

Britain’s biggest police force saw domestic killings rise in 2020

26 January 2021

Data from the Metropolitan Police show there were 22 domestic homicides in London last year, including 12 children.


Life in lockdown: How to celebrate a milestone birthday during the pandemic

Life in lockdown: How to celebrate a milestone birthday during the pandemic

Life in lockdown: How to celebrate a milestone birthday during the pandemic

26 January 2021

Mindset coach Ruth Kudzi says there are steps people can take to ensure they enjoy a lockdown special occasion.


‘Mandatory, unsafe and not halal’ – Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked

‘Mandatory, unsafe and not halal’ – Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked

‘Mandatory, unsafe and not halal’ – Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked

26 January 2021

The PA news agency has debunked some of the top circulating myths about the coronavirus vaccine.


Care home residents make up almost a third of Covid deaths in England and Wales

Care home residents make up almost a third of Covid deaths in England and Wales

Care home residents make up almost a third of Covid deaths in England and Wales

26 January 2021

The ONS said more than 30,000 care home residents in England and Wales have had coronavirus recorded on their death certificate.


Help preserve hedgehog numbers by boosting legal protection, Tory MPs urge

Help preserve hedgehog numbers by boosting legal protection, Tory MPs urge

Help preserve hedgehog numbers by boosting legal protection, Tory MPs urge

26 January 2021

An amendment to the Environment Bill would put a legal obligation on developers to search for hedgehogs and take action to protect them.


Paperboy George still devoted to his round after celebrating 80th birthday

Paperboy George still devoted to his round after celebrating 80th birthday

Paperboy George still devoted to his round after celebrating 80th birthday

26 January 2021

Fighting fit after celebrating his 80th birthday at the weekend and getting his coronavirus jab, George Bailey was back out on his round on Tuesday.


Four in 10 deaths registered in week ending January 15 involved Covid – ONS

Four in 10 deaths registered in week ending January 15 involved Covid – ONS

Four in 10 deaths registered in week ending January 15 involved Covid – ONS

26 January 2021

This is the highest proportion recorded during the pandemic.


New delays to flagship environmental legislation ‘deeply troubling’

New delays to flagship environmental legislation ‘deeply troubling’

New delays to flagship environmental legislation ‘deeply troubling’

26 January 2021

The Environment Bill sets out rules on air quality, water, biodiversity and waste reduction but will not become law until the autumn.


Rare armada maps saved for the nation following urgent fundraising drive

Rare armada maps saved for the nation following urgent fundraising drive

Rare armada maps saved for the nation following urgent fundraising drive

26 January 2021

National Museum of the Royal Navy raised £600,000 in eight weeks to prevent the maps being sold abroad.


Vaccines minister ‘confident’ in supply of Pfizer jab from Europe

Vaccines minister ‘confident’ in supply of Pfizer jab from Europe

Vaccines minister ‘confident’ in supply of Pfizer jab from Europe

26 January 2021

Nadhim Zahawi said the UK’s vaccination programme is on track and refuted claims the AstraZeneca vaccine was not effective in older people.


Chief constable back at work after getting Covid-19

Chief constable back at work after getting Covid-19

Chief constable back at work after getting Covid-19

26 January 2021

Sir David Thompson, of West Midlands Police, described having a ‘mild’ case of the disease.


Vaccine minister reveals uncle died of Covid-19

Vaccine minister reveals uncle died of Covid-19

Vaccine minister reveals uncle died of Covid-19

26 January 2021

Nadhim Zahawi was speaking on Good Morning Britain.


Quarantine hotels set to be introduced to limit spread of coronavirus variants

Quarantine hotels set to be introduced to limit spread of coronavirus variants

Quarantine hotels set to be introduced to limit spread of coronavirus variants

26 January 2021

Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi said an announcement on the plans would be made later.


Mother and baby homes report due to be published

Mother and baby homes report due to be published

Mother and baby homes report due to be published

26 January 2021

Stormont’s leaders are facing calls to establish a public inquiry into the institutions.


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