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UK will have to look ‘very carefully’ at vaccine protection after first dose

UK will have to look ‘very carefully’ at vaccine protection after first dose

UK will have to look ‘very carefully’ at vaccine protection after first dose

20 January 2021

Sir Patrick Vallance’s comments come amid concerns around the effectiveness after the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.


How will we know when Covid-19 deaths have peaked?

How will we know when Covid-19 deaths have peaked?

How will we know when Covid-19 deaths have peaked?

20 January 2021

We need to look at data for when deaths are taking place, not when deaths are reported.


Pausing daily testing in schools latest in string of education U-turns

Pausing daily testing in schools latest in string of education U-turns

Pausing daily testing in schools latest in string of education U-turns

20 January 2021

Previous guidance will be suspended in all but a small number of secondary schools and colleges.


Former Biden aide joins Sarwar’s campaign for Scottish Labour leadership

Former Biden aide joins Sarwar’s campaign for Scottish Labour leadership

Former Biden aide joins Sarwar’s campaign for Scottish Labour leadership

20 January 2021

Mae Dobbs said she is ‘excited’ to be appointed head of digital.


‘Palace Four’ may be able to shed light on Meghan’s letter to father, court told

‘Palace Four’ may be able to shed light on Meghan’s letter to father, court told

‘Palace Four’ may be able to shed light on Meghan’s letter to father, court told

20 January 2021

The Duchess of Sussex is suing the publisher of The Mail On Sunday and MailOnline over five articles in February 2019.


Vaccines not doing ‘enough heavy lifting’ to ease lockdown, Vallance says

Vaccines not doing ‘enough heavy lifting’ to ease lockdown, Vallance says

Vaccines not doing ‘enough heavy lifting’ to ease lockdown, Vallance says

20 January 2021

The Government has set a target of vaccinating 15 million people by February 15.


Thousands of bereaved demand full investigation into Northern Ireland conflict

Thousands of bereaved demand full investigation into Northern Ireland conflict

Thousands of bereaved demand full investigation into Northern Ireland conflict

20 January 2021

They want an independent team of detectives to search for leads for fresh prosecutions and other measures to recover information.


Sunak must extend VAT cut and rates holiday, say hospitality chiefs

Sunak must extend VAT cut and rates holiday, say hospitality chiefs

Sunak must extend VAT cut and rates holiday, say hospitality chiefs

20 January 2021

Trade group UKHospitality has written to the Chancellor demanding further targeted financial support.


Pfizer vaccine appears to be effective against UK coronavirus variant

Pfizer vaccine appears to be effective against UK coronavirus variant

Pfizer vaccine appears to be effective against UK coronavirus variant

20 January 2021

A study showed that a lab-made coronavirus carrying all the mutations of the B.1.1.7 variant was neutralised by antibodies.


Train sped through 5mph restriction zone at 45mph

Train sped through 5mph restriction zone at 45mph

Train sped through 5mph restriction zone at 45mph

20 January 2021

The incident in Dumfries and Galloway involved an Avanti West Coast passenger service travelling from Glasgow to London.


Communities prepare for flooding as Storm Christoph brings ‘significant’ rain

Communities prepare for flooding as Storm Christoph brings ‘significant’ rain

Communities prepare for flooding as Storm Christoph brings ‘significant’ rain

20 January 2021

Major incidents have already been declared in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire.


Brave fire crew save delivery driver from swollen river

Brave fire crew save delivery driver from swollen river

Brave fire crew save delivery driver from swollen river

20 January 2021

A local at the scene in Westgate, County Durham, believed sat-nav could have directed the Morrisons delivery driver to attempt the crossing at a ford.


Prioritise over-40s in IVF care, say researchers

Prioritise over-40s in IVF care, say researchers

Prioritise over-40s in IVF care, say researchers

20 January 2021

Delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic could have a serious impact on women’s chances of having a baby.


Priti Patel says she wanted UK border shut in March

Priti Patel says she wanted UK border shut in March

Priti Patel says she wanted UK border shut in March

20 January 2021

The Home Secretary’s comments are contrary to her public defence of the Government’s decision not to enact a full arrivals shutdown.


Detective denies forging witness statement during murder inquiry

Detective denies forging witness statement during murder inquiry

Detective denies forging witness statement during murder inquiry

20 January 2021

Detective Constable Robert Ferrow will face a trial at Winchester Crown Court in August.


Use of barracks to house asylum seekers could be extended despite virus outbreak

Use of barracks to house asylum seekers could be extended despite virus outbreak

Use of barracks to house asylum seekers could be extended despite virus outbreak

20 January 2021

There have been reports of suicide attempts at the Kent barracks and many residents went on hunger strike in protest at the conditions.


Government’s scheme to test pupils and staff daily in secondary schools ‘paused’

Government’s scheme to test pupils and staff daily in secondary schools ‘paused’

Government’s scheme to test pupils and staff daily in secondary schools ‘paused’

20 January 2021

The programme, which was hoped to be used as an alternative to self-isolation, will stop just weeks after it was launched.


Average UK house price hits record high of £250,000

Average UK house price hits record high of £250,000

Average UK house price hits record high of £250,000

20 January 2021

Average London house prices also reached a record high of £514,000 and property values in the north-east of England have now surpassed a 2007 peak.


Patel: police data loss will not mean criminals ‘getting away’ with offences

Patel: police data loss will not mean criminals ‘getting away’ with offences

Patel: police data loss will not mean criminals ‘getting away’ with offences

20 January 2021

The Home Secretary said it would take time for the scale of the problem to emerge.


Politicians drinking at Senedd is a ‘serious matter’, says ex-standards official

Politicians drinking at Senedd is a ‘serious matter’, says ex-standards official

Politicians drinking at Senedd is a ‘serious matter’, says ex-standards official

20 January 2021

Four men deny breaking Covid-19 rules and say they observed social distancing while drinking wine.


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