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Man facing terrorism charges told doctor ‘I do want to cause a mass shooting’

Man facing terrorism charges told doctor ‘I do want to cause a mass shooting’

Gabrielle Friel, 22, appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Healthcare workers ‘seven times more likely to get severe Covid’

Healthcare workers ‘seven times more likely to get severe Covid’

The frontline workers are more likely to be exposed to the virus because of the nature of their work.

Queen welcomes Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Windsor carol concert

Queen welcomes Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Windsor carol concert

The monarch’s appearance was the first time she has been seen in public with senior members of the royal family.

All adults should be vaccinated against Covid-19 – expert

All adults should be vaccinated against Covid-19 – expert

Mene Pangalos of AstraZeneca said: ‘We actually do need to protect all age groups’.

Billionaire’s son sued by divorcee mother tells of ‘absolute nightmare’

Billionaire’s son sued by divorcee mother tells of ‘absolute nightmare’

London trader Temur Akhmedov told a judge that ‘multi-millionaire’ Tatiana Akhmedova seemed to have forgotten that he was her son.

William tells nurses: ‘There is a light at the end of the tunnel’

William tells nurses: ‘There is a light at the end of the tunnel’

The duke and duchess welcomed the news that the UK has begun its mass vaccination programme.

Buckland hails himself a ‘constitutional plumber’ as he plays down review fears

Buckland hails himself a ‘constitutional plumber’ as he plays down review fears

The Justice Secretary was facing questions about the Government’s Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission.

Boris Johnson to dine with EU chief in Brussels to try to find breakthrough

Boris Johnson to dine with EU chief in Brussels to try to find breakthrough

The Prime Minister and Ursula von der Leyen will continue talks in person with time running out to strike a post-Brexit trade deal.

MPs raise concerns over Facebook boss Zuckerberg’s private meeting with Hancock

MPs raise concerns over Facebook boss Zuckerberg’s private meeting with Hancock

Mark Zuckerberg raised concerns about the UK Government’s plans for internet regulation with then culture secretary Matt Hancock in 2018.

Health officials warn of ‘severe’ cold weather across England

Health officials warn of ‘severe’ cold weather across England

People have been advised to keep their homes heated to at least 18C.

What is the state of play with Covid-19 vaccines in the UK?

What is the state of play with Covid-19 vaccines in the UK?

Various vaccines bought by the UK are at different stages along the approval and distribution process.

Residents in East Belfast care home vaccinated for Covid

Residents in East Belfast care home vaccinated for Covid

A person aged 100 was among 25 vulnerable occupants and 35 staff to receive the Covid-19 jab.

In Numbers: The royal train tour

In Numbers: The royal train tour

William and Kate’s trip was arranged to boost morale and thank key workers and communities for their efforts during the pandemic.

Tory Brexiteers warn PM they are ‘watching’ what he brings back from Brussels

Tory Brexiteers warn PM they are ‘watching’ what he brings back from Brussels

‘It’s about democracy, it’s about freedom, it’s what Churchill was proud of, it’s what Margaret Thatcher was proud of,’ said Sir Bill Cash.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Runnymede, Basildon and Brentwood have recorded the biggest week-on-week increases.

Covid-free Christmas: How to keep the virus out of your bubble

Covid-free Christmas: How to keep the virus out of your bubble

Do not forget the basics of ‘hands, face, space’ over Christmas, doctors say.

SNP chief executive’s Salmond inquiry evidence ‘has sunk Sturgeon’, claims Tory

SNP chief executive’s Salmond inquiry evidence ‘has sunk Sturgeon’, claims Tory

Murdo Fraser said comments by Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell have ‘directly contradicted the First Minister’.

How does the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine work?

How does the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine work?

Phase 3 trial data showed the jab was 70.4% effective on average across two different dose regimes.

Ineos confirms new car to be built in France instead of Wales

Ineos confirms new car to be built in France instead of Wales

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company has opted to build the new 4×4 Grenadier at the Hambach factory in France instead of Bridgend.

Spike in demand for coach travel during student travel window

Spike in demand for coach travel during student travel window

National Express says passenger numbers have surged since the window for students returning home for Christmas opened last week.

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