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UK to avoid double-dip recession amid ‘brighter’ outlook, says think tank

UK to avoid double-dip recession amid ‘brighter’ outlook, says think tank

The EY Item Club predicts the economy will now bounce back next year thanks to the vaccine rollout and Brexit deal.

Existing drug could treat ‘aggressive’ triple-negative breast cancer – study

Existing drug could treat ‘aggressive’ triple-negative breast cancer – study

The already approved drug could be used to treat more aggressive forms of breast cancer that don’t always respond to traditional chemotherapy.

Milestones in the rise of the UK’s Covid-19 death toll

Milestones in the rise of the UK’s Covid-19 death toll

There were 23 consecutive days in April 2020 when more than 1,000 deaths took place.

Bailiffs move in on HS2 protesters occupying tunnel under central London park

Bailiffs move in on HS2 protesters occupying tunnel under central London park

HS2 Rebellion said an ‘illegal eviction’ of the camp began shortly before 5am on Wednesday.

Catholic archbishop asks for forgiveness as he apologises to survivors of homes

Catholic archbishop asks for forgiveness as he apologises to survivors of homes

Women claimed they were subjected to labour like scrubbing floors during the final stages of pregnancy and were described as ‘fallen’ and stigmatised.

Prime Minister ‘deeply sorry’ but expert warns UK could see 50,000 more deaths

Prime Minister ‘deeply sorry’ but expert warns UK could see 50,000 more deaths

The Prime Minister offered his ‘deepest condolences’ to those whose relatives have died from Covid-19.

Prince Charles, football stars and celebrities urge people to remember Holocaust

Prince Charles, football stars and celebrities urge people to remember Holocaust

The Prince of Wales is the patron of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.

Woman dies with Covid-19 on 25th birthday

Woman dies with Covid-19 on 25th birthday

Claudia Marsh died at the Royal University Hospital in Liverpool.

HS2 protesters to occupy tunnel network under central London park

HS2 protesters to occupy tunnel network under central London park

‘Tree protectors’ from HS2 Rebellion said they were prepared to occupy the tunnel.

Catholic at centre of life-support dispute has died, lawyers say

Catholic at centre of life-support dispute has died, lawyers say

The man, who comes from Poland but lived in the West Country, fell into a coma late last year after suffering brain damage.

Quarantine hotels for travellers – How could they work?

Quarantine hotels for travellers – How could they work?

Travellers would be expected to self-isolate for a period of time.

Blind guinea pig and sister that guides her search for new home

Blind guinea pig and sister that guides her search for new home

Ami is completely blind, but her sister Yuki is ‘more than happy to be her sister’s eyes’.

Religious orders apologise for their role in Mother and Baby Homes

Religious orders apologise for their role in Mother and Baby Homes

Women claimed they were subjected to labour like scrubbing floors during the final stages of pregnancy and were described as fallen and stigmatised.

Custody sergeant is fifth Met staff member to die from Covid-19 in recent weeks

Custody sergeant is fifth Met staff member to die from Covid-19 in recent weeks

It comes after three police constables and a traffic police community officer have died since January 11.

Construction halted on Covid testing megalab in Scotland

Construction halted on Covid testing megalab in Scotland

The UK Government said it needs to assess long-term demand for the lab.

Ai Weiwei warns China is ‘greatest challenge the West has ever faced’

Ai Weiwei warns China is ‘greatest challenge the West has ever faced’

The multidisciplinary artist recently released a film documenting the 2019 Hong Kong protests.

Woodland Trust victim of ‘sophisticated, high-level cyber-incident’

Woodland Trust victim of ‘sophisticated, high-level cyber-incident’

The charity says it currently has no evidence to suggest any data was taken but asks supporters to be vigilant.

Notorious paramilitary killer Michael Stone has been released from prison

Notorious paramilitary killer Michael Stone has been released from prison

The decision to release the former UDA man was taken by parole commissioners on Monday and he was freed from Maghaberry Prison on Tuesday.

Boris Johnson says parents will be given two weeks’ notice before pupils return

Boris Johnson says parents will be given two weeks’ notice before pupils return

The idea of reopening schools in regions where the virus is less prevalent will be looked at, the Prime Minister said.

Archbishops call for national daily prayer to remember pandemic dead

Archbishops call for national daily prayer to remember pandemic dead

The Most Rev Justin Welby and the Most Rev Stephen Cottrell invited people to ‘reflect on the enormity of this pandemic’.

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