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1.7m more people to be told to shield

1.7m more people to be told to shield

The list was expanded after scientists developed a new tool which assesses whether someone is at risk of severe disease or death.

Vaccine passport requirements ‘could trigger discrimination claims’

Vaccine passport requirements ‘could trigger discrimination claims’

The Prime Minister has not ruled out the use of domestic immunity passports.

Hikes to income tax and VAT likely as UK recovers from Covid-19, think tank says

Hikes to income tax and VAT likely as UK recovers from Covid-19, think tank says

The Institute for Fiscal Studies argued for an overhaul to some unfair or broken taxes such as inheritance and council tax.

Jo Whiley’s ‘worst fears realised’ following news her sister has Covid

Jo Whiley’s ‘worst fears realised’ following news her sister has Covid

The radio presenter said Frances, who has learning disabilities, is ‘OK so far’ after testing positive for coronavirus.

Call to restore full pensions to veterans who were dismissed over sexuality

Call to restore full pensions to veterans who were dismissed over sexuality

The Ministry of Defence has said LGBT+ veterans who were dismissed can reclaim the medals that were stripped from them.

Cut VAT on green home upgrades, recycled products and repairs, MPs urge

Cut VAT on green home upgrades, recycled products and repairs, MPs urge

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to make changes to taxes as part of a green recovery from the pandemic.

Mistakes made in lead-up to attempt to trigger Article 16 – EC vice-president

Mistakes made in lead-up to attempt to trigger Article 16 – EC vice-president

Maros Sefcovic said the commission ‘deeply regrets’ how it handled the issue.

Labour member to challenge party ban on contesting NI elections

Labour member to challenge party ban on contesting NI elections

Keith Gray claims the policy discriminates against him as a party member.

Children’s commissioner attacks Government for failing vulnerable children

Children’s commissioner attacks Government for failing vulnerable children

Anne Longfield said the uncertainty about the UC uplift remaining in place and talk of ‘educational catch-up’ are not ‘compatible’.

Scottish Government probe after US traveller wrongfully quarantined

Scottish Government probe after US traveller wrongfully quarantined

Chun Wong did not need to spend 10 days in a specially booked hotel as he had touched down in Dublin before his arrival in Scotland.

Police bail four suspects in murder of ex-Tory activist’s son

Police bail four suspects in murder of ex-Tory activist’s son

Sven Badzak, 22, was stabbed to death in a ‘completely unprovoked’ attack.

Covid-19 UK deaths topped 1,000 on 23 consecutive days in January

Covid-19 UK deaths topped 1,000 on 23 consecutive days in January

New figures confirm the second-wave peak was on January 19.

Royal Marines boost morale with support for medics on Covid-19 frontline

Royal Marines boost morale with support for medics on Covid-19 frontline

The band members are trained to carry stretchers, drive ambulances and assist the military’s full-time medics during times of conflict.

Abortion law change proposal tabled at Stormont

Abortion law change proposal tabled at Stormont

DUP MLA Paul Givan is seeking to ban abortions in later stages of pregnancies in cases involving foetuses with a diagnosis of serious disability.

Antibody levels rise but warning of ‘substantial variation’

Antibody levels rise but warning of ‘substantial variation’

One in four have antibodies in London compared to one in eight in the South West.

Accessibility issues behind lower vaccine rates among care home staff – minister

Accessibility issues behind lower vaccine rates among care home staff – minister

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said around a third of social care staff have not received a jab, despite them being on the priority list.

Total alcohol sales drop in early pandemic as off-sales totals soar almost 30%

Total alcohol sales drop in early pandemic as off-sales totals soar almost 30%

Sales from off-licences rose by 28% in Scotland and 29% in England and Wales in the early part of lockdown.

Vaccines minister apologises for ‘confusion’ over asthmatics jab prioritisation

Vaccines minister apologises for ‘confusion’ over asthmatics jab prioritisation

Only people with severe asthma are being prioritised for vaccination, according to Government guidance.

Trial pioneers twin-pronged approach to tackling clothes moth threat to heritage

Trial pioneers twin-pronged approach to tackling clothes moth threat to heritage

Tiny parasitic wasps and pheromones will be deployed in a trial at Blickling Hall, Norfolk, by the National Trust.

Quarantine rules ‘don’t make sense’ after US travellers avoided measures

Quarantine rules ‘don’t make sense’ after US travellers avoided measures

Chun Wong and his daughter Kiernan, eight, were told they did not need to stay in a hotel.

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