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Diluting UK human rights laws would threaten post-Brexit security, MPs told

Diluting UK human rights laws would threaten post-Brexit security, MPs told

Extradition and data sharing arrangements are premised on both the UK and EU adhering to the European Convention on Human Rights, academics warn.

NHS in Wales under real pressure, health minister warns

NHS in Wales under real pressure, health minister warns

Vaughan Gething said the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic would be felt for years to come as the NHS worked to clear rising waiting lists.

Nicola Sturgeon outlines tightened coronavirus restrictions for Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon outlines tightened coronavirus restrictions for Scotland

Click and collect services are being limited, and customers are banned from entering hospitality services for takeaways.

Johnson forced to withdraw hypocrisy jibe aimed at Starmer during heated PMQs

Johnson forced to withdraw hypocrisy jibe aimed at Starmer during heated PMQs

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle forced the Prime Minister to withdraw the remark.

Johnson condemns ‘disgraceful’ free school meal offerings sent to families

Johnson condemns ‘disgraceful’ free school meal offerings sent to families

The Prime Minister said photos of low-value meals delivered during the lockdown were an ‘insult’ to parents.

Fears grow of increased pressure on care homes to accept Covid-19 patients

Fears grow of increased pressure on care homes to accept Covid-19 patients

Data shows a third of local authorities do not have a designated setting approved for the safe discharge of hospital patients.

Northern Ireland faces fresh shortages over Brexit deal, retailers warn

Northern Ireland faces fresh shortages over Brexit deal, retailers warn

The British Retail Consortium says there will be ‘significant disruption’ in the spring unless a solution is found.

NHS Covid-19 app developers working on fix for Android ‘loading’ bug

NHS Covid-19 app developers working on fix for Android ‘loading’ bug

App users on Android have reported seeing a persistent notification saying the contact tracing app is loading, with no way to remove it.

Irvine Welsh and Jodie Foster movies to premiere at Glasgow Film Festival

Irvine Welsh and Jodie Foster movies to premiere at Glasgow Film Festival

Scottish filmmaker Anthony Baxter’s Eye Of The Storm is one of the world premieres at this year’s online-only event.

US fund managers at bottom of the pile as investors score low on climate goals

US fund managers at bottom of the pile as investors score low on climate goals

The research found the portfolios of the world’s 30 biggest fund managers are not aligned with the Paris Climate agreement.

Pensioner convicted of sending abusive emails to mayor over Colston statue

Pensioner convicted of sending abusive emails to mayor over Colston statue

Fleetwood Spence, 72, sent six ‘grossly offensive and really aggressive’ emails to the Bristol mayor after the Edward Colston statue was pulled down.

Help UK seas recover to deliver £50bn in benefits, report urges

Help UK seas recover to deliver £50bn in benefits, report urges

The report estimates that restoring the UK’s seas could provide 100,000 new jobs by 2050, mostly in marine renewables.

Johnson promises 24/7 vaccinations as soon as possible

Johnson promises 24/7 vaccinations as soon as possible

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said ‘at the moment the limit is on supply’ of coronavirus vaccine doses.

Private firms pocketing millions from disinformation-for-hire, report says

Private firms pocketing millions from disinformation-for-hire, report says

Researchers say 48 countries, including the UK, were found to use third-party companies to manage propaganda campaigns in 2020.

£16m budget increase sought to finance ‘unsustainable’ workloads of MSP staff

£16m budget increase sought to finance ‘unsustainable’ workloads of MSP staff

The overall cost of running the Scottish Parliament is set to rise by 16.9% to £110.6 million.

EasyJet cabin crew to administer Covid-19 jabs

EasyJet cabin crew to administer Covid-19 jabs

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust was one of the first NHS trusts in England to enlist the support of easyJet crew.

The concept of happy and sad music differs across cultures, study suggests

The concept of happy and sad music differs across cultures, study suggests

Researchers from Durham University believe they have cracked the code behind how music is emotionally perceived across cultures.

‘No intention’ by Government to close nurseries, says Education Secretary

‘No intention’ by Government to close nurseries, says Education Secretary

Gavin Williamson defended his decision to keep nurseries open amid concerns over coronavirus transmission risks.

Rob Lowe compares Harry to Loch Ness monster after California sighting

Rob Lowe compares Harry to Loch Ness monster after California sighting

The Sussexes moved to America last March with son Archie after they stepped down as working royals for financial and personal freedom.

AstraZeneca scaling up to two million vaccine doses per week ‘imminently’

AstraZeneca scaling up to two million vaccine doses per week ‘imminently’

Tom Keith-Roach, president of AstraZeneca UK, told MPs the firm was on track to deliver tens of millions of doses in the first quarter of the year.

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