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People ‘mistaken’ to think Johnson wanted second Trump term – Lord Sedwill

People ‘mistaken’ to think Johnson wanted second Trump term – Lord Sedwill

Lord Sedwill said Joe Biden’s election win brought “relief” to Western leaders that “normal diplomatic relationships will be restored”.

Eye tests predict Parkinson’s-linked cognitive decline 18 months ahead – study

Eye tests predict Parkinson’s-linked cognitive decline 18 months ahead – study

Two studies indicate how losses and changes to the brain’s wiring underlie the cognitive impairment experienced by many people with the condition.

Meghan’s bid to throw out Mail’s defence to privacy claim begins at High Court

Meghan’s bid to throw out Mail’s defence to privacy claim begins at High Court

The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers Limited.

Study to investigate views on returning lynx to Scotland

Study to investigate views on returning lynx to Scotland

The Eurasian lynx is native to the UK but was driven to extinction some 500 to 1,000 years ago through hunting and habitat loss.

Falling audience share poses risk to BBC’s licence fee income – report

Falling audience share poses risk to BBC’s licence fee income – report

The report said there is ‘some uncertainty over the BBC’s financial future’.

What the papers say – January 19

What the papers say – January 19

Tuesday’s front pages feature a range of stories on the coronavirus and beyond.

NHS warns social distancing remains ‘critical’ as vaccine is rolled out

NHS warns social distancing remains ‘critical’ as vaccine is rolled out

Scientists fear the public could drop their guard as the coronavirus jab is delivered across the country.

Major incident declared as Storm Christoph heads to the UK

Major incident declared as Storm Christoph heads to the UK

More than 100 flood warnings and alerts have been issued in England.

Man who drove 30 miles for takeaway and eight found in shed among Covid fines

Man who drove 30 miles for takeaway and eight found in shed among Covid fines

Police forces across the UK have broken up parties and meet-ups and fined people for visiting beauty spots.

Labour: Trust parents and give them £15 a week to spend on children’s lunches

Labour: Trust parents and give them £15 a week to spend on children’s lunches

There was an outcry last week over pictures on social media of food parcels containing just £4 or £5 worth of food intended to last a child a week.

Countries should try to eliminate Covid-19 – expert

Countries should try to eliminate Covid-19 – expert

Professor Devi Sridhar said we are in a precarious position.

Lateral flow tests detect more than 37,000 asymptomatic Covid-19 cases

Lateral flow tests detect more than 37,000 asymptomatic Covid-19 cases

The accuracy of the devices has come under recent scrutiny by experts.

PM fails to offer guarantees over future of weekly £20 Universal Credit rise

PM fails to offer guarantees over future of weekly £20 Universal Credit rise

A motion by Labour called on the Government to maintain the increase.

Law change to protect medics from legal action ‘not necessary’ – Hancock

Law change to protect medics from legal action ‘not necessary’ – Hancock

A coalition of health bodies has written to the Government urging it to update legislation to protect ‘vulnerable’ staff.

Stalemate between Stormont and Westminster over victims’ pension funding goes on

Stalemate between Stormont and Westminster over victims’ pension funding goes on

Conor Murphy said the Northern Ireland Secretary has refused to meet ministers from the Stormont Executive to discuss the matter.

‘We will reach you,’ Hancock tells over-80s who have not yet had jab

‘We will reach you,’ Hancock tells over-80s who have not yet had jab

Concerns have been raised that the vaccine programme has rolled out before the top priority groups have been vaccinated.

Warning over ‘volatile’ flooding as councils on standby for evacuations

Warning over ‘volatile’ flooding as councils on standby for evacuations

Some areas could see up to 200mm of downpours over the first half of the week.

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

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

The figures are for the seven days to January 14.

Mary Berry: Why childhood polio meant I was so pleased to get Covid-19 jab

Mary Berry: Why childhood polio meant I was so pleased to get Covid-19 jab

The TV chef is the latest star to get the vaccine.

Big business told to slash payment times to small suppliers

Big business told to slash payment times to small suppliers

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said poor payment practices are ‘still rife’ across the UK.

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