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Care home resident Covid deaths fall by more than three quarters in month – ONS

Care home resident Covid deaths fall by more than three quarters in month – ONS

The figures cover deaths of care home residents in all settings, not just in care homes.

£15m competition to convert waste into jet fuel

£15m competition to convert waste into jet fuel

The Green Fuel, Green Skies project is part of Boris Johnson’s 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution.

Queen sends warm wishes to Irish people ahead of St Patrick’s Day

Queen sends warm wishes to Irish people ahead of St Patrick’s Day

President Michael D Higgins described her 2011 visit as a ‘moment of healing’.

Lifting cap on nuclear warheads is ultimate insurance policy, says Raab

Lifting cap on nuclear warheads is ultimate insurance policy, says Raab

Boris Johnson is set to raise the cap on Britain’s stockpile of Trident nuclear warheads in the Integrated Review, according to reports.

Banksy artwork on side of Reading Prison defaced with rival’s name

Banksy artwork on side of Reading Prison defaced with rival’s name

The piece, Create Escape, shows an inmate escaping lockdown using paper from a typewriter.

AstraZeneca vaccine: World health experts meet to review safety

AstraZeneca vaccine: World health experts meet to review safety

Several European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark and Norway, have temporarily suspended use of the vaccine.

FCA starts criminal action against NatWest for alleged money laundering failures

FCA starts criminal action against NatWest for alleged money laundering failures

The City watchdog alleges that NatWest failed to act on suspicious activity after £264 million was paid into a customer’s account in cash.

Greggs sinks to first loss in 36 years

Greggs sinks to first loss in 36 years

The bakery chain said it remained hopeful for the year ahead and still plans to open more stores, despite making a £13.7 million loss.

Four arrested and two fines issued amid further vigil policing protest

Four arrested and two fines issued amid further vigil policing protest

Police urged the public to think carefully before any more protests.

What the papers say – March 16

What the papers say – March 16

The front pages are dominated by a growing number of countries dropping the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab over blood clot fears.

Dennis The Menace marks 70th anniversary in special Beano edition

Dennis The Menace marks 70th anniversary in special Beano edition

The prank-loving, eternal schoolboy will team up with YouTuber Joe Sugg and Paul Hollywood in the comic.

Duke’s hospital treatment passes four-week mark

Duke’s hospital treatment passes four-week mark

Concern about the duke has been heightened because of his advanced age.

Latest round in Rebekah Vardy’s High Court libel battle with Coleen Rooney

Latest round in Rebekah Vardy’s High Court libel battle with Coleen Rooney

The wife of former England star Wayne Rooney claimed Mrs Vardy shared fake stories she had posted on her personal Instagram account.

Slow walkers may be more likely to die from Covid-19, study suggests

Slow walkers may be more likely to die from Covid-19, study suggests

Normal weight slow walkers are more at risk for both severe disease and death than fast walkers with obesity, according to new research.

Sturgeon expected to relax Covid restrictions on retail and hospitality

Sturgeon expected to relax Covid restrictions on retail and hospitality

The First Minister is to address Holyrood on Tuesday to reveal an anticipated further easing of the lockdown across Scotland.

Doctor swapped starring role in Riverdance for Covid front line

Doctor swapped starring role in Riverdance for Covid front line

The Dublin medic has reflected on the week when everything changed.

Sarah Everard: Police officer due in court accused of kidnap and murder

Sarah Everard: Police officer due in court accused of kidnap and murder

Pc Wayne Couzen is accused of snatching the 33-year-old marketing executive as she walked home from a friend’s flat in south London on March 3.

Undercover officers at nightclubs among plans to better protect women

Undercover officers at nightclubs among plans to better protect women

The programme would see plain clothes officers attending areas around clubs and bars to look out for predatory and suspicious offenders.

UK leaders and medical experts defend AstraZeneca jab as EU countries pause use

UK leaders and medical experts defend AstraZeneca jab as EU countries pause use

Boris Johnson said there was ‘no reason at all’ to stop the vaccine’s rollout and Nicola Sturgeon said she would accept her jab ‘without hesitation’.

Boris Johnson lifts cap on UK stockpile of nuclear warheads

Boris Johnson lifts cap on UK stockpile of nuclear warheads

The Government’s Integrated Review of foreign and defence policy says Russia is an ‘active threat’ to UK interests.

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