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NHS facing ‘most dangerous situation anyone can remember’, says health chief

NHS facing ‘most dangerous situation anyone can remember’, says health chief

Chris Whitty has said the only way to prevent avoidable deaths is for the public to stay at home wherever possible.

Ballet company seeks people with neurological conditions to star in new films

Ballet company seeks people with neurological conditions to star in new films

Scottish Ballet wants people with dementia, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s to submit a video clip which could feature in its new productions.

Megalodons had large babies that likely grew by eating eggs in womb – study

Megalodons had large babies that likely grew by eating eggs in womb – study

The animal, which lived nearly worldwide roughly 15 to 3.6 million years ago, reached at least 50ft in length.

Valuable items left behind by Travelodge hotel guests

Valuable items left behind by Travelodge hotel guests

One company chief executive missed his flight home as he had to return back to pick up a lucky penny.

Nearly half of schools have prioritised pupil places amid higher demand – survey

Nearly half of schools have prioritised pupil places amid higher demand – survey

Government’s ‘confused’ message to parents risks defeating national aim of suppressing the virus, a union says.

Lowering degree entry requirements ‘could see students struggle’

Lowering degree entry requirements ‘could see students struggle’

The warning comes after universities disclosed plans to lower required grades in 2021 to recognise Covid-19 disruption.

Fresh appeal to support Big Issue magazine amid latest lockdown

Fresh appeal to support Big Issue magazine amid latest lockdown

Almost 1,400 vendors will not be able to sell the magazine on the streets, are not eligible for furlough and cannot work from home.

Home Secretary defends ‘strong’ enforcement of Covid-19 lockdown rules

Home Secretary defends ‘strong’ enforcement of Covid-19 lockdown rules

Police have said there ‘is no specific rule on the number of warnings officers should give’ before issuing fines.

Targeted testing to be rolled out as over-80s get vaccine invites

Targeted testing to be rolled out as over-80s get vaccine invites

The official coronavirus death toll for the UK passed 80,000 on Saturday, and lab-confirmed cases hit more than three million.

Home Secretary defends ‘strong’ enforcement of Covid-19 lockdown rules

Home Secretary defends ‘strong’ enforcement of Covid-19 lockdown rules

A Home Office source told The Telegraph there would be a more ‘rapid movement to enforcement’ around the issuing of £200 fines.

Struggling families must be protected from ‘absurd’ council tax rises – Starmer

Struggling families must be protected from ‘absurd’ council tax rises – Starmer

The Labour leader has called for the Government to stump-up additional funding for local authorities to guard pandemic-hit household budgets.

Theresa May’s ‘breathless wooing’ of Donald Trump a great pity – Bercow

Theresa May’s ‘breathless wooing’ of Donald Trump a great pity – Bercow

The former Commons speaker was critical of the ex-prime minister’s attempts to forge an early relationship with the outgoing US leader.

How the coronavirus pandemic has affected the royal family

How the coronavirus pandemic has affected the royal family

Both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge contracted the virus.

Parents demanding school places for children despite lockdown, union warns

Parents demanding school places for children despite lockdown, union warns

Dr Patrick Roach said parents require financial support to ensure they can keep their children at home.

Police urge public to avoid travelling during lockdown as fines issued

Police urge public to avoid travelling during lockdown as fines issued

One chief constable warned that people clearly breaching lockdown rules would face enforcement ‘much quicker’.

More than 80,000 deaths as experts warn lockdown not strict enough

More than 80,000 deaths as experts warn lockdown not strict enough

The news comes as it was confirmed the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh received their Covid-19 vaccinations on Saturday.

Multiple arrests at anti-lockdown protest in London

Multiple arrests at anti-lockdown protest in London

Protesters were heckled by members of the public as they walked by Clapham High Street.

MPs criticise fine for Birmingham pub bombings campaigners as ‘morally wrong’

MPs criticise fine for Birmingham pub bombings campaigners as ‘morally wrong’

The force has said it had issued notices to a number of people for an alleged breach in Colmore Circus, Birmingham.

Queue winds around corners in south London as GPs roll out vaccine

Queue winds around corners in south London as GPs roll out vaccine

A queue was seen snaking around corners in Forest Hill, London, as residents were invited for vaccine slots.

Five arrested at anti-lockdown protest in London

Five arrested at anti-lockdown protest in London

It comes as the number of Covid patients in London hospitals stands at 7,277, up 32% on the previous week.

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