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

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

Barking & Dagenham, Newham and Redbridge – all in London – currently have the highest rates.

Health Secretary ‘crystal clear’ support bubbles will stay

Health Secretary ‘crystal clear’ support bubbles will stay

Matt Hancock has vowed to keep the measure in place for single adult households and single parents.

Tory lockdown sceptics urge PM to set out timetable for easing restrictions

Tory lockdown sceptics urge PM to set out timetable for easing restrictions

Mark Harper said ministers must set out if restrictions can be eased on March 8, when the vulnerable will have received protection from the vaccine.

Johnson accused of Covid hypocrisy over cycle ride in east London

Johnson accused of Covid hypocrisy over cycle ride in east London

PM under fire after reports he had a bike ride seven miles from his home.

Foster defends relaxations as NI hospitals struggle with surging admissions

Foster defends relaxations as NI hospitals struggle with surging admissions

Health chiefs have warned that record high inpatient numbers could double by the third week in January

Labour calls for 24/7 vaccine centres

Labour calls for 24/7 vaccine centres

The Government has faced calls for 24/7 vaccine centres so as many people are immunised as possible.

Drop in people with mental health problems seeking help in first lockdown

Drop in people with mental health problems seeking help in first lockdown

According to the study, the number of people presenting with self-harm was 37.6% lower than expected in April 2020.

Businesses unaware of ‘border-like’ preparations to ship between GB and NI

Businesses unaware of ‘border-like’ preparations to ship between GB and NI

Only 3% of hauliers arriving in Dover do not have the right paperwork

Marks & Spencer saves Jaeger from collapse but stores set to close

Marks & Spencer saves Jaeger from collapse but stores set to close

The deal will see Jaeger sold via M&S’s website as part of a strategy to offer more third-party brands to customers.

Hancock warns NHS under ‘significant pressure’ and asks public to follow rules

Hancock warns NHS under ‘significant pressure’ and asks public to follow rules

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said further restrictions may be brought in if people do not follow the rules.

Former Wren among those vaccinated at Ashton Gate Stadium

Former Wren among those vaccinated at Ashton Gate Stadium

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the mass vaccination centre on Monday.

Former Welsh Tory leader denies equating Capitol rioters to Remainers

Former Welsh Tory leader denies equating Capitol rioters to Remainers

Andrew RT Davies said accusing Sir Keir Starmer of campaigning to ‘overturn democracy’ in a Twitter post was ‘a statement of truth and fact’.

UK-EU trading regime an ‘unmitigated disaster’ for Northern Ireland, MP warns

UK-EU trading regime an ‘unmitigated disaster’ for Northern Ireland, MP warns

The Northern Ireland Protocol between the EU and UK is designed to reduce friction on trade from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

‘Worrying’ figures show Covid now spreading fastest in North and Midlands

‘Worrying’ figures show Covid now spreading fastest in North and Midlands

Liverpool and West Midlands overtake South and East of England for weekly rise in number of cases

Jenrick hints at support for al fresco dining return

Jenrick hints at support for al fresco dining return

The Communities Secretary said he hoped that allowing hospitality businesses to expand their outdoor seating could be replicated in 2021.

Heavy-lifting equipment used to free military helicopter stuck in muddy field

Heavy-lifting equipment used to free military helicopter stuck in muddy field

The RAF Chinook helicopter has been stuck in the field for six days.

Paver wins £10,000 a month for next 30 years in Lotto draw

Paver wins £10,000 a month for next 30 years in Lotto draw

James Evans, 21, had forgotten about buying the ticket when he noticed an email from the National Lottery about the Set For Life draw.

A few cups of coffee a day could keep prostate cancer at bay – study

A few cups of coffee a day could keep prostate cancer at bay – study

Higher coffee consumption linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer.

Hauliers spending tens of thousands to bring empty lorries to Northern Ireland

Hauliers spending tens of thousands to bring empty lorries to Northern Ireland

Seamus Leheny of Logistics NI said exports from Northern Ireland to Great Britain are doing well, but less is coming back across the Irish Sea.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The figure is likely to be lower than the true number of workers who have died.

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