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Latest UK Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

Latest UK Covid-19 vaccine figures, by nation and age group

Nearly 40% of adults in the UK are estimated to have had their first dose.

Foster hopes for ‘definitive answer’ next week on schools reopening

Foster hopes for ‘definitive answer’ next week on schools reopening

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said as soon as the Executive can give more certainty over exiting lockdown, they will.

O’Neill accuses Government of ‘extreme bad faith’ over NI Protocol

O’Neill accuses Government of ‘extreme bad faith’ over NI Protocol

While the deputy First Minister criticised the unilateral decision to extend a protocol grace period, First Minister Arlene Foster defended the move.

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

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

Just 13 out of 315 local areas are currently recording a week-on-week rise in rates.

Hundreds of thousands of social care staff not vaccinated, figures suggest

Hundreds of thousands of social care staff not vaccinated, figures suggest

There may be 444,683 social care staff who have not been vaccinated or whose jab has not yet been reported.

Foster accuses Coveney of ignoring NI unionists

Foster accuses Coveney of ignoring NI unionists

NI’s First Minister criticised the Irish Foreign Minister for suggesting the EU could no longer trust the UK as a negotiating partner.

Designs of next generation Tube trains unveiled

Designs of next generation Tube trains unveiled

The Inspiro London trains feature more space, air-conditioning, walk-through carriages and improved accessibility.

Lungs like noise-cancelling headphones help frogs hear mates, study shows

Lungs like noise-cancelling headphones help frogs hear mates, study shows

Scientists believe they have tuned into how female frogs find suitors from the same species amid the noise of other frogs.

Government’s ‘substantial’ payout to civil servant after Patel bullying claims

Government’s ‘substantial’ payout to civil servant after Patel bullying claims

Sir Philip Rutnam is reported to have accepted a six-figure sum.

Surge testing for two more areas to suppress South African variant

Surge testing for two more areas to suppress South African variant

People living within the targeted areas are ‘strongly encouraged’ to take a Covid-19 test when offered

Property developer set fire to couple’s new home in ‘selfish and vindictive act’

Property developer set fire to couple’s new home in ‘selfish and vindictive act’

Matthew Green, of North Pickenham Road, Swaffham, admitted arson at an earlier hearing at Norwich Crown Court

Mark Drakeford warns that the United Kingdom ‘is over’

Mark Drakeford warns that the United Kingdom ‘is over’

The First Minister of Wales also said Boris Johnson was not ‘playing his part’ to preserve the union.

Leukaemia sufferer housed at Napier Barracks during Covid outbreak – inspectors

Leukaemia sufferer housed at Napier Barracks during Covid outbreak – inspectors

Health experts who visited the military site found that proper social distancing was impossible in the packed dormitories, according to a report.

Lib Dems offer better choice than SNP-Tory squabbling – Davey

Lib Dems offer better choice than SNP-Tory squabbling – Davey

The UK party leader is to address the Scottish Liberal Democrats online conference.

First doses of vaccine for people 65 and over, by England local authority

First doses of vaccine for people 65 and over, by England local authority

Around one in three people aged 65 and over in some parts of London have yet to have their first jab.

Sky’s no longer the limit for UK spaceflights, says Shapps

Sky’s no longer the limit for UK spaceflights, says Shapps

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the UK’s space industry is ‘a giant leap for growth and prosperity for the whole of Great Britain’.

Sturgeon must quit if she breached ministerial code, demands Tory leader Ross

Sturgeon must quit if she breached ministerial code, demands Tory leader Ross

Douglas Ross said he believes there is ‘damning’ evidence the First Minister breached the ministerial code despite her denials.

Children, adults and authors celebrate ‘more important than ever’ World Book Day

Children, adults and authors celebrate ‘more important than ever’ World Book Day

Despite many being stuck at home, thousands of children dressed as their favourite literary characters.

New care home guidance says visiting not conditional on being vaccinated

New care home guidance says visiting not conditional on being vaccinated

All residents will be able to receive indoor visits from a nominated person from Monday and some will be able to receive care from a loved one.

MP apologises as builders disrupt virtual Commons contribution

MP apologises as builders disrupt virtual Commons contribution

Labour’s Nadia Whittome said she was “really sorry” for the background noise caused by “building work” going on in her house.

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