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Rashford calls for review of Government free school meal policy

Rashford calls for review of Government free school meal policy

The footballer joins with Jamie Oliver to press the Prime Minister to help to end child food poverty.

Intensive care doctors ‘very worried’ about having to choose between patients

Intensive care doctors ‘very worried’ about having to choose between patients

Boris Johnson has warned there is a risk that intensive care units will be overwhelmed by Covid cases.

Ethnic minorities ‘should be considered clinically extremely vulnerable’

Ethnic minorities ‘should be considered clinically extremely vulnerable’

Researchers say racism is a ‘root cause’ and ‘major driver’ of ill health in general and increased mortality rates from Covid-19.

Heavy snow causing ‘severe’ problems for ambulance services in England

Heavy snow causing ‘severe’ problems for ambulance services in England

Snow was thickest in West Yorkshire and Perth, Scotland, where 11cm was recorded on Thursday, and temperatures are predicted to drop to minus 10C.

Mother appeals for cash to fund fight for brain-damaged daughter’s treatment

Mother appeals for cash to fund fight for brain-damaged daughter’s treatment

Paula Parfitt raised £4,000 in 18 hours after saying she needs £100,000 ‘super quickly’ to challenge a ruling.

Universities should consider fee refunds where teaching falls short – watchdog

Universities should consider fee refunds where teaching falls short – watchdog

The plea came as most university students in England have been told to stay at home and not return to campus until at least mid-February.

NI leaders criticise Irish Government for failing to share passenger data

NI leaders criticise Irish Government for failing to share passenger data

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill said repeated efforts to secure the information had failed.

Most popular new car colour revealed

Most popular new car colour revealed

The overall number of new cars sold in the UK last year fell by almost a third.

What now for Scottish Labour after Richard Leonard quits as leader?

What now for Scottish Labour after Richard Leonard quits as leader?

It comes just four months before the next Scottish Parliament election.

Major works begin at Caen Hill Flight on Kennet and Avon Canal

Major works begin at Caen Hill Flight on Kennet and Avon Canal

The flight is described as one of the wonders of the waterways.

BBC’s culture needs to be rebuilt, says new chairman Richard Sharp

BBC’s culture needs to be rebuilt, says new chairman Richard Sharp

The former banker said impartiality remained the ‘biggest issue’ for the broadcaster.

Security company wrote ‘Allahu Akbar’ on fake bomb in Heathrow exercise

Security company wrote ‘Allahu Akbar’ on fake bomb in Heathrow exercise

The details were revealed in an employment tribunal where Heathrow Express and two workers were found to have unlawfully harassed a Muslim colleague.

Teenager leaps out of court dock after being jailed for 180mph motorbike ride

Teenager leaps out of court dock after being jailed for 180mph motorbike ride

Marian Dragoi’s escape bid after being given a 46-week sentence was foiled.

Political rivals pay tribute to ‘decent’ Richard Leonard as he steps down

Political rivals pay tribute to ‘decent’ Richard Leonard as he steps down

Nicola Sturgeon wished the former Scottish Labour leader well for the future.

Johnson warned leadership will be ‘on the table’ unless Covid restrictions eased

Johnson warned leadership will be ‘on the table’ unless Covid restrictions eased

Senior Tory backbencher Steve Baker has called on colleagues to write to the chief whip over the issue.

Salmond’s claims that Sturgeon broke ministerial code will be examined

Salmond’s claims that Sturgeon broke ministerial code will be examined

The independent adviser on the Scottish Ministerial Code, James Hamilton, confirmed his inquiry will look into the allegations.

Cricket fan finally gets to see England play after 10-month wait in Sri Lanka

Cricket fan finally gets to see England play after 10-month wait in Sri Lanka

Rob Lewis, who has been in Sri Lanka since March, saw some of the first day of the first Test from the fort overlooking the stadium in Galle.

Medical expert seeks to debunk myths that Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility

Medical expert seeks to debunk myths that Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility

Prof Lucy Chappell, specialist in women with medical problems in pregnancy, sees ‘no basis for concerns about any of the Covid-19 vaccines’.

Man guilty of murdering partner’s baby son

Man guilty of murdering partner’s baby son

Kane Mitchell is not Teddie Mitchell’s father but was cohabiting with the child’s mother Lucci Smith in Cambridgeshire.

Richard Leonard quits as Scottish Labour leader

Richard Leonard quits as Scottish Labour leader

It means the party is looking for its fifth leader since 2014.

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