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Sturgeon: Important to go as far as possible with international quarantine

Sturgeon: Important to go as far as possible with international quarantine

The first international flight subject to the new rules arrived in Scotland from Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday morning.

‘Heavy heart’ as hospital loses second porter in a week to coronavirus

‘Heavy heart’ as hospital loses second porter in a week to coronavirus

Mark Elliott, 64, died seven days after a colleague from the virus.

More than half of girls say pandemic has negatively affected mental health – Girlguiding

More than half of girls say pandemic has negatively affected mental health – Girlguiding

Four in 10 girls aged four to 18 are feeling more lonely, sad, anxious and worried than they were during the first national lockdown, research found.

Researchers develop coating to protect satellites against oxygen damage in orbit

Researchers develop coating to protect satellites against oxygen damage in orbit

The barrier is able to shield satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) from ultraviolet radiation and atomic oxygen, a new study suggests.

Nicola Sturgeon confident Covid-19 vaccine target has been met in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon confident Covid-19 vaccine target has been met in Scotland

The First Minister said ‘pretty much everybody’ living in care homes for older people had been given their first injection.

The latest on the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme

The latest on the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme

More than 15 million people across the UK have received their first dose of a vaccine.

Pensioner who killed wife during lockdown cleared of murder

Pensioner who killed wife during lockdown cleared of murder

Anthony Williams will be sentenced for manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility after admitting strangling his wife of 46 years to death.

Schools do not play significant role in spreading Covid-19 in community – study

Schools do not play significant role in spreading Covid-19 in community – study

Cases in teachers were seen to decline during the November lockdown when schools remained open, analysis suggests.

Chancellor should phase out furlough gradually, says IFS

Chancellor should phase out furlough gradually, says IFS

Next month’s budget should secure the economic recovery from Covid, and not look to fix public finances, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said

Risk of Covid-19 transmission higher at school gates than in classroom – PHA

Risk of Covid-19 transmission higher at school gates than in classroom – PHA

The Stormont Executive is to discuss a date for reopening schools later this week.

Dominic Cummings defends contract award after High Court ‘bias’ complaint

Dominic Cummings defends contract award after High Court ‘bias’ complaint

Campaigners say a focus group and support services contract was given to Public First because the PM’s then senior aide wanted the company to have it.

PM: No plans for vaccine passports to go to the pub

PM: No plans for vaccine passports to go to the pub

Boris Johnson said he imagines there could be requirements for proof of vaccination in order to enter some countries.

Hospitality bosses call on Chancellor to expand VAT cuts in March budget

Hospitality bosses call on Chancellor to expand VAT cuts in March budget

Pub, restaurant and hotel bosses have urged Rishi Sunak to also reduce VAT for on-premise alcohol sales, leisure activities and weddings.

Extinction Rebellion protester who climbed up crane is made to pay compensation

Extinction Rebellion protester who climbed up crane is made to pay compensation

Cycle courier Alex Sidney, 18, climbed the crane in Norwich early on November 7 last year and descended on November 9.

Campaigners begin High Court fight over Dominic Cummings contract ‘bias’

Campaigners begin High Court fight over Dominic Cummings contract ‘bias’

The Good Law Project said Public First was given a support services deal without any other provider being considered because the PM’s aide wanted it.

‘Car Park Charlie’ becomes hotel chain’s youngest guest after surprise birth

‘Car Park Charlie’ becomes hotel chain’s youngest guest after surprise birth

Harriet Hanson, from Skegness, Lincolnshire, gave birth in the car park of the Premier Inn, Grimsby, after checking-in with her partner Adam Smith.

How might the road map out of lockdown look?

How might the road map out of lockdown look?

Boris Johnson is due to set out his plan on February 22.

Johnson pledges ‘irreversible’ approach to easing lockdown

Johnson pledges ‘irreversible’ approach to easing lockdown

The Prime Minister is preparing to set out his ‘road map’ for relaxing lockdown measures on February 22.

Travel and tourism suffers worst employment hit

Travel and tourism suffers worst employment hit

New data shows the number of people employed in travel and tourism in the UK was 0.8% lower between July and September 2020 than a year earlier.

Man admits killing father and two children in crash

Man admits killing father and two children in crash

The family, along with their beloved dog Troy, were out for a Father’s Day walk when they were struck by a Peugeot 206.

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