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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.

Fossil from paddleboard-sized fish found after being mistaken for flying reptile

Fossil from paddleboard-sized fish found after being mistaken for flying reptile

The discovery is a species of the so-called ‘living fossil’ coelacanths which still swim in the seas.

Bid to change Northern Ireland’s abortion laws set for Stormont

Bid to change Northern Ireland’s abortion laws set for Stormont

The DUP private member’s bill will attempt to prevent terminations up to birth in cases of non-fatal serious disabilities.

Tiniest microchip creation could help phones run thousands of times faster

Tiniest microchip creation could help phones run thousands of times faster

Scientists say that crinkling graphene allowed them to make microchips 100 times smaller than current technology.

Tributes paid to ‘caring’ grandparents after bodies found in submerged car

Tributes paid to ‘caring’ grandparents after bodies found in submerged car

John Lillistone, 83, and Patricia Lillistone, 82, of Lowdham, were in a vehicle which entered the water.

Jaguar set to become electric-only brand from 2025

Jaguar set to become electric-only brand from 2025

JLR hopes to be a net-zero carbon business by 2039.

What killed the dinosaurs and where did it come from?

What killed the dinosaurs and where did it come from?

A new theory explains the possible origin of the object that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Covid cases drop in nearly 95% of the UK, figures show

Covid cases drop in nearly 95% of the UK, figures show

Of the 380 local authorities areas across the UK, only 23 have seen a week-on-week rise in case rates compared with 354 where the rates have fallen.

‘Mesmerising’ shot of Milky Way wins South Downs National Park dark skies prize

‘Mesmerising’ shot of Milky Way wins South Downs National Park dark skies prize

The park stretches across Hampshire and Sussex.

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