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Downing Street condemns ‘unacceptable’ verbal attack on Prof Chris Whitty

Downing Street condemns ‘unacceptable’ verbal attack on Prof Chris Whitty

Downing Street condemns ‘unacceptable’ verbal attack on Prof Chris Whitty

The chief medical officer was catcalled by a young man while walking near Westminster.

Portrait artist: Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘was the image of the first lockdown’

Portrait artist: Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘was the image of the first lockdown’

Portrait artist: Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘was the image of the first lockdown’

Alex Chamberlin’s picture of Sir Tom hangs in the National Army Museum in London and was unveiled in August to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

Economy Minister calls for urgent action over deliveries to NI

Economy Minister calls for urgent action over deliveries to NI

Economy Minister calls for urgent action over deliveries to NI

Diane Dodds attested to ‘significant confusion’ in the e-commerce market from businesses and consumers.

More must be done to prevent risk for big babies, watchdog says

More must be done to prevent risk for big babies, watchdog says

More must be done to prevent risk for big babies, watchdog says

Health inspectors said that bigger babies can be at higher risk of complications at birth.

Lockdown helps UK Amazon sales rocket to almost £20bn in 2020

Lockdown helps UK Amazon sales rocket to almost £20bn in 2020

Lockdown helps UK Amazon sales rocket to almost £20bn in 2020

Total global sales were £283 billion.

Organiser of clap for Captain Tom will ‘make sure he is never forgotten’

Organiser of clap for Captain Tom will ‘make sure he is never forgotten’

Organiser of clap for Captain Tom will ‘make sure he is never forgotten’

Hannah-Jayne King has also raised money for the NHS by selling raffle tickets for a life-sized wood-carving of Sir Tom.

Hospital staff ‘shocked’ at condition of elderly nursing home resident – inquest

Hospital staff ‘shocked’ at condition of elderly nursing home resident – inquest

Hospital staff ‘shocked’ at condition of elderly nursing home resident – inquest

Dementia sufferer Edith Evans, 85, was suffering from MRSA and an infection to a feeding tube to her stomach, an inquest heard.

Barracks housing migrants must be ‘evacuated immediately’ after Covid-19 cases

Barracks housing migrants must be ‘evacuated immediately’ after Covid-19 cases

Barracks housing migrants must be ‘evacuated immediately’ after Covid-19 cases

Campaigners spoke to the Commons Home Affairs Committee on Wednesday.

Ten million people in UK have had first Covid-19 jab

Ten million people in UK have had first Covid-19 jab

Ten million people in UK have had first Covid-19 jab

The Prime Minister and the Health Secretary made the announcement on Twitter.

Fifth of UC claimants ‘very likely to need food banks if uplift is scrapped’

Fifth of UC claimants ‘very likely to need food banks if uplift is scrapped’

Fifth of UC claimants ‘very likely to need food banks if uplift is scrapped’

Some 19% of claimants surveyed by the Trussell Trust said they would be very likely to fall behind on housing costs without the £20 increase.

Government must learn lessons from Huawei 5G row when embracing new tech say MPs

Government must learn lessons from Huawei 5G row when embracing new tech say MPs

Government must learn lessons from Huawei 5G row when embracing new tech say MPs

The Science and Technology Committee has urged the Government to plan for other emerging technologies to avoid the row over 5G and Huawei equipment.

Margaret Ferrier in court over alleged Covid rules breach

Margaret Ferrier in court over alleged Covid rules breach

Margaret Ferrier in court over alleged Covid rules breach

The 60-year-old MP did not enter a plea at Glasgow Sheriff Court and was released on bail.

Study uncovers ‘rare mud carapace’ of Egyptian mummy

Study uncovers ‘rare mud carapace’ of Egyptian mummy

Study uncovers ‘rare mud carapace’ of Egyptian mummy

Studies of mummified bodies have occasionally reported a hard resinous shell protecting the body within its wrappings.

Man fined £10,000 over unlicensed music event at disused church

Man fined £10,000 over unlicensed music event at disused church

Man fined £10,000 over unlicensed music event at disused church

All Saints Church in East Horndon in Essex was trashed by hundreds of revellers on New Year’s Eve.

Labour MP rubbishes claims of ‘heated discussions’ between PM and Starmer

Labour MP rubbishes claims of ‘heated discussions’ between PM and Starmer

Labour MP rubbishes claims of ‘heated discussions’ between PM and Starmer

The pair were seen continuing to talk outside the Commons after their terse exchanges at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Public urged to do a #LittleGoodDeed to help struggling parents

Public urged to do a #LittleGoodDeed to help struggling parents

Public urged to do a #LittleGoodDeed to help struggling parents

A coalition of 18 charities is launching a campaign to encourage people to help a parent or carer they know who may be struggling during lockdown.

Wales is ‘fastest-moving nation’ with vaccine rollout, Health Minister says

Wales is ‘fastest-moving nation’ with vaccine rollout, Health Minister says

Wales is ‘fastest-moving nation’ with vaccine rollout, Health Minister says

Vaughan Gething stressed that Wales was not in a race against other UK nations despite the claim.

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