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Don’t leave home just to sit on a park bench, No 10 says

Don’t leave home just to sit on a park bench, No 10 says

Don’t leave home just to sit on a park bench, No 10 says

Health Secretary Matt Hancock stressed that people should stay two metres apart if going for a walk with another person.

United Arab Emirates added to travel quarantine list

United Arab Emirates added to travel quarantine list

United Arab Emirates added to travel quarantine list

Dubai has recently come under the spotlight after a number of UK-based athletes tested positive for the virus following trips there.

NHS under ‘significant pressure’ with record 32,000 coronavirus patients

NHS under ‘significant pressure’ with record 32,000 coronavirus patients

NHS under ‘significant pressure’ with record 32,000 coronavirus patients

The Health Secretary said: ‘Stay at home, and please reduce all social contact that is not absolutely strictly necessary.’

Covid-19 variant like substitution in second-half of football game, WHO says

Covid-19 variant like substitution in second-half of football game, WHO says

Covid-19 variant like substitution in second-half of football game, WHO says

Japan reported a new variant of the virus over the weekend and there is ‘a need to follow the public health basics now more than ever’, WHO says

Friends’ coronavirus fines rescinded following reservoir trip

Friends’ coronavirus fines rescinded following reservoir trip

Friends’ coronavirus fines rescinded following reservoir trip

The women said they accepted the force’s apology and were pleased to ‘draw a line under this event’.

MPs express concern about minority groups missing out on vaccines

MPs express concern about minority groups missing out on vaccines

MPs express concern about minority groups missing out on vaccines

MPs also asked about tackling Covid-19 vaccine misinformation.

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

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

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

Barking & Dagenham, Newham and Redbridge – all in London – currently have the highest rates.

Health Secretary ‘crystal clear’ support bubbles will stay

Health Secretary ‘crystal clear’ support bubbles will stay

Health Secretary ‘crystal clear’ support bubbles will stay

Matt Hancock has vowed to keep the measure in place for single adult households and single parents.

Tory lockdown sceptics urge PM to set out timetable for easing restrictions

Tory lockdown sceptics urge PM to set out timetable for easing restrictions

Tory lockdown sceptics urge PM to set out timetable for easing restrictions

Mark Harper said ministers must set out if restrictions can be eased on March 8, when the vulnerable will have received protection from the vaccine.

Johnson accused of Covid hypocrisy over cycle ride in east London

Johnson accused of Covid hypocrisy over cycle ride in east London

Johnson accused of Covid hypocrisy over cycle ride in east London

PM under fire after reports he had a bike ride seven miles from his home.

Foster defends relaxations as NI hospitals struggle with surging admissions

Foster defends relaxations as NI hospitals struggle with surging admissions

Foster defends relaxations as NI hospitals struggle with surging admissions

Health chiefs have warned that record high inpatient numbers could double by the third week in January

Labour calls for 24/7 vaccine centres

Labour calls for 24/7 vaccine centres

Labour calls for 24/7 vaccine centres

The Government has faced calls for 24/7 vaccine centres so as many people are immunised as possible.

Drop in people with mental health problems seeking help in first lockdown

Drop in people with mental health problems seeking help in first lockdown

Drop in people with mental health problems seeking help in first lockdown

According to the study, the number of people presenting with self-harm was 37.6% lower than expected in April 2020.

Businesses unaware of ‘border-like’ preparations to ship between GB and NI

Businesses unaware of ‘border-like’ preparations to ship between GB and NI

Businesses unaware of ‘border-like’ preparations to ship between GB and NI

Only 3% of hauliers arriving in Dover do not have the right paperwork

Marks & Spencer saves Jaeger from collapse but stores set to close

Marks & Spencer saves Jaeger from collapse but stores set to close

Marks & Spencer saves Jaeger from collapse but stores set to close

The deal will see Jaeger sold via M&S’s website as part of a strategy to offer more third-party brands to customers.

Hancock warns NHS under ‘significant pressure’ and asks public to follow rules

Hancock warns NHS under ‘significant pressure’ and asks public to follow rules

Hancock warns NHS under ‘significant pressure’ and asks public to follow rules

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said further restrictions may be brought in if people do not follow the rules.

Former Wren among those vaccinated at Ashton Gate Stadium

Former Wren among those vaccinated at Ashton Gate Stadium

Former Wren among those vaccinated at Ashton Gate Stadium

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the mass vaccination centre on Monday.

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