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Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:30:36 GMT
Covid-19: We can make this the peak by following rules, says Hancock
The health secretary urges people to follow rules, saying "individual decisions" make a difference.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:16:26 GMT
Covid: Large trial of new treatment begins in UK
It is hoped the treatment will help stop patients from developing severe illness from the virus.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:12:50 GMT
Covid: Many NHS staff 'traumatised' by first wave of virus, study shows
More than 700 intensive care staff at nine hospitals were asked about their experiences for a study.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:43:18 GMT
Free school meals: Mother's 'sadness' at 'mean' food parcel
A minister has urged caterers to 'urgently' improve the quantity and quality of the food parcels.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:34:38 GMT
Drill and rap music on trial
The BBC's Steve Swann looks at the use of UK drill music as evidence in criminal prosecutions.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:53:56 GMT
Media billionaire David Barclay dies, aged 86
Together with his twin brother, Sir David built a business empire spanning hotels, retail and newspapers.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:02:38 GMT
Lidl: Pink prosecco sales surge in lockdown Christmas
Lidl, Just Eat and Asos say demand for fizz, takeaways and clothes all rose during December.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:10:57 GMT
Battery lodged in baby's throat for four months
Doctors believed 11-month-old Sofia-Grace Hill was rejecting food because she had tonsillitis.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:26:23 GMT
Clean air: Coal burning ban and wet wood restrictions planned
A new clean air law could see burning house coal banned in Wales, and stricter rules on using wood fires.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:04:45 GMT
'Discriminatory' mental health system overhauled
Black people are more than four times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act in England.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:09:52 GMT
Duchess of York: From Budgie the Helicopter to Mills & Boon
Her novel Heart for a Compass is a fictional historical saga inspired by her great-great-aunt.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:35:04 GMT
Covid: 'Money is tight, I think about it every day'
A report finds the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those already living in poverty.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:40:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How could lockdown rules change?
The Scottish government is concerned that too many people have not been following the "stay at home" rule.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:04:24 GMT
Covid: Are we following the government's stay-at-home message?
The government is urging us to stay at home during the lockdown but are we?

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:57:51 GMT
Covid-19: Breaking down Asian vaccine myths in Lancashire
How children of South Asian families are helping to overcome misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:11:49 GMT
How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:57:06 GMT
Covid: Life on the frontline as part of an emergency ambulance crew
An emergency ambulance crew member tells of the reality of life on the NHS frontline.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:36:09 GMT
Can I hug my vaccinated dad? And other questions
We answer some of your questions about vaccination, travel rules and school closures

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:16:40 GMT
Mental Health Act: 'I was sectioned and no one told me what was going on'
As recommendations are made to modernise the Mental Health Act, Raf and Ashley reveal their own experiences of being detained under it.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:56:38 GMT
Brexit: Five surprising consequences
Confiscated ham sandwiches, delayed Scottish salmon and other fallout from the new regime.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:24:23 GMT
Tuam: 'I need to know what happened to my brothers'
Anna Corrigan's family story was central to bringing the Tuam babies scandal to worldwide attention.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:15 GMT
In pictures: Aurora Borealis lights up sky above Scotland
The Northern Lights were visible overnight from Shetland, Moray and the Highlands.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:18:44 GMT
Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:07:50 GMT
Royal Mail: Can new boss Simon Thompson turn it around?
Simon Thompson, who ran the NHS Test and Trace app, takes over after a tough year for the post service.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:05:18 GMT
Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts
More people are using digital locks for their houses, but how secure are they?

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:38:57 GMT
Covid: NHS doctor 'receives 20 to 30 abusive messages a day'
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:48:28 GMT
Covid-19: Patel 'will back police against rule breakers'
The home secretary says police officers are "now moving more quickly to issue fines where people are clearly breaching coronavirus regulations".

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:58:35 GMT
Covid-19: Gym operator to turn sites into vaccination centres
PureGym says the first vaccination centre in one of its buildings could open "in a matter of days".

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:04:11 GMT
What are differences the Covid vaccines?
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:53:36 GMT
Free school meals 'replaced with poverty picnic,' says Jack Monroe
Food poverty campaigner and chef Jack Monroe is shocked at food parcels sent to children on free school meals in England while in lockdown.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:07:35 GMT
People's sonic boom surprise caught on camera
An RAF aircraft breaking the sound barrier causes a loud bang in skies across the East of England.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:37:25 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Hospital patients 'sent to hotels' and jab rollout concerns
The coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout continue to dominate the newspaper front pages.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:28:17 GMT
Covid: Birmingham hospitals move 200 doctors to intensive care duties
A leaked memo warns several Birmingham hospitals risk being "overwhelmed" by coronavirus patients.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:30:05 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Most app users not uploading positive test alert
Fewer than half those using the Protect Scotland app who tested positive for Covid uploaded their alert code.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:37:08 GMT
Dr Alan Stout: Covid-19 vaccine goal 'achievable'
A leading GP welcomes vaccine rollout plans and says he is hopeful more doses will be delivered.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:13:34 GMT
Covid in Wales: Online education 'patchy and inconsistent'
Commissioner calls for a clearer approach to home learning while schools are shut to most children.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:12:21 GMT
Boy, 14, charged with Stockport restaurant owner's murder
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due before magistrates on Wednesday.



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