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Homeschooling: an inequality timebomb
The pandemic has exposed growing inequalities in society, not least when it comes to our childrens’ education. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Darshna Soni asks whether those gaps can ever be closed again.


Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sets out vision for post-Covid Britain
It’s been a tough few weeks for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, as the vaccine rollout gives Boris Johnson a boost in opinion polls. Some in Labour say their leader is failing to attack the government’s handling of the pandemic and the fa...


‘More attention’ needed on long Covid, says doctor diagnosed with the condition
We spoke to Dr Nathalie MacDermott, who is a paediatrics infectious diseases expert at King’s College London. At the start of the pandemic she was regularly on this programme helping us understand it. She caught the virus and has now been diagn...


A year of living with long Covid
Today’s announcement by the government of more than £18 million for research into ‘Long Covid’ couldn’t come soon enough for those already suffering from the long-term effects of the virus. About one in ten people with Covid continue...


Handforth councillors meet for first time since Zoom row
Tonight, Handforth Parish Council is meeting again and we are at the Cheshire village.


Prioritise people with learning disabilities for vaccine, says writer Ian Rankin
There's a growing debate about whether the current system for deciding who gets vaccinated is ignoring some of the most vulnerable people in our society.


Lockdown critic Tory MP says mental health being downplayed
The senior Conservative MP Sir Charles Walker has become an outspoken critic of the government's restrictions in England.


Debate: Are vaccine passports a good idea?
With more than 15 million people having now received their first dose of the vaccine, there are questions about how proof of a vaccination could give people more freedom, both at home and abroad.  


Prince Philip taken to hospital ‘as precautionary measure’
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital in London.


Johnson to follow ‘data, not dates’ for England’s lockdown easing
The Prime Minister said he wants a "cautious and prudent" approach to lifting lockdown in England and one which will be "irreversible" as the vaccine rollout continues.


‘Hysteria’ over free speech is a ‘red herring’ says writer Nels Abbey
 The government is to appoint a "free speech champion" for English universities, as part of its pledge to protect academic freedom and free speech. 


Tony Robinson and Bertie Carvel speak out the impact of Brexit visa rules on artists and performers
Some of the biggest names in British theatre have signed a joint letter to the government, expressing their concerns about the impact of post-Brexit visa rules on anyone seeking work in Europe.


Revenge Porn: Is enough being done to protect women?
Fatima Manji looks at whether enough is being done to protect women whose sexual images are posted online without their consent.


Birmingham nightclub revellers fined after police raid
More than 70 people have been fined after police in Birmingham raided a makeshift nightclub in breach of Covid laws.


Changes to shielding scheme has come ‘a bit late’ says public health professor
Professor Linda Bauld is chair of public health at the University of Edinburgh.



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