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Fri, 03 Dec 2021 01:13:58 GMT
Covid: Pfizer and Moderna jabs give best overall boost, UK trial finds
Researchers say there are signs the boosters would still offer protection against new variant Omicron.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:28:05 GMT
Storm Arwen: Army called in after a week without power
Troops will arrive in Durham later as thousands remain without electricity a week after Storm Arwen.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:58:07 GMT
Old Bexley and Sidcup: Tories hold safe London seat at by-election
The south-east London election was prompted by the death of former MP James Brokenshire.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 01:19:02 GMT
Covid risk remains higher for some ethnic groups
A major report reveals who in society has been hit hardest by each wave of Covid in the UK.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:09:29 GMT
Shell pulls out of Shetland oil field development
The oil giant said the economic case for investment in the controversial project was "not strong enough".

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:23:07 GMT
Seven people found inside refrigerated lorry in Leicestershire
Police say they are "fit and well" and have been taken into custody.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:00:24 GMT
Little Mix taking break after '10 amazing years'
The group assure fans they are not splitting up permanently and have plans for more music and tours.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:40:04 GMT
Labour's Margaret Hodge to step down as MP for Barking
The Barking MP held ministerial posts and chaired the powerful Public Accounts Committee.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:06:57 GMT
Retailers make shocking petrol profit, says RAC
Fuel retailers are charging unnecessarily high prices for petrol, the motoring organisation says.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:49:44 GMT
Grenfell Tower: Rethink deal with insulation firm, Mercedes F1 urged
Grenfell survivors and government minister Michael Gove criticise the F1 team over a sponsorship deal.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:33:17 GMT
Michael Fawcett honours claims: Charles' ex-aide worked with 'fixers', investigation finds
Michael Fawcett discussed nominations for a donor, an inquiry ordered by the Prince's Foundation finds.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:14:14 GMT
Wedding ring lost in Uist potato patch in 1960s is found
The ring was returned to Peggy MacSween, 86, after it was unearthed by a metal detectorist.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:43:36 GMT
Covid: Boosters perform well in trial and Ed and Elton's cheer after painful year
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:39:07 GMT
UK approves another antibody treatment for Covid
It's called sotrovimab and should cut the risk of severe illness, even for new variants such as Omicron, say scientists.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:55:27 GMT
Covid: Trigger of rare blood clots with AstraZeneca jab found by scientists
Researchers in Cardiff and the US work out how the Covid jab may be linked to the extremely rare clots.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:31:55 GMT
Covid: Omicron fears cause wave of hotel cancellations
Best Western is one hotel group that has seen many customers scrapping Christmas bookings.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:29:25 GMT
The big company Christmas party is off this year
Companies are deciding against holding a big bash in favour of allowing small, optional gatherings.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:39:30 GMT
Pre-departure Covid tests would be valuable, say Sage scientists
Labour has called for the reintroduction of pre-departure tests for travellers bound for the UK.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:52:09 GMT
Co-op latest supermarket to not enforce mask wearing
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Iceland have all told the BBC they do not plan to challenge customers without masks.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:39:04 GMT
Covid: 'We could miss our son's wedding over travel rules'
Visitors to the UK say new rules to slow the spread of Omicron have thrown travel plans into doubt.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:44:23 GMT
Covid: Is it safe to hit the office Christmas party?
What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:32:00 GMT
Covid: Who can have a booster jab and how can you get one?
All UK adults will be offered a Covid booster, and 12-15-year-olds will be offered a second jab.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:13:11 GMT
Storm Arwen: Surviving seven days of winter without electricity
The stories from Scotland and the north of England of those with no power a week after Storm Arwen.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:06:08 GMT
Ed and Elton reveal their Christmas chart contender
The pop stars have teamed up for a collaborative Christmas song - but can it get to number one?

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:35:48 GMT
The 'kind heart' who gave an Afghan family a new home
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:23:19 GMT
Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?
The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:17:30 GMT
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: A life cut short by cruelty
The six-year-old was beaten, starved and isolated by his father and stepmother before he was killed.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:57:44 GMT
'My teenager disappears under coats to keep warm'
A charity estimates that domestic gas bills in April will be double those of 18 months earlier.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:25:25 GMT
'I was sexually harassed and Tube staff gave me a leaflet'
An Instagram influencer explains how being accosted on the Tube was only the start of her ordeal.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:07:48 GMT
Will two-year football kit cycles become the norm again?
Brentford FC's keeping its home shirt for two seasons - and some say other teams may follow suit.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:03:23 GMT
NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram
Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:44:51 GMT
Ros Atkins on... The No 10 Christmas party
Ros Atkins investigates a Christmas party at Downing Street in the midst of 2020 Covid restrictions.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:26:31 GMT
How do you say 'Omicron'?
Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:10:23 GMT
Storm Arwen: Orphaned seal pups in Norfolk animal shelter
The six were separated from their mothers during Storm Arwen and will spend winter with the RSPCA.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:09:38 GMT
Social care: Teen twins search for personal assistant
Alex and Sam, who have spinal muscular atrophy, are struggling to find the support they need.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:18:35 GMT
How I got my dream job with a Tube station pitch
Haider Malik landed a dream position after finding a unique way to attract employers' attention.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:56:51 GMT
The Papers: 'Appalling cruelty', and jab results boost hopes
Many of Friday's papers lead with the tragic case of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:49:26 GMT
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Dad and partner guilty of killing six-year-old
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes died of a head injury after being tortured and neglected by the pair.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:26:53 GMT
Edinburgh Council 'hell-bent' on protecting abuser, says whistleblower
An ex-employee who raised concerns says some council officials still don't accept responsibility.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:24:50 GMT
David Tweed: Stepdaughter rejects TUV leader's apology
Amanda Brown, who was abused by David Tweed from the age of eight, says an apology "won't cut it".

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:10:43 GMT
Covid: Fears of Christmas spike in emergency worker attacks
Paramedic Katie Stapleton was repeatedly punched by a man she was trying to help.



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