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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:51:09 GMTA-level and GCSE results to be decided by teachers
A combination of mock exams, coursework and essays will be used to decide grades in England this year.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:37:12 GMTCoronavirus: Public need 'home truths' on economy - Hammond
The ex-chancellor says Boris Johnson must "do the right thing", even if it means risking unpopularity.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:03:45 GMTUK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out
Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:06 GMTPrincess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister's kidnap case
Dubai ruler's captive daughter writes to British police about her sister's abduction 20 years ago.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:39:28 GMTPrimark bets on last year's fashion for April reopening
The High Street-only retailer says it has lost £1.1bn in sales due to the recent lockdown.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:22:46 GMTCovid: Half with cancer signs didn't contact GP in first wave
Symptoms left unchecked included lumps, changes to moles and coughing up blood, a survey finds.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:51:39 GMTInsulate homes better or miss carbon targets, ministers told
The UK will never hit its carbon reduction targets unless a grant scheme is rescued, a watchdog says.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:03:17 GMTMary Anning: Fossil hunter celebrated with Jurassic 50p coins
The 19th Century fossil hunter's achievements were often overlooked during her own lifetime.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:01:46 GMTIkea aims to launch delayed 'Buy Back' scheme in UK
UK consumers will soon be able to sell back used items with the aim of reducing waste.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:00:55 GMTAlex Salmond saga 'a crisis of credibility' for Holyrood
Opposition leaders question why the Crown Office asked for written evidence from Alex Salmond to be redacted.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:32:34 GMTCovid: When can pubs and restaurants reopen?
Hospitality venues are set to gradually open up in the Spring under lockdown easing plans.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:26:43 GMTCovid-19: GCSE and A-level grades decided by teachers, and more positive jab news
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:18:55 GMTCovid lockdown: 'My closed hair salons cost me £1,000 a day'
The hair and beauty industry is calling for a cut in VAT to help mend the sector's finances.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:33:44 GMTCovid-19: 'Getting married is the most important thing'
What will the lifting restrictions on weddings mean to couples and those in the industry?
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:13:00 GMT'Vaccine passports': Will I need one for going out, work and travel?
The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:31:56 GMTGwyneth Paltrow: NHS boss urges caution over star's long Covid regime
An NHS boss says Gwyneth Paltrow's recovery methods are "really not the solutions we'd recommend".
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:11:05 GMTCovid: Can firms refuse to hire people without coronavirus jab?
An employment lawyer says her phone is "ringing off the hook" with companies wanting advice.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:43:40 GMTCovid tests and masks: School prepares for return to class
The BBC speaks to pupils, staff and parents at a school as they ready for in-person learning again.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:51:39 GMTWhat's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
The prime minister has announced a plan for how the lockdown will be lifted in England.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:09:06 GMTThe disabled influencers making their mark on social media
Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound".
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:01:31 GMTBudget 2021: 'If I have to pay £13,000, it will destroy my shop'
Struggling shops warn they may have to shut if business rates are brought back at the Budget.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:09:32 GMTParamedic assaults: 'We don't come to work to be abused'
Paramedic Gary Watson describes being violently attacked as London Ambulance Service trials body-worn cameras.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:48:20 GMT'I was often the only woman in the room. That's changed'
Boards of big companies have 50% more women present than in 2015, a government review has found.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:01:43 GMTCreation Stories: Playing Liam and Noel Gallagher 'is a gift as an actor'
The young Gallaghers appear in Creation Stories - a film about Oasis's former label boss Alan McGee.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:52:44 GMTDoes size matter for Britain's shrinking Army?
Brigadier John Clark says the British army will become "leaner", ahead of the defence review.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:12:45 GMTGovernment urged to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot work as tutors
There has been an increase in private tuition during the pandemic but concerns remain about the checks in place.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:07:56 GMTChris Smith calls for more diversity in Government
Lord Chris Smith is calling for more diversity in Government.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:09:11 GMTInside a domestic violence call centre
Calls to a major domestic violence charity increased by more than 50 per cent during the pandemic in 2020.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:06:41 GMTGiant telescope to listen for 'advanced civilisations'
Planned UK first hopes to be looking for extraterrestrial life within five years.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:14:10 GMTMother and son become tap-dance lockdown sensation
Lizzi Gee and her eight-year-old son Rufus say tap routines are one positive to come out of lockdown.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:06:12 GMTRape social media posts: How speaking out got twin sisters sued
Twins Verity and Lucy were taken to court after speaking out on social media, naming their alleged abuser.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:03:56 GMTNewspaper headlines: Teachers get 'sweeping powers' and Sunak's 'giveaway'
The papers focus on new rules to be announced later which will let teachers decide exam grades in England.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:28:16 GMTPolice officer struck boy in custody across the face
Custody sergeant Matthew Myers also left the boy naked in his cell until another officer arrived.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:03:10 GMTCovid in Scotland: What's the state of the epidemic?
Using World Health Organization measures, it is possible to chart Scotland's progress in tackling Covid-19.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:56:20 GMTCovid-19: Stormont to discuss NI's pathway to recovery
The pathway to recovery blueprint is due to be published by the executive on Monday.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:41:47 GMTSkewen: Coal Authority 'not liable' for mine flood damage
Residents label the authority's stance "disgusting", while MP says £500 repairs offer is "derisory".
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:34:15 GMTCovid-19: Wedding venues 'booked up for two years'
Wedding planners in London are reporting a surge in bookings after it was announced lockdown rules were being eased.