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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:19:17 GMT
Summer catch-up schools planned for pupils in England
A total of £720m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:43:25 GMT
Smear tests: Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' kits for NHS
About 31,000 women will be offered the swab checks, which can help spot early signs of cervical cancer.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:38:06 GMT
Handforth Parish Council could be abolished under boundary review
A boundary review suggests merging the rowdy local authority with neighbouring Wilmslow.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:22:23 GMT
Victims' law call amid falling confidence in criminal justice
The victims' commissioner for England and Wales says victims have been treated like bystanders.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:48:20 GMT
'I was often the only women 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 07:12:31 GMT
Neil Lennon: Celtic manager resigns with side 18 points adrift of Rangers
Celtic manager Neil Lennon resigns with his side 18 points adrift of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:06:14 GMT
Alex Salmond pulls out of Holyrood evidence hearing
The former first minister was to appear at an inquiry into how the Scottish government handled complaints against him.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:13:45 GMT
Johnson has LGBT 'blind spot', says first openly gay cabinet minister
The UK's first openly gay cabinet minister, Lord Smith, urges the PM to diversify his top team.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:20:51 GMT
Brexit: Irish Sea border grace periods to be discussed
The grace periods mean checks and controls on goods going from GB to NI are not fully implemented.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:44:09 GMT
Jo Whiley: Sister's 'huge thank you' in Covid fight
The DJ posts a video of her sister Frances giving a thumbs-up and a round of applause.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:58:03 GMT
Most pheasants sold for food 'contain lead shot'
Scientists say a pledge by shooting groups to phase out lead shot has had no detectable effect.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:43:40 GMT
Covid 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 GMT
What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
The prime minister has announced a plan for how the lockdown will be lifted in England.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:36:44 GMT
Covid: When can I go on holiday in the UK or travel abroad?
The government has unveiled its plans for unlocking UK restrictions, including holiday travel.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:36:58 GMT
Will I still have to work at home? And other questions
We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:06 GMT
Coronavirus: When will pubs, hairdressers and gyms open?
Lockdown is being eased in England. When will services like hairdressers, pubs and gyms open?

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:12:52 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Drones to carry Covid samples
The medical cargo is being carried up to 40 miles in hard-to-reach parts of Argyll and Bute.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:56:46 GMT
Covid: Woman's cancer death 'caused by health service delays'
Latifah King, 27, was initially told her "excruciating" leg pain was sciatica, her family says.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:09:10 GMT
Covid: 'Children really need to get back into school'
Parents and teachers react as it is announced that all schools in England will reopen from 8 March.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:00:33 GMT
Roadmap: 'We're delighted to have dates to work towards'
Boris Johnson’s route out of lockdown is a relief for businesses, including pubs, restaurants, gyms and retail.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:57:33 GMT
10,000 fans could return to stadiums by May
Up to 10,000 fans could be back in stadiums by mid-May as part of the government's plans to move England out of lockdown.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:36:08 GMT
Covid lockdown: 'We are burning through about £500,000 a day'
The owner of PureGym says lockdown has been costing his business hundreds of thousands of pounds a day.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:55:32 GMT
Lockdown review: What are the risks of schools, pubs and shops reopening?
Lockdown in England and Scotland will be lifted in stages - what are the risks associated with relaxing certain restrictions?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:29:43 GMT
Covid vaccine: HIV clinics to make confidential referrals
A 'significant' number of people with HIV feel unable to talk to their GP, a leading charity said.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:09:32 GMT
Paramedic 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.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:24:08 GMT
Dating apps scam committed by criminal from inside prison
A recently reformed criminal shares how he ran romance scams to serve as a warning to others.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:17:30 GMT
Born in Lockdown: Mothers' stories of giving birth in 2020
A project brings together the experiences of 277 mums who all gave birth in 2020.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:51:46 GMT
Tom Grennan: Online gaming is a lockdown 'godsend'
The singer tells BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue how gaming's kept him in touch with friends.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:38:00 GMT
Mask force: London's five centuries of face coverings
Not a new normal: A brief history of five centuries of face masks.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:19:12 GMT
'Coins can inspire people to look into the past'
BBC News website readers share their old coin collections and the stories behind them.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:12:06 GMT
Eden Park: Blind man's death after platform fall sparks safety call
Cleveland Gervais fell from a platform that had no tactile paving and was hit by a passing train.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:05:03 GMT
Jasmine Harrison on being youngest solo female to row Atlantic Ocean
Jasmine Harrison, 21, on becoming the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:35:56 GMT
Hospitality suppliers: 'It’s not just a case of turning on a switch'
Firms across the supply chain say notice and certainty are key to a full menu being available post-lockdown.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 23:45:53 GMT
How European businesses are adapting to Brexit
Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:01:15 GMT
The homemade special effects livening up lockdown
Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to America to work in the VFX industry over a decade ago.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:44:21 GMT
Bloodlands: 'A foot in both the present and the past'
James Nesbitt stars as a veteran detective hunting an assassin in the new BBC drama Bloodlands.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:06:12 GMT
Rape 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.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:07:56 GMT
Chris Smith calls for more diversity in Government
Lord Chris Smith is calling for more diversity in Government.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:08:06 GMT
Deborah Meaden on how the business landscape has changed
Speaking to Joanna Gosling, the Dragon's Den entrepreneur explains why companies have to get used to a new normal.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:21:36 GMT
PM sets out final steps to lifting England lockdown restrictions
The final stage of easing restrictions could happen by 21 June at the earliest.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:42:21 GMT
Lockdown exit: Why there are four-week gaps in the roadmap
Professor Chris Whitty explains the spacing between each stage of reopening.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:35:46 GMT
Covid-19: Vallance says expect 'baseline' measures next winter
Working from home could also be expected to continue until next winter, says Sir Patrick Vallance.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:38:07 GMT
Newspaper headlines: 'Faster path to freedom' and stamp duty 'to be extended'
Wednesday's front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge from lockdown.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:43:38 GMT
Covid-19: PM promises review on issues of vaccine passports
Having to show a certificate to go to a pub raises "deep and complex issues", Boris Johnson says.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:37:26 GMT
Hospitality call for clarity on easing lockdown
Businesses say they need definitive dates and details of what will be allowed to reopen and when.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:29:00 GMT
Derry city deal: 'Important milestone' as heads of terms signed
The deal for the north-west commits £250m to the region with hopes 7,000 jobs will be created.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:05:59 GMT
Covid: Banning indoor care home visits 'is cruelty,' says widow
Lynn Parker's husband Alastair died 10 months after she last held his hand.



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