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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:17:40 GMT
Budget 2021: Chancellor set to announce £400m for arts sector
The funds will aim to help museums, theatres and galleries in England reopen once restrictions ease.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:26:46 GMT
Covid-19: Quarantine hotels 'unsafe' for returning pupils
International pupils should be allowed to isolate at boarding schools, parents and teachers say.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:31:13 GMT
Tourism hotspots hit hard by Covid-19 jobs crisis
Experts say the pandemic has exposed "underlying inequalities in the labour market".

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:22:50 GMT
Ian St John: Former Liverpool & Scotland forward dies at age 82
Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:05:34 GMT
World Cup 2030: UK and Republic of Ireland associations back UK government support for bid
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" to bid to host the 2030 World Cup and the plan is backed by football associations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:47:47 GMT
UK house prices see 'surprise' pick-up, says Nationwide
An unexpected acceleration in values last month pushed prices to a record high, the Nationwide says.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:40:44 GMT
Ex-Bristol student unable to read at 13 now studying for PhD
William Carter, now studying in California, struggled academically until his dyslexia was diagnosed.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:07:05 GMT
Ant Middleton axed by C4 over 'personal conduct'
The broadcaster confirms he won't be taking part in future series of SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:18:02 GMT
Patients asked black Derby nurse if she was qualified
Elita says despite offensive comments from some patients, she is "very proud" to be a nurse.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:09:04 GMT
UK cruise ships scrapped in India's 'ship graveyard'
Months after being sold to buyers from outside the UK they were sold on as scrap.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:32:40 GMT
Welsh budget 2021: Spending plans to be finalised
Cardiff ministers are allocating an extra £682m to help public services through the pandemic.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:00:53 GMT
Peak District's last mountain hares 'need legal protection'
Mountain hares have new protections in Scotland, but in England they can be culled without a licence.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:27:39 GMT
Covid-19: NI's lockdown exit plan due to be published
Its publication was delayed on Monday after ministers asked civil servants to finalise details.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:54:33 GMT
Covid-19: Walsall mum with virus meets baby for first time
Ellie Wright holds five-week-old Leo's hand after having life-saving treatment following his birth.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:39:56 GMT
Budget 2021: Extra £1.6bn for UK's Covid vaccination rollout
The chancellor is to provide more funding for the programme, which has now given 20m first doses.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:59:49 GMT
Covid-19: Obby Oss celebrations cancelled
Obby Oss festival in Padstow is cancelled for a second year because of coronavirus restrictions.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:01:42 GMT
Jobless rate around UK airports above average, say MPs
A report by MPs found the number of people claiming jobless benefits was much higher near the top 20 UK airports.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:04:32 GMT
Covid: 'People are tired of working from home'
Canary Wharf expects people to return to the office but may choose home working some of the time.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:13:18 GMT
Budget 2021: Five things to look out for
Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:48:55 GMT
'Fake accounts used my pictures to sell sex'
Women tell BBC Scotland how scammers used their images on fake accounts advertising sex work websites.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:02:50 GMT
Covid-19: Can more mayors heal the 'North-South divide'?
Local leaders are pushing for more devolution, as England eases out of lockdown.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:39 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer's critics in Labour become increasingly vocal
The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:05:10 GMT
Dozens of arts freelancers lose out on Covid support over tax 'error'
Dozens of arts freelancers miss out on Covid support because of errors with their pay, Equity says.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:01:31 GMT
Aston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari'
Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, told the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:21:36 GMT
We need to find variant case 'as soon as possible'
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says authorities are working to locate a person with a concerning variant of coronavirus.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:02:48 GMT
Back to school with a little bear and his hearing aids
How a picture book about a little bear who discovers he is deaf tells a personal story for its creators.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:47:45 GMT
UK meteor lights up sky over parts of England
A meteor - which was caught on camera - was visible for around seven seconds on Sunday night.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:13:03 GMT
Prosthetist fundraising £300,000 for a bionic arm after cycling accident
Jim Ashworth-Beaumont needs the prosthetic after being involved in a cycling accident last year.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:15:53 GMT
Coronavirus and homelessness: 'I was living in the back of a transit van’
Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:25:07 GMT
'I've applied for 50-100 jobs during the pandemic'
Shanique is studying for her master's degree after struggling to find employment.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:19:58 GMT
The Papers: Digital travel passes and 'prayers for Philip'
Plans for a vaccine passport to boost travel and fears over Prince Philip's health are among the front-page stories.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:41:33 GMT
Covid-19: Two die after 11 catch virus on Christmas Day
Indy Bains says it has been "devastating" losing his mother and sister to the virus.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:38:50 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Tighter rules will be used to decide on levels
Under new guidance local areas will have to have a lower number of positive cases before restrictions are eased.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:25:33 GMT
Covid-19: Stormont budget ‘very challenging’ economists warn
Economists say the lack of additional funding to support the post-Covid economy is concerning.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:07:55 GMT
Ipswich Town player Lewis Reed, from Swansea, 'endured living hell'
Within months of joining Ipswich Town at 16, Swansea midfielder Lewis Reed says he felt suicidal.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:20:16 GMT
'Undiscovered Titian painting' found in Ledbury church
An art historian claims to have found the Renaissance master's signature during restoration work.



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