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Hospitalisation Rates For Children With Covid Rise

At a time when the Omicron wave appears to be easing, new concerns have emerged around the impact of the variant on children.

Johnson Attended ‘Leaving Do' In December 2020

Boris Johnson has been accused of giving a speech at a leaving do for his defence adviser in December 2020 when Covid restrictions were in force.

Green Rounds Off A Tale Of Second -Rank Stars The Tourists Did Not Plan For

All-rounder took key wickets in the fifth Test, Head was player of the series and Boland also excelled

GSK Banks On Stronger Offer For Consumer Healthcare

With typical bravado, GlaxoSmithKline has dismissed three takeover bids from Unilever for its consumer healthcare venture with Pfizer, including one worth £50bn received just before Christmas.

School Finds Shorter Week Lifts Morale Of Teachers

On Fridays, the pub next to Forest Gate community school in east London starts filling up from 1 pm.

Britain Is Too Risky For Us To Visit, Says Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex believes the UK is too dangerous for him and his family to visit without state protection as it emerged he is taking legal action against the government to allow him to pay privately for police security while in Britain.

Grill Behaviour – Why Working In A Michelin-Starred Kitchen Can Lead To Violence And Abuse

The physical isolation of chefs working in Michelin-starred kitchens can lead to violent misbehaviour and a feeling that “the rules don’t apply”, a study based on interviews with dozens of top chefs has found.

Licence Fee Will Be Axed Nadine Dorries Wants New BBC Funding Model

Dorries: Next BBC licence fee deal ‘will be the last’

Game, Set And Match To Australia

Djokovic kicked out after legal fight

Hope Of £20bn A Year Jobs Boost For Britain In Asian-Pacific Bloc

Brexit Britain could enjoy a £20billion-a-year jobs and business windfall by joining the Asia-Pacific trade bloc, a report outlines today.

PM: Fightback Plan To Level Up Britain

Boris vows to bounce back from ‘partygate’ scandal with blitz of new policies

Brendan & partner Vanessa on grin ice

It looks like Brendan Cole and his pro partner Vanessa Bauer have already broken the ice as she flashes him a smile.

CYBER ATTACK ON UKRAINE WARNS: EXPECT THE WORST

UKRAINE government websites were hit by a shocking cyber attack yesterday with officials warned: "Be afraid and expect the worst."

JAVID RAISES ISOLATION TIME PRESSURE

THE isolation period for people testing positive with Covid has been cut in England to five days, putting pressure on Scotland to follow.

DJOKOVIC IN EYE OF A STORM..

ANOTHER day of drama saw Novak Djokovic practice on his favourite court with the silence broken by the whir of an overhead news helicopter and dozens of clicking cameras.

MEET BRITAIN'S LONELIEST PUP

Toys only comfort for homeless dog

Jaws dropper

FEAR OF SHARKS IN BRIT WATERS

I'M SORRY ...BUT NOW PROVE YOU CAN DELIVER FOR BRITAIN

The PM has taken Full Responsiblity

Elderly ‘Shivering In Coats At Home' As Gas Bills Soar

Millions of older people are facing a national emergency of fuel poverty, with many turning off the heating and shivering in coats indoors amid astronomical energy price rises, a charity has warned.

Boris Feeling The Heat

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was under fire from all sides last night after his half-hearted apology over the No10 lockdown party was met with widespread derision

'Is This About Intimidation?'

Head of Nato's US delegation questions Russian troops taking part in border exercises just as Ukraine talks restart

Detained British Council Employee Released By Iran

An Iranian woman who worked for the British Council is back in the UK after being freed from detention in Tehran and acquitted of spying charges. Aras Amiri was released following a successful appeal to the Iranian Supreme Court, her lawyer and the council said yesterday.

Gas Crisis Made Worse By Government's Renewable Energy Failures, Say Experts

Britain's energy crisis has been exacerbated by the government dragging its feet on renewables, experts have told The Independent.

Brexit Continues To Cause Trouble For The Government

Boris Johnson may soon be forced to talk up "getting Brexit done” as the legacy achievement of his time at No 10. The prime minister is battling to save his premiership amid the partygate scandal, as Tory opponents wonder how quickly the Johnson era can be brought to an end.

'Arrogant' Novak In Storm Over Attending Kid Awards With Covid

Novak Djokovic yesterday admitted attending a ceremony with children while he had Covid-19.

Sky High Gas Prices 'For Up To Two Years'

THE energy price crisis set to batter family finances could last two years, the boss of British Gas's owner has warned.

Argentina Power Grid Fails During Historic Heatwave

Temperatures hit 45C as it becomes hottest place on Earth

Warnock Sees Chelsea Match As The Ideal Cup Tie For Argyle

NEIL Warnock says Plymouth Argyle’s glamour FA Cup clash against European champions Chelsea is the ideal draw for Steven Schumacher’s Pilgrims.

Coronavirus News In Brief

Protesters opposing Covid-19 restrictions in Bulgaria clashed yesterday with police as they tried to storm the parliament in the capital of Sofia.

VIP Fast Track For PPE Suppliers Ruled Unlawful

The government’s use of a VIP fast lane for suppliers of Covid personal protective equipment (PPE) with connections to ministers and offiials has been ruled unlawful by the High Court.