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A "legacy of poor decisions" in 2020 and before the pandemic led to 100,000 deaths, scientists say.
Already 100,000 people in the UK have died of Covid. This is the story of one of them.
The pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches.
The Russian leader says his first call with the new US president was "business-like and frank".
The financial regulator will consult "shortly" on a rise from the current limit of £45.
Lifting lockdown rules will depend on the number of hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.
The tunnel is a danger to public safety, an HS2 spokeswoman told the BBC.
More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.
Josh Quigley, from Livingston, suffered multiple fractures after coming off his bike at 40mph while training in Dubai.
There is 'unfairness in some of the millions excluded from government help, research for the BBC finds.
The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split.
Geoffrey Woolf, 74, collapsed at home on 20 March and was rushed to hospital three days later.
The maps depict the famous sea battle in which the English fleet was victorious in 1588.
The daughter of 89-year-old Dorothy thanks the city after video of her mum went viral.
The pictures capture Leon Briggs skipping through Luton before later being carried away by officers.
Wednesday's papers reflect on the number of Britons who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vicki Meredew, who received a leftover vaccine dose, will continue palliative treatment for a brain tumour.
BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq.
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together.
The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner.
Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret.
This year's Independent Venue Week reflects on ten months without live music gigs - and the future of the industry.
Previous lockdowns suggest hospitality could be facing one of the longest routes back to normality.
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic.
Travellers share their experiences of isolating in hotels, as UK ministers prepare a similar scheme.
The Foo Fighters' frontman on the apocalyptic dreams that inspired his band's new album.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dedicates his side's Premier League win over Southampton to absent captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has already helped Pep Guardiola's side replace David Silva, now he has turned into their new Sergio Aguero too.
Scotland beating England to the services of "phenomenal" centre Cameron Redpath is "really significant", says former British & Irish Lions wing Ugo Monye.
We have picked our favourite goals from the FA Cup fourth round - but which do you think is the best one?
The International Olympic Committee meets on Wednesday amid growing uncertainty over this summer's Tokyo Games.
Match of the Day's Stephen Warnock and Alex Scott examine the influence Joao Cancelo had on Manchester City's brilliant performance in their 5-0 win at West Brom.
As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.
Why have some taxpayers who have lost their income because of the pandemic been left without funding?
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
As the UK records its 100,000th death from Covid within 28 days of a positive test, Catherine Burns speaks to some of the people behind the figures.
A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
More than 100,000 people have now died with Covid in the UK. Here's some advice on helping those grieving.
Care home owner Ty Yilmaz tells the BBC when coronavirus hit them it was like being "on the frontline in a war".
Travellers to the UK may soon have to quarantine in a hotel on arrival to help with enforcement.
Two of the three approved Covid vaccines are being rolled out across the UK, so when might you get one?
What should people wear to help stop the spread of new, more contagious coronavirus variants?
How much do children contribute to the spread of Covid?
As most schools close across the UK, lessons from BBC Bitesize move on to BBC Two and CBBC.
The coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out across the EU but there have been delays and supply problems.
We answer some of your questions about vaccination, travel rules and school closures
The unemployment rate is rising as Covid hits different parts of the economy.
The growing number of people vaccinated may have more freedom to work and travel in future.
There is some evidence that the new UK variant may be more deadly, says PM Boris Johnson.
A scheme to distribute Covid-19 vaccines is under way. Here's what you need to know.
Schools are currently closed across the UK to most pupils.
Mass testing can reduce the transmission of Covid-19 - especially by those who do not have symptoms.
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.
The measures will apply to British residents returning to England from areas including southern Africa.
Louis Thorold's mother was pushing the pram and is in a critical condition.
Health correspondent Mark Norman takes a tour of a vaccination centre in Folkestone.
Some of those at event in Alton were not wearing masks and became "extremely defensive", police say.
We answer questions about the roll out of vaccinations to the elderly and vulnerable.
The move leaves the chain on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs.
Four charities will refurbish and profit from bikes left at Southern Railway's stations for months.
Two men are killed when their Volkswagen Golf is involved in a two-car crash in Chertsey.
Attendance figures show 46% of secondary schools had pupils isolating because of Covid outbreaks.
A 15-year-old boy groomed by a drugs gang was left "high and dry" by social workers, his mother says.
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Coronavirus lockdown rules are changing across the UK, but who is responsible for enforcing them?
Public Health England answer questions about vaccinations, shop workers and lockdown.
People across the country are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.
Jack Wilshere's classy finish helps Bournemouth past Crawley in their rearranged FA Cup fourth-round tie.
Torquay maintain their nine-point lead at the top of the National League in a goalless draw with promotion rivals Sutton.
Andrew Dallas nets twice to give Weymouth a welcome away win at Aldershot.
Jayden Wareham's late brace sees Woking dent Bromley's National League play-off hopes with a 2-2 draw at Hayes Lane.
National League clubs and officials are still to decide on whether to proceed with the 2020-21 season.
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1. How to prepare for that annual review. 2020 was not a year many people will remember fondly, but with performance reviews approaching it’s still important to look back with your manager to discuss highlights and low points. As a result of the many challenges people have faced since the start of the pandemic, a number of employers plan to be more compassionate and focus more on the future than the past. Even so, it would be good to prepare for this review as normal to get the most from it. Things to keep in mind: [MORE] 2. Giving tough feedback to your boss. Speaking truth to power - at work or elsewhere - is rarely comfortable. But, when done constructively, it can improve your workplace and your career. How do you begin? Imagine your manager's perspective - and how it may differ from yours - before sharing your concerns. Your experience is unique and valuable, but you may not have a complete understanding of how and why a decision was made. Another tip? Instead of listing complaints, try to frame your concerns as challenges you've considered and offer possible fixes. Editor 3. World leaders welcome Biden. World leaders welcomed US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they were sworn in on Wednesday. Biden signed 17 executive orders, including paving the way for the US to re-join the Paris Climate Agreement, and putting an end to Trump's travel ban on Muslim and African countries. In Europe, leaders shared their desires to strengthen cooperation; as well as climate change, issues likely to be high on the agenda will be trade relations and NATO funding – both sources of tension under Trump – as well as Biden’s take on geopolitics. The Telegraph 4. Bosses forgo bonus amid pandemic pain. As the pandemic takes its toll on UK firms’ bottom lines, executive boards are showing signs of pay restraint in an effort to avoid investor backlash. More than half of bosses at UK companies that have already reported 2020 figures did not take home a bonus, while salary and pension allowances for executive directors also fell, according to analysis by Deloitte. It comes as most FTSE 350 companies prepare to report their 2020 figures from February. Last year, major shareholders warned companies that executives needed to “share the pain” of the pandemic. The Financial Times 5. FTSE 100 gains sixth female CEO. Ladbrokes owner Entain has appointed Jette Nygaard-Andersen as its chief executive officer, making her the first woman to lead a UK gambling company. Nygaard-Andersen replaces Shay Segev who departed the firm abruptly last week after just seven months in the role, and only days after rejecting an £8.1bn takeover approach from MGM Resorts. The appointment raises the number of women serving as chief executive of FTSE 100 companies to six, joining the likes of GlaxoSmithKline, NatWest Group and Whitbread. The Guardian |
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6. Jobs on the rise in the UK. Last year saw big shifts in the labour market as the pandemic rapidly changed our habits. Areas of job growth were often linked to this, ONS data shows, with e-commerce, customer service and healthcare among the sectors where hiring rose. Hiring for e-commerce roles was up 143% on 2019 as online shopping rapidly expanded. Healthcare support staff – which includes roles such as carers – saw hiring double, with women making up the majority of hires. Construction saw strong growth too, as did finance – of the 15 fastest growing job categories, finance had the most remote openings. The Times 7. Are we too connected at work now? Are workers becoming inundated with too many work messages and online meetings? The desire to compensate for the lack of physical interaction during the pandemic has caused digital overload. Managers told the researchers they interacted an average of nine collaboration and chat apps a day, and they reported feeling fatigue from being always on to reply to messages. Some tips: Avoid multitasking, share only necessary information with your team and block out timeslots to focus on getting work done. The Conversation 8. Polls reveal independence support. A majority in Scotland and Northern Ireland want referendums on the break-up of Britain. In Northern Ireland, a majority - 51 per cent to 44 per cent - want a referendum within five years. Voters there think there will be a united Ireland within 10 years by a margin of 48 per cent to 44 per cent. In Scotland, 50 per cent want a referendum. The Sunday Times 9. Longer hours equal less productivity. Do you find yourself doing overtime? A study by software company QuickBooks found shorter working weeks equalled higher productivity. The global study found that German workers put in the fewest hours at 1,362 hours a year, followed by Denmark (1,392), Norway (1,416), the Netherlands (1,433) and Iceland (1,469). Workers in South Africa clock up the most hours at 2,209 hours a year, followed by Mexicans who are working 2,148 hours per year on average. Countries which have a culture of presenteeism and long desk hours actually get less out of their teams. The Daily Mail 10. The bottom line. France could lose €60m every year post-Brexit from being unable to fine British motorists for driving offences caught on camera. Britons received fines 444,000 times last year. Belgians got 295,899, Spaniards 262,012 and Germans 249,291. BBC |
As the UK records its 100,000th death from Covid within 28 days of a positive test, Catherine Burns speaks to some of the people behind the figures.
England's chief medial officer described today as a very sad day, as England surpasses 100,000 Covid deaths.
Vicki Meredew, who received a leftover vaccine dose, will continue palliative treatment for a brain tumour.
Despite the strains on the system, there is still kindness and new life in NHS hospitals.
Olivia Davies went to school and college with two brothers who later left Wales and became extremists in Syria.
Heavier than the Eiffel Tower, the tunnel was moved at 150cm per hour over nine days.
The health secretary says lifting restrictions can only happen when the "facts on the ground" show it is safe.
The BBC speaks to four people about their experiences in the latest lockdown.
The TV star and ex-model, opens up about her decision to move her son Harvey to a residential college.
Martyn Waitt, 82, was encouraged to record a version of the Wellerman shanty by his granddaughter.
Boris Johnson says teachers and pupils will be told “as much as we can, as soon as we can” about reopening them.
As high risk groups continue to be immunised there are growing concerns that people with learning disabilities have been missed out.
People sent in their footage of snowy landscapes to the BBC, and shared content on social media.
John Nicholl, who is deafblind, says his use of hands-on sign language left him isolated in lockdown.
Daughters of a man who died from Covid pay tribute to hospital staff who fought to keep him alive.
The Health Secretary tells Andrew Marr that he doesn't know when it will be safe to lift restrictions.
Twenty-six-year-old Mae Mamaril and her family all tested positive for Covid-19 at the end of 2020. Mae was the only one who was moved to an intensive care unit.
Students from more than 50 universities are taking part in a rent strike.
In 2013 the government promised to deliver a Sharia-compliant scheme but so far it has not materialised.
A 56-year-old Covid patient says she is finally recovering after a month in hospital.
The chief medical officer warns that in some ages groups Covid cases may still be going up.
The UK chief scientific adviser says data suggests a higher death rate among those infected with the new variant.
A team of volunteers at an east London mosque reflect on the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Health experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?
Scottish postie Nathan Evans has quit his job and signed to a record label after storming TikTok with sea shanties.
Annette keeps in touch with her two granddaughters by reading to them over video call.
Dr Nighat Araf records messages in Urdu and Punjabi, urging people to trust the Covid jab.
Robert and Claire Davies stayed with friends after concern their bungalow might be flooded.
More rain and snow is expected in the next week with the prime minister urging people to follow advice to stay safe.
There have been concerns about scepticism towards the vaccine in some Muslim communities.
John opens up to Hollyoaks actor on 5 Live Drive about how a storyline saved their life.
Attacked because of her disability, Andrea was left with a fractured skull and a perforated eardrum.
An emergency call handler paralysed below the waist walks one mile to raise funds for the NHS.
Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge.
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
Senior mortician Hannah Leahy says the level of Covid fatalities is taking its toll on staff the Royal London Hospital.
Kathleen celebrated her milestone birthday at her care home in Exeter, where staff and residents had a party.
Martin Freeborn's wife, Helen, lost her fight against Covid at the Royal London Hospital, where staff are struggling to cope with rising admissions.
Expert’s report finds eight-year-old Saffie ‘could have been saved’ if treated adequately for her injuries.
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have been on appearing on social media since the killing of George Floyd.
Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did before the pandemic
The health secretary says everyone must continue to "stay at home whenever possible".
Kori, from Ripley in Derbyshire, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
The chief executive of NHS England is optimistic about vaccinating all adults before Autumn this year.
The foreign secretary added there would be a crackdown on those failing to isolate after travelling abroad.
