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But Sir Simon Stevens says the health service has never been in a more precarious situation.
Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson.
The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in.
The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff.
A decision on whether to extend £20 Universal Credit rise is unlikely before March's Budget, minister says.
The Health and Safety Executive says it received 2,945 complaints about workplaces in one week.
The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow.
The government is planning new laws to stop England's monuments being removed "on a whim" by protesters.
A group of London firms has written to ministers calling for financial support for the rail firm.
The two women were killed on their way to work, amid a upsurge in violence and a US troop drawdown.
He told police he drove to Devizes for a McDonald's even though the town does not have a branch.
Pupils in England can read works by popular authors online while schools stay closed in lockdown.
The 55-second clip shows Reg Davies, 84, leaving his home for the first time since March.
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings.
Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my hobby".
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier.
Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed.
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
Staffordshire Police stopped a car that had travelled from Manchester to Uttoxeter.
People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral.
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign.
Avenue Beat scored a breakout hit with the pandemic anthem F2020. So what do they do next?
Japanese job hunters are more diverse than ever and they are demanding change.
After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing "a very different set of calculations".
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough.
The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says.
Black, Asian or minority ethnic people with autism have a "double whammy", campaigners say.
For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.
Tanguy Ndombele scores a stunning goal as Tottenham get their top-four challenge back on track with a comfortable victory at Sheffield United.
England need 36 runs on the final day to win the first Test against Sri Lanka despite losing three wickets in a chaotic final session in Galle.
Cedric Itten rescues a draw for Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers against Motherwell to restore their 21-point lead over Celtic.
Two-time champion John Higgins leads Chinese debutant Yan Bingtao 5-3 after the first session of the Masters final.
Seventy-two Australian Open players are now confined to their hotel rooms after a positive coronavirus test result on a third flight bound for the tournament.
Manchester City score six first-half goals as they thrash Aston Villa to equal their record winning margin in the WSL.
Scientists have discovered a new mutated version of the virus from Brazil, in addition to the ones from the UK and South Africa.
The risks of catching Covid indoors are well-known, but what are the chances of being infected outdoors?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
As most schools close across the UK, lessons from BBC Bitesize move on to BBC Two and CBBC.
There are strict rules across the UK about which shops can open during lockdown and how they must run.
Keeping a certain distance away from other people cuts the risk of passing on - or catching - coronavirus.
Travellers must self-isolate on arrival and an advance coronavirus test will soon be required.
With similar symptoms, deciding whether or not you need to get tested for coronavirus can be tricky.
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why.
Teams around the world are looking into medicines for Covid-19 and scientists are starting to discover what works.
We answer some of your questions about vaccination, travel rules and school closures
People around the UK must now wear face coverings in many public places, but what are the rules?
Free school meals are still available in lockdown and there are rules about what they should contain.
When Megan had to scale back plans for ten bridesmaids, Gillian, 80, and Mary, 90, stepped in.
These pet detectives have saved hundreds of missing and stolen dogs during the pandemic alone.
The world heavyweight boxing champion returns to the school he attended as a teenager.
The industry is to be revived in the coastal village of St Monans two centuries after it came to an end.
Lilly Aspell not only plays the young heroine but also performs most of her own stunts in the new film.
The government is aiming to provide grants by April to mitigate the impact of Covid travel rules.
Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight.
The couple, who both have coronavirus, were given "precious" time together, their daughter says.
Cottle found fame with his touring circus and later bought Wookey Hole in Somerset.
We look at what lockdown means for moving house, funerals and visiting care homes.
The move leaves the chain on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs.
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.
Solicitor Justine Sore says she devised the challenge to get her "cold water fix in lockdown".
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 England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
Championship side Cardiff City sign striker Max Watters from League Two side Crawley Town.
Crawley Town sign midfielder James Tilley on a free transfer following his departure from fellow League Two club Grimsby.
All the pain he'd suffered flashed before him in that goalscoring moment, he tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.
Mark Wright made his Crawley Town debut in the FA Cup on Sunday - and a BBC series is charting his time there.
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1. A strategy to stop procrastinating. Procrastination is a struggle for many, but it can be overcome with a few simple questions. Focusing on four reflection points each day can cut to the psychological root of procrastination to help eliminate distraction and get work done. Start by reflecting on these four questions: [MORE] 2. Lockdown could last until April. Boris Johnson has warned that tough lockdown restrictions could remain in place until April. Speaking in the House of Commons, the prime minister said that restrictions would be lifted only “brick by brick”. “We are in a tough final stretch, made only tougher by the new variant,” he said. “Our emergence from the lockdown cocoon will not be a big bang but a gradual unwrapping.” The Times 3. World bank warns of lost decade. The World Bank has warned of a “lost decade” economically because of the impact of the pandemic on global trade and investment - as well as on education and its contribution to productivity. The international bank lowered its estimate for potential worldwide growth between 2020 and 2029 to 1.9%, compared to a 2.5% expansion last decade. While the bank projects growth this year of 4% following last year’s 4.3% contraction, it has lowered the 2021 outlook by 0.2 percentage point from June. A World Bank spokesman said policymakers could not afford to wait for everyone to be vaccinated before acting to restore growth. Forbes 4. UK Records more than 80,000 Covid deaths. More than 80,000 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive Covid test since the start of the pandemic, official figures have shown. According to Johns Hopkins University, only the US, Brazil, India and Mexico have recorded more Covid deaths. The Office for National Statistics says one in every 50 people in England are infected with Covid-19 and last week, the UK recorded more than 1,000 daily deaths; and patients are getting younger. BBC 5. Boosting morale in difficult times. Having to adapt to frequent change means that motivation is lower than it might be at the start of a new year. Research shows that psychological safety is one of the most important qualities for a successful team and boosting morale can give people the comfort they need to thrive. Active listening, celebrating small wins and offering positive feedback for a job well done all help give a sense of achievement, psychologists say. More positive interactions than negative will likely help everyone’s mood – and helping others can also boost our own wellbeing. Editor |
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6. Pandemic prompts population change. The pandemic is set to change Britain's population, with the birth rate predicted to fall and London’s population set to shrink for the first time since 1988. That’s according to a PwC report that says economic uncertainty could mean people put off having children, bringing forward the pressures on public services associated with an ageing population. The report also expects London’s population to fall this year as increased home working encourages people to move out of the city. House price predictions suggest similar, with experts expecting prices to rise more quickly outside the capital, particularly in the north-west. The Sunday Times 7. UK set for double-dip recession. The UK could suffer its first double-dip recession since 1975, with output in the first quarter of this year set to be £24.6bn lower than would have been the case without the new lockdown, according to the EY Item Club. The economic forecasting group says the economy will have a “challenging start to 2021”, leading to a second period of contraction. The British Chambers of Commerce has also predicted a double-dip recession. Metro 8. Britain is suffering from a Covid-induced sleep crisis. 42% of people told researchers that their sleep had worsened during the pandemic and 53% said they were now dissatisfied with their rest. “Even before Covid we were saying we were going through a global epidemic of sleeplessness, and now all of the things which fuel poor sleep have been magnified,” said a spokesperson for the study. The Telegraph, 9. Is Trump headed for Scotland? Donald Trump could be planning to visit Scotland during Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony. Sources at an airport in Prestwick, near the Trump-owned Turnberry golf resort, say a US military plane is scheduled to arrive on 19 January, and that the aircraft - a Boeing 757 - had been used by the US president on past trips. President-elect Biden is due to be sworn-in as America’s 46th president on 20 January. The Independent 10. The bottom line. Elon Musk has overtaken Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person. Shares in Tesla, the electric car company he co-founded, have surged upwards on hopes that a Democrat-controlled US Senate would support a more-green agenda. Writing on Twitter, Musk responded to the news of his status as the world’s richest person saying, “how strange” and “well, back to work …” The Guardian |
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.
Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed.
Lockdown has seen an increase in children under 11 seeking counselling according to the NSPCC.
People listened to the likes of Bach and Handel as they waited for their jab at Salisbury Cathedral.
Dinosaurs In Love went viral, musician Tom Rosenthal and his daughter Fenn were the ones behind it.
The Duke of Cambridge praises his grandparents for getting the vaccine in a video call with NHS staff.
In the Middle Ages, Lichfield Cathedral was a pilgrimage for the sick - now it's become a vaccination centre.
Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules.
Bears Nobby, Hamish, Luka and Sisu are enjoying the snow which has fallen across the county.
The threat of unidentified Covid strains from abroad means tougher action is needed, the PM says.
Antonio says he felt he was discriminated against because of his skin colour when he was sectioned.
Joe Wicks inspired the nation to get moving during the first lockdown, but there's a new character on the fitness scene.
Video calls between children and care home residents are giving boosts to young and old.
As the coronavirus pandemic puts pressure on NHS resources, millions pf people remain on waiting lists for other treatments.
Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending.
Grant Shapps explains why UK-bound arrivals from South America and Portugal will be banned.
Charlie Haylock says he initially thought the request "was a scam".
Schools and businesses have been providing laptops to help students who have no devices with home learning.
The 19-year-old mounted pavements and jumped red lights through London and three counties.
A Scottish postie has seen his live of sea shanties take off on TikTok.
The playful pair have learnt a new trick in lockdown, which is melting hearts.
Ros Atkins asks what the definition of “staying local” means during the UK’s third lockdown.
As the UK records its highest death toll, Fergal Keane has been to see the strain the NHS is under for the second time.
Three Covid-19 vaccines have now been approved for use in the UK. The BBC's Laura Foster explains which groups will get it first.
A GP in Stroud has been able to vaccinate her father, and see him for the first time since March.
The education secretary says suppliers have been told that "that type of behaviour will not be tolerated".
A group of leading charities say more must be done this lockdown to support people who are shielding.
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden says NHS staff are facing "devastating" abuse from coronavirus sceptics.
The home secretary says police officers are "now moving more quickly to issue fines where people are clearly breaching coronavirus regulations".
PureGym says the first vaccination centre in one of its buildings could open "in a matter of days".
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?
Food poverty campaigner and chef Jack Monroe is shocked at food parcels sent to children on free school meals in England while in lockdown.
An RAF aircraft breaking the sound barrier causes a loud bang in skies across the East of England.
A 20-year-old man who spent a week in intensive care says many young people are in denial about Covid.
Emma has a 17-year-old, triplets and stage four cancer - here's how she's doing in England's lockdown.
Seven mass vaccination centres have opened across England to help deliver the Coronavirus vaccine.
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life-changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.
"Numbers are increasing not decreasing" - inside an emergency body storage facility in Surrey.
Armed police searched the supermarket after staff and customers were threatened.
Matt Hancock tells the BBC asymptomatic testing in Liverpool helped its Covid case rate fall rapidly.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says lockdown rules are "tough" but "may not be tough enough".
Two families from Hampshire unknowingly shared one camera roll over two decades.
App developer Ben Hogan uses a delivery robot to help him pop the question to his partner.
Two young women who turn 21 this year reflect on the impact 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic had on their lives and share their hopes for 2021.
The Duke of Cambridge asked how staff were coping during the pandemic, and he thanked them for their sacrifice.
A Portsmouth hospital is treating more than twice the number of patients than at its spring peak.
Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way.
How do hospitals become overwhelmed and what can be done to stop it from happening.
