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One says he is surprised Boris Johnson shared the early data when it is "not particularly strong".
Delaying second Pfizer doses to give more people their first is "difficult to justify", says BMA.
Police hold aides to Putin critic Alexei Navalny as opposition activists start a string of rallies.
Paul Davies is standing down after being seen drinking with other politicians during an alcohol ban.
Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached?
Police uncover a string of late-night "incredibly selfish" parties in Kensington and Chelsea.
Students from more than 50 universities are taking part in a rent strike.
The government says the funding will connect "left-behind" communities.
In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere.
Historical documents are uncovered that provide clues to a puzzle that haunted Charles Darwin.
Boncuk waited outside a hospital in Turkey every day while her owner was being treated.
As Glastonbury cancels for 2021, other festivals are also likely to fall victim to the pandemic.
A shortage of shipping containers, rising costs, and congestion at ports are holding back imports from China.
Saturday's papers lead with Boris Johnson's warning that the UK Covid-19 variant may be more deadly.
Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible.
Essex-born 23-year-old Aleah James was offered her dream contract during the pandemic.
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
In 2013 the government promised to deliver a Sharia-compliant scheme but so far it has not materialised.
Is Wales able to meet its vaccination targets - this weekend and next month?
Ex-postman Nathan Evans, TikTok's sea shanty star, lands a music deal, but can his new career last?
As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules?
Worship has been suspended as burials average 15-a-day, yet still there is denial about the disease.
Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback?
Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films.
BBC correspondents look at why their local authorities are in trouble - and it isn't just Covid...
The Hollywood star explains why a role in the hit French comedy series was too good to refuse.
James Anderson and Joe Root keep England in contention on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Sir Ben Ainslie's Ineos Team UK are into the final of the Challenger Series - which will determine who faces Team New Zealand for the America's Cup.
From leftfield to centre stage. Paolo Odogwu was barely on England's radar a year ago, now he's part of a super-exclusive Six Nations set-up.
Everything you need to know about Conor McGregor's return to the octagon in a rematch against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 this weekend.
As he prepares to captain Cheltenham Town against Manchester City in the FA Cup, Ben Tozer explains why he nearly quit football.
Former British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor Richard Freeman "crossed the line and went way beyond it", a medical tribunal has been told.
The R number is a simple but crucial figure at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.
Two of the three approved Covid vaccines are being rolled out across the UK, so when might you get one?
Travellers must self-isolate on arrival and an advance coronavirus test will soon be required.
People across the country are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
There is some evidence that the new UK variant may be more deadly, says PM Boris Johnson.
The length of quarantine has changed for contacts and people arriving from abroad.
How does it work when a government wants to borrow money, and when does it have to pay it back?
As most schools close across the UK, lessons from BBC Bitesize move on to BBC Two and CBBC.
Schools are currently closed across the UK to most pupils.
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
Stamp duty changes introduced to boost the housing market are due to end in March.
Unlike many countries, the UK has not banned travel despite new variants emerging here and overseas.
Mass testing can reduce the transmission of Covid-19 - especially by those who do not have symptoms.
Millions in the UK have now received the Pfizer Covid-19 jab, the first vaccine to be approved.
With similar symptoms, deciding whether or not you need to get tested for coronavirus can be tricky.
We answer some of your questions about vaccination, travel rules and school closures
The proposals which have gone to the council and could support hundreds of jobs include three launch pads for rockets.
A British lecturer says a student in the US copied his work and adopted his identity at conferences.
The family of Tony Claypole, 83, want to create a memory book of his playing days in the 1950s and 60s.
Dr Nighat Araf records messages in Urdu and Punjabi, urging people to trust the Covid jab.
Richard Charles Priestley Wood flew from Surry to Anglesey in May while Wales was in lockdown.
Richard Charles Priestley Wood flew from Surry to Anglesey in May while Wales was in lockdown.
Asad Bhatti is accused of terrorism offences after police raided a property in Redhill, Surrey.
Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris says the 90 trains are not expected in service until early summer.
We answer questions about the roll out of vaccinations to the elderly and vulnerable.
Kent Police say it was the biggest plot to supply fake notes ever uncovered in the UK.
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.
AFC Wimbledon sign George Dobson on loan from fellow League One side Sunderland for the rest of the season.
National League North and National League South are suspended for two weeks amid discontent over funding.
The FA Cup fourth-round tie between Bournemouth and Crawley is rescheduled to Tuesday, 26 January.
Sussex sign highly-rated teenage left-arm seamer Sean Hunt from Surrey.
Portsmouth continue their impressive League One form with a sixth successive clean sheet in a big win against AFC Wimbledon.
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1. How to get your emails under control. Still ploughing through your post-festive break emails? Or are you an inbox-zero type who has already dealt with the deluge? For those still catching up, here are some tips on handling an overwhelming inbox and some tricks that will come in handy next time you return from a break. [MORE] 2. Year 2020 was better than you think. For many, 2020 was a disastrous year, but it wasn’t all bad. Here are several achievements to celebrate. [1] The ozone hole over Antarctica closed; [2] Germany is changing 62 military bases into nature reserves; [3] Whales came back to the Atlantic Ocean after more than 100 years; [4] Britain reported the smallest number of people that became infected with HIV in history; and [5] the vaccine against Covid-19 became the fastest developed vaccine in history. Sir David Attenborough 3. Firms bend lockdown rules. Companies have been accused of putting workers’ lives at risk by bending lockdown rules. The Observer says the “irresponsible firms” exploit looser regulations to bring thousands of non-essential workers into busy workplaces. No enforcement notices have been served on companies by Health and Safety Executive inspectors for Covid safety breaches since the country went into the latest lockdown despite them being contacted 2,945 times. Metro 4. Fake commutes have real benefits. It can be a walk around the block. It can be a stop at your local coffee pickup counter or your favourite drive-thru. Many workers have replaced their pre-coronavirus commutes with allotted time around work shifts where they break away from what can be the monotony of working from home, also known as the pretend or "fake commute." Personally, I miss having a clear dividing line in my weekday. Researchers recommend this practice as a means to fend off burnout. WSJ 5. Economy to ‘get worse before better’. The chancellor warned that he expects the UK economy to “get worse before it gets better”, with the latest lockdown slowing chances of economic recovery. His economic update came as the Federation of Small Businesses warned that one in five firms had cut staff in the previous quarter and 5% expect to close in the next year, equating to around 250,000 companies. Its survey of small businesses found that confidence is at its lowest level since the coronavirus lockdown in March of last year, due to the pressures of Covid-19 and Brexit. CityAM |
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6. Dream team conquers K2 in winter. Here's a story to lift the spirits. Ten Nepali climbers have claimed the greatest prize left in mountaineering: the first winter ascent of K2. Their conquest of one of the world's highest peaks, known as the savage mountain, comes after six winter failures since the 1980s and is a remarkable achievement. BBC 7. Doing good boosts emotions. Voluntary work doesn’t just do good for the recipients, but can also give the volunteer a boost, research shows. A UK study found that 68% of people helping out schools with a range of activities, from mentoring to mock interviews, gave them greater motivation in their own work. Eight in 10 of the volunteers also felt they improved their own communication skills. Many people on our 10/10 programme have shared their own experiences, whether delivering a neighbour's shopping or offering a friendly phone call to combat loneliness. People Management 8. Furlough struggle for working mums. More than 70% of working mothers who asked to be furloughed after schools closed had their requests refused, according to a TUC survey. The results also showed almost half of women were worried that childcare responsibilities could result in negative treatment at work, and 90% said they felt more stressed or anxious during the latest lockdown. The TUC general secretary said that mothers are “shouldering the majority of childcare” and that it is “not sustainable” for parents to work as normal while looking after children and supervising school-work. The Guardian 9. Bosses get a new job description. The working world has undergone a dramatic shift amid the pandemic, with remote work and organizational changes accelerating a new trend in management. As bosses continue to oversee increasing numbers of employees and their traditional tasks get overtaken by automation, experts predict managers’ roles will shift from that of an authoritarian figure to a nurturing mentor. That means providing more emotional support for employees and helping them navigate organisations, requiring bosses to become “social-emotional experts” in order to gain trust, boost engagement and foster collaboration. WSJ 10. The bottom line. Britain’s gyms, swimming pools and leisure facilities, which have had to close during the current lockdown, are losing £90m a week, according to campaign group ukactive. January is usually a busy month for the sector as people seek to stick to their New Year resolutions. Daily Mail |
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.
