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The UK will soon be in a "very different world", government scientists promise after the success of the jabs.
The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, will undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.
Leading Irish trainer Gordon Elliott is temporarily banned from racing in Britain after being pictured sitting on a dead horse.
It comes as the search continues for a person in England infected with the Brazilian variant.
The ex-president, found guilty of trying to bribe a judge, will remain free while he appeals.
The British government cuts relief by as much as 60%, citing financial pressure from the pandemic.
Indy Bains says it has been "devastating" losing his mother and sister to the virus.
A long-awaited report says the US president should ignore calls for a ban on autonomous weapons.
Girmay Gebru and four others were taken from a café in the regional capital Mekelle, witnesses say.
Copying content without consent could be a breach of copyright, lawyers say.
Ryan Fischer is expected to make a full recovery after a dognapper shot him in the chest.
Jim Ashworth-Beaumont needs the prosthetic after being involved in a cycling accident last year.
The street art appears overnight on the side of Reading Prison which is under threat of development.
Viewers are asking why most contestants in the reality show are white in the majority-black country.
The Australian company is the first big make-up brand to close its doors due to the global pandemic.
Hollywood actor Ben Stiller didn't need much more than flour and eggs at Sunday' Golden Globes.
Misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines have been spreading online.
Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough".
Radio 1 Newsbeat finds out what you should and shouldn't be doing as a first-time runner.
Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit.
The Mosley family spent 10 hours creating this colourful snake sculpture out of snow.
Only a third of children in Bradford had sufficient exercise during the first lockdown, a study shows.
Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.
Figures for England and Wales suggest two-thirds of people who ask for self-isolation payments get rejected.
With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.
Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.
Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.
A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.
On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state.
Richarlison continues his good form as Everton keep their European ambitions on track with victory over out-of-form Southampton.
Catalan police make four arrests after searching the offices of La Liga side Barcelona.
Britain's Andy Murray earns his first tour-level win since August with a gutsy fightback against Dutch wildcard Robin Haase in Rotterdam.
The current Premier League referees are the "best around" but it is time to mic them up, says former striker Chris Sutton.
Katie McCabe scores a stunner in the top corner as Arsenal convincingly beat Aston Villa 4-0 in the Women's Super League.
How to make you and your CV shine as unemployment levels continue to rise.
Meet three teenagers who decided to set up their own businesses in lockdown.
Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available.
The unemployment rate is rising as Covid hits different parts of the economy.
More cases are being found in the UK, including a variant first seen in Brazil.
The government hopes "surge" testing will reduce transmission of new variants of Covid-19.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
The UK has not banned international travel despite the emergence of coronavirus variants overseas.
As schools remain closed to most pupils, the BBC is offering a wealth of educational material.
The R number is a simple but crucial figure at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.
The prime minister has announced a plan for how the lockdown will be lifted in England.
Two approved Covid vaccines are being rolled out across the UK. So when might you get one?
Schoolchildren's household and bubble members will be offered Covid tests to take at home twice a week.
The racing driver, who had both legs amputated in 2017, has walked, cycled and kayaked 140 miles.
A coroner says the roads - where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times - create a death "risk".
The M23 near Gatwick was closed for about 10 hours after a fatal crash between a lorry and a van.
A sharp-eared doctor noticed Lord Coe's voice was "gravelly" during a Today programme interview.
The PM calls it an "extraordinary feat", reached just over two months after the first vaccine was delivered.
Eviction notices, which were set to resume on 22 February, cannot now be served for another six weeks.
The story of one day inside a Covid vaccination hub in Surrey, treating 700 to 900 people a day.
Infection rates are declining overall, but some regions are seeing a rise in cases.
The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Play-off chasing Exeter suffer first defeat in five games as Tom Nichols' penalty and late Ashley Nadesan goal give Crawley victory.
Joe Adams bundles home the winner 10 minutes from time as Grimsby Town edge Crawley to move off the bottom of League Two.
Sutton remain second in the National League after a Harry Beautyman double leads them to a 2-1 victory over Dagenham.
A Josh Rees hat-trick sees Aldershot Town claim a 4-2 win over National League rivals Maidenhead United.
The first match of The Hundred will be a women's fixture between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals on 21 July live on BBC TV.
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1. How to get more done. One of the drawbacks of working from home is the amount of distractions at your fingertips, whether it be a full pantry of food or living distractions like family members and pets. The temptation to relax and doing chores are the top two biggest work-from-home distractions. Time-management skills are key to helping with these distractions. READ MORE 2. Latest data shows vaccine reduces transmission. There is "early data" showing a reduction in transmission in people who have had a coronavirus vaccine, the health secretary has said. The Health Secretary said hospital admissions were falling "much more sharply" than they were in the pandemic's first wave. The government aims to offer a first jab to all adults in the UK by the end of July, with one in three adults already vaccinated. Boris Johnson will unveil his plan for ending England's lockdown by close of business today. BBC 3. WTO appoints first woman chief. Former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO), becoming the first woman and first African to hold the director-general role. It comes after US president Joe Biden overturned Donald Trump’s block on her appointment. Okonjo-Iweala, who spent 25 years at the World Bank, will take over the Geneva-based institution at a make-or-break time for the global trading system, as governments seek to navigate the economic and health consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. The Independent 4. House prices reach record high. House prices rose by 8.5% in 2020, the highest annual growth rate since October 2014. The average price for a property reached a record high of £252,000 in December, with the most growth recorded in the northwest: 11.2%. London prices rose by 3.5%. UK house prices soared in the second half of the year, but mortgage offers and online asking prices suggest that prices will fall back this year by around 2%. Office for National Statistics 5. Companies focus on wellbeing. Workplace wellbeing has become a more significant consideration for employers, research suggests. During the pandemic, several major companies, such as insurer Aviva, have offered staff days off for wellbeing. In the UK, research from insurer Westfield Health shows the cost of mental health absenteeism increased in 2020, but also that the majority of employers plan to spend more on employee wellbeing in coming years. Long-term flexibility and mental health programs at work were both cited as popular options by employees in the study. Wellbeing is one of 10 tutorials on 10/10, our government supported leadership development and mentoring programme. LEARN MORE |
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6. Stop the guilt of pandemic laziness. You're sitting at home, scrolling through Netflix recommendations when you're suddenly hit with pangs of guilt for being lazy. Been there? Same. One social psychologist tells us to stop this nonsense, explaining we feel this way because "we use external cues as an 'anchor' to help us gauge whether we are spending our time well enough." Not every moment we're home needs to be spent working. In fact, they encourage "cyberloafing," or a mindless scroll through the internet or social feeds, as research shows we often come back “more productive and focused” after such an activity. CNBC 7. What’s the future of work. Once the world gets past the pandemic, what will stick around in our professional lives, and what will go away? McKinsey Global Initiative research involving the US, UK and other countries found that more than 100 million workers will likely need to transition to new jobs by 2030, which is up to 25% more than pre-COVID estimates in advanced economies. The research also shows that working from home and virtual meetings will stick around, though "less intensely," and the adoption of automation and artificial intelligence will speed up, especially for work that involves physical proximity. The Times 8. How to raise the subject of salary. When's the right time to ask about compensation in a job interview? Should a candidate inquire about pay right off the bat, or wait until later on in the job search process when they've solidified that they’re a strong fit for the role? Among our top tips: [1] Wait until the end of the first interview or call to broach the topic. [2] Be honest, informed, and realistic about your expectations. [3] Consider delaying the question if you're meeting with a hiring manager or future employer, as opposed to a recruiter. Editor 9. What happens when you work from bed? After almost a year working from home, many have realised that working from bed isn't as comfy as it sounds. Though many have tried it during the pandemic, according to research by Buba, a majority of home workers in the UK have reported aches and pains due to their lack of proper desk. And working from bed isn't just bad ergonomically, with experts advising that it can be bad for productivity and sleep, due to the brain associating bed with work. BBC 10. The bottom line. Just under 60% of the 50,888 people who died with Covid in England between January and November last year were disabled, though disabled people only make up 17.2% of the population. Office for National Statistics |
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says authorities are working to locate a person with a concerning variant of coronavirus.
A meteor - which was caught on camera - was visible for around seven seconds on Sunday night.
Jim Ashworth-Beaumont needs the prosthetic after being involved in a cycling accident last year.
Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit.
Shanique is studying for her master's degree after struggling to find employment.
The Chancellor says he wants to level with people about the economic challenges ahead.
Labour's Anneliese Dodds tells the BBC's Andrew Marr there should be no immediate tax rise on businesses.
Kaci says it was her birthday wish to raise money for a charity that supports disabled children.
A controlled detonation has been carried out on an unexploded World War Two bomb found in Exeter.
"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare.
Four young performers pay tribute to the 100-year-old veteran, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities.
After phase one is complete by mid-April, here's the order in which all other adults will get the jab.
Outdoor sport for people with disabilities is allowed in lockdown and is a lifeline for families.
BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.
Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal.
The landscape has been recreated to help young people understand how to run a national park.
A nurse who died with Covid-19 inspired nearly her entire family to join the NHS.
Nearly 200,000 extremely clinically vulnerable young people have been offered their vaccine.
There has been an increase in private tuition during the pandemic but concerns remain about the checks in place.
Lord Chris Smith is calling for more diversity in Government.
Calls to a major domestic violence charity increased by more than 50 per cent during the pandemic in 2020.
