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The National Trust's map plots a worst-case scenario if global carbon emissions are not driven down.
Infections fell by two-thirds in lockdown but one in 200 people still have the virus, a study says.
The health secretary says 379 households in south-east England are being contacted.
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.
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?
Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Tranmere Rovers and Crawley Town.
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and Wrexham.
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Woking and King's Lynn Town.
Two second-half goals from Carlos Mendes Gomes help Morecambe to an impressive 3-1 victory over Crawley.
Sutton close the gap on National League leaders Torquay to a point with dramatic stoppage-time win over Bromley at Gander Green Lane.
The National Trust's map plots a worst-case scenario if global carbon emissions are not driven down.
Infections fell by two-thirds in lockdown but one in 200 people still have the virus, a study says.
The health secretary says 379 households in south-east England are being contacted.
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.
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?
Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Tranmere Rovers and Crawley Town.
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and Wrexham.
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Woking and King's Lynn Town.
Two second-half goals from Carlos Mendes Gomes help Morecambe to an impressive 3-1 victory over Crawley.
Sutton close the gap on National League leaders Torquay to a point with dramatic stoppage-time win over Bromley at Gander Green Lane.
Ministers defend the offer to staff in England, saying finances are under unprecedented strain.
The Roman Catholic leader raises the plight of the country's dwindling Christian minority.
A soldier - understood to be in the Welsh Guards - was fatally injured during live-fire training.
The head of the Office for National Statistics say the gains made so far need to be protected.
The US poet says she was offered no apology after being confronted while returning home.
The child died in hospital after firefighters rescued them from a fire in flat in south London.
Two men have been arrested after suffering serious injuries in the incident.
Televised briefings will "increase public accountability and transparency", the Cabinet Office says.
Pubs in England report high demand bookings from the 12 April opening date for beer gardens.
It is hoped the wider rollout of workplace testing will mean more asymptomatic cases are detected.
The businessman is accused of promoting cryptocurrency to his followers to inflate prices.
A councillor says a pilot's 40-mile trip to get a sandwich is a "flagrant abuse" of lockdown rules.
Stormont signer Kristina Sinclair's children use sign language despite not having hearing difficulties.
In January, the Covid mortality rate in Burnley was more than double the English average.
Many of Saturday's papers also cover the latest teaser from Oprah Winfrey's interview with the Duchess of Sussex.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
Christiane Amanpour, the chief international anchor of the news channel CNN, was interviewed by Oprah in 2005.
Fungi are being used to make compostable versions of products, such as coffins and packaging.
Adventurer Noel Hanna had to abandon a trek last month after five fellow climbers died.
Wisdom is believed to have had more than 30 chicks in her life so far, and several partners.
Listening to all her records took Anna Doble back to her youth - releasing memories and emotions.
Waiting for a jab and vaccine passport, EU citizens are impatient to get their lives back.
Opponents of Myanmar's military coup face daily threats and violence, and yet defiance continues.
Some big YouTube names are building their own video sites on the side - just in case.
Anne Sacoolas faces a US court battle following a road crash that killed British teen Harry Dunn.
The key questions as trainer Gordon Elliott is banned for a year, with six months suspended, amid fallout from the dead horse photo scandal.
Italian is the lingua franca of Malindi, which can be a culture shock when walking its old Swahili streets.
England's series defeat in India is sealed with one final, abject batting collapse on the third day of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad.
Handball is a minefield, VAR isn't ruining football and top-flight referees are as competent as ever, says former official Lee Probert
England and Wasps flanker Jack Willis "could be out for up to a year" after having surgery on a medial collateral ligament injury in his left knee.
From the mystery behind his name to how he brought Bollywood vibes to Durham, the story behind India's newest star spinner Axar Patel.
On a potentially huge weekend at both ends of the table, here's what the Scottish Premiership has in store.
Travellers going to and from the UK face a growing number of restrictions.
People are turning to tactics that misinterpret outdated law to avoid coronavirus regulations.
All students in England can return to classrooms from 8 March, but how will Covid testing work?
The Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccines should save many lives, say experts.
The R number is a simple but crucial figure at the heart of lockdown decisions across the UK.
The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as more than 20 million people receive at least one dose.
The government has unveiled its plans for unlocking UK restrictions, including holiday travel.
The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
As schools remain closed to most pupils, the BBC is offering a wealth of educational material.
New Covid-19 variants keep appearing – and their mutations are very different to the comic book kind.
The coronavirus vaccine is being rolled out across the EU but there have been delays.
A bright streak of light lit up the sky in England shortly before 22:00 GMT on Sunday.
Richard Harrington was "thankful to go on my bike every day" as work stopped during the pandemic.
Rochelle Bugg became a carer at the age of 25 after her mum was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
New guidelines allow limited indoor visits, but some care homes are sticking to tougher restrictions.
Courier driver Michael says his volume of parcels has almost doubled since the first lockdown in March.
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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 |
In January, the Covid mortality rate in Burnley was more than double the English average.
The Duchess of Sussex tells Oprah Winfrey why she decided the time was right to be interviewed.
Adventurer Noel Hanna had to abandon a trek last month after five fellow climbers died.
An ongoing Covid-19 study has shown how the North of England was hit harder than the rest of the country.
New Covid-19 variants keep appearing – and their mutations are very different to the comic book kind.
Michael, who has dementia, hasn't been able to properly see his family for a year, due to Covid-19 restrictions in his nursing home.
The fox frequently visits the garden of Faroz and his daughter Sophia, who initially thought it was a wolf.
The crash caused "significant damage" to the supermarket and an inquiry is under way, police say.
The Duchess of Cornwall gives an update on her father-in-law's condition during a vaccination centre visit.
A teenager says he has realised "how much sometimes I take for granted", including his beliefs.
"I am so pleased to have participated in a new way to share Bible stories," says the Bishop of Ely.
The BBC's Jonathan Blake takes us through the big things that stood out from this year's Budget.
As rules on care home visits in Scotland are relaxed, one woman describes how it felt to hug her mum for the first time in almost a year.
AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .
From newly elected backbencher to Chancellor in less than five years.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says the Budget he has delivered protects jobs, businesses and will bring prosperity across the UK.
A paramedic and a Met officer have become engaged after meeting on a 999 callout at a chicken shop.
The chancellor sets out a three-part plan to “protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people”.
The Labour leader said the UK faced a worse economic crisis because of the chancellor's decisions.
The Golden Globe winner says it "makes sense" for her to leave at the end of The Crown's fourth season.
The controlled explosion of a World War Two bomb in Exeter has left a crater in the ground and properties with "structural damage".
Actress Ruthie Henshall is calling for more visiting access to family members in care homes.
How a picture book about a little bear who discovers he is deaf tells a personal story for its creators.
A look at how schools are preparing to welcome back most pupils on 8 March.
A self-taught amateur space photographer captures a range of spectacular images from his garden.
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.
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says authorities are working to locate a person with a concerning variant of coronavirus.
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.
