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Covid-19: UK and EU work to resolve vaccine row and India finds 'double mutant' variant

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 18:02
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

Boris Johnson on compulsory vaccines in care homes and pubs

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 17:45
The PM says it seems "wholly responsible" for care companies to consider requiring vaccinations for their workers.

Women under 50 have 'worse' Long Covid outcomes

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 17:14
Two separate studies suggest women under 50 have worse long-term outcomes after being in hospital with Covid.

Alex Salmond to take Scottish government to court again

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 17:10
The former first minister is to launch fresh proceedings over the conduct of the country's top civil servant.

John Lewis: Peterborough store closure 'like having teeth taken out'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 16:56
The Peterborough store has been in the city since 1982 but is one of eight set to close.

Prince Harry: Duke of Sussex joins US think tank to look into fake news

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 16:34
The Duke of Sussex announces another new role at a US-based think tank which is carrying out a study.

Thames seal death: QC 'heartbroken' over attack by her dog

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 16:11
A barrister apologises after her pet attacked a seal, named after Freddie Mercury, which had to be put down.

Bomb disposal team called to Edinburgh palace grounds

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 15:17
A 39-year-old man has been arrested after the incident at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

PM: Davey and Johnson on ‘draconian’ Covid laws

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 13:58
The prime minister is "pushing a bill that will restrict... the right to peaceful protest", the Liberal Democrat leader says.

Covid: Grieving MP urges PM to commit to public inquiry

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 13:39
Afzal Khan, who lost both parents to Covid, says families like his deserve to understand what happened.

Sir Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of 'breaking promise' on Army troop numbers

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 13:36
Boris Johnson says the government is increasing spending on defence "by the biggest amount since the Cold War".

John Lewis announces eight store closures

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 13:17
The retail giant says it will not reopen eight stores once lockdown eases, putting 1,465 jobs at risk.

PMQs: Afzal Khan calls for Covid 'full public inquiry'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 13:00
A bereaved MP asks Boris Johnson to commit now to a full public inquiry in the handling of the pandemic.

Firmus energy: Gas prices rising by 14% in greater Belfast

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:58
Firmus energy says the tariff change next month will affect more than 50,000 consumers.

Coronavirus: EU plans tougher controls on vaccine exports

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:41
The proposals come after AstraZeneca was accused of failing to honour its contract with the EU.

Paramedic's car vandalised in Bristol ambulance car park

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:30
Bronwen Newbury found her car covered in graffiti at the end of a 12-hour night shift.

MI6 accused of helping to protect alleged Nazi war criminals

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:27
A BBC investigation into one suspect discovers he may also have worked for British secret services.

Scottish churches win Covid restrictions legal challenge

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:13
A court rules Scottish government ministers acted beyond their powers when churches were closed for lockdown.

Covid: Health security body gives UK 'protective shield'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 11:52
The UK Health Security Agency launches next week, aiming to protect the nation from future pandemics.

Prince Harry joins US coaching firm BetterUp

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 03/24/2021 - 11:12
The Duke of Sussex has joined US coaching and mental health firm BetterUp.

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