ECDC follows WHO in threat assessment of new variant; countries bar foreign nationals from several southern African nations; UK sees most new infections for a month First European case of new Covid variant detected in Belgium B.1.1.529 variant ‘most worrying we’ve seen’, says UK medical adviser What do we know […]
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French president says: ‘We do not communicate on these issues by tweets’ after PM issues five-point plan via Twitter President Emmanuel Macron has told Boris Johnson to “get serious” or remain locked out of discussions over how to curb the flow of people escaping war and poverty across the Channel. […]
Experts say demand for wellness and calming products for animal companions have surged since Australia’s restrictions lifted Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing When Melburnian Anni O’Donnell used to arrive home from work, her sausage dog, Ziggy, would be excited to see her. Since lockdown, though, […]
Aid groups say more deaths are likely and Britain must allow safe routes for asylum seekers More lives will be lost in the Channel unless urgent action is taken to stop “playing politics with people’s lives”, ministers have been warned as desperate refugees vowed to keep attempting the perilous journey. […]
Flights from six countries will be banned as officials review travel measures after scientists voice concern over variant Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Flights from southern Africa will be banned, with six countries placed under England’s red list travel restrictions, after scientists raised the alarm over […]
Macmillan says government action is needed to relieve pressure on cancer services Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Soaring numbers of women are being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, undermining their chances of survival, because of Covid’s disruption of NHS care, a charity has warned. The number […]
Plymouth officers continue to question 24-year-old arrested over teenager’s death Police investigating the killing of 18-year-old Bobbi-Anne McLeod, who disappeared from a bus stop in Devon, have confirmed there is no known link between her and a man being held on suspicion of murder. In an attempt to calm growing […]
Indicative BMA ballot follows government drive to force surgeries to increase face-to-face appointments GPs in England have voted in favour of taking limited forms of industrial action to protest against the government’s drive to force them to see patients face to face. The results led the profession’s new leader to […]
Some residents evacuated and public told to avoid area as emergency services respond to incident Firefighters have been sent to tackle a huge blaze and apparent explosions on an industrial estate near Hull. Some residents were evacuated from nearby houses and emergency services warned residents to keep their doors and […]
Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William ‘Roddie’ Bryan all face the possibility of life in prison Ahmaud Arbery murder trial – latest updates The three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been found guilty of murder following his 2020 shooting death in south Georgia, which led to […]