Research shows the pandemic has had a disproportionate economic impact on regions such as the north-west of England The number of British households plunged into destitution more than doubled last year, according to alarming new research on the devastating fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Amid growing concerns over the unequal […]
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As smoking falls out of fashion, BAT is pinning its hopes on younger users of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches Flashing an ice-white smile for her 50,000 followers on TikTok, a fresh-faced young woman pops a flavoured nicotine pouch into her mouth, as one of Pakistan’s most popular love songs plays […]
Call comes as prime minister aims for all adults to be vaccinated by July Data on the number of Covid-19 cases is now so encouraging that outdoor sports for children and small numbers of adults should be allowed immediately as part of an accelerated easing of the lockdown, a leading […]
Exclusive: chief medical officer is said to be ‘very unhappy’ with plans for all children to go back to class on 8 March A row has broken out over Boris Johnson’s hopes for a “big bang” reopening of schools, as sources claimed it had run into resistance from Prof Chris […]
The reality TV and rap superstar couple known as Kimye are parting ways after almost seven years of marriage, following reports a split was ‘imminent’ Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce after almost seven years of marriage. The reality TV superstar, 40, filed for divorce from the […]
Health secretary will permit indoor visits from one person from 8 March, raising safety concerns from some care operators Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Care home residents in England will be allowed to receive indoor visits from one person from 8 March as lockdown restrictions start […]
Car-sized vehicle designed to seek signs of life is pronounced ‘healthy’ after dramatic descent to surface of the red planet Nasa scientists have said the Perseverance Mars rover is “healthy” and is beaming back many stunning new images from the surface of the planet, promising significant scientific discoveries ahead. Related: […]
President to travel to Texas as long as he is not a ‘burden to folks’ Power being restored but widespread boil advisories in place Joe Biden said on Friday he was ready to declare a major disaster in Texas after a deadly winter storm cut power and disrupted water supplies […]
PM to counter accusations that richest countries are piling up supplies and creating global inequality Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson will lead efforts to fend off accusations that the world’s richest countries are hoarding Covid vaccines by pledging at a G7 summit that the […]
Claimants report struggling to pay bills or put any money aside amid coronavirus crisis Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Many people claiming universal credit for the first time during the pandemic were unable to put aside enough cash to save £10 a month, eat healthily or […]