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Summer schools to help children catch up on lost learning

Summer schools to help children catch up on lost learning

Summer schools to help children catch up on lost learning

24 February 2021

The Prime Minister has pledged an extra £400 million of funding as part of the Government’s catch-up programme.


What the papers say – February 24

What the papers say – February 24

What the papers say – February 24

24 February 2021

Lockdown easing and Tiger Woods lead most of the nation’s front pages.


Duke of Edinburgh into his ninth day in hospital

Duke of Edinburgh into his ninth day in hospital

Duke of Edinburgh into his ninth day in hospital

24 February 2021

Buckingham Palace said Philip is not expected to leave hospital for several days.


Ramped up vaccine programme won’t be held back by supply issues – Martin

Ramped up vaccine programme won’t be held back by supply issues – Martin

Ramped up vaccine programme won’t be held back by supply issues – Martin

23 February 2021

Micheal Martin said that a phased reopening of schools will start from next week.


Leading Tory lockdown-sceptic: Serious questions over model used for PM road map

Leading Tory lockdown-sceptic: Serious questions over model used for PM road map

Leading Tory lockdown-sceptic: Serious questions over model used for PM road map

23 February 2021

MP Mark Harper said there were a number of examples where the modelling was overly pessimistic about the impact of vaccines.


Racing driver Billy Monger halts Red Nose Day challenge due to dangerous weather

Racing driver Billy Monger halts Red Nose Day challenge due to dangerous weather

Racing driver Billy Monger halts Red Nose Day challenge due to dangerous weather

23 February 2021

Winds of 50mph and high waves made his kayaking plans too dangerous to attempt.


Whisky collection sells for almost £6.7m

Whisky collection sells for almost £6.7m

Whisky collection sells for almost £6.7m

23 February 2021

The private hoard took a hammer price of 9,100,000 US dollars (£6,675,000), becoming the highest-value collection of its kind.


Secondary schools to deliver summer provision as part of £700m catch-up scheme

Secondary schools to deliver summer provision as part of £700m catch-up scheme

Secondary schools to deliver summer provision as part of £700m catch-up scheme

23 February 2021

It comes as pupils have faced months out of the classroom due to the Covid-10 pandemic.


What will pubs, clubs and restaurants look like in 2021?

What will pubs, clubs and restaurants look like in 2021?

What will pubs, clubs and restaurants look like in 2021?

23 February 2021

The Government has announced a phased reopening of the hospitality industry, with clubs the last to open from June if all goes to plan.


MP snubbed from making virtual Commons contribution for being casually dressed

MP snubbed from making virtual Commons contribution for being casually dressed

MP snubbed from making virtual Commons contribution for being casually dressed

23 February 2021

Jonathan Gullis was skipped on the order paper by Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing after appearing without adhering to the proper dress code.


Alex Salmond pulls out of Holyrood appearance after evidence redacted

Alex Salmond pulls out of Holyrood appearance after evidence redacted

Alex Salmond pulls out of Holyrood appearance after evidence redacted

23 February 2021

The former first minister will not appear before a Holyrood committee on Wednesday after parliament redacted his written evidence.


More than a million masks issued to NHS ‘may not meet safety standards’

More than a million masks issued to NHS ‘may not meet safety standards’

More than a million masks issued to NHS ‘may not meet safety standards’

23 February 2021

The Department of Health and Social Care has asked hospital staff to stop using a specific brand of FFP3 masks.


Six arrested after rooftop protest at Israeli-owned ‘drone parts’ factory

Six arrested after rooftop protest at Israeli-owned ‘drone parts’ factory

Six arrested after rooftop protest at Israeli-owned ‘drone parts’ factory

23 February 2021

The plant has been targeted by the Palestine Action activist group four times in six months.


Certain occupations may be linked with higher rates of heavy drinking – study

Certain occupations may be linked with higher rates of heavy drinking – study

Certain occupations may be linked with higher rates of heavy drinking – study

23 February 2021

The findings could be used to help target public health or work-based interventions aiming to reduce heavy drinking, scientists say.


High level Covid restrictions to remain until at least April 5: Taoiseach

High level Covid restrictions to remain until at least April 5: Taoiseach

High level Covid restrictions to remain until at least April 5: Taoiseach

23 February 2021

Micheal Martin made the announcement in a live address from Government buildings in Dublin on Tuesday evening.


No breakthrough in ministerial meeting on funding victims’ payments

No breakthrough in ministerial meeting on funding victims’ payments

No breakthrough in ministerial meeting on funding victims’ payments

23 February 2021

Stormont ministers pressed the case with Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis for funding.


Charity helping Muslims sees demand more than double within a year

Charity helping Muslims sees demand more than double within a year

Charity helping Muslims sees demand more than double within a year

23 February 2021

The National Zakat Foundation (NZF) received 19,244 applications for financial support in 2020, distributing £3.8 million in grants.


Camilla thanks vaccine rollout volunteers

Camilla thanks vaccine rollout volunteers

Camilla thanks vaccine rollout volunteers

23 February 2021

The duchess praised volunteers who signed up to become NHS Volunteer Responder stewards supporting the UK vaccination programme.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

23 February 2021

Around one in six local areas have seen a week-on-week rise in rates.


NHS app could be used to show coronavirus vaccine or test result

NHS app could be used to show coronavirus vaccine or test result

NHS app could be used to show coronavirus vaccine or test result

23 February 2021

Senior officials have frequently appeared to dismiss the idea of introducing vaccine passports in the UK.


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