Back to school: the first big step after the lockdown
After months of distance lessons the students go back to school: so much excitement but also so much tension for the current situation.
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Nicola Pagett dead aged 75: after diagnosed with brain tumour
The actress is said to have “died suddenly” on March 3 2021, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Holidays : High prices on the coast, Cyprus no restrictions for vaccinated
From 17 May the British will be able to travel abroad. Prices start to rise and in Cyprus there will be no restrictions for vaccinated.
NHS: the government can only afford the 1% increase in salary
Minister Dorries declares that the only possibility that the government can afford is the maximum increase of 1% of the salary of the NHS.
UK Scientist: Due to Covid-19, a substantial degree of mortality inevitable in future
Sage professor says death toll will reduce over time and life will ‘get back to normal
Prince Philip had a ‘successful procedure’, but will remain in hospital
Prince Philip’s procedure for a pre-existing heart condition was successful. He underwent the operation at St Batholomews’s Hospital, on Wednesday 3 March, 2021.
Rishi Sunak confirms Universal Credit cut in October
Despite criticism from activists and parliamentarians, Chancellor Sunak has decided to remove the credit from next October and not extend it anymore.
Approaching Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview :accused of bullying staff
Meghan Markle was the subject of a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace.
Police: explosion at Covid testing centre near Amsterdam probably intentional
Windows were shattered in the blast and the metal remains of the explosive were found at the front of the building.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends the furlough until September
Sunak has established an effective program to support companies and self-employed in this time of crisis.
Covid vaccine graphs shows EU will take six months to jab 30% of adults
Alarming graphs show it will take another six months to jab just 30 per cent of European adult population.
Experts warned meteorite might have landed near Cheltenham
Fireball meteorites that lit up the skies over the UK.
UK and Ireland to bid for World Cup 2030
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says UK and Republic of Ireland could launch a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Harry and Meghan reveal their biggest fear in Oprah interview
During US programme 60 Minutes, an excerpt of Meghan Markle and Harry’s sit-down with Oprah was shown.
Golden Globes 2021, a special edition: triumph for British talents
In this edition of the Golden Globes many British talents have emerged. But who are all the winners?
UK trying to find original person with Brazilian Covid variant
A coronavirus “variant of concern” first detected in Brazil has now been found in the UK.
ISIS bride Shamima Begum blocked from returning to UK
The ruling is an emphatic victory for the government’s battle against terrorism.
Queen speaks about Covid vaccine
The Queen told health leaders that she had felt “protected” since receiving her first jab and called the speed of the vaccine rollout as “remarkable”.
Prince Harry opens up in interview with James Corden
Prince Harry spoke about their decision to step down as senior royals and relocate to California.
How will teachers grade GCSEs and A-levels in 2021?
Following the chaos that ensued following last year’s cancelled exams, the government and Ofqual have announced their plans in advance.
Greece plans to open the borders to Brits
‘A vaccine certificate would allow you to enter Greece without providing a negative test… we do intend to go down that path’
Class above schools re-open: extend the day or cut summer holiday?
Schools could lengthen the day or shorten the summer break to give kids more time to catch up on learning lost to the lockdown, Gavin Williamson said.