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R number drops to lowest level in the UK since records began
The UK’s coronavirus reproduction rate has dropped to its lowest since the government first started reporting the figure in May 2020
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Census to recognise LGBTQ+ communities for the first time
Two new questions on gender identity and sexual orientation have been added to the once-in-a-decade survey.
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Viking Cruises announces holiday suspension extended until June 2021
The holiday company has confirmed that it is extending its suspension to operations until the end of May
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Harry and Meghan to be stripped of titles and not return as working royals
The honorary military appointments and Royal patronages held by The Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to the Queen
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Over-40s could get Covid vaccine next month
The most vulnerable and over-50s likely to have all been offered the first dose by end of March
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Exhausted doctors ‘must get time off ahead of dealing with NHS backlog’
Almost half of doctors in the UK say they are not getting enough sleep
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UK retail sales tumble after stores shut in national lockdown
The slump is significantly worse than experts predicted.
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Boris Johnson makes Third World Covid-19 vaccine pledge ahead of G7 summit
The UK’s PM agrees to donate surplus UK Covid-19 vaccines
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Latest UK vaccine data with region-by-region for England
Midlands has given the most jabs, with London hampered by low take-up
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Covid-19 has exposed the harsh inequality of UK life
BAME communities, low-income households and young people hit hardest
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Cute dog awarded ‘animal OBE’ for providing vital Covid-19 support therapy
Max has become a social media sensation during lockdown
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Three teenagers arrested after Margate house 'cuckooed' by drug dealers
One of the suspects is also wanted in connection with an attempted murder in London