39 m. ago NHS chief urges the public to isolate for TWO DAYS if they have these symptoms

The intervention comes as newly released data show cases of Covid-19 are rising and flu and severe child respiratory infection RSV remain extremely high.

Politics

50 m. ago UK urged to stop Northern Ireland being ‘caught in crossfire’ of US

Concerns were raised in the Commons about the ‘particularly complex’ situation for Northern Ireland even if the UK avoids tariffs.

Events

61 m. ago Unwell Britons urged to isolate for two days amid norovirus surge

More than 1,000 people are being hospitalised daily with the virus

Politics

70 m. ago Women ‘risk emptying their private pension pots a decade earlier than men’

Some female retirees could end up with a 14-year shortfall between their private pension funds running out, and the end of their life, L&G said.

Economics

72 m. ago Energy switching checklist to help people beat price cap rise next month

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Politics

92 m. ago Girl, 6, diagnosed with cancer after first symptoms were dismissed as ‘growing pains’

The mother of a six-year-old girl who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma has urged other parents to ‘trust their instincts’

Science

99 m. ago Isolate for TWO days if you're feeling queasy urges NHS chief

The intervention comes as newly released data shows cases of Covid-19 are rising and flu and severe child respiratory infection RSV remain extremely high.

Politics

1 hour ago Norovirus: NHS chief urges Britons to isolate for two days if feeling unwell amid second wave fears

England’s top doctor has urged the public to isolate for two days if they feel unwell, after a surge in Norovirus cases has gripped the country.

Politics

1 hour ago House hunters urged to 'act now' as house prices 'slashed' ahead of stamp duty increase

It is just weeks until the new stamp duty changes come into force which will affect millions of homeowners

Politics

1 hour ago Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi given 74 lashes over protest song urging hijab removal

‘Whoever is not willing to pay the price for freedom is not worthy of it,’ singer posts on social media

Events

1 hour ago Prince William suggests NHS enforces career breaks to stop burnout

Healthcare workers’ mental health needs to be prioritised, William says

Politics

1 hour ago Labour MPs and peers urge banks to view UK defence investments as ethical

An open letter called for financial institutions to ‘rethink’ environment, social and governance requirements that often exclude defence investment.

Economics

2 h. ago Department of Education braced amid reports of imminent Trump order to close it – US politics live

Trump order to Linda McMahon expected to claim that department has failed ‘children, teachers and families’, ABC News reportsThe Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has said that Republicans cannot meet their own budget target to pass Donald Trump’s legislative priorities without imposing cuts on Medicare or Medicaid.The House Republican budget blueprint envisions the House Energy and Commerce Committee will cut spending by $880bn, however, when its spending on Medicare and Medicaid are excluded from its spend, it only has $581bn of expenditure with which to make the savings.This letter from CBO confirms what we’ve been saying all along: the math doesn’t work without devastating Medicaid cuts. Republicans know their spin is a lie, and the truth is they have no problem taking health care away from millions of Americans so that the rich can get richer. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Urgent warning to Britons as Europe's largest SPIDER arrives in the UK: Venomous arachnid with 'huge appetite' hitches a ride on a delivery of olives

The Spanish funnel-web spider was spotted at a nursery in West Sussex after a shipment of olives from Cordoba was unloaded.

Events

2 h. ago New leader of the RMT promises ‘business as usual’ for the union

Eddie Dempsey is taking over from Mick Lynch, who is retiring.

Politics

2 h. ago Pope spends third night on ventilator as he battles pneumonia

Ceremonies marking the start of Lent have gone ahead without the ill pontiff

Events

2 h. ago Locals go to war over fears retired businessman's plan to build new snug at his  £800,000 home in village with links to Shakespeare will block historic footpath 

EXCLUSIVE: The route just a stone's throw from the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother is allegedly under threat - from the chairman of the local parish council.

Economics

2 h. ago Blue Badge holders warned of £195 bill risk unless they make urgent tax check

Tax is increasing in April depending on when a car was registered and the type of fuel it uses. Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their vehicle tax exemptions

Events

3 h. ago Major Knightsbridge office block next to Harrods gets green light despite privacy fears

Westminster says the 11-storey development at 1 Knightsbridge Green will offer office space to just under 2,000 workers and bring in millions of pounds worth of footfall

Politics

4 h. ago Roaring London fire fills sky with smoke as 40 firefighters rush to battle blaze

Residents in the central London area are being urged to keep their windows closed as commuters took to social media to complain of the 'stink' caused by the blaze that erupted just before rush hour

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