President Donald Trump trumpeted his administration’s accomplishments and wished his successor luck in a farewell video as he spent his final full day in office preparing to issue a flurry of pardons in a near-deserted White House, surrounded by an extraordinary security presence outside. “This week we inaugurate a…
An estimated one in eight people in England had had Covid-19 by December last year, up from one in 11 in November, new figures show. Antibody data on infection in private households suggests that one in 10 in Wales had also been infected by December, alongside one in 13 in…
The coronavirus crisis has taken a “devastating toll” on young people’s mental wellbeing, with the unemployed more likely to feel anxious and depressed, a new study suggests. Research by The Prince’s Trust suggested the experience of young people not in education employment or training is more negative than those in…
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he is self-isolating after coming into close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. He said he was alerted by the NHS app on Monday evening, having led a Downing Street press conference. “Last night I was pinged by the NHS…
Coronavirus vaccines will be offered to millions of over 70s and the clinically extremely vulnerable from this week as the Government expands the rollout amid a border crackdown to keep out new strains. More than 3.8 million people in the UK – including over-80s, care home residents, and NHS and…
Mesut Ozil travelled to Turkey on Sunday ahead of his expected move to Fenerbahce. The Super Lig club posted photographs of Arsenal midfielder Ozil boarding a plane and tweeted: “Our club is bringing Mesut Ozil to Istanbul to continue the transfer processes.” Its understood the 32-year-old was at the…
Three out of four ambulance staff are at “breaking point”, suffering low morale. Three out of four ambulance staff are at “breaking point”, suffering low morale and calling for better protective equipment, a new study suggests. The GMB union said almost two out of three of 2,000 of its members…
A Royal Navy medic has said taking part in the mass Covid-19 vaccination drive has been her “proudest moment”. Lieutenant Lauren Hodges, the senior nursing officer from Portsmouth-based aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, is one of six naval personnel who have been deployed to a vaccination hub at Ashton…
Britain should not try to edit or censor its past, the Communities secretary, Robin Jenrick has said Britain should not try to edit or censor its past, the Communities secretary has said, amid proposed amendments to laws to protect statues, monuments and other memorials. Robert Jenrick said any decision to…
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK is “nearly on the home straight” as 324,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines were administered in the space of 24 hours. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK is “nearly on the home straight” as 324,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines were administered in the…