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England’s school catch-up scheme ‘chaotic and confusing’, say headteachers
Tutoring programme to help disadvantaged pupils recover from Covid disruption labelled a ‘shambles’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government’s scheme for helping disadvantaged pupils catch…
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Sturgeon condemns ‘infuriating’ celebrations by Rangers fans
Scotland’s first minister issues stern Twitter rebuke to football supporters gathering in defiance of Covid rules Nicola Sturgeon has condemned the “infuriating and disgraceful” celebrations in Glasgow as she urged…
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How friends can help reduce stress, anxiety and grief – why you need a ‘vent buddy’
When Jemjem Yap lost her father in July 2020, she was beside herself. Her sense of devastation was compounded by the fact that she was in Singapore and her dad…
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Priti Patel orders review into lockdown killing of woman in Wales
Torfaen council told to examine death of Ruth Williams, whose husband was jailed for five years Priti Patel has ordered a formal review into the circumstances behind the killing of…
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Hospitals offer holiday and bonuses to Covid-weary staff in England
Food, drama and poetry also part of efforts to reward NHS workers and improve conditions Coronavirus latest updates Coronavirus – see all our coverage Hospitals are helping staff recover from…
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Queen hails togetherness in Commonwealth Day address – video
Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday praised the ‘courage, commitment and selfless dedication to duty’ of frontline healthcare and public service workers across the Commonwealth in their response to the pandemic.…
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Fauci warns against lifting Covid measures but Republican states push on
Mississippi governor defends moves to open up Ohio governor DeWine counters: ‘Masks work’ Seeds of hope in San Francisco after tragic year The top infectious disease expert in the US,…
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Joe Manchin’s stimulus stand exposes dangerous fissures in Democratic ranks
West Virginia senator insists stimulus stand was about unity Support for filibuster could block voting rights reform Jim Clyburn: ‘No way we’d let filibuster deny voting rights’ Seeking to explain…
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Fat-shamers have felt enabled by Covid, and it’s hard to fight back
I cannot stand the toxic atmosphere of glee around the link between coronavirus and obesity It is not news that there is a connection between Covid mortality rates and a…