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COVID-19: Major cities falling well behind in UK's bid to vaccinate its way out of lockdown
The 15 areas of England to have vaccinated the lowest proportion of adults against COVID-19 are all in London.
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COVID-19: Queen urges people unsure about coronavirus jab to get vaccinated
The Queen has said that having a COVID-19 vaccine "didn't hurt at all" as she encouraged those who are hesitant about getting jabbed to "think about other people rather than themselves".
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Alex Salmond set to elaborate on claims that Nicola Sturgeon misled Scottish Parliament
Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond is set to elaborate today on claims that his successor Nicola Sturgeon misled parliament.
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Salmond and Sturgeon battle: An A to Z guide to the explosive scandal at the top of Scottish politics
Alex Salmond, Scotland's former first minister, is appearing today at a government committee looking into the mishandling of harassment complaints against him.
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Joe Biden takes military action for first time as president - US launches airstrikes on Syria
The US has launched airstrikes on eastern Syria - the first military action undertaken since Joe Biden became president.
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Shamima Begum: IS bride to find out whether she can return to the UK to fight citizenship decision
IS bride Shamima Begum will find out today whether she will be allowed to return to the UK to fight a decision to strip her of British citizenship.
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COVID-19: Hundreds of thousands of new shielders invited to get vaccine
Hundreds of thousands of people who were asked to shield earlier this month are being invited for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Mother rescues children from fire by dropping them from window
A woman has rescued her four children from a burning building by dropping them from a window.
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Police unable to explain disproportionate use of powers against minorities, report finds
Police are still unable to explain why their powers are disproportionately used on people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, a watchdog has said.
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17 former gymnasts take legal action against British Gymnastics over 'physical and psychological abuse'
Seventeen former gymnasts, including three Olympians, are taking legal action against British Gymnastics over what they say was systemic physical and psychological abuse in the sport.
Entertainment News
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Lady Gaga offers $500,000 reward after dog walker shot and pets stolen
Lady Gaga is understood to be offering a $500,000 reward for the safe return of two of her beloved dogs after her friend was shot as he was walking them.
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Britney Spears: Lawyer for her father Jamie breaks silence over conservatorship controversy
A lawyer for Britney Spears' father has given his side of the story, speaking out for the first time since a high-profile documentary was released questioning the singer's conservatorship.
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Kenneth Branagh transforms into Boris Johnson in uncanny first-look photo for new coronavirus drama
Slightly messy blonde hair, furrowed brow - this face has been a familiar sight on the news over the last year.
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Ronald Pickup: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor has died aged 80 after a long illness
Actor Ronald Pickup, who appeared in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and The Crown, has died at the age of 80.
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Mr Potato Head is no more as classic toy goes gender neutral
Mr Potato Head is to get a name change after being made gender neutral.
