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Two Afghan women judges have been assassinated in the country’s capital in an attack that has been blamed on the Taliban. Gunmen shot dead the two unnamed judges, who worked for the Supreme Court, on Sunday in Kabul, where a new trend of targeted killings of high-profile figures have sown fear in the restive city. … Read more
Coronavirus cases in Britain could be starting to level off because of the national lockdown, official data suggests as warnings grow that rules may have to get tougher. The Department of Health today announced another 46,169 positive coronavirus tests, the lowest figure since December 28. The average number of cases, counted by the date on which … Read more
GCSE and A-Level exams in England have been cancelled, the Department for Education confirmed tonight. A statement said it recognised it was ‘an anxious time for students’ working towards their tests. It added ministers and Ofqual are working to find a way to award grades that ‘reflects the hard work’ of pupils nationwide. The move … Read more
This year’s GCSE and A Level exams are CANCELLED, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson confirms By James Gant For Mailonline Published: 20:06 GMT, 5 January 2021 | Updated: 20:09 GMT, 5 January 2021 GCSE and A-Level exams have been cancelled, Gavin Williamson has confirmed tonight. The education secretary said: ‘The Government position is that we will … Read more
Public health experts are warning that the new mutant British variant of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. will make vaccination efforts a ‘formidable challenge.’ The new strain, known as SARS-CoV-2 VUI 202012/01, is feared to be 70 percent more transmissible and to spread more easily among children. So far, the ‘super-COVID’ variant has only … Read more
Cost of car insurance at lowest winter level for five years thanks to fewer claims as Britons travel less during pandemic A typical winter spike in premiums has not occurred this year Average cost of a policy is down £24 at £707 compared to this time last year The average cheapest premium stands at £603, … Read more
As the year draws to a close, so will Brexit negotiations – leaving Britons to get used to a host of new rules from 1 January 2021. One of the most drastic changes for holidaymakers is the removal of the European Health Insurance Card, which currently gives travellers the right to access state-provided healthcare during … Read more
Trendy wood burners TRIPLE the level of harmful pollution particles inside homes and should be sold with a health warning, study claims Researchers monitored pollution from wood burners in 19 Sheffield homes They found particle pollution increased three times when they were in use The team say the wood burners should come with a health … Read more
Britain’s Covid-19 R rate is now above one again, the Government’s top scientists revealed today after a separate report revealed cases rose in England last week for the first time in a month and amid growing fears of a tougher post-Christmas lockdown. SAGE estimates the crucial reproduction rate – how many people an infected patient … Read more
Frank Lampard wants football crowds to be exempt from the coronavirus tier system – with Chelsea matches set to move back behind closed doors due to London’s rise into Tier 3. Chelsea have been able to play two home games in front of 2,000 supporters – against Leeds United in the Premier League and Russian … Read more