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Number of long-term disadvantaged children rising before pandemic – report
The disadvantage gap among secondary school pupils had become wider even before the coronavirus pandemic, according to a...
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Prime Minister ‘deeply sorry’ but expert warns UK could see 50,000 more deaths
The UK could see another 50,000 deaths from coronavirus, a scientist advising the Government has warned, as the Prime Mi...
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EU threatens export controls on coronavirus vaccines amid AstraZeneca row
The European Union has threatened to impose tight controls on the export of coronavirus vaccines made in the bloc, poten...
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Unemployment rate soars to highest level for more than four years
Britain’s jobless rate has soared to its highest level for more than four years as official figures showed nearly 830,...
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‘Regular’ afternoon naps linked to better mental agility, study finds
Taking a “regular” afternoon nap may be linked to better mental agility, a study has found. Researchers found sleep...
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Johnson to rule on plans for quarantine hotels to protect against new strains
Boris Johnson is expected to approve plans to force some travellers arriving to the UK to quarantine in hotels to limit ...
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Jose Mourinho relieved after late show sees Tottenham past Wycombe in FA Cup
Jose Mourinho was relieved after Tottenham’s late show saw them beat Wycombe 4-1 in the FA Cup fourth round. Spurs lo...
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Chelsea sack Frank Lampard with Thomas Tuchel expected to take over
Chelsea have sacked head coach Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats from eight Premier League games. Owner Roman A...
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Boohoo buys Debenhams brand and website for £55m – but stores to close
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought the Debenhams brand and website for £55 million in a deal that will see the e...