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Government reverses attempt to specify in law limits on undercover agents
Ministers have reversed attempts to explicitly ban the state from authorising undercover agents to kill, torture or rape.
Teacher who wrote anonymous blog about school says head was a ‘cheat’ in hearing
A teacher who could be banned from the classroom after being caught writing an anonymous gossip blog about his school has accused his former headmaster of being a “cheat” and “dishonest”.
Prime Minister warns of ‘ups and downs’ as vaccine rollout continues
The UK’s rollout of coronavirus vaccines will face “ups and downs” during its early phases, the Prime Minister has warned.
Lockdown has worked but country still in a difficult position – Vallance
Lockdown “has worked”, the Government’s chief scientific adviser has said.
Ian Paisley criticised over ‘Catholic IRA’ comment
A DUP MP has faced criticism from parliamentary counterparts after linking the IRA with Catholicism.
How will the new border controls work?
Tougher border controls have been announced in a bid to protect the UK against the spread of new coronavirus variants.
Chief executive of Scotsman and Yorkshire Post owner ousted after takeover
The chief executive of regional newspaper giant JPI Media has been ousted, weeks after the company’s £10.2 million takeover.
Human Rights Act has ‘helped improve standards’
Human rights laws have been “very beneficial” in improving standards even though some cases can be “irksome” and “costly” for the government, according to a former attorney general.
Lockdown continues with March 8 earliest possible date for school reopening
Lockdown measures will remain in place until at least March 8, Boris Johnson said as he earmarked that date to begin the reopening of England’s schools.
Victoria is bookmakers’ new favourite name for Eugenie’s baby
Victoria is the new favourite at the bookmakers for the name of Princess Eugenie’s baby.
Appeal judges to hear plight of brain-damaged girl at centre of treatment fight
A single mother who wants specialists to keep treating her brain-damaged daughter is taking her fight to the Court of Appeal.
Two energy suppliers with 410,000 customers collapse
Two energy companies which supply more than 400,000 homes have gone out of business, Ofgem announced on Wednesday.
Production resumes at vaccine plant after suspect package probe
Production at a vaccine site in Wales had to be stopped for hours while police and Army investigated a suspect package.
‘We will not be coming out any time soon’ says HS2 tunnel protesters
Protesters who have dug tunnels under a central London park in opposition to the HS2 rail development say they will not be coming out “anytime soon”.
Nurse who gave birth while ill with Covid-19 meets her daughter for first time
An NHS nurse who has no memory of giving birth while in hospital and seriously ill with Covid-19 has met her baby daughter for the first time.
Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth takes over as Royal Navy fleet flagship
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has taken over responsibility as the flagship of the fleet.
Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England
Here is Wednesday’s update of the latest Covid-19 case rates for every local authority area in England.
Jeremy Corbyn’s bid for documents on his suspension from Labour rejected
Jeremy Corbyn’s bid to force Labour to disclose documents relating to his suspension from the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) ahead of potential legal action has been rejected by the High Court.
Man jailed for life after strangling wife but mystery over accomplice remains
A construction company boss has been found guilty of murdering his wife after enlisting the help of a mystery female accomplice.
UK gives go-ahead for 737 Max to return to skies
The UK has lifted its ban on the Boeing 737 Max aircraft due to “significant changes” following two deadly crashes, the Civil Aviation Authority has announced.
EU demands access to AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs produced in UK
The European Union has demanded access to AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured in UK plants as the bloc’s row with the pharmaceutical giant over a shortage of doses intensified.
Easing of Welsh lockdown unlikely this month, chief medical officer says
A Wales-wide easing of lockdown restrictions is unlikely until the end of February at the earliest, the country’s chief medical officer has said.
Weather warnings in place with seven inches of snow set to fall in parts of UK
Up to seven inches (20cm) of snow is set to fall across parts of the UK in the coming days, along with a band of heavy rain which could lead to flooding, forecasters have said.
Boris Johnson hints at Budget support for Scotch whisky industry
Boris Johnson has suggested the Scotch whisky industry could be in line for financial support in the forthcoming Budget.
HS2 dig uncovers one of the best preserved examples of Elizabethan gardens
An HS2 archaeological dig has uncovered one of the best persevered 16th century ornamental gardens ever discovered in England, rivalling those of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace.
Stormont minister urges common sense solution to problem with protocol
A Stormont minister has urged the EU to agree a common sense solution to problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Production stopped at vaccine site while suspect package investigated
Production at a vaccine site in Wales has been stopped while police and Army investigate a suspect package.
Founder of British-Sikh charity ‘humbled’ by Nobel Peace Prize nomination
The founder of a British-Sikh humanitarian charity has described its nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize as “humbling”.
Doomsday Clock remains at closest point ever to midnight
The Doomsday Clock has remained at 100 seconds, staying the closest to midnight it has ever been for the second year running.
Older ethnic minority adults less likely to have been vaccinated – study
Older adults from ethnic minority groups, those with severe mental illness or learning disabilities, and those from deprived areas are less likely to have received a coronavirus vaccine, preliminary data suggests.
