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Trump Officials Blocked Biden Team from Covid Data

A damning congressional report uncovers how Trump appointees deliberately obstructed the incoming Biden administration's access to vital pandemic response data, potentially hampering the early Covid-19 fight.

UK Alert: New 'FLiRT' Covid Variant in 5 Regions

Health officials issue a stark warning as the highly transmissible KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, a descendant of the JN.1 Omicron strain, is detected and spreading across five UK regions. Experts advise on symptoms and protection.

Gove's GCSE resit policy legacy exposed in results

New GCSE results reveal how Michael Gove's controversial resit policy has created a 'broken system' of educational inequality, with disadvantaged students bearing the brunt of persistent failure rates in English and maths.

Brits Swap Spain for Long-Haul Holiday Paradise

Fed up with packed beaches and rising prices, UK holidaymakers are swapping European hotspots for far-flung destinations like Thailand, Mexico, and the Maldives. Discover the new travel trend.

UK COVID Hospitalisations Surge 24% in a Week

Exclusive: New data reveals a sharp rise in UK COVID-19 hospital admissions and cases, driven by the FLiRT variants, putting fresh strain on NHS services ahead of winter.

UK Doctors Urge Covid Jabs for All Children Aged 5-11

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.

Met Officer Sacked for Tasering Man in Covid Lockdown

A Metropolitan Police officer has been barred from serving after using a Taser on a suspect during a Covid lockdown breach in 2021. The disciplinary panel found his use of force was 'unnecessary and disproportionate'.

Police hunt suspect after assault in Epping

Essex Police are searching for a man following a violent attack on an officer during a COVID-19 enforcement patrol in Epping. The suspect fled the scene, leaving the officer injured.

Maths skills decline post-pandemic in UK schools

A new study highlights a concerning drop in maths proficiency among students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland following the COVID-19 pandemic, raising alarms over long-term educational impacts.

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