Schools: ventilation and testing will be key in England’s ‘big bang’ reopening | Education
The “big bang” reopening of all schools and colleges will start in England from Monday. University students on practical courses…
Pollution fears over mink buried after Covid culling in Denmark | Denmark
Mink carcasses that were buried hastily after a mass culling sparked by fears over a mutated coronavirus strain are causing…
‘It’s degrading’: nurses speak out about NHS pay offer | Nursing
The Royal College of Nursing is preparing for strike action after members expressed anger over the 1% pay increase proposed…
Number of people with Covid at home in England falls again | World news
The number of people with Covid-19 in households across England is continuing to fall, though the picture is uncertain in…
US gains 379,000 jobs as more states reopen economies | US unemployment and employment data
The US economy bounced back strongly in February adding 379,000 jobs as more states reopened for business and more vaccines…
After months of nothingness, I’m desperate to do things worth remembering | Coronavirus
It is 347 days since the first lockdown started in the UK, which seems the right time to commemorate things.…
Senate to debate as Republicans attempt to derail $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill – live updates | US news
A handful of rightwing “super-spreaders” on social media were responsible for the bulk of election misinformation in the run-up to…
Great apes given Covid vaccines after outbreak at San Diego zoo | San Diego
San Diego zoo has vaccinated nine great apes for coronavirus after a troop of gorillas became infected. Four orangutans and…
UK Covid live news: government’s 1% pay increase offer for NHS staff sparks fury | Politics
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Frasers Group warns of store closures after ‘near worthless’ budget support | Frasers Group
Frasers Group, the retailer controlled by the Sports Direct founder, Mike Ashley, has said it will be forced to close…