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COVID-19: Announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine 'today', minister says
An announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine will be made later, a government minister has told Sky News, as he said it was "far too early" for Britons to be thinking about booking a summer holiday.
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COVID-19: Surviving two weeks in a Chinese quarantine hotel
Three times a day the doorbell would ring.
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COVID-19: Brazil crisis like 'medieval plague' as patients suffocate without oxygen
Conditions in the city of Manaus, deep in the Amazon rainforest where the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 is believed to have originated, are now so bad that people are suffocating in hospital beds without oxygen.
Showbiz
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Will Young questions why brother not assessed by psychiatrist before he took his own life
Singer Will Young has said he is "astounded" his twin brother was allowed to leave hospital following a suicide attempt - just days before taking his own life.
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Flaming Lips hold 'space bubble' gigs to get COVID creative
The Flaming Lips are known for frontman Wayne Coyne zorbing in a large transparent ball over the crowd at their gigs.
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Davina McCall responds as troll calls her 'old' woman who 'should cover up'
Davina McCall has responded to an online troll who described her as an "old, over sun-kissed woman" who "should cover up".
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Carey Mulligan on The Dig: 'Platonic leads are very rare on screen… This is different'
When I suggest to the director of The Dig that a film about archaeology isn't usual blockbuster fare, he quite rightly reminds me that "Lara Croft and Indiana Jones were pretty big box office hits".
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Brassic and Britannia are back as Sky doubles original film and TV content for 2021
Sky will be doubling its offering of original film and TV content, with more than 125 new Sky Originals planned for 2021.
UK News
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COVID-19: Announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine 'today', minister says
An announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine will be made later, a government minister has told Sky News, as he said it was "far too early" for Britons to be thinking about booking a summer holiday.
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COVID-19: Jobless rate hits 5% as unemployment rises by 202,000 in three months
The UK's unemployment rate has hit 5% for the first time since 2016, according to official figures which suggest over 200,000 people lost their jobs in the three months to November.
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COVID-19: UK records lowest daily rise in coronavirus cases so far this year
The UK has recorded its lowest daily rise in coronavirus cases so far this year, with 22,195.
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Skin cancer rates increase 'significantly' among middle-aged and older adults
Skin cancer rates have rocketed in the past few decades, according to a new study.
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COVID-19: Almost four in five of over-80s have received first dose of coronavirus vaccine but supply is 'tight', says Matt Hancock
Almost four in five of those aged over 80 have received a first dose of a COVID vaccine, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
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Emily Jones killing: Woman who slit girl's throat in park has minimum term increased after judge's mistake
A woman who slit the throat of a seven-year-old girl has had her minimum term increased after the judge said it had been "calculated in error".
World News
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COVID-19: Brazil crisis like 'medieval plague' as patients suffocate without oxygen
Conditions in the city of Manaus, deep in the Amazon rainforest where the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 is believed to have originated, are now so bad that people are suffocating in hospital beds without oxygen.
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COVID-19: UK to share genomics know-how to help other countries identify new variants
The UK is to offer its genomics expertise to help other countries identify new COVID variants, Health Secretary Matt Hancock will announce.
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COVID-19: Joe Biden hints at 1.5m jabs a day - but warns America's death toll could top 600,000
Joe Biden has suggested the US could soon be vaccinating an average of 1.5 million Americans a day - but warned the country's growing COVID death toll could still top 600,000.
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COVID-19: Dozens arrested during anti curfew rioting in Netherlands
At least 70 people have been arrested after a third night of protests in the Netherlands.
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Napping in the afternoon could keep you mentally agile - study
Taking a regular afternoon nap could be one way to stay mentally agile, according to a new study.
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COVID-19: Surviving two weeks in a Chinese quarantine hotel
Three times a day the doorbell would ring.
Politics
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COVID-19: Announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine 'today', minister says
An announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine will be made later, a government minister has told Sky News, as he said it was "far too early" for Britons to be thinking about booking a summer holiday.
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COVID-19: Almost four in five of over-80s have received first dose of coronavirus vaccine but supply is 'tight', says Matt Hancock
Almost four in five of those aged over 80 have received a first dose of a COVID vaccine, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
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COVID-19: UK to share genomics know-how to help other countries identify new variants
The UK is to offer its genomics expertise to help other countries identify new COVID variants, Health Secretary Matt Hancock will announce.
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Scottish independence: UK vaccine programme a 'resoundingly powerful' argument for the Union, says Matt Hancock
The UK's vaccination programme is a "resoundingly powerful" argument for the benefits of the Union, the health secretary has said.
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COVID-19: PM confirms data on easing restrictions will be assessed before mid-February
Data on when coronavirus lockdown restrictions can start to be eased will be assessed before mid-February, the prime minister has said.
Weird News
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Appeal after 'gentle soul' road safety officer Allan is 'kidnapped'
Road safety officer Allan has been "kidnapped" from his post and residents of Braemar are appealing for his return.
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Donald Trump was fooled into talking to prankster pretending to be Piers Morgan, TV presenter says
A prankster pretending to be Piers Morgan managed to fool Donald Trump into thinking he was speaking to the real TV presenter.
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Haggis launched to the edge of space in celebration of Burns Night
In honour of Burns Night, a packet of haggis has been launched to the edge of space for the first time.
Tech News
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Napping in the afternoon could keep you mentally agile - study
Taking a regular afternoon nap could be one way to stay mentally agile, according to a new study.
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Scientists develop laser system to remove cancers without damaging healthy tissue
A new laser system that may revolutionise the treatment of cancers and help surgeons remove them without damaging healthy tissue, is being developed by scientists.
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Google threatens to block search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news
Google has threatened to block its search engine in Australia if it is forced to pay media outlets for their news content.
Videos
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Sahara desert: Rare snowfall leaves extraordinary pattern on sand dunes
Snow has fallen in the Sahara desert after temperatures dropped to -3C (27F).
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COVID-19: PM confirms data on easing restrictions will be assessed before mid-February
Data on when coronavirus lockdown restrictions can start to be eased will be assessed before mid-February, the prime minister has said.
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COVID-19: Brazil crisis like 'medieval plague' as patients suffocate without oxygen
Conditions in the city of Manaus, deep in the Amazon rainforest where the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 is believed to have originated, are now so bad that people are suffocating in hospital beds without oxygen.
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COVID-19: Announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine 'today', minister says
An announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine will be made later, a government minister has told Sky News, as he said it was "far too early" for Britons to be thinking about booking a summer holiday.
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COVID-19: Self-assessment taxpayers given extra month to file returns
Millions of self-assessment taxpayers will be given an extra month to file tax returns after the government recognised the "immense pressure" caused by the pandemic.
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COVID-19: UK to share genomics know-how to help other countries identify new variants
The UK is to offer its genomics expertise to help other countries identify new COVID variants, Health Secretary Matt Hancock will announce.
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