A further 1,564 deaths were recorded on Wednesday – the biggest daily total since the pandemic began.
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Six chemists have been chosen initially, with 200 more offering vaccinations in the next fortnight.
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Services in England are being cut from 87% of normal levels to 72%, the Rail Delivery Group says.
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As the UK records its highest death toll, Fergal Keane has been to see the strain the NHS is under for the second time.
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But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others.
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A negative test had been due to be required from Friday, but ministers said people needed time to prepare.
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The prime minister warns there is a “very substantial” risk of intensive care being “overtopped”.
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Restrictions around takeaway food and click-and-collect services in Scotland are to be toughened.
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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said this would help teachers to decide “deserved grades”.
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But Boris Johnson refuses to rule out extra restrictions in England.
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