Covid: Scottish schools to start phased return this month
The country’s youngest primary and nursery pupils are likely to return to the classroom from 22 February....
Lord Heseltine: No better job in politics than being a mayor
The role is seen as “more exciting” than being an MP, the former deputy PM says....
Covid-19: Stay at home in variant test areas, Matt Hancock urges
People in areas where the South African variant was found should get a test, the health secretary says....
Covid in Scotland: FM to announce outcome of lockdown review
Nicola Sturgeon is set to confirm whether the current level four restrictions will be extended....
Covid-19: People in South African variant test areas urged to ‘think twice’
Thousands in areas targeted for more testing should further limit time away from home, a minister says....
Ministers plan extra cash to remove unsafe cladding
Ministers aim to stave off a rebellion from MPs who want to ensure homeowners do not bear the cost....
Covid: Boris Johnson ‘optimistic’ about people’s summer holiday prospects
Boris Johnson says it depends on things going well – such as the vaccine rollout and level of Covid cases....
Covid vaccine offered to all care homes in England
PM hails “milestone” in the race to vaccinate the most vulnerable, after a record day for UK jabs....
Cladding: Government should ‘get a grip’ on crisis – Labour
The Labour leader criticises ‘half-baked solutions’ while homeowners face “ruinous costs”....
Covid: EU and UK ‘reset’ relations after NI vaccine row
Ministers said they are confident that the EU will not block vaccines entering the UK....