
Pressure grows on Buckingham Palace to respond to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Oprah interview.
The lawyer for Anne Sacoolas also says her client is willing to meet the teenager's family.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.
Jake Vujovic spent three weeks on a ventilator last May and is still battling symptoms ten months on.
The government says it is "committed" to ending the practice, but campaigners want action quickly.
The temporary hospitals, which were largely unused, are being shut as patient numbers fall.
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.
The organisation has introduced changes after an outcry over its all-white acting line-up last year.
Nicola Sturgeon is expected to announce a limited easing of some lockdown restrictions at Holyrood.
It would put sports coaches and faith leaders on par with roles like teachers and social workers.
Consumer group Which? staged a sting operation to investigate fake Google reviews in the UK.
Most front pages report on the fallout from Meghan and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Divers in the Philippines find personal protective equipment (PPE) among rubbish on a coral reef.
New Yorker Samantha Hartsoe's TikTok of her discovery of a secret flat was a viral sensation.
A mum of triplets films a video diary of their return to school.
The explosive interview saw the couple talk about their relationships with other royals and racism.
Ecologist Jamie Kingscott took a photograph of thousands of starlings as they surrounded his car.
Black women in the US respond to Meghan Markle's revelations about racism and Britain.
The piece depicts a young boy discarding his superhero toys in favour of a model of an NHS nurse.
Amy Sayers makes a tiny replica of The Swan pub in Addingham as a lockdown project "out of boredom".
The couple's interview lays bare the contradictions of the royals' public and private lives.
The BBC speaks to pupils to discover how they feel as they go back to school.
Lockdown easing has lead to excitement, but anxiety for some about how to deal with normal life.
As we await a report from government on devolution, the debate on where power should lie grows louder.
Naomi Adamu was abducted by Islamist militants from Chibok, Nigeria, in 2014 and spent three years in captivity.
In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops.
Prince Harry spoke about fears of "history repeating itself" when comparing his wife and his mum.
American officials have a new draft peace deal, but Afghans worry it could make the violence worse.
Tyler Perry provided the couple with a mansion and security when they moved from Canada in 2020.
Florence Price was the first African-American woman to have a symphony performed by a top orchestra.
In the country with the world's highest prevalence of HIV, Thembi Nkambule doesn't want people to die of Aids ashamed and alone.
Hayley McQueen wants a change in football laws to limit heading after her father, former Scotland defender Gordon, was diagnosed with vascular dementia.
Midfielder Declan Rice says there is a "real buzz" about West Ham after victory over Leeds maintains their push for a Champions League place.
Which Southampton player should interest Liverpool? And who is Aston Villa's player of the season?
Coronavirus lateral flow tests are free and provide a quick result within 30 minutes. But how do you do one?
England has entered the first stage of its lockdown easing with millions of children back at school.
The risks of catching Covid indoors are well-known, but what are the chances of being infected outdoors?
New guidance gives hope to relatives wanting to visit care homes.
As the UK cautiously unlocks, experts will review the evidence on when and where masks are needed.
All students in England can now return to classrooms, but how will Covid testing work?
A massive task lies ahead for schools as they try to make up for teaching time lost during the pandemic.
How much do children contribute to the spread of Covid?
Are European countries relaxing restrictions put in place to control a new wave of infections?
Naga Munchetty travelled across the UK to understand what race and racism means today.
1. How to do small talk. Anyone missing their water cooler chats with colleagues? In today's work landscape where so many of us are working from home, small talk has all but vanished from our daily routines. Even though most of our face-to-face time with colleagues is over video conferencing, we can still incorporate banter in these virtual meetings, and doing so has tangible benefits. READ MORE 2. Death rates back to ‘normal’. Covid infections have fallen by one third in a week and death rates are back to normal. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that there were 248,000 infections in the week ending 27 February, compared to 373,700 the previous week. The latest report from Public Health England shows that there is now no statistically significant excess mortality in Britain. Daily Telegraph 3. What the Chancellor said. Rishi Sunak unveiled his budget, extending many aspects of the government's coronavirus support schemes, including furlough and self-employment grants. The UK’s tax burden will rise to its highest level since the 1960s, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. Sunak also announced further grants for retail and hospitality, as well as increasing payments to businesses for taking on apprentices. While he didn’t increase VAT, National Insurance or income tax, he did freeze the personal tax allowance and said corporation tax would rise to 25% from April 2023. The consensus was that the chancellor’s plans were a “promising start” for the repairing of the nation’s finances. The Times 4. 4-day weeks may not be that far off. It's been debated before, and with the pandemic forcing many in the business world to rethink how we do business, rumblings of a four-day work week are once again picking up steam. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, maybe it's not that far off. Companies from Germany to New Zealand, Spain to Japan, have given it a whirl, with positive results. Job postings advertising 4-day work weeks have tripled over the past three years, while data from the University of Reading reveal roughly two-thirds of businesses with a four-day week report improved productivity. Bloomberg 5. Learning how to work in a new world. The prolonged periods of remote work that many employees have endured amid the pandemic upended daily work life and inexorably altered the way workers approach training and development. Staff once sought out training on specific software suites or skillsets to improve their performance. But globally today, 'resilience' and 'digital fluency' are consistently rated as the two most important skills needed in the pandemic era, and our government supported 10/10 leadership development and mentoring programme, can help you and your team master these skills. LEARN MORE |
6. Obesity blamed for Covid deaths. Britain’s high Covid-19 death rate is partly the result of obesity, according to a report described by the World Health Organization as a “wake-up call”. The World Obesity Federation’s report found that thousands of deaths in Britain could have been avoided if “negligent” governments had acted on the nations weight. In Britain 64% of adults are overweight - including 28% who are obese - the fourth-highest in the world. As explained in a new book called Burn by Herman Pontzer, it’s not sloth that is making us fat, but food. “Exercise will make you happier, healthier and live longer, he advocates, Just don’t expect any meaningful weight change in the long term from exercise alone.” The Telegraph 7. Many can claim to be good Samaritans now. A total of 12.4 million adults in the UK have volunteered at some point during the pandemic, with more than a third doing so for the first time. According to research commissioned by the Together coalition, the members of the new volunteer army are all over the UK, and have a wide range of different social, ethnic and faith backgrounds. More than 750,000 are first-time volunteers aged 18 to 24, and a similar number are resident in the UK’s most deprived neighbourhoods. Metro 8. Britain second best on emissions. Britain has the second best record in the world for cutting carbon emissions, but reductions globally must decrease tenfold to meet the Paris treaty’s targets, a new study has found. Carbon dioxide emissions in the UK declined by an average of 3.6% a year between 2016 and 2019. Only Ukraine had a faster rate of decline, down 4% a year, according to the research led by the University of East Anglia and Stanford University. The Times 9. You too should find a new hobby. Many people’s lives were upended over the past year. In some cases, people lost jobs or structure to their days. In those difficult times, hobbies and passion projects can help distract the mind and bring people joy. I’ve found a new passions for illustrating, watercolour painting and black and white photography. To help you find a new passion, I’d suggest: [1] Picking an activity each month to try. [2] Trying a variety of online classes. [3] Listening to your inner child. [4] Being open to new experiences. Editor 10. The bottom line. Anger over the 1% pay rise for nurses has intensified after it was revealed that staff at HMRC have been given a 13% pay rise. Documents from unions representing HMRC staff show that workers will be paid 3% this month as a backdated payment for last year; 5% in June 2021 and another 5% in June 2022 to make up an increase of 13%. LBC |
Eloise Parry, 21, from Shrewsbury, died in 2015 after taking eight dinitrophenol (DNP) capsules.
Arguably a sportswoman's most crucial piece of equipment, scientists working with GB athletes have taken notice of the importance of the sports bra.
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 across the two counties.
The piece depicts a young boy discarding his superhero toys in favour of a model of an NHS nurse.
Peter Tomlinson paid about £10,000 to watch abuse from the Philippines, prosecutors say.
Mark Brandford murdered his partner Kayleigh Dunning on the night he said they got engaged.
Drone flights to test the delivery of medical supplies to the Isle of Wight will resume next month.
More than 100 firefighters have been tackling the blaze in the hamlet of Bransbury, near Winchester.
Two boys are arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Kim Bainbridge died when the BMW 3 series driven by Luke Bates crashed in 2019.
David Gordon Howse pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court to the attack on a 24-year-old woman.
A group that reunites owners with lost dogs says it received an increase in reports in 2020.
An owl had to be rescued after its wing became trapped in a fence near Winchester.
Southampton Airport wants to chop the trees down for the purposes of "good forestry".
The first of a series of hearings take place as part of an inquiry into failures by Southern Health.
Trains between Winchester and Basingstoke were disrupted for several weeks after the derailment.
A mother who campaigned for accessible toilets says the move opens up places "many take for granted".
Residents fear the green space, used as a play area and for community events, could be built on.
The government says the low-tax zones will boost struggling parts of the UK, but not everyone agrees.
The service was offered after one vaccination hub was reported to be "empty".
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
The BBC speaks to pupils to discover how they feel as they go back to school.
Infection rates are declining overall, but some regions are seeing a rise in cases.
The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Teachers and pupils from Winchester record the challenges of learning during the pandemic.
A rare Javan chevrotain, also known as a mouse-deer, has been born at Marwell Zoo.
Christopher Ironside designed the coins that have been UK currency for 50 years.
Karen Mitchell hasn't seen her junior doctor son Rob in almost a year due to the pandemic.
It has been half a century since D-Day - when the currency used in the UK changed.
Saffy has been trained to free-fly by owner Katie Balmer and can be spotted flying around the Isle of Wight.
Covid combined with lockdown anxiety is "rocket fuel for tinnitus", Hampshire expert says.
Hugh Bonneville has been surprising people queuing for the vaccine at a hub near his home.
Two people explain why they signed up to help with coronavirus vaccine trials.
Becky Hutchinson allowed the BBC to follow her through a shift helping coronavirus patients.
The man is brought down from the rooftop after police shut down a party in Portsmouth.
James Wade wins the UK Open for a third time with a comfortable 11-5 victory over Luke Humphries in Milton Keynes.
Southampton win for the first time in 10 Premier League matches as Che Adams' spectacular strike helps Ralph Hasenhuttl's side claim all three points at Sheffield United.
Northampton make it back-to-back wins for the first time this season with an impressive 4-1 victory over Portsmouth.
Bromley come from behind to beat top-seven rivals Eastleigh and strengthen their National League play-off hunt.
Pakistan seam bowler Mohammad Abbas will join Hampshire as an overseas signing for the start of the 2021 season.
Coronavirus lateral flow tests are free and provide a quick result within 30 minutes. But how do you do one?
Jake Vujovic spent three weeks on a ventilator last May and is still battling symptoms ten months on.
A mum of triplets films a video diary of their return to school.
The prime minister thanks teachers for their work over the pandemic and praises home-schooling parents.
Some care home residents in England are now allowed one nominated visitor, as restrictions begin to ease.
Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband, Richard, has been told a new court case is scheduled against her.
The Queen has praised the courage of those working on the frontline during the pandemic.
The sister of a girl who died following a school bus crash speaks about how she copes with her grief.
In January, the Covid mortality rate in Burnley was more than double the English average.
Stormont signer Kristina Sinclair's children use sign language despite not having hearing difficulties.
The practice, which the RSPCA says is on the rise, involves cutting off part of the animal's ear.
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Adventurer Noel Hanna had to abandon a trek last month after five fellow climbers died.
An ongoing Covid-19 study has shown how the North of England was hit harder than the rest of the country.
New Covid-19 variants keep appearing – and their mutations are very different to the comic book kind.
Michael, who has dementia, hasn't been able to properly see his family for a year, due to Covid-19 restrictions in his nursing home.
The fox frequently visits the garden of Faroz and his daughter Sophia, who initially thought it was a wolf.
The crash caused "significant damage" to the supermarket and an inquiry is under way, police say.
The Duchess of Cornwall gives an update on her father-in-law's condition during a vaccination centre visit.
A teenager says he has realised "how much sometimes I take for granted", including his beliefs.
"I am so pleased to have participated in a new way to share Bible stories," says the Bishop of Ely.
The BBC's Jonathan Blake takes us through the big things that stood out from this year's Budget.
As rules on care home visits in Scotland are relaxed, one woman describes how it felt to hug her mum for the first time in almost a year.
AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .
From newly elected backbencher to Chancellor in less than five years.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says the Budget he has delivered protects jobs, businesses and will bring prosperity across the UK.
A paramedic and a Met officer have become engaged after meeting on a 999 callout at a chicken shop.
The chancellor sets out a three-part plan to “protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people”.
The Labour leader said the UK faced a worse economic crisis because of the chancellor's decisions.
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