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Officials say the move is designed to provide further protection against new variants from abroad.

Covid vaccinations and concerns about lax border controls dominate the Tuesday papers.

The internet provides a turbo boost for terrorist groups, the Defence Secretary said.

The A&E doctor spoke about children returning to school on the BBC’s Newscast.

Friend Check Up will ask users to review their friend list so they only remain connected to those that are most important.

Following a statement from Sue Ruddick, another party member responded with her version of events.

Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar were debating policy positions on the BBC’s The Nine programme on Monday.

Some 10,000 extra tests will be rolled out in the region from Tuesday.

Boris Johnson said that it offered ‘tough but rewarding’ opportunities for those considering a career caring for others.

The Sussexes took part in the Get Lit – Words Ignite event in honour of Black History Month in the US.

Michelle O’Neill described a crisis of confidence in police following the arrest of a Troubles victim at a commemoration event.

Monty the lagotto romagnolo crashed through the ice covering the River Ayr in Prestwick, Scotland, while his owners looked on.

Former FCA chief and Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, said multiple ‘red flags’ were missed before the collapse of London Capital & Finance.

The deputy chief medical officer says booster jabs may be needed as vaccines are updated to counter new strains of the disease.

The former first minister had been asked to give evidence about the Scottish Government’s botched investigation of him on Tuesday.

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said any easing of lockdown restrictions in England would have to take place ‘gradually’.

Garry McBride said ‘it would be awful if after five to 10 years all his efforts were forgotten’.

Boris Johnson said the vaccines delivered a high degree of protection against serious illness from Covid-19.

The Guardian has examined National Archive documents and found more than a 1,000 where the Queen’s Consent was sought.

Ellie Taylor only realised Dave Townsend was the medic who saved her husband’s life while on shift together.