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Canadian truckers' blockades hit automakers with parts shortages

Canadian truckers protesting against Covid-19 restrictions are blocking three major border crossings with the US. The movement is affecting businesses, especially the auto industry. The blockade of the Ambassador Bridge that connects Windsor, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan has forced major car plants to shut down or run at reduced capacity…

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Hong Kong extends ban on flights from eight countries, including UK

Hong Kong on Friday extended a ban on incoming flights from eight countries, including the UK and the US, and imposed one on Nepal until March 4, with the government citing concerns over a growing Covid-19 outbreak.

Evening Standard

Spain relaxes Covid travel rules for over 12s in boost for British holidaymakers before half term

Spain will drop its requirement for over 12s from non-EU countries to be fully vaccinated

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Spain changes Covid rules for holidaymakers ahead of half-term

The rules for children and families change on Monday

Wales Online

Met police did not initially investigate No 10 parties because nobody admitted taking part, legal paper shows – as it happened

Metropolitan police did not investigate lockdown-breaching party claims because there was no social media footage, legal papers show

The Guardian - UK

Gordon Brown calls for ‘extraordinary measures’ to tackle Covid inequalities

The former PM says wealthy nations must coordinate resources to accelerate access to vaccines and testing for developing nations

The Guardian - UK

The key moments from BBC Question Time in Newport

Panel members said it was unforgiveable that Wales wasn't holding its own inquiry into Covid

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Covid infection rate rising among young children

Covid-19 infections are rising among children aged 5-11 years, so the government is speeding up the vaccination process for this group, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

US urges Canada to end Freedom Convoy truckers’ blockade

Canada’s government should use its federal powers to bring an end to the blockade of truckers in protest of Covid curbs, the Biden administration said.

Evening Standard

‘Holidays are back’ as Covid tests for travellers scrapped

Travel industry says latest easing of restrictions is a ‘new chapter’ as bookings surge

Evening Standard

Premier sees life after omicron as numbers fall

Premier Dominic Perrottet insisted on Friday that "life is coming back" to NSW after the state's COVID hospital load fell 31 per cent in a week.

Newcastle Herald

Travel Northern Ireland: New advice issued for those going to France and Italy

The Department of Health has issued advice regarding Covid status for travel

Belfast Live

GDP grew by record 7.5% in 2021 despite Omicron hit

The UK economy grew by a record 7.5 per cent in 2021 as it bounced back from the Covid pandemic but contracted in December after the Omicron variant hit Britain.

Evening Standard

Covid in Wales: Key dates as Mark Drakeford moves to phase out masks and Covid passes

The dates have been unveiled at the latest review of coronavirus restrictions in Wales

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Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Covid news – live: Wales to end Covid passes and masks as a third of young people in cities still unvaccinated

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The Conversation

Universities had record job losses, but not as many as feared – and the worst may be over

Many universities, facing revenue losses due to COVID-19, announced major staff cuts over the past two years.

The Guardian - UK

HMRC accused of ‘ignorance and inaction’ over £6bn Covid fraud

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves condemns tax authority after billions in scam business loans written off

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The Independent UK

Swann seeks ministers’ input over Covid relaxations after legal advice

The Covid-19 regulations are not due to expire until March 24, but were previously reviewed by the Executive every three weeks.

Bangkok Post

Thai large-cap stocks lure foreign funds

Foreign funds continue to flow into Thai large-cap stocks, pushing the SET Index past 1,700 points, the highest level in two years since the Covid outbreak started at the beginning of 2020.

The Times of India

Ranchi reports 35 new Covid cases

RANCHI: Ranchi logged 35 new cases of Covid-19 and 49 people were discharged on Thursday, as per Covid bulletin of the district administration. No deaths were reported. At present, the active cases in the district is 727.

The Times of India

Chennai: Covid caution thrown to wind at meetings

CHENNAI: The poll panel has imposed several restrictions on campaigning for the urban local body polls in Chennai until February 11, but as state leaders join the candidates for door-to-door canvassing and at party meetings, all Covid rules and norms are out of the window. Few are seen wearing a…

Edinburgh Live

Covid travel: All the different rules between Spain and Scotland as UK entry requirements ease

As travel restrictions ease for many, reports have said that British families are avoiding Spain due to their strict guidelines. This comes just as the UK are easing theirs.

The Guardian - UK

Wales to relax Covid curbs but self-isolation rules will remain

Passes for events and venues to be dropped as first minister Mark Drakeford says brighter times are ahead

The Independent UK

Covid passes and need for face coverings in some venues to be scrapped in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford said vaccination levels and decreasing infection rates mean the country can ‘look forward to brighter times ahead’.

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