Seven in 10 older primary school children likely to have Covid-19 antibodies The presence of antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Met to review decision not to investigate quiz night party after photo emerges – as it happened Latest news: picture of Boris Johnson at event with prosecco emerges; PM plans to end all coronavirus restrictions in England in two weeks The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022
Housing fears are affecting decisions like having children, says report A report suggests that bleak housing prospects are damaging young people’s mental health Wales Online · Feb 9, 2022
Most popular baby names in your area - and it massively varies between regions Parents to be, or even just those who like reading up on names, can now find out what the most popular baby names are within their local area, comparing this with other regions across the country Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022
Long Covid fuelling staff absences among UK employers, research finds Concern also raised over staff who have returned to the office with long-term symptoms but are ‘not performing at 100 per cent of pre-pandemic levels’ The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022
Proportion of Covid-19 deaths in over-80s highest for more than a year However, the number of deaths remains well below levels in previous waves of the virus. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022
Asda brings ‘Smart Price’ value range to all stores following calls from Jack Monroe The lower-priced groceries will be made available at all 581 stores The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022
Covid deaths in first week-on-week fall of 2022 There has also been a slight fall in the number of deaths in care homes Wales Online · Feb 8, 2022
Covid live: Italy and Spain to ease mask mandate; UK records 66,183 new cases – as it happened Italy and Spain relax rules on wearing masks in outdoor spaces; UK records 314 Covid-related deaths The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022
Salford versus Surrey Heath - The staggering inequalities in our country laid bare From life expectancy to earnings, here's how the city compares with the constituency of Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2022
The neighbourhoods with the fastest growing house prices in Wales One neighbourhood has seen a 114% increase in a 12 month period Wales Online · Feb 7, 2022
Couples warned to draw up 'contract' before moving in together as 13% cohabit Experts say there are five questions you should think about before moving in with a partner Wales Online · Feb 6, 2022
Coronavirus: Triple vaccination cuts down death risk from COVID by 93%, says report People who have been triple-vaccinated against Covid-19 are 93 per cent less likely to die from the the virus than the unjabbed, according to the latest official figures. The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022
Supermarket items that have risen in price the most over the last year New data released by the Office for National Statistics has revealed which everyday supermarket products increased in price the most throughout 2021 — and costs are set to continue to rise Glasgow Live · Feb 5, 2022
Inverse · Feb 5, 2022 How many Covid-19 deaths were there in England? The answer is complicated The idea that people with a pre-existing condition are at death’s door is simply untrue. Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales were not as low as even a senior member of parliament has suggested.
Chronicle Live · Feb 5, 2022 Rise in North East police officers using spit hoods during Covid - as criminals 'weaponise' saliva The tactic was used on 522 occasions in 2020/21 across Northumbria and Durham forces - a 21% rise on the previous year
The Conversation · Feb 4, 2022 Energy poverty is linked to physical and mental health – our research proves it Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem is set to increase its cap on energy prices by 54% this April 2022. This is in response to the skyrocketing price of gas, aggravated by demand picking up as countries relaxed lockdown measures, low-wind speeds, and bottlenecks in supply chains.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022 Covid reinfections: why are they being included in UK case numbers? As most UK countries start including reinfections in overall total, we look at why this is happening now
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 ‘One in seven’ young children in north-west England had Covid-19 in late January Infections have surged among younger age groups since the start of the year.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022 One in eight primary pupils in England had Covid last week, figures show Infections among younger children thought to have peaked, but secondary school disruption still rife
Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022 Risk of death from Covid ‘93% lower’ for fully-vaccinated people than unvaccinated, says study Researchers used age-standardised mortality rates, which take into account differences in age structure and population size, to allow for comparisons between vaccination groups
Wales Online · Feb 4, 2022 Risk of death involving Covid is 93 per cent lower in fully-vaccinated people compared with unvaccinated Mortality rates were found to be 'consistently lower' across all age groups
Wales Online · Feb 4, 2022 One in five adults struggled to pay household bills in January Some 69% of adults said they had been hit by the rising cost of living over the last month, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics
The Conversation · Feb 4, 2022 Whitehall's centralised system can't deliver Boris Johnson's promises to 'level up' The government’s levelling up strategy to tackle regional inequality promises a “revolution in local democracy”. It seeks to do this largely through regional devolution – setting up more localised governments with their own mayors to give greater autonomy and power to the “left behind” regions.
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 Risk of Covid-19 death ‘93% lower’ for fully-vaccinated people than unvaccinated It is 81% lower for those who have received only two doses.