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Emergency departments across the UK are seeing record numbers of young children – but most have a mild fever that could be treated at home, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health says.
Covid in Scotland: Can we stop worrying about high case numbers?
Vaccination is offering Scotland the “route out” of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Nicola Sturgeon. The first minister told MSPs this week that the link between new cases and the serious health harms caused by the virus hasn’t gone away – but it is weakening significantly.
Anti-obesity drive: Junk food TV adverts to be banned before 9pm
The government is to impose a UK-wide pre-9pm ban on TV adverts for food high in sugar, salt and fat.
Queen describes Matt Hancock as ‘poor man’ at meeting with PM
The Queen referred to Health Secretary Matt Hancock as “poor man” at a meeting with Boris Johnson.
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Barking severe weather: Lightning and torrential rain hit capital
June 26, 2021
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A lightning strike and high winds have damaged houses, roads and vehicles in Barking, the Met Police has said.
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