Nadhim Zahawi

Nadhim Zahawi

Nadhim Zahawi sacked over tax affairs scandal Rahmah Ghazali

Army could be deployed to ease strike disruption, Nadhim Zahawi says Daniel Mcneil

Nearly one in four adults plan never to turn their heating on this winter, polling suggests, as average bills are set to rocket while the temperature drops. Issue date: Monday August 29, 2022.

One in four households 'won't turn heating on this winter' as energy bills soar By Amy Gibbons, PA Political Correspondent

Ofgem confirmed an 80.06% rise in the energy price cap on Friday, August 26. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Furious calls for intervention over energy price cap rise Debra Fox

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Calls for bus travel funding rethink Daniel Holland

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture by Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as Prime Minister Ross Robertson

First News: A beary good idea!

Huge shake-up to student loan payments to hit millions of young people Isabella Boneham

Plan to ban mobile phones in English schools has been ditched by the Government Hiyah Zaidi

With high levels of staff absence due to Covid, readers have been having their say as to whether removing the requirement for pupils to wear masks in schools is the correct decision.

Picture Michael Gillen.

Should headteachers have the discretion to retain face coverings? Neil Fatkin

Despite the Government announcing the end of Plan B, including the wearing of face coverings in schools, a survey suggests many of the region's headteachers have indicated they plan to continue with the policy of mask wearing.

Headteachers may keep face coverings for pupils despite ending of 'Plan B' Neil Fatkin

Mr Johnson is said to have attended a leaving do before Christmas 2020 (Photo: Getty Images)

PM ‘attended another No 10 party’ in run-up to Christmas 2020 Claire Schofield

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi arrives at BBC Broadcasting House on Sunday, January 9. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire.

Minister insists lateral flow tests will stay free Sam Blewett, Press Association

More Covid lateral flow tests would be supplied to schools through a ‘different’ supply route than those given to the general public (image: Getty Images)

Secondary schools to provide on-site lateral flow tests ahead of new term Henry Sandercock

We take a look at the current Covid-19 restrictions across the UK. Picture: PA.

The Covid-19 restrictions across the UK in 2022 Catherine Lough, PA

Ministers to review Omicron data to decide if tighter measures will be needed in England (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ministers to review Omicron data to decide if tighter measures will be needed in...

Marks are returning to schools in England.

Masks returning to schools in England as Omicron continues to spread By PA Reporters

Former teachers are being urged to sign up from Monday (20 December) (Photo: Getty Images)

Ex-teachers urged to return to schools to help with Covid staff shortages Claire Schofield

The number of children off school in England due to Covid-related reasons has seen a sharp rise over the past two weeks, figures show (Photo: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Number of children off school in England due to Covid sees sharp rise Helen Johnson

The Education Secretary insists schools will not close despite new Covid-19 variant (Photo: Getty Images)

Government insists closing schools ‘last possible option’ in fight against Omicr... Isabella Boneham

Face coverings should be worn in all communal areas of schools and colleges in England from Monday (29 November) (Photo: Getty Images)

Schools could close early for Christmas as new Covid guidance issued for pupils Claire Schofield

Face masks will be compulsory in shops and on public transport in England from Tuesday (29 November) (Photo: Getty Images)

Not wearing face masks in shops and on public transport punishable by £200 fine Claire Schofield

Millions more people in the UK could be offered Covid booster jabs as advisers consider extending them to all adults under emergency measures (Photo: TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images)

JCVI expected to give advice on expanding Covid boosters to all adults Helen Johnson

Health Secretary Sajid Javid as he arrives at BBC Broadcasting House on Sunday, September 12. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Government scraps plans to introduce vaccine passports for crowded events By The Newsroom

The Government has reportedly drawn up plans for an October “firebreak” lockdown in the event that Covid hospitalisations continue at their current level (Photo: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Half-term ‘could be increased to two weeks’ if Covid hospitalisations rise Helen Johnson

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will be asked to give their consent if the jabs are approved for this age group (Photo: Getty Images)

Children aged 12 to 15 will need parental consent to get Covid jab Claire Schofield

Vaccine passports are expected to be introduced at large venues with big crowds (Photo: Getty Images)

Proof of Covid jab will be needed to enter large venues from this month Claire Schofield

Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi, pictured in June 2021 at the London Vaccine summit. Picture: PA.

Covid vaccine passports the right thing to do, minister says

UK prime minister Boris Johnson meets with military personnel who worked on the Afghan evacuation during a visit to Merville Barracks on September 2

Will the UK government increase National Insurance rates to cover care reform co... Alex Nelson

Proof of a Covid-19 vaccination will be required to enter nightclubs later this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Vaccine passports will be required to enter nightclubs later this month Claire Schofield

More than 30m people to receive booster Covid jabs starting next month (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

More than 30m people to receive booster Covid jabs, starting next month Ethan Shone

Food delivery and taxi companies will be offering discounted meals and rides for customers who receive a Covid vaccine to help boost uptake, the Government has announced (Photo: Shutterstock)

Food delivery and taxi firms to offer incentives to boost Covid vaccine uptake Helen Johnson

Some key workers will be exempt from quarantine if they are ‘pinged’ by the NHS Track and Trace app (Photo: Shutterstock)

The key workers who can avoid self-isolation when pinged by NHS Track and Trace Claire Schofield

Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears on a screen from Chequers, where he is self-isolating, while chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and deputy chief medical officer for England Professor Jonathan Van Tam speak from Downing Street, during a coronavirus briefing. Picture by PA.

PM confirms quarantine change for critical workers after 'pingdemic' criticism Fiona Thompson

From the end of September, only people who have received both Covid jabs will be permitted entry into venues with large crowds.

Only people with both Covid jabs will be allowed into venues with large crowds Ryan Smith

Guidance is expected to recommend face masks be worn in enclosed and crowded indoor spaces, such as public transport (Photo: Getty Images)

Face masks still ‘expected’ to be worn in enclosed indoor areas after 19 July Fr... Claire Schofield

Police investigating after footage emerges of two men harassing Chris Whitty (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Police investigating after footage emerges of two men harassing Chris Whitty Ethan Shone

More than 4.2 million people aged between 18 and 29 have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in England (Photo: Getty Images)

Half of under 30s in England vaccinated against Covid after ‘grab a jab’ weekend Claire Schofield

Malta and the Balearic Islands are among a “handful” of places being considered for the green list (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the countries that could be added to the green list in foreign travel ... Claire Schofield

The government hopes to offer a second dose to all over 50s by 21 June (Photo: Getty Images)

All over 50s to be offered second Covid jab by 21 June lockdown deadline Claire Schofield

The government will wait for the latest data on 14 June before deciding if lockdown measures can be lifted (Photo: Getty Images)

Ministers warn some lockdown measures may still be needed after 21 June Claire Schofield

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Minister urges people exposed to Covid to isolate even after both jabs Kevin Clark

A new clinical trial has been launched in the UK to see whether a third Covid vaccine dose could protect people against Covid-19 and its variants (Photo: Shutterstock)

New clinical trial launched to test third dose of Covid vaccine in UK - how to s... Helen Johnson