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Helen Grey, Sapphire

Sapphire appoints Helen Grey as Global Business Development Director to accelera...

Sciver-Brunt and Broad help crown winners of Sage Small Business XI

Gary Neville urges English football to protect the league pyramid

Breville Barista Max Espresso Machine

Our four favourite coffee makers in the Amazon Black Friday sale

The best slow cookers from Ninja, Morphy Richards

Which is the best slow cooker? Energy efficient, easy to use models

Three unmissable summer picks

Summer staples: Three unmissable fashion picks from the high street

Firedance coming to a venue near you

Blazing back live on stage - Strictly's Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer in Firedan...

The 8 best rice cookers 2021: this appliance is guaranteed to make perfect rice every time

How to make great rice every time: the best rice cookers 2022

Covid passports are widely expected to be scrapped this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Plan B restrictions ‘to be scrapped this month’ as PM plots fightback

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has not ruled out further lockdown restrictions (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Health Secretary Sajid Javid refuses to rule out post-Christmas lockdown restric...

Tougher pandemic measures could be brought in to help stop the spread of the Omicron Covid variant (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Plans drawn up for ‘two-week lockdown and ban on indoor mixing’ - reports say

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons earlier today

Boris Johnson to update public on Covid as ministers consider new restrictions

Some 7.6% of teenagers in Lancashire have had their first Covid jab

REVEALED: How many teenagers in Lancashire have had their first Covid jab

There are concerns about rising Covid cases in schools

Unions urge stronger Covid measures in schools to prevent more disruption

A giant television over the A57 Motorway urges people to stay home on March 26, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Getty Images)

England unlikely to need ‘full-blown lockdown’ this winter, leading expert says Group Reporter

Analysis from Public Health England has revealed that both the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines are highly effective in reducing Covid-19 infections amongst patients aged 70 and up (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

UK 'faces rough winter' as seasonal viruses will appear alongside Covid

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

The best non-capsule coffee machines 2021 for home use

Best coffee machines 2021 for home use: coffee makers for all budgets

Government scraps 'Hands, Face, Space' for new slogan 'Keep life moving' as rest...

Face masks and working from home 'could be reintroduced by mid-August' amid risi...

A protestor holds a placard reading "We are not QR codes" during a demonstration against the new coronavirus safety measures including a compulsory health pass called for by the French government, in Marseille on July 17 (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Beta variant in France a ‘threat’ as it may evade immune response, expert warns

New Covid cases “could go as high as 100,000” a day after restrictions in England ease on 19 July, said Health Secretary Sajid Javid (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid cases ‘could go as high as 100,000’ a day after restrictions lifted in Eng...

Quarantine to end for fully vaccinated people - but SAGE advisor concerned it c...

Rules about Covid protections in schools need a “rethink”

Covid rules in schools need a rethink, says health expert

People queueing to get vaccinated

Further lockdowns a possibility during 'miserable winter' - scientists warn

A public health digital board advises the public to follow the rules as a Covid-19 variant of concern is affecting the community in Bolton

UK at start of third wave of Covid-19, Sage expert says
The UK could be at the start of a third wave of coronavirus, a professor from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) has said.
Iain Lynn

People should be able to ditch their face masks in the summer

People should be able to ditch their face masks in the summer

Sending all kids back to school could raise R number to around 1 - according to a SAGE member (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Sending all kids back to school could raise R number to around 1 - according to ...

The vaccine rollout should turn to children "as fast as we can" according to a SAGE expert (Photo: Shutterstock)

We should give children Covid vaccines 'as fast as we can' - according to a SAGE...

WHO scientists recommend the jab be given to people aged 18 and over (Photo: Getty Images)

Oxford Covid jab can be used in all adults says WHO - and against new variants

Boris Johnson faces the “mother of all arguments” next month when he comes under pressure to loosen the lockdown

Boris Johnson faces ‘mother of all arguments’ over Covid restrictions next month

Teachers are ‘top priority’ in phase two for Covid jab - as expert advises staff...

SAGE scientists say a 3 metre social distancing rule should be considered

Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - wha...

Could there be another UK lockdown in January? Here’s everything you need to kno...

Experts say it would take almost a year to vaccinate the entire UK population against Covid-19.

This is how long experts say it could take to vaccinate the UK population agains...

From wrapping paper to roast potatoes: experts share tips on having a Covid-safe...

Boris Johnson has told families they must make a “personal judgment” about the risks of coronavirus

Could there be a third wave and lockdown after Christmas relaxation?

Families could be allowed to meet for up to a week over Christmas

UK-wide ‘easing of coronavirus rules for a week at Christmas’

The Government is considering ways to allow people to spend time with family over the festive period

Each day’s Christmas mixing could see five days of tighter restrictions follow

Families could be back together for Christmas if the government gives the go-ahead to a few days of relaxing the restrictions

Families could be spending Christmas together under new plans

Indoor socialising could still be banned after lockdown ends in England

Professor Susan Michie has urged the public to resist breaking current rules.

Government adviser warns the next two weeks will be ‘absolutely crucial’ in ensu...

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England faces national lockdown next week under plans considered by PM

Sage scientist in stark warning that a normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ unless action is taken

Sage scientist in stark warning that a normal Christmas is ‘wishful thinking’ un...

These are the chances of a circuit breaker in England - as Scotland and Wales im...

Christmas will be ‘tough’ this year with no big family celebrations - according ...

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UK faces tough Christmas during very difficult winter, Sage expert warns

Scientists are recommending pre-planned circuit breaker lockdowns during every s...

A circuit breaker lockdown involves a two week long national lockdown (Photo: Getty Images/Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson is under pressure to impose a circuit breaker lockdown that ‘could...

A news display features Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson as shoppers make their way along the streets of Manchester

Prime Minister Boris Johnson considers 'circuit breaker' as three-tier Covid-19 ...

SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities should not return
(Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

SAGE scientists recommended a UK lockdown 3 weeks ago - and that universities sh...

Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

Third wave of coronavirus ‘entirely possible’, expert warns

Ministers are thought to be looking at a temporary two-week “circuit break”

Johnson urged to act ‘sooner rather than later’ to curb Covid surge

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