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Sunday, February 28, 2021
The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m
Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case.
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Saturday, February 27, 2021
The challenge of being gay and an MI6 spy
Former intelligence officers describe a precarious existence in which your career could end at any moment.
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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.
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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'
Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.
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LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident
Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018.
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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s
A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.
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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'
Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.
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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'
Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget.
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Stimulus, Saudi Arabia, Golden Globes: Your Friday Evening Briefing
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.
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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand
The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion".
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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.
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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned
The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded.
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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart
The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong?
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Confirmation in Doubt for Neera Tanden, Biden’s Budget Director Pick
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Manchin, Trump Taxes, John Geddert: Your Thursday Evening Briefing
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