Rishi Sunak 'to extend stamp duty holiday until end of June'
It will save people moving house up to £15,000.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/24/rishi-sunak-to-extend-stamp-duty-holiday-until-end-of-june-14135351/
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Rishi Sunak 'to extend stamp duty holiday until end of June'
It will save people moving house up to £15,000.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/24/rishi-sunak-to-extend-stamp-duty-holiday-until-end-of-june-14135351/
We need to know the extent of the gender pay gap more than ever
If you don’t know the scale of a problem, how on earth can you even begin to think about addressing it?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/we-need-to-know-the-extent-of-the-gender-pay-gap-more-than-ever-14132445/
Mutant baby shark 'with a human face' cut from mother's stomach
Is this something cute and endearing, or will it pop up in your dreams tonight grinning at you with its hadalpelagic eyeballs?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/mutant-baby-shark-with-a-human-face-cut-from-mothers-stomach-14132656/
Collection of Pokemon cards expected to sell for £100,000
Now, what did we do with ours...?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/collection-of-pokemon-cards-expected-to-sell-for-100000-14134813/
Another 548 people die with Covid in UK
In the past 24 hours, another 210,804 Covid jabs have been administered.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/another-210804-receive-covid-vaccine-as-548-uk-deaths-are-recorded-14133049/
Police officer fired after drink driving crash on way home from lockdown party
She has been barred from rejoining the police.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/police-officer-fired-after-drink-driving-crash-on-way-home-from-lockdown-party-14133565/
Father-to-be, 28, killed after gender reveal device he was building exploded
Christopher Pekny, 28, was expecting a baby boy with his girlfriend, Jennifer.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/father-to-be-28-killed-after-gender-reveal-device-he-was-building-exploded-14133032/
School days could be extended to help pupils catch up on missed lessons
The education secretary said ministers are looking at a 'range of actions' to help pupils catch up.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/24/school-days-could-be-extended-to-help-pupils-catch-up-on-missed-lessons-14135412/
Lockdown in Ireland to continue until at least April 5
Taoiseach Micheal Martin made the announcement in a live address to the nation this evening.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/lockdown-in-ireland-to-continue-until-at-least-april-5-14133891/
Parents face fines after 20 children broke into leisure centre to play football
Officers said they were 'horrified' at the mess the youths made.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/parents-face-fines-after-youths-played-lockdown-football-in-derbyshire-14130870/
Hancock under fire for claiming there was 'never a national PPE shortage'
The health secretary's remarks were called 'lies' and an 'insult' to health and social care workers who used bin bags to protect themselves.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/hancock-under-fire-for-claiming-there-was-never-a-ppe-shortage-14132141/
Scotland lockdown to start easing in April with return to levels system
Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament that she hoped the 'stay at home' order would be able to be lifted from April 5.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/scotland-lockdown-to-start-easing-in-april-with-return-to-level-system-14132034/
West End shows may not return until months after May roadmap date
Industry insiders have warned most shows will need 'several months and significant financial investment to remount'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/london-west-end-shows-may-not-return-for-months-after-may-roadmap-date-14130716/
New Jersey becomes 14th US state to make smoking weed legal
It includes legislation to set up a recreational marijuana marketplace.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/new-jersey-becomes-14th-us-state-to-make-smoking-weed-legal-14130580/
When driving tests might resume in the UK
Boris Johnson announced his roadmap out of the national lockdown on Monday, February 22.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/lockdown-uk-when-will-driving-tests-resume-14129140/
Body language expert analyses Harry and Meghan's posture as they promote podcast
A body language expert made the claims after the pair's first joint appearance since being stripped of their royal roles.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/us-style-prince-harry-taking-more-dominant-role-after-quitting-royal-family-14130069/
Former nuclear bunker offers aspiring astronauts a chance to try living in space
Aspiring astronauts are currently reenacting a moon mission inside a former nuclear bunker
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/former-nuclear-bunker-lets-aspiring-astronauts-try-living-in-space-14124170/
Prince Philip's illness revealed as Palace warns he'll be in hospital for days
He was first admitted a week ago as a 'precautionary measure'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/prince-philips-illness-revealed-by-palace-who-say-hell-be-in-hospital-for-days-14132367/
Police who wrongly said 'being offensive is an offence' apologise
The billboard was intended as a show of support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities during LGBT History Month.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/merseyside-police-apologise-for-being-offensive-is-an-offence-billboard-14129442/
Boris warns he can't guarantee end of lockdown by June 21 but he's 'optimistic'
‘I’m very optimistic that we’ll be able to get there.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/boris-optimistic-all-covid-restrictions-can-be-lifted-by-june-21-14130268/
Face masks could have to be worn until end of 2022
Scientists say 'baseline measures' such as mask wearing, hand washing and one-way systems, will be needed to prevent a resurgence when lockd
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/face-masks-and-hand-washing-could-be-needed-for-good-after-lockdown-14129973/
One in four Covid patients suffer hair loss and women are most at risk
Researchers found 22% of hospital patients suffered from hair loss in the first six months after being infected.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/quarter-of-covid-patients-suffer-hair-loss-with-women-most-at-risk-14130006/
Queen decided 'long ago' which royals will get Harry and Meghan's patronages
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been stripped of a number of honorary military appointments and royal patronages.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/queen-decides-who-will-get-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-patronages-14130155/
Crowd cheers as ice skater carrying 'Trump 2024' flag is tackled to the ground
He was removed from the ice at the Trump-run Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/ice-skater-carrying-trump-2024-flag-is-tackled-to-the-ground-14132411/
Man and woman killed in six-car crash as two others in hospital
Witnesses have been urged to come forward.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/wythall-crash-man-and-woman-killed-in-six-car-pile-up-14130489/
'Miracle' puppy born with six legs and two tails due to genetic disorders
Skipper is an Aussie Border Collie mix and appears to be doing well
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/miracle-puppy-named-skipper-born-with-six-legs-and-two-tales-14130470/
El Chapo's wife arrested for drug trafficking and 'plotting prison escape'
Emma Coronel Aispuro, 31, was detained by police at the Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/el-chapos-wife-arrested-for-drug-trafficking-and-plotting-prison-escape-14130177/
Mum thought son had ‘worm eating his brain’ but it was just sticky tape
She 'felt sick' as she tweezed out a long, sticky mass that 'just kept coming and coming' from her son's ear.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/mum-thought-son-had-worm-eating-his-brain-but-it-was-just-sticky-tape-14132104/
Police forced to tell doggers illicit meet-ups not 'essential travel'
The warning was issued after an event for car-based hook-ups was advertised online.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/police-forced-to-tell-doggers-illicit-meet-ups-not-essential-travel-14130788/
Family fighting for Irish grave inscription 'standing up for what mum wanted'
The family of 'best of Irish' Margaret Keane was told a message on her memorial might be misread as a poltical slogan.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/familys-fight-for-irish-phrase-on-grave-as-they-stand-up-for-mum-14131590/
Whale sharks can recover from injury and even re-grow dorsal fins
Research shows the world's largest fish can recover from lacerations and abrasions in a matter of weeks
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/whale-sharks-can-recover-from-injury-and-even-re-grow-dorsal-fins-14132240/
When will hotels reopen in the UK?
Boris Johnson has revealed that hotels will be allowed to welcome guests starting this spring.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/when-will-hotels-reopen-in-the-uk-14129591/
Ecstasy could be used to treat alcoholism, study says
A psychotherapy trial showed ecstasy can help patients come to terms with the causes of their addiction
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/dance-drug-mdma-could-be-used-to-treat-alcoholism-study-says-14130206/
The 43 areas of England which still have rising infection rates
Some parts of the country were still badly affected as the PM outlined his roadmap out of lockdown.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/the-43-areas-of-england-which-still-have-rising-covid-infection-rates-14129095/
All the key dates for when lockdown restrictions will ease
The end is in sight.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/all-the-key-dates-for-when-lockdown-restrictions-will-ease-14129026/
David Attenborough warns climate change is unprecedented global security threat
The naturalist, 94, says the problem can only be tackled with 'unparalleled levels of global cooperation'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/david-attenborough-warns-climate-change-is-unprecedented-global-security-threat-14131790/
Saharan dust brings stunning sunrises as temperatures to soar to 17°C
The UK could see 'the first hints of spring’ by the end of the week.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/saharan-dust-brings-stunning-sunrises-as-temperatures-to-soar-to-17c-14130979/
Prince Edward says Philip 'a lot better' and looking forward to leaving hospital
He suggested his father is frustrated at being hospitalised.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh-is-doing-a-lot-better-says-edward-14132388/
Glasgow building to use anti-viral, air-purifying paint
Billed as 'Scotland's most green office building'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/glasgow-building-to-use-anti-viral-air-purifying-paint-14125270/
Date revealed we'll finally be able to start booking holidays again in England
The prime minister has confirmed that British summer getaways will be allowed.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/uk-staycations-to-return-from-april-at-earliest-boris-confirms-14125265/
Chris Whitty's dire warning that could halt our road to freedom
The chief medical officer for England said the hospital admissions rate is 'only slightly below the height of the first peak'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/covid-uk-42-of-people-admitted-to-hospital-are-under-65-14127820/
Deaths of homeless people up by a third in 2020 in the UK
It means that someone homeless on average died every 9 and half hours last year.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/deaths-of-homeless-people-up-by-a-third-in-2020-in-the-uk-14128198/
Nightclubs finally given date to reopen after being shut for more than a year
The government aims to scrap all legal restrictions on social contact in June if conditions of the new four-step roadmap out of lockdown are
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/lockdown-uk-nightclubs-to-reopen-on-june-21-at-the-earliest-14126383/
Foreign holidays banned until at least mid-May under lockdown exit plan
It means that people in England may be able to get a summer holiday abroad.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/foreign-holidays-banned-until-at-least-mid-may-under-lockdown-exit-plan-14126769/
Incredible new footage shows moment Nasa rover touched down on Mars
If you ever wanted to know what it would be like to descend to the surface of the Red Planet, now you can see - and even listen to it.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/incredible-new-footage-shows-moment-nasa-rover-touched-down-on-mars-14127962/
Neighbor placed KKK flag in window facing black woman's home
Je Donna Dinges, 57, has said she doesn't feel safe after her next door neighbor hung the KKK flag from their house.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/neighbor-placed-kkk-flag-in-window-facing-black-womans-home-14125560/
US passes half a million Covid deaths a year after first person died of virus
President Joe Biden will mark the mass loss of life in a ceremony at the White House later today.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/us-passes-half-a-million-covid-deaths-a-year-after-first-person-died-of-virus-14123722/
Daughter who has only seen mum through glass for months plans emotional reunion
Debbie Upton will be reunited with her 'much loved' 83-year-old mother under the Government's roadmap out of lockdown.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/daughter-who-has-only-seen-mum-through-glass-plans-emotional-reunion-14126182/
Covid death toll hits lowest point in two months as another 178 people die
There has been more than an 27% drop in the number of deaths in the last seven days.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/covid-death-toll-hits-lowest-point-in-two-months-as-another-178-die-14126896/
What is an IATA travel pass and will the UK develop digital Covid-19 vaccine pas
The results of the trial could open up international travel.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/what-is-an-iata-travel-pass-and-will-the-uk-have-vaccine-passports-14125217/