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Lyon burns for 3rd night in a row, as unrest and violence continues (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
At least five people were arrested, two cars incinerated, one police car damaged, as street furniture and public bins were also destroyed, in the third consecutive night of violence in the French city of Lyon.
rt - 1 hour ago
Teachers tell pupils ‘We Want You Back For Good’ in hilarious Take That parody
'Whatever we said, whatever we did, we've been through it, we just want you back for good.'
metro - 2 hours ago
WATCH: Scientists image newborns’ lungs as they take their first breaths
A team of researchers has developed a new system to image newborn babies’ chests as they take their first breaths, in a breakthrough which could prevent unnecessary interventions, mitigate potential damage and save lives.
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China’s FM hails joint effort by Beijing and Moscow to fight ‘political virus’ and ensure global stability
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has hailed Beijing-Moscow cooperation as playing a critical role in maintaining international stability, adding that the two nations were starting a new chapter in bilateral relations.
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Queen ‘will not watch’ Harry and Meghan’s ‘circus’ interview with Oprah
Harry and Meghan's much-anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey, which has fuelled tensions within the monarchy, will air in the US on Sunday night before being broadcast on ITV on Monday.
metro - 6 hours ago
‘Kurz must go’: Austrians lash out at govt as thousands of anti-lockdown demonstrators march through Vienna (VIDEO)
Thousands of protesters flooded Austria’s capital amid growing anger over the government’s remaining coronavirus restrictions. The rally resulted in scuffles and several arrests, according to reports.
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South Korean government investigates 7 deaths that followed Covid-19 vaccination with AstraZeneca's jab
South Korea finished its first week of rolling out long-awaited Covid-19 inoculations in the country with thousands of suspected adverse reactions to AstraZeneca's vaccine, seven of which resulted in deaths.
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Is there a more climate-friendly way to assess the state of our economies?
When we want to know how well economies are doing, there’s one measure that’s been used around the world for more than three quarters of a century – GDP. But in the face of looming climate catastrophe, is there a better way to assess the state of our economies? The United Nations is voting on…
channel 4 - 18 hours ago
UK government faces increased pressure over one per cent pay rise offer to NHS staff
The Government is coming under increasing pressure over NHS pay as more unions joined the calls for staff to be offered a bigger increase. NHS Providers, which represents NHS trusts in England, said the one per cent rise was a disappointment but ministers insist their recommendation is all the public finances can afford. Nurses say…
channel 4 - 18 hours ago
Pope makes powerful plea for peaceful coexistence in historic meeting with top Shi’a cleric
The Pope has held an historic meeting with Iraq’s top Shi’a cleric where he made a powerful appeal for peaceful coexistence. Pope Francis thanked the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani for speaking up “in defence of the weakest and most persecuted” during some of the most turbulent times in Iraq’s history.
channel 4 - 18 hours ago
More than 100 UK charities condemn aid cuts to Yemen
More than a hundred charities have written a joint letter to the Government condemning the decision to slash humanitarian aid to Yemen. They said it was a “misjudgement” to think the public was in favour of stepping away from helping those most in need. A leaked Foreign Office document seen by this programme suggests officials…
channel 4 - 18 hours ago
Laurence Fox to run for London Mayor to fight ‘extreme political correctness’
The actor claims he will ‘offer a voice to those who are being dominated into silence’
metro - 19 hours ago
WATCH: Scientists unveil new rapid 3D organ printing method which is 10-50 times faster than current techniques
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have unveiled their novel 3D printing method with an incredible video showcasing what could soon be the future of rapid, artificial organ manufacture.
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Venezuelan President Maduro gets first shot of Russia’s Sputnik-V vaccine
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is the latest world leader to take his first dose of Russia’s Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine, once maligned by the Western media, is gaining popularity in Europe too.
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WATCH massive fire consume Iran-Afghanistan border post
A customs office on Iran’s border with Afghanistan went up in flames, sending torrents of black smoke into the desert sky. The blaze, which was captured on video, is believed to have started at a fuel reservoir.
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China sets goal of sending 12 astronauts to space by 2023, opening of space station by 2022
Hot on the heels of its recent successes reaching the Red Planet, China’s space agency has announced the lofty goal of executing 11 launch missions and sending a dozen astronauts to space within the next two years.
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Saudi Arabia to lift most Covid-19 restrictions on Sunday – state media
Restaurants, shopping centers, and gyms will reopen in Saudi Arabia on Sunday in a major easing of coronavirus restrictions by the Gulf nation, a government source told state-run SPA news agency.
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Hunt for woman who spat at bus passenger in row over mask
Another bus passenger asked her to put a mask on and she spat at him.
metro - 1 day ago
EU to seek AstraZeneca doses from US amid Covid-19 vaccine supply shortfalls – media
The European Union will reportedly ask Washington to allow the export of millions of doses of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine as Brussels struggles with supply shortages.
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Blind trust in social media perpetuates, and resurrects, conspiracy theories says new study
People with a higher degree of trust in information on social media are more likely to not only believe new conspiracy theories, but to resurrect old, repeatedly debunked ones as well, according to the latest research.
Boris Johnson announced earlier this month that schools would move to online learning for all pupils except children of key workers and the most vulnerable with immediate effect.
With many parents once again having to juggle homeworking with homeschooling, many are wondering how long this latest shutdown will last.
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are also awaiting news on when their schools will be allowed to reopen – and will likely get more details after the next lockdown review.
What has the Education Secretary said about schools reopening?
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said that schools will be given a clear two-week notice period before reopening.
‘What we will be wanting to do is to give schools as much notice as possible so teachers can get ready, children can prepare, and parents know in order to manage their lives, Mr Williamson told Sky News last week.
He added: One of the key criteria is whether the pressure on the NHS has started to lift, that is why we had to take the national decision, very much in the national interest, one that I personally never would have wanted to take to see schools closed again.
We had to make that decision because of the pressure on the NHS and needing to reduce movement in society and in communities.
Primary schools might be among the first to return.
(Picture: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/ AFP via Getty Images)
When are the 2021 school holidays?
Schools will break up for half term on Friday 12 February and pupils will return on Monday 22 February 2021, which is followed by the Spring holiday starting on Thursday 1 April 2021.
Children normally have two weeks off over the Easter period, with the Spring holiday ending on Friday 16 April 2021.
After returning on Monday 19 April, the final half term of the academic year is set to start on Monday 31 May and last for one week. Students will then be back in class until the end of the school year, which will be around Monday 26 July 2021.
Make a note of this year’s term dates. (Picture: Getty Images)
Half-term holiday: Monday 15 Friday 19 February 2021
Easter holiday: Thursday 1 April Friday 16 April 2021
Summer term 2021
Half-term holiday: Monday 31 May Friday 4 June 2021
Summer holiday: Thursday 22 July/Friday 23rd July Friday 3 September 2021
Autumn term 2021
Half-term holiday: Monday 25 October Friday 29 October 2021
Christmas holiday: Monday 20 December Monday 3 October 2022
It is advisable to double check with your local council or with your local school to confirm the exact dates of the school holidays in 2021, as term dates can vary depending on the region and educational institution.
