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Thomas Pesquet becomes first European to blast off on SpaceX’s Dragon capsule
The French astronaut and three other crew members are heading for the International Space Station.
UK
Don’t know your net zero from your NDCs? This climate jargon buster could help
Some of the commonly used climate terms and what they mean.
UK
Flexible rail season tickets will offer 15% discount – report
Passengers in England will be able to purchase French-style carnet tickets from June, it has been reported.
UK
PM and Speaker lead tributes to Philip, the ‘father of the nation’
Boris Johnson said millions of lives had been touched by the Duke of Edinburgh.
By David Hughes
UK
Virtual summit to support countries most vulnerable to climate change
Cop26 President Alok Sharma will warn it is a ‘searing injustice’ those least responsible for rising temperatures are most at risk.
UK
International treaty would tackle gaps exposed by Covid-19, say health leaders
Twenty-four world leaders, including Boris Johnson, have put their names to a call for such an agreement.
By Aine Fox
World
French doctors warn Covid third wave could overwhelm hospitals
Data on Sunday showed there were 4,872 ICU patients being treated, close to a November peak during France’s second wave of the virus
By Matt Watts
UK
Moderna vaccines expected to arrive in April, minister confirms
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden acknowledged all legal restrictions may not end in June as was hoped.
By Sam Blewett
UK
Petition for Batley Grammar School teacher reaches 50,000 signatures
The teacher was suspended after showing students a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed.
By Taz Ali
UK
Why are images of the Prophet Mohammed offensive to Muslims?
The Koran – the Islamic holy book – does not explicitly forbid creating images of the Prophet.
By Taz Ali
UK
Vaccines minister says booster shots could begin in September for over-70s
A number of jabs will reportedly be manufactured in the UK.
By Sam Blewett
UK
Booster coronavirus vaccines may begin for over-70s in September, minister says
Asked when the booster programme would begin, vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi told the Telegraph ‘the most likely date will be September’.
By Sam Blewett
UK
Protests outside school over Prophet Mohammed caricature
People have gathered outside Batley Grammar School for a second day of protest.
By Taz Ali
UK
What the papers say – March 26
The national papers on Friday focus on Britain’s plan for a ‘revaccination campaign’ and other coronavirus developments.
By Pa
UK
UK reaches major milestone as more than half of adults receive Covid jab
Some 2,132,551 people in the UK have also received their second dose, according to the latest Government data.
By Luke Powell
UK
Overseas summer holidays ‘extremely unlikely’, scientist warns
A third wave of coronavirus infections was also likely to hit the UK, according to another expert.
By Luke Powell
UK
How Covid-19 restrictions vary across Europe and the United States
Some countries remain under curfew while others are tightening measures as cases rise.
By Luke Powell
UK
Asda chief executive to step down following billion-pound buyout
Roger Burnley has said he will leave the supermarket next year after it has ‘transitioned fully to new ownership’ under the Issa brothers.
UK
European countries to resume using AstraZeneca jab after regulator’s ruling
The European Medicines Agency said the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab was ‘safe and effective’.
By Patrick Daly
UK
Pollution from coal mining and metal works ‘may be linked to cryptorchidism’
Boys not treated for the condition may have fertility problems in later life and are at higher risk of testicular cancer.
By Nina Massey
UK
Astronaut looks forward to tucking into French cuisine on space mission
Thomas Pesquet will be the first ESA astronaut to fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon being launched on a Falcon 9 rocket.
By Nina Massey
UK
‘Incandescent’ women plan to attend London vigil regardless of police talks
The vigil for Sarah Everard is subject to ongoing discussions between organisers and police.
By Edd Dracott
UK
Bernardine Evaristo: Duchess of Sussex faced deep-rooted prejudices
The fact that Meghan is a ‘powerful woman’ got ‘some people’s backs up’, she said.
By Sherna Noah
UK
Cladding firm boss shocked at products’ potential dangers, Grenfell inquiry told
Arconic – formerly known as Alcoa – provided the ACM PE-cored panels which were installed on Grenfell Tower during its refurbishment.
UK
Ten children rescued from boat in English Channel
They were among 33 people packed onto a boat heading for the UK on Tuesday morning amid cold air and sea temperatures.
UK
Dawn French remembers ‘twinkliest, cleverest, cheekiest chap’ Trevor Peacock
The actor played Jim Trott in the classic comedy.
News
“Afghan criminal gang” arrested over Channel migrant smuggling.
The National Crime Agency says the suspected criminal gang members were burying boats on Channel beaches before using them to smuggle migrants to Britain for up to 3,000 euros each.
UK
Failures over use of ‘filthy’ barracks for asylum seekers – inspectors
The Home Office has faced repeated criticism over its use of Napier Barracks in Folkestone and Penally Camp in Wales to accommodate asylum seekers.
UK
John Kerry meets Boris Johnson in latest sign of US shift over climate change
Joe Biden’s special presidential envoy for climate was meeting European leaders.
By David Hughes
UK
Mark Drakeford told to respect Prime Minister following ‘awful’ remark
The Welsh Labour leader has been criticised after he was shown saying Boris Johnson ‘really, really is awful’ in a documentary.
By Adam Hale
UK
Fears migrant may be missing at sea after failed Channel crossing
Three people suffering from hypothermia have been taken to hospital but French authorities say there may have been a fourth person on board.
Insider
How Sarkozy’s jail sentence is actually a typically French affair
It’s a punishment not even his critics expected —as France’s ex-president is sentenced to three years, Agnes Poirier reports on the fall out
Business
Aviva sells French arm for e3.2 billion
Complex deal struck despite liability of “golden ticket” product that paid fortunes to clients
By Jim Armitage
UK
Another vaccine boost for Britain as new Valneva jab made in Scotland
The move indicates high confidence on both sides that the jab is in line for approval in time for its planned distribution in early summer
By Joe Murphy
Business
As M&S warns of Brexit nightmare, what are Rules of Origin?
Some of its French food shelves have been empty since EU departure rules came in
By Jim Armitage
UK
PM’s dad says ‘symbolic’ French citizenship bid is to ‘build bridge’
'This is a little, tiny gesture by me to build the bridge… faire le pont’
By April Roach