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Financial pain of Covid ‘not shared equally’on February 11, 2021 at 11:59 am

Young people and those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds have been harder hit, a regulator says.image copyrightGetty ImagesMore than five million people have fallen into a "fragile" financial position owing to the coronavirus crisis,...

Temperature of -23C in Braemar is UK’s lowest in 25 yearson February 11, 2021 at 12:06 pm

The Met Office says Braemar in Aberdeenshire recorded the coldest night since December 1995.image copyrightChris BoothThe Met Office says an overnight temperature of -23C (-9.4F) recorded in Scotland is the lowest in more than 25...

‘You’re stronger than you actually are’ – Sale Sharks’ Hall on the need for role modelson February 11, 2021 at 12:13 pm

Sale Sharks player Carys Hall tells BBC Sport, as part of LGBT+ History Month, that having more role models growing up would have "allowed her to be herself earlier".

Year-long routine surgery waits ‘worst since 2008’ in Englandon February 11, 2021 at 12:21 pm

In January, hospitals in England treated nearly a third of all Covid patients since the pandemic began.image copyrightGetty ImagesNearly 225,000 people in England have now waited more than 12 months for routine hospital treatment -...

Six Nations: Scotland make three changes for Wales at Murrayfieldon February 11, 2021 at 12:24 pm

Blade Thomson, James Lang and Darcy Graham come into the Scotland XV for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Wales at Murrayfield.Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 13 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMTCoverage: Watch live on BBC...

Coronavirus: What are the rules for face masks or face coverings?on February 11, 2021 at 12:29 pm

Wearing a cloth mask over a disposable surgical one might give better protection, say US health officials.image copyrightGetty ImagesNew research from the US suggests wearing two masks at the same time could give better protection...