Daily politics briefing: February 18

Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' Ollie betrays Sid in County Lines drugs scenes
Victor knows all.
2 hours ago
The Independent
I took the government to court over its Covid restrictions on pubs – this is why
We have wound up our court case following the judgement that the substantial meal restriction imposed on wet-led pubs was arguably discriminatory towards certain sections of society
2 hours ago
The Independent
Biden news – live: Trump ‘got vaccine while president’, as New York AG set to probe Cuomo harassment claims
Latest updates from Washington DC and beyond
an hour ago
HuffPost UK
Hunt To Trace Mystery Person Infected With 'Worrying' Brazil Covid Variant
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said the government doesn't know whether the person contracted the virus in the UK or abroad.
14 hours ago
Storyful
Motorist With Umbrella Fights Skateboarder Outside London School
A photographer in London witnessed as schoolyard scrap of an unusual kind on March 1, when a disgruntled driver and a skateboarder traded blows at the gates of a school.Thomas Butler, who recorded the footage, told Storyful that the “driver of the car almost hit the skater” and things escalated from there.As the car pulls in at the gates of the Riverstone School, the skateboarder hits the bumper with his board. The driver then gets out, and grabs an umbrella before confronting the boarder. The umbrella is soon dropped, as the boarder gets the upper hand.Butler told Storyful he stopped filming and went to break up the fight. The driver was left battered and bloody, Butler said, and drove away. Police arrived some time later, Butler said. Credit: Thomas Butler via Storyful
8 hours ago
The Independent
‘I’d like to thank... never mind’: Kaley Cuoco shares hilarious reaction to Golden Globes loss
Actor was up against her idol, Katherine O’Hara, for the Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy gong
14 hours ago
Sky News
COVID-19: Cars from Leeds and Manchester among 100 turned away from Formby beach in Merseyside
Police at Formby beach in Merseyside had to turn cars away from as far as Leeds and Manchester at the weekend. Merseyside Police said patrols have been increased in the area following reports of "large numbers" of people at the coastal beauty spot looking to enjoy the nice weather. Superintendent Graeme Robson said there was a "large increase" in people travelling to the Formby beach area due to the good weather, some of whom had "travelled a significant distance".
11 hours ago
Yahoo News UK
Orbiting spacecraft spots Nasa’s Mars Rover in huge crater on planet surface
The Rover was pictured in the Jezero Crater – a 28-mile-wide depression containing sediments of an ancient river delta.
4 hours ago
The Independent
Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to prison in historic corruption trial of former French president
Sarkozy sentenced to three years in prison, with two of those suspended
2 hours ago
The Independent
Brazil variant: Sage adviser warns ‘we might have to go backwards’ after lockdown opening
‘That’s what no-one wants to do’
10 hours ago
The Independent
Nicola Coughlan hits back at podcast host who called her ‘the fat girl from Bridgerton’ during Golden Globes
Irish actor wore a yellow Molly Goddard dress and black cardigan to the virtual award ceremony
9 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England
Corby, Leicester and Fenland are currently recording the highest rates.
5 hours ago
The Independent
The Crown: Emma Corrin and Gillian Anderson react to Prince Harry’s comments on show
Corrin played Prince Harry’s late mother Diana in the Netflix series
14 hours ago
Yahoo News UK
European country shielded from worst of COVID declares emergency after outbreak of UK variant
It has so far been one of the least affected European countries during the pandemic.
8 hours ago
The Independent
Biden criticised for falling short of Obama on transparency after failing to release White House virtual visitor logs
Virtual meetings are primary mode of operations at White House and will probably stay that way until pandemic recedes
5 hours ago
Yahoo Quizzes UK
Quiz: How well do you know Amanda Holden?
See how well you know the TV star with our 50th birthday quiz.
13 hours ago
The Independent
‘He won’t let the grift go’: Mary Trump thinks Donald’s 2024 ‘ambitions’ are a money-maker
Dr Mary Trump thinks her uncle’s ego is too fragile to risk losing again - though he has much to gain by pretending he’ll run.
5 hours ago
The Independent
Piers Morgan criticised for comparing Harry and Meghan to Kim Jong-un ahead of Oprah interview
‘Meghan and Harry live rent free in Piers Morgan’s head,’ one viewer wrote
11 hours ago
Digital Spy
Casualty star Amanda Mealing is taking a break from role as Connie Beauchamp
Her final scenes will air later in March.
11 hours ago
Digital Spy
Girls Aloud's Nadine Coyle addresses claims she's back together with ex Jason Bell
"Jason and I will always be in each other's lives."
7 hours ago

Three things we learned about the vaccine this evening

Daily politics briefing: February 18

Latest stories

Hollyoaks' Ollie betrays Sid in County Lines drugs scenes

I took the government to court over its Covid restrictions on pubs – this is why

Biden news – live: Trump ‘got vaccine while president’, as New York AG set to probe Cuomo harassment claims

Hunt To Trace Mystery Person Infected With 'Worrying' Brazil Covid Variant

Motorist With Umbrella Fights Skateboarder Outside London School

‘I’d like to thank... never mind’: Kaley Cuoco shares hilarious reaction to Golden Globes loss

COVID-19: Cars from Leeds and Manchester among 100 turned away from Formby beach in Merseyside

Orbiting spacecraft spots Nasa’s Mars Rover in huge crater on planet surface

Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to prison in historic corruption trial of former French president

Brazil variant: Sage adviser warns ‘we might have to go backwards’ after lockdown opening

Nicola Coughlan hits back at podcast host who called her ‘the fat girl from Bridgerton’ during Golden Globes

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The Crown: Emma Corrin and Gillian Anderson react to Prince Harry’s comments on show

European country shielded from worst of COVID declares emergency after outbreak of UK variant

Biden criticised for falling short of Obama on transparency after failing to release White House virtual visitor logs

Quiz: How well do you know Amanda Holden?

‘He won’t let the grift go’: Mary Trump thinks Donald’s 2024 ‘ambitions’ are a money-maker

Piers Morgan criticised for comparing Harry and Meghan to Kim Jong-un ahead of Oprah interview

Casualty star Amanda Mealing is taking a break from role as Connie Beauchamp

Girls Aloud's Nadine Coyle addresses claims she's back together with ex Jason Bell