The symptoms more and less common with the new coronavirus variant

direct to your inboxScientists have identified another new variant of coronavirus which has potentially concerning mutations.The new strain, known as B.1.525, contains the E484K mutation, which is also found in the Brazilian and South African 'variants of concern'.Scientists say the E484K mutation can escape human defences, making them more efficient at evading natural and vaccine-triggered immunity.Public Health England (PHE) has said there is no evidence that the mutations in the new variant

Kemar Roofe has received a two-match ban for a tackle in the match against St Johnstone last Wednesday despite an appeal.The English striker was pulled up by a three-person disciplinary panel after a challenge on midfielder Murray Davidson on the stretch.The tackle was deemed worthy of a yellow card at the time by referee David Munro but that prompted further action from the governing body.Ibrox manager Steven Gerrard believed there was little intent behind Roofe's actions and confirmed the club

vaccine  dose now stood at 839,226 alongside a clapping hands emoji. The Government has faced claims of sluggishness over the vaccine rollout in relation to other parts of the UK.Ministers were also hit by claims last week that unused vaccines were being dumped,However, the numbers have increased substantially in recent days.

direct to your inboxA scientist advising the government has predicted the UK could be 'more or less back to normal for the summer' as vaccination levels increase.Professor Andrew Hayward said a 'significant' return to normality is likely once the most vulnerable people, particularly those over 50 and those with chronic illnesses, have received a jab to combat Covid-19.The professor, who is a Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) member, told BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme the vaccine

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or transferring from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to the benefit can be a lengthy process for claimants. However, that should not put anyone off making a claim because people who are awarded PIP will receive between £23.60 and £151.40 per week - if you are aged 16 or over and have not yet reached State Pension age, which is now 66 for everyone in the UK.

direct to your inboxThe fight against coronavirus has dominated the last year in practically every nation across the globe.Only a handful of remote island destinations appear to be free from the threat of Covid-19, which has taken the lives of more than 2 million people since the virus emerged in Wuhan, China, in 2019.While some countries have been praised for their approach to the coronavirus pandemic, others, including the UK, face criticism as they struggle to contain second and third waves

Los Angeles Public Health officials have confirmed a second case of the Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7 just weeks after identifying the first instance in the county on Jan. 16.

Weezer‘s Rivers Cuomo has said the European dates for the band’s Hella Mega Tour with Green Day and Fall Out Boy are currently still scheduled to go ahead this summer.The jaunt, which saw its opening leg in Asia axed due to coronavirus concerns, was due to hit the UK, Europe and US last summer before heading to Australia and New Zealand in November.The dates were then postponed and rescheduled to take place this summer.

FKA twigs is speaking further on her experiences of abuse.

It’s the end of an era at The End Of The F***ing World and Misfits producer Clerkenwell Films, where founder Murray Ferguson is leaving after 23 years and BBC Studios is taking full control of the business.