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February 25, 2021 A-level and GCSE results will be issued earlier to allow more time for appeals
A-level and GCSE students in England will get their teacher-assessed grades earlier in August to give them more time to appeal.
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GEOPOLITICS
February 25, 2021 UK and EU fail to break impasse over Irish Sea border
EU and UK leaders have failed to break the impasse over the controversial Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland after more than two hours of talks.
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HEALTH
February 25, 2021 Pfizer jab produces ‘high level’ of coronavirus antibodies after two doses, UK study shows
People of all ages who have had two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine produce high numbers of antibodies, new research suggests.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 25, 2021 EMBCA’s Hellenic Revolution & the American Abolitionist Movement, Feb. 21
NEW YORK – The Eastern Mediterranean Business Culture Alliance (EMBCA) presented The Hellenic Revolution and Its Effects on the American Abolitionist Movement Panel Discussion Webinar on February 21, in association with the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and AHEPA’s Hellenic Cultural Commission.
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CYPRUS
February 25, 2021 March a critical month for Cyprus, government says as Cabinet discusses relaxation of COVID-19 measures on Thursday
Cyprus` epidemiological outlook and the prospects for relaxing restrictive measures in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 were discussed during a meeting on Wednesday, chaired by Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, with the participation of the political party leaders, Minister of Health Constantinos Ioannou and the members of the epidemiological advisory team on COVID-19.
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EUROPE
February 25, 2021 US pressure drives 18 European companies away from Nord Stream 2
The US government is confident its sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany will have an impact. In a document obtained by EURACTIV Germany, the State Department lists 18 European companies that have already ended their cooperation with the project. EURACTIV Germany reports.
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HISTORY
February 25, 2021 25 February 2021: This day in history
1570 Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England for heresy and persecution of English Catholics during her reign. Also absolves her subjects from allegiance to the crown. 1793 1st US cabinet meeting, held at George Washington’s home 1862 First Legal Tender Act 1862 is passed by the US Congress, authorizing the United States note (greenback) into circulation, the first fiat paper money […]
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AUTO MOTO
February 24, 2021 New car tax changes could be introduced in Bradford by January 2022
Car tax changes would see a new Clean Air Zone installed in parts of the city to encourage the use of cleaner vehicles. The plans could be approved at a meeting of Bradford Council’s Executive on March 2 before introducing the scheme from January 2022.
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LIFESTYYLE
February 24, 2021 Thousands of women to trial at-home smear tests
Tens of thousands of women are to trial at-home smear tests in a bid to cut the number of cervical cancers.
