'Furlough mums and dads while schools are off' says TUC

Trades unions urge bosses to support parents trying to balance work and childcare.

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Covid-19: Are pandemics the new normal?

After Covid-19 should we expect more pandemics in the future?

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

As 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos's wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Swan rescued after hours on frozen loch

Rescuers have come the aid of a swan trapped for hours on a frozen Scottish loch.

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India coronavirus: The mums who became pandemic chefs

India's grinding coronavirus lockdown saw many home cooks turn into chefs.

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Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'

An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen.

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Why I'm feeling hopeful about the environment in 2021

The BBC's Tom Heap explores exciting emissions-saving ideas that could help save the planet.

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BBC Sound of 2021: Greentea Peng goes from 'beach town rock star' to the world

How the psychedelic soul singer went from Mexico "beach town rock star" to the world stage.

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Nancy Pelosi: How she rose to the top - and stayed there

The Speaker of the House enters her ninth decade playing a key role in advancing Biden's agenda.

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Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'

An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen.

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