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1 April 2022

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Jo House

'I've had long Covid for two years now'

Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment?

A picture of a solar arc sculpture in front of a house

DIY energy: UK solar inventions could reduce bills

Two companies hope a solar "sculpture" and solar blinds will attract buyers who cannot have roof panels.

Solivus Arc charges up an electric car

UK solar start-ups tackle soaring energy prices

Dan Simmons showcases entrepreneurs soon to launch alternatives to traditional silicon solar panels.

Picture of young child having vaccine

Covid jabs open for five to 11-year-olds in England

The expansion comes as officials estimate nearly five million people in the UK now have the virus.

Will Smith (R) hits Chris Rock as Rock spoke on stage during the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California

Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap

The actor, who slapped comic Chris Rock, called his own actions "shocking, painful, and inexcusable".

Front pages

Covid-19 infection rates reach 'all time high'

Saturday's front pages focus on the record high number of Covid infections and a court case naming the Duke of York.

Cuadrilla exploratory drilling site

Fracking 'worth exploring' says British Gas owner

Centrica's boss tells the BBC that the UK should be open to the idea of bringing back fracking.

Lateral flow test

Can you recycle Covid lateral flow tests?

Scientists say more could have been done to make lateral flow tests widely recyclable.

Masyanya holding a sword

Why this cartoon was banned in Russia

Masyanya is a YouTube cartoon star in Russia, but her episode on the Ukraine war has been banned.

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