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Former government ethics chief 'fined' over Cabinet Office lockdown karaoke partyHelen MacNamara was responsible for ensuring the highest standards within government at the timeA former deputy cabinet secretary has reportedly been fined by the police for attending a karaoke party during lockdown at a time when she was responsible for ethics and standards in government.Helen MacNamara, who was director general for propriety and ethics...
Greece pays off final tranches of IMF loansGreece has paid off the final tranches of bailout loans owed to the International Monetary Fund earlier than expected, the finance ministry said on Monday.Greece has received three international bailouts from the euro zone and the IMF worth 280 billion euros ($307.19 billion) since 2010. It emerged from its latest bailout in 2018 and has relied on the debt markets to cover its borrowing needs since.
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British charity hunts for team to run Antarctica post officeA British charity is searching for people to spend five months in Antarctica, to run the world's most remote post office.The team will maintain the Port Lockroy base and be responsible for counting penguins, though will be without running water.
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Platform to open on April 7 for 4th Covid vaccine for over-80sThe National Vaccination Committee recommended on Tuesday that people over 60, especially those with health issues, take a fourth dose of the Covid vaccine.Maria Theodoridou, chairperson of the committee, said the fourth dose – or second booster dose – can be taken four months after the previous dose for mRNA vaccines, that is Pfizer or Moderna.The platform for registering for the fourth dose will open on April 7 for those aged 80 and over. A week later, registrations will open for the 70-79 age bracket.
I'm still wondering about the Antarctica Post Office position. Who writes to penguins?
Penpals?