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Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey

Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey

Since March 18 last year, arrivals into the UK have no longer needed to take any tests or complete any forms.

Striking doctors could meet Health Secretary ‘as soon as this afternoon’

Striking doctors could meet Health Secretary ‘as soon as this afternoon’

The British Medical Association says junior doctor pay has fallen in real terms by 26% since 2008/09 and reversing this would require a 35.3% rise.

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at train operators will walk out in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions on Saturday.

DUP leader denies being pressured by US politicians to accept new Brexit deal

DUP leader denies being pressured by US politicians to accept new Brexit deal

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said politicians in the US administration and on Capitol Hill were ‘very understanding’ of his party’s stance.

William and Kate to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Irish Guards

William and Kate to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Irish Guards

The Princess of Wales has taken over as Royal Colonel from her husband.

Irish-American relationship forged through emigration – Varadkar

Irish-American relationship forged through emigration – Varadkar

It comes ahead of a busy day at the White House as part of St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

What the papers say – March 17

What the papers say – March 17

Friday’s papers report on the pay offer to healthcare workers which has been recommended by unions.

Families head east for cheaper city breaks

Families head east for cheaper city breaks

Thomas Cook said city break bookings so far this year are around 40% higher compared with the same period in 2022.

Chief constable pushes for pay rise for officers to halt ‘erosion of talent’

Chief constable pushes for pay rise for officers to halt ‘erosion of talent’

Essex Police chief Ben-Julian Harrington said a number of people had left the force citing financial reasons.

Cattle, pigs and ponies introduced to bison rewilding project

Cattle, pigs and ponies introduced to bison rewilding project

Visitors to West Blean and Thornden Woods, Kent, can wander among the newly-introduced grazers although the bison will still be fenced off.

Latest hearing in Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Latest hearing in Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

The Duke of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers Limited over an article about his separate High Court claim regarding his UK security arrangements.

Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, seven, takes on 40-mile walk for cousin with cancer

Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, seven, takes on 40-mile walk for cousin with cancer

The walk starts from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool on April 1 and ends at Old Trafford Stadium, in Manchester, on April 2.

Plans to scrap BBC Singers sends ‘incredibly bleak message’ – letter

Plans to scrap BBC Singers sends ‘incredibly bleak message’ – letter

Senior members of the UK choral industry say the decision was ‘a huge false economy’.

NHS workers to consider pay offer after unions back proposals

NHS workers to consider pay offer after unions back proposals

Months of strikes by healthcare workers could be brought to an end if the pay offer is agreed.

China criticises UK after TikTok banned on Government phones

China criticises UK after TikTok banned on Government phones

The move will still allow ministers and officials to use the Chinese-owned app on their personal phones.

Headteacher killed herself while waiting for negative Ofsted report, sister says

Headteacher killed herself while waiting for negative Ofsted report, sister says

Ruth Perry, 53, who had been the headteacher at Caversham Primary School in Reading, took her own life in January.

Relatives of man shot dead by police ‘concerned’ by watchdog resignations

Relatives of man shot dead by police ‘concerned’ by watchdog resignations

Chris Kaba, 24, was killed on September 5 after a police pursuit of his car which ended in Streatham Hill, south London.

Irish premier apologises for ‘ill-judged’ remark about interns in Washington DC

Irish premier apologises for ‘ill-judged’ remark about interns in Washington DC

The “ill-judged, off-the-cuff” remark was seen as an apparent reference to the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal.

Boris Johnson re-selected for Uxbridge seat

Boris Johnson re-selected for Uxbridge seat

It comes following speculation that the former prime minister might seek out a safer seat, ahead of the next general election.

Gene mutation which increases cancer risk linked to Orkney islands

Gene mutation which increases cancer risk linked to Orkney islands

Geneticists from the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh have linked a variant in the gene BRCA1 to a historic origin in Westray, Orkney.

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