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Covid-19 tests: who will and won’t have to pay

Covid-19 tests: who will and won’t have to pay

New guidance reveals who will be eligible for free tests.

People with cancer ‘risk being left behind’ under new Covid-19 testing guidance

People with cancer ‘risk being left behind’ under new Covid-19 testing guidance

Macmillan Cancer Support said that regular testing has enabled many people with cancer to go about their daily lives without worry.

Sinn Fein will ‘defend, but not renegotiate’ Good Friday Agreement: O’Neill

Sinn Fein will ‘defend, but not renegotiate’ Good Friday Agreement: O’Neill

Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald attended a party election launch event in Belfast.

Foo Fighters cancel tour following death of drummer Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters cancel tour following death of drummer Taylor Hawkins

The band urged fans to appreciate the music and memories and to ‘take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close’.

People with a cold urged to ‘stay home and avoid contact’ under new guidance

People with a cold urged to ‘stay home and avoid contact’ under new guidance

Ministers have issued new guidance for people after lifting Covid-19 restrictions.

Raab to unveil crackdown on dangerous criminals

Raab to unveil crackdown on dangerous criminals

The justice secretary will unveil a crackdown on dangerous criminals in the House of Commons.

Tears and laughter at Philip’s memorial as friends and family say goodbye

Tears and laughter at Philip’s memorial as friends and family say goodbye

Princess Beatrice burst into tears as soon as the first hymn was sung.

Bereaved families call on Boris Johnson to ‘hold head in shame’ and resign

Bereaved families call on Boris Johnson to ‘hold head in shame’ and resign

Families gathered at the National Covid Memorial Wall.

Free parking for hospital staff to end on Friday – Javid

Free parking for hospital staff to end on Friday – Javid

The measure was introduced during the Covid pandemic.

Doctor ‘tried to cover up death of nine-year-old girl to avoid scrutiny’

Doctor ‘tried to cover up death of nine-year-old girl to avoid scrutiny’

In 1996, Dr Steen failed to pass on the death for coronial investigation.

Former hotel security guard questioned by Michaela McAreavey detectives

Former hotel security guard questioned by Michaela McAreavey detectives

Dassen Narayen, who was previously charged in connection with the murder, was questioned about allegations of theft, his lawyer said.

First verdicts on PM’s future after Met update filter in from Tory MPs

First verdicts on PM’s future after Met update filter in from Tory MPs

The force’s confirmation that it believes laws were broken at the heart of Government is likely to reignite the debate over the PM’s leadership.

Lebedev has ‘nothing to hide’ as MPs back releasing security advice over peerage

Lebedev has ‘nothing to hide’ as MPs back releasing security advice over peerage

Labour want the Government to publish the relevant documents by no later than April 28.

Northern Shakespeare production leads to complaint about Yorkshire accents

Northern Shakespeare production leads to complaint about Yorkshire accents

Bosses said the customer left after an hour and asked for a refund, but was refused.

Fewer than one in five teachers think ‘Parent Pledge’ will make a difference

Fewer than one in five teachers think ‘Parent Pledge’ will make a difference

Heads say the policy seems to be a ‘gimmick’ rather than ‘meaningful policy’.

Coveney aims to boost partnership after meeting with two mayors

Coveney aims to boost partnership after meeting with two mayors

The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester met with Simon Coveney in Dublin.

Queen signals support for Andrew as she takes his arm at Philip’s memorial

Queen signals support for Andrew as she takes his arm at Philip’s memorial

The monarch, 95, had been determined to make the appearance at the deeply personal occasion.

Police to take no further action over ‘inconclusive’ death of white-tailed eagle

Police to take no further action over ‘inconclusive’ death of white-tailed eagle

RSPB says it is ‘completely baffled by the decision’ to end the investigation.

Three regions have highest number of Covid-19 patients for over a year

Three regions have highest number of Covid-19 patients for over a year

The total number of patients in the UK is only just below the peak reached in January 2022.

Labour more trusted than Tories on taxes and public spending – poll

Labour more trusted than Tories on taxes and public spending – poll

An Ipsos survey found trust in Labour had increased while confidence in the Chancellor had fallen following the spring statement.

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