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Sharp fall in people fully self-isolating since Covid-19 rules scrapped

Sharp fall in people fully self-isolating since Covid-19 rules scrapped

Levels of compliance were lower among males than females.

Man admits sending ‘grossly offensive’ video of Grenfell Tower effigy on bonfire

Man admits sending ‘grossly offensive’ video of Grenfell Tower effigy on bonfire

Paul Bussetti was previously found not guilty after a two-day trial but the acquittal was quashed by the High Court.

Labour steps up calls for Johnson to resign over ‘partygate’ fine

Labour steps up calls for Johnson to resign over ‘partygate’ fine

Deputy leader Angela Rayner said the Prime Minister has crossed a ‘red line’ and should go for the sake of the democratic process.

Minister questioned over Johnson’s attack on BBC

Minister questioned over Johnson’s attack on BBC

Paul Scully was asked when the Prime Minister had put his life on the line like reporters have in Ukraine.

Ex-hotel worker charged by police investigating Michaela McAreavey case

Ex-hotel worker charged by police investigating Michaela McAreavey case

Sandip Moneea, who was acquitted of the teacher’s murder in a 2012 trial, was remanded in custody on conspiracy to commit larceny.

Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees

Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees

Around 600 pets with 485 owners have travelled to the country since the war began.

Robbie Williams and Ed Godrich to auction off artworks

Robbie Williams and Ed Godrich to auction off artworks

The Black And White Paintings exhibition will feature 14 never-before-seen works by Robbie Williams and Ed Godrich.

When will self-driving cars arrive on our roads?

When will self-driving cars arrive on our roads?

The PA news agency answers key questions about the technology.

Family of captured Briton claim ‘propaganda’ video breached Geneva Convention

Family of captured Briton claim ‘propaganda’ video breached Geneva Convention

Relatives of Aiden Aslin also denounced Russian claims that the 28-year-old is a ‘volunteer, a mercenary, or a spy’.

Johnson accused of ‘disgraceful’ attack on Welby over Rwanda policy criticism

Johnson accused of ‘disgraceful’ attack on Welby over Rwanda policy criticism

Boris Johnson accused the Archbishop of Canterbury of being ‘less vociferous’ in criticising Vladimir Putin than the Government’s asylum policy.

Just Eat considers Grubhub sale as order numbers shrink

Just Eat considers Grubhub sale as order numbers shrink

The takeaway delivery specialist only bought its US rival in a £5.75 billion deal in 2020.

Florence Nightingale Museum to reopen on International Nurses’ Day

Florence Nightingale Museum to reopen on International Nurses’ Day

It marks the 202nd anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

Two-thirds of primary heads report underfunding for Covid catch-up

Two-thirds of primary heads report underfunding for Covid catch-up

The survey, by the Sutton Trust, has revealed that 68% of primary school senior leaders reported receiving insufficient catch-up funding this year.

Julian Assange’s extradition to the US expected to move a step closer

Julian Assange’s extradition to the US expected to move a step closer

The WikiLeaks founder is accused of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, something he denies.

Healthcare worker gets Covid twice in less than three weeks

Healthcare worker gets Covid twice in less than three weeks

It is believed to be the shortest known time between infections.

Watchdog highlights concern over impact of stop and search on ethnic minorities

Watchdog highlights concern over impact of stop and search on ethnic minorities

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has made a series of recommendations aimed at stopping disproportionate use of the powers.

Alexa getting ‘more proactive’ to free up people’s time, Amazon executive says

Alexa getting ‘more proactive’ to free up people’s time, Amazon executive says

Dave Limp, the tech giant’s devices and services boss, says the virtual assistant is learning to take ‘mundane’ tasks off users.

What the papers say – April 20

What the papers say – April 20

The papers react to the PM’s appearance in the Commons as MPs prepare to vote on whether he misled Parliament.

Duke of Sussex wants to make sure the Queen is ‘protected’

Duke of Sussex wants to make sure the Queen is ‘protected’

Harry said it was ‘really nice to catch up’ with his 95-year-old grandmother en route to the Invictus Games in the Netherlands.

Boris Johnson off to India despite MPs voting on Covid law breach investigation

Boris Johnson off to India despite MPs voting on Covid law breach investigation

The Prime Minister is set to leave on Wednesday ahead of talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

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