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Clinically vulnerable ‘thrown to the wolves’ by axing of self-isolation laws

Clinically vulnerable ‘thrown to the wolves’ by axing of self-isolation laws

‘We’re just an inconvenience to this Government,’ said the chief executive of charity Immunodeficiency UK.

Phil Hogan may seek compensation over Oireachtas golf event resignation

Phil Hogan may seek compensation over Oireachtas golf event resignation

The former high-profile commissioner resigned in August 2020 amid controversy surrounding his attendance at a golfing event in Clifden in Co Galway.

Idris Elba and Gabrielle join tributes to ‘incredible young man’ Jamal Edwards

Idris Elba and Gabrielle join tributes to ‘incredible young man’ Jamal Edwards

Tributes to Edwards flooded social media with many expressing their condolences to his mother.

Water bosses ‘should have pay scrutinised’ after rivers found to be dirty

Water bosses ‘should have pay scrutinised’ after rivers found to be dirty

Just 14% of rivers in England meet food ecological status, a report from MPs found in January.

Anne congratulates Team GB athletes on ‘making country proud’ at Beijing games

Anne congratulates Team GB athletes on ‘making country proud’ at Beijing games

The Princess Royal also paid tribute to Team GB’s women’s curling team who secured Britain’s only gold medal of the Olympics.

‘Unacceptable’ for devolved governments’ decisions to be impacted by Westminster

‘Unacceptable’ for devolved governments’ decisions to be impacted by Westminster

The decision to end or reduce free testing in England would have funding implications for the other devolved administrations.

Hedgehogs in trouble in the countryside, but faring better in towns

Hedgehogs in trouble in the countryside, but faring better in towns

The State Of Britain’s Hedgehogs report found population declines of 30%-75% in rural areas in the past two decades.

Last-minute delay to Cabinet meeting to sign off PM’s Covid plan

Last-minute delay to Cabinet meeting to sign off PM’s Covid plan

Some ministers had already arrived in Downing Street.

In Pictures: Storm Franklin piles on the misery

In Pictures: Storm Franklin piles on the misery

The third named storm of the week blew in just days after Storm Eunice.

Truss says attack on Ukraine ‘highly likely’ despite possible Putin-Biden talks

Truss says attack on Ukraine ‘highly likely’ despite possible Putin-Biden talks

The Foreign Secretary warned the price of invasion for Russia must be set ‘intolerably high’.

Salisbury train crash: Clearance of leaves delayed by engineering work

Salisbury train crash: Clearance of leaves delayed by engineering work

Thirteen passengers and a driver required hospital treatment after the accident in October 2021.

New £80m Covid recovery fund unveiled

New £80m Covid recovery fund unveiled

The funding will be given to local authorities to spend how they see fit.

Queen expected to hold telephone meeting with PM and virtual audiences this week

Queen expected to hold telephone meeting with PM and virtual audiences this week

The 95-year-old monarch is self-isolating at Windsor Castle after testing positive for Covid.

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes council leaves children at ‘unknown’ risk: report

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes council leaves children at ‘unknown’ risk: report

An inspection report highlighted incomplete or split records, leaving vulnerable children at risk.

Van driver admits killing young siblings in M4 crash

Van driver admits killing young siblings in M4 crash

Martin Newman pleaded guilty to causing the deaths by dangerous driving of Jayden-Lee Lucas, three, and his four-year-old sister, Gracie-Ann Wheaton.

Action promised on long hospital stays and out-of-area placements

Action promised on long hospital stays and out-of-area placements

A Scottish Government report released on Monday detailed actions to tackle issues over the care of people with learning disabilities.

What goes up… Clone of Newton’s apple tree falls during Storm Eunice

What goes up… Clone of Newton’s apple tree falls during Storm Eunice

It is a scion of the original apple tree which is said to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton to formulate his theory of gravity.

Storm Franklin: Almost 3,000 homes in Northern Ireland without power

Storm Franklin: Almost 3,000 homes in Northern Ireland without power

Strong winds in the third named storm within days batter the region in the early hours of Monday.

Scientists hope for environmental benefit from drinks bottles

Scientists hope for environmental benefit from drinks bottles

Research is being carried out to increase the amount of recycled material than can be included in PET bottles.

Economic growth hits highest rate since June, survey suggests

Economic growth hits highest rate since June, survey suggests

February’s eight-month high came after January, which was the worst month for nearly a year.

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