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Don’t disrespect the Queen over Tony Blair knighthood, says Ed Davey

Don’t disrespect the Queen over Tony Blair knighthood, says Ed Davey

The Lib Dem leader says critics of the knighthood are ‘being disrespectful to Her Majesty’.

Care staff shortages mean vulnerable adults in ‘lockdown by another name’

Care staff shortages mean vulnerable adults in ‘lockdown by another name’

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services said providers were reporting workforce absences of between 5% and 10%.

New car industry suffers ‘bleak’ 2021 with limp recovery

New car industry suffers ‘bleak’ 2021 with limp recovery

The number of new cars registered in 2021 increased by only 1% from the previous year, which was itself the worst 12 months for almost two decades.

PCR test scrapped for asymptomatic Covid cases from January 11

PCR test scrapped for asymptomatic Covid cases from January 11

The UK Health Security Agency said anyone in England with a positive lateral flow test will be required to self-isolate immediately.

Border Force officials could strike over plans to turn dinghies around in Channel

Border Force officials could strike over plans to turn dinghies around in Channel

The PCS union and a charity are taking legal action against the Home Office over its proposals, which they say will put lives at risk.

Warnings issued for snow and ice in parts of UK as temperatures plunge

Warnings issued for snow and ice in parts of UK as temperatures plunge

The warnings were issued for parts of northern England and Scotland.

Bank of England tries hand at ‘pop-economics’ in new book

Bank of England tries hand at ‘pop-economics’ in new book

Governor Andrew Bailey hopes the Bank’s new book will help improve understanding of economics and why it matters.

Single blood sample can help identify women at risk of pre-eclampsia – study

Single blood sample can help identify women at risk of pre-eclampsia – study

Researchers suggested their findings could help spot complications before symptoms were experienced.

Plans to tackle NHS backlog could be derailed by lack of staff, MPs warn

Plans to tackle NHS backlog could be derailed by lack of staff, MPs warn

MPs on the cross-party Health and Social Care Committee said NHS staff could quit unless they see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.

Energy price rises hitting whole economy, trade body boss says

Energy price rises hitting whole economy, trade body boss says

Energy bills could be hiked by more than 50% in April, according to experts.

Which? demands stronger safeguards for online shoppers using ‘pay later’ deals

Which? demands stronger safeguards for online shoppers using ‘pay later’ deals

The watchdog found most of those who use the schemes do not realise they are a form of debt.

More than 100 peace wall barriers remain in Northern Ireland

More than 100 peace wall barriers remain in Northern Ireland

However, community work behind the scenes has seen many of the barriers taken down with the agreement of local residents.

Rail firms defend decision to axe hundreds of trains

Rail firms defend decision to axe hundreds of trains

The Rail Delivery Group said the introduction of emergency timetables would create a more reliable service.

CES ‘risks becoming non-event’ because of reduced attendance amid Covid concerns

CES ‘risks becoming non-event’ because of reduced attendance amid Covid concerns

One industry analyst has warned the uncertainty around Omicron could impact the scale of new gadgets unveiled at the Las Vegas tech trade show.

Thundersnow forecast as Met Office warns homes could lose power supplies

Thundersnow forecast as Met Office warns homes could lose power supplies

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for much of the UK as winter starts to bite.

Ghislaine Maxwell juror: Victims’ testimony ‘showed pattern’ of grooming

Ghislaine Maxwell juror: Victims’ testimony ‘showed pattern’ of grooming

A juror, identified as Scotty David, said the prosecution witnesses had corroborated each other with their evidence.

Registered weekly Covid deaths continue to fall, ONS says

Registered weekly Covid deaths continue to fall, ONS says

The ONS said 591 deaths registered in the week ending December 24 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate – the sixth consecutive weekly fall.

New MP Helen Morgan demands talks with Sajid Javid over ‘ambulance crisis’

New MP Helen Morgan demands talks with Sajid Javid over ‘ambulance crisis’

The Liberal Democrat overturned a Tory majority of 23,000 to capture the North Shropshire seat in December.

Mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim says son would love new memorial

Mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim says son would love new memorial

Figen Murray said she supports the memorial that remembers 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack.

Starmer tests positive for coronavirus ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions

Starmer tests positive for coronavirus ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions

Sir Keir Starmer pulled out of his Commons showdown with Boris Johnson.

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