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ECB’s chief economist says inflation will fall later this year

ECB’s chief economist says inflation will fall later this year

Philip Lane said current high levels of inflation, which hit a record 5% across the Eurozone in December, are part of a ‘pandemic cycle of inflation’.

Tributes paid to acting legend Sidney Poitier following death aged 94

Tributes paid to acting legend Sidney Poitier following death aged 94

The star helped pave the way for generations of African-American actors.

Braverman under fire as she considers referring Colston case to Court of Appeal

Braverman under fire as she considers referring Colston case to Court of Appeal

The Attorney General said the verdict is causing ‘confusion’.

Missing man’s car found in Highlands

Missing man’s car found in Highlands

Jonathan Knutton disappeared from a Derbyshire village on Christmas Day.

Number of bombings falls in Northern Ireland

Number of bombings falls in Northern Ireland

The latest statistics include five recorded bombing incidents between January and December 2021, down from 22 in the previous 12 months.

Health board warns it may soon declare major incident amid Covid surge

Health board warns it may soon declare major incident amid Covid surge

NHS Grampian said there has been ‘an exponential growth’ of virus cases in the last two weeks.

Insulate Britain protester released from jail would ‘absolutely’ block M25 again

Insulate Britain protester released from jail would ‘absolutely’ block M25 again

Louis McKechnie, 21, was released from HMP Thameside, South East London, on New Year’s Eve after serving half of a three-month sentence.

Warnings issued for ice following snowfalls

Warnings issued for ice following snowfalls

Wet weather overnight should see temperatures rise by Saturday morning, the Met Office said.

Voters do not want Assembly poll to become referendum on protocol – Alliance MP

Voters do not want Assembly poll to become referendum on protocol – Alliance MP

But Stephen Farry warned current divisions in Northern Ireland may prevent the forming of an Executive following May’s election.

Father of tragic five-year-old pays tribute to ‘best mate’

Father of tragic five-year-old pays tribute to ‘best mate’

Dylan Scanlon died on New Year’s Eve in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

Boris Johnson: The investigations into PM and his Government

Boris Johnson: The investigations into PM and his Government

He is facing new calls for an inquiry into his links with a Tory donor who helped bankroll the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat.

Pay rise for Sainsbury’s and Argos workers

Pay rise for Sainsbury’s and Argos workers

The company said it wanted to recognise the ‘extraordinary work’ of store staff and drivers.

Fans could attend Wales’s Six Nations matches, First Minister says

Fans could attend Wales’s Six Nations matches, First Minister says

A decision on allowing supporters to watch Wales’s home matches in Cardiff will be made in the next few weeks.

England is ‘global outlier’ in ongoing fight against Covid, says Mark Drakeford

England is ‘global outlier’ in ongoing fight against Covid, says Mark Drakeford

The First Minister aimed another blistering attack at Boris Johnson, saying his Government ‘politically paralysed’.

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy freed on bail by judge

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy freed on bail by judge

The player, 27, has been in custody for 134 days since he was arrested and charged with sex offences on August 26.

Covid-19: Military steps in to support NHS as staff absences jump 59% in a week

Covid-19: Military steps in to support NHS as staff absences jump 59% in a week

A system-wide major incident was declared in Northamptonshire by health, public and emergency service leaders due to Covid-19.

Coroner apologises to Belly Mujinga’s family over inquest delays

Coroner apologises to Belly Mujinga’s family over inquest delays

Mrs Mujinga, 47, died with coronavirus at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

No sign of surge in severe Omicron cases and deaths, says expert

No sign of surge in severe Omicron cases and deaths, says expert

Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter said there appears to be a break between the number of cases and severe outcomes.

Meghan’s lawyer says the duchess did not bully staff

Meghan’s lawyer says the duchess did not bully staff

Buckingham Palace launched an investigation last March into bullying allegations made against the Duchess of Sussex.

Supreme Court judge had ‘hazy knowledge’ of Covid guidelines before golf dinner

Supreme Court judge had ‘hazy knowledge’ of Covid guidelines before golf dinner

The former attorney general was appointed to the Supreme Court in July 2020, a month before the controversy over his attendance at the event.

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