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Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill urges dialogue to resolve protocol issues

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill urges dialogue to resolve protocol issues

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson raised the protocol as his number one priority during his first phone call with Boris Johnson in his new role.

Rees-Mogg tweet from SNP MSP’s account reported to Standards Commission

Rees-Mogg tweet from SNP MSP’s account reported to Standards Commission

The Twitter account for James Dornan, Glasgow Cathcart MSP, told the high-profile Tory MP: ‘If your god exists you will undoubtedly rot in hell’.

Javid hails ‘phenomenal achievement’ after 80 million vaccines administered

Javid hails ‘phenomenal achievement’ after 80 million vaccines administered

The Department of Health and Social Care said the milestone was part of ‘the largest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history’.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

South Tyneside is now recording a rate higher than 1,000 cases per 100,000 people.

NHS trust becomes first to offer paid leave for pre-term baby bereavement

NHS trust becomes first to offer paid leave for pre-term baby bereavement

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has become the first in England to offer such support.

Prince of Wales backing England to prevail in Sunday’s decider with Italy

Prince of Wales backing England to prevail in Sunday’s decider with Italy

Charles said watching England was not good for the nerves as he concluded a tour of Wales.

Southern Water fined record £90m after admitting criminal sewage dumping

Southern Water fined record £90m after admitting criminal sewage dumping

The company pleaded guilty to 51 charges of breaching environmental laws between 2010 and 2015.

England to play Euros final in same weather conditions as the 1966 team

England to play Euros final in same weather conditions as the 1966 team

The Met Office has said the forecast for Wembley on Sunday evening mirrors the conditions England’s 1966 team played in their winning final.

Flag makers work into the night to keep up with demand

Flag makers work into the night to keep up with demand

AA Flags revealed furloughed staff were brought in and Red Dragon Flagmakers saw a boost in demand for hand-stitched flags.

Duke of Kent stepping down as All England Club president after Wimbledon finals

Duke of Kent stepping down as All England Club president after Wimbledon finals

He will present the trophies to the winners of this year’s tournament for the final time this weekend.

Face masks not required in classrooms in Wales from September

Face masks not required in classrooms in Wales from September

Education minister Jeremy Miles outlined the change in a letter to headteachers.

Lord Frost seeks to blame predecessors for Brexit issues in Northern Ireland

Lord Frost seeks to blame predecessors for Brexit issues in Northern Ireland

DUP member Christopher Stalford quoted Theresa May’s former chief of staff, Lord Barwell.

Who are the wives and girlfriends of the England and Italy stars?

Who are the wives and girlfriends of the England and Italy stars?

The partners will be cheering on the sides in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley this Sunday.

EE to remove mobile data charges for Euro 2020 final

EE to remove mobile data charges for Euro 2020 final

The firm will zero-rate data for EE customers, who will then be able to stream the game for free.

Football-loving bride and groom to watch Euro 2020 final at wedding reception

Football-loving bride and groom to watch Euro 2020 final at wedding reception

Lois Gardner said ‘the biggest day of our lives could be even bigger than we thought’.

Driver jailed for crashing bus carrying 74 school pupils into railway bridge

Driver jailed for crashing bus carrying 74 school pupils into railway bridge

The incident in Winchester left children ‘permanently scarred’, both mentally and physically, the court heard.

Social care workers underpaid by thousands of pounds a year – charity

Social care workers underpaid by thousands of pounds a year – charity

Many frontline workers in social care are undervalued by as much as 39% – nearly £7,000 a year – according to a report by Community Integrated Care.

Some bosses and schools grant free lie-ins as England face Euros showdown

Some bosses and schools grant free lie-ins as England face Euros showdown

The men’s football team will play Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday night.

Covid-19 vaccines offer ‘high levels’ of protection for immunosuppressed

Covid-19 vaccines offer ‘high levels’ of protection for immunosuppressed

After two doses for those aged 65 and over, Pfizer/BioNTech offered 89% protection while AstraZeneca offered 80%, Public Health England said.

Giant patchwork art installation unveiled on bridge

Giant patchwork art installation unveiled on bridge

The artwork by Luke Jerram, covers both sides of Llangollen Bridge, which is nearly 200ft long.

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