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Sefcovic ‘confident’ resolution can be found on looming GB sausage ban in NI

Sefcovic ‘confident’ resolution can be found on looming GB sausage ban in NI

The European Commission VP said the EU was prepared to take ‘bold steps’ to address problems with the NI Protocol, including the chilled meats ban.

Queen greeted with traditional Ceremony of the Keys as she arrives in Edinburgh

Queen greeted with traditional Ceremony of the Keys as she arrives in Edinburgh

The monarch was welcomed to ‘your ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland’ by the city’s Lord Provost.

Justice Secretary to intervene in decision to free child killer Colin Pitchfork

Justice Secretary to intervene in decision to free child killer Colin Pitchfork

The Parole Board will now consider the request.

Garden of Eden necklace expected to fetch up to £10,000 at auction

Garden of Eden necklace expected to fetch up to £10,000 at auction

Commissioned by the daughter of a famous cabaret artist, the elaborate pendant shows the Biblical scene complete with the serpent.

Gove: Coronavirus contract money was not used for polling on independence

Gove: Coronavirus contract money was not used for polling on independence

The Cabinet Secretary insisted the unlawful award of a contract to Public First was the ‘right decision’ amid claims it was a misuse of public funds.

Boris Johnson dragged into row over Matt Hancock’s private email account

Boris Johnson dragged into row over Matt Hancock’s private email account

Downing Street insisted former health secretary Matt Hancock used an official account for government business.

Potential benefits of Northern Ireland Protocol emphasised to Stormont MLAs

Potential benefits of Northern Ireland Protocol emphasised to Stormont MLAs

Maros Sefcovic told Assembly members Northern Ireland was a ‘unique place to invest’.

Hancock personally appointed aide to key role, Downing Street indicates

Hancock personally appointed aide to key role, Downing Street indicates

Matt Hancock stood down as health secretary on Saturday after leaked footage showed him in an intimate embrace with Gina Coladangelo.

Sajid Javid ‘should not put inequalities on the back burner’

Sajid Javid ‘should not put inequalities on the back burner’

The BMA called on the new Health Secretary to create an action plan to deal with unequal experiences of NHS workers.

Covid rules in schools need a rethink, says health expert

Covid rules in schools need a rethink, says health expert

Professor Russell Viner said there needs to be a look at the balance between how much measures protect wider society and how much they harm children.

Batley and Spen voters not focused on Hancock row, according to PM

Batley and Spen voters not focused on Hancock row, according to PM

Tory MPs and ministers will have been eyeing the by-election amid the fallout surrounding Matt Hancock, who quit on Saturday.

Crews tackle huge fire near south London railway station

Crews tackle huge fire near south London railway station

Around 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze below Elephant and Castle station, south London.

New laws would give Scottish Parliament ‘unparalleled powers’, court told

New laws would give Scottish Parliament ‘unparalleled powers’, court told

The Supreme Court has heard that two new laws would allow Holyrood to strike down legislation imposed from Westminster.

Local businesses suffer as Wimbledon queues hit by Covid restrictions

Local businesses suffer as Wimbledon queues hit by Covid restrictions

Business owners said they are not seeing the usual upturn in trade during the two-week tournament.

Keyworkers and ‘inspirational individuals’ given standing ovation at Wimbledon

Keyworkers and ‘inspirational individuals’ given standing ovation at Wimbledon

Hundreds of free tickets have been issued to keyworkers throughout the tournament to say thank you for their work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wimbledon weather to improve steadily throughout the week despite ‘drab start’

Wimbledon weather to improve steadily throughout the week despite ‘drab start’

The internationally renowned tennis competition, which is often blighted by wet weather, has pushed ahead despite being affected by the pandemic.

Scotland records highest number of coronavirus cases since start of outbreak

Scotland records highest number of coronavirus cases since start of outbreak

A total of 3,285 cases were recorded over 24 hours – beating the previous record set on Thursday and higher than daily totals in January.

Knifeman took cab home then returned to continue series of attacks, court told

Knifeman took cab home then returned to continue series of attacks, court told

Zephaniah McLeod pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Jacob Billington after attacks in Birmingham city centre on September 6.

Johnson ‘trying to rewrite history’ over scandal-hit Hancock’s resignation

Johnson ‘trying to rewrite history’ over scandal-hit Hancock’s resignation

Downing Street has said the Prime Minister did not sack Matt Hancock as health secretary, shortly after Mr Johnson appeared to suggest otherwise.

Playing the flute generates fewer airborne particles than speaking, study finds

Playing the flute generates fewer airborne particles than speaking, study finds

The research, which has implications for Covid infection, showed that playing woodwind or brass instruments was no different to a person breathing.

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