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Community heroes including ‘Skipping Sikh’ honoured for pandemic services

Community heroes including ‘Skipping Sikh’ honoured for pandemic services

The Prince of Wales presented awards to 32 recipients in a scaled-down ceremony at St James’s Palace, the first investiture for 15 months.

Coronavirus pandemic decimated NI tourism industry overnight – official

Coronavirus pandemic decimated NI tourism industry overnight – official

The Department for Economy has handed over £513 million in financial assistance to 47,128 applicants to help them survive the downturn.

‘Visionary’ landscape project offers ‘alternative future’ for UK uplands

‘Visionary’ landscape project offers ‘alternative future’ for UK uplands

The partnership behind Wild Ingleborough says the Yorkshire Dales scheme is an important step ahead COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

UK denies Russians fired warning shots at Royal Navy warship

UK denies Russians fired warning shots at Royal Navy warship

The Russian defence ministry said shots were fired at HMS Defender and bombs dropped in its path after it entered Russian territorial waters.

Lewis told changes to Northern Ireland Protocol ‘must be significant’

Lewis told changes to Northern Ireland Protocol ‘must be significant’

The Secretary of State said the Protocol is ‘not sustainable’ in its current form.

EasyJet axes new Scottish flight routes after Manchester travel ban imposed

EasyJet axes new Scottish flight routes after Manchester travel ban imposed

The Scottish Government introduced the ban on Friday over concerns about coronavirus cases in Manchester and Salford.

Football agent Willie McKay cleared over presents bought while facing bankruptcy

Football agent Willie McKay cleared over presents bought while facing bankruptcy

The 62-year-old was found not guilty of two counts of fraudulent disposal of property by a jury at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday.

Schools ‘not there to be a political space’, says Gavin Williamson

Schools ‘not there to be a political space’, says Gavin Williamson

The Education Secretary told MPs that schools must remain impartial.

Six former health and care ministers back social care workforce proposals

Six former health and care ministers back social care workforce proposals

The framework has been published ahead of proposals for wider reform of the sector from the Government, which were promised almost two years ago.

Full list of branch closures announced by Lloyds

Full list of branch closures announced by Lloyds

A total of 29 Lloyds Bank and 15 Halifax branches are to shut down.

GCSE and A-level exams in 2022 may be adjusted to take into account disruption

GCSE and A-level exams in 2022 may be adjusted to take into account disruption

Gavin Williamson told MPs he wants to see students sitting formal exams next year, but ‘mitigations’ are likely.

People in NI will not ‘thank or forgive’ threats to bring down Stormont – Lewis

People in NI will not ‘thank or forgive’ threats to bring down Stormont – Lewis

The Stormont institutions have been rocked by a series of recent rows over Irish language legislation and the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Palace admits it ‘must do more’ to improve ethnic diversity among staff

Palace admits it ‘must do more’ to improve ethnic diversity among staff

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused the royal family of racism in their Oprah Winfrey interview last year.

Johnson apologises for rape case delays but is criticised for ‘jabber’ jibe

Johnson apologises for rape case delays but is criticised for ‘jabber’ jibe

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer used Prime Minister’s Questions to focus on record-low convictions for rape and lesser offences in England and Wales.

Sturgeon brands Gove’s indyref2 comments ‘sneering, arrogant condescension’

Sturgeon brands Gove’s indyref2 comments ‘sneering, arrogant condescension’

The UK Cabinet Office minister said he ‘can’t see’ Boris Johnson agreeing to another vote before the next general election.

Minister hopes Cop26 summit will result in ‘Glasgow agreement’

Minister hopes Cop26 summit will result in ‘Glasgow agreement’

Anne-Marie Trevelyan faced questions from MPs on plans for the international talks taking place in November.

Key actions the Government must take to tackle climate crisis – advisers

Key actions the Government must take to tackle climate crisis – advisers

The Climate Change Committee has made 200 recommendations to help get the UK on track to cut emissions and cope with climate impacts.

Russia ‘fires warning shots at Royal Navy destroyer’

Russia ‘fires warning shots at Royal Navy destroyer’

The Russian defence ministry said HMS Defender entered Russian territorial waters in the Black Sea.

Decision to approve Stonehenge road tunnel scheme ‘unlawful’, High Court told

Decision to approve Stonehenge road tunnel scheme ‘unlawful’, High Court told

Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site is challenging Grant Shapps’ decision to green-light the £1.7 billion development on the A303.

Government accused of mixed messaging over allowing 60,000 fans at Wembley

Government accused of mixed messaging over allowing 60,000 fans at Wembley

All ticket-holders for the matches at Wembley will need to show evidence of a negative Covid-19 test or proof of two doses of a vaccine.

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