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Slow clap protest more subdued than previous NHS applause, but ‘just first step’

Slow clap protest more subdued than previous NHS applause, but ‘just first step’

The demonstration was made in response to a ‘kick in the teeth’ 1% pay rise offer for NHS workers.

Irish stockbrokers up for sale

Irish stockbrokers up for sale

Davy faced a fallout over its fine for breaching rules surrounding a bond deal in 2014.

Jenrick ‘calls in’ controversial plan for new coal mine

Jenrick ‘calls in’ controversial plan for new coal mine

The Communities Secretary says the application by West Cumbria Mining raises issues of ‘more than local importance’.

Public joins in slow handclap against 1% pay offer for NHS workers

Public joins in slow handclap against 1% pay offer for NHS workers

Thursday’s event, organised by health unions and the TUC, mirrored the weekly applause for the NHS at the height of the coronavirus crisis last year.

Police watchdog launches probe into Met handling of indecent exposure report

Police watchdog launches probe into Met handling of indecent exposure report

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an independent investigation.

Wales to move to ‘stay local’ rules from Saturday

Wales to move to ‘stay local’ rules from Saturday

The easing of restrictions is expected to allow people in rural areas to travel further than those in urban towns and cities

Charles and celebrities recognise achievements of young people

Charles and celebrities recognise achievements of young people

During a virtual ceremony, 10 award winners were honoured by the Prince’s Trust.

Family of Sarah Everard pay tribute to her as ‘shining example to us all’

Family of Sarah Everard pay tribute to her as ‘shining example to us all’

The family also appealed for any information to help the investigation.

Latest UK Covid-19 vaccine figures by nation and age group

Latest UK Covid-19 vaccine figures by nation and age group

More than a third of people in the UK are now likely to have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

O’Neill – UK treating devolved ministers with contempt

O’Neill – UK treating devolved ministers with contempt

Sinn Fein’s vice-president claimed proposals for a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland involved diverting attention from Brexit recklessness.

More vaccine hesitance among ethnic minorities in deprived areas, study shows

More vaccine hesitance among ethnic minorities in deprived areas, study shows

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside has launched a campaign promoting vaccine safety.

Barclays must pay £30 million legal bills it ran up in High Court fight

Barclays must pay £30 million legal bills it ran up in High Court fight

Amanda Staveley sued the bank for hundreds of millions of pounds after complaining about behaviour of bosses when negotiating 2008 investment deals

Duke of Edinburgh leaves hospital after heart operation

Duke of Edinburgh leaves hospital after heart operation

Philip underwent a successful procedure just three months before his 100th birthday.

Economic recovery to be investment-led, Chancellor says

Economic recovery to be investment-led, Chancellor says

Rishi Sunak told MPs on the Treasury Committee there is no need for consumer incentives like Eat Out to Help Out with pent up demand already high.

Women more likely to reduce hours than men after birth of children, study finds

Women more likely to reduce hours than men after birth of children, study finds

The arrival of children also marks the beginning of a long period of wage stagnation for women, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said.

‘One in five’ 16 to 59-year-olds in England have had first vaccine dose

‘One in five’ 16 to 59-year-olds in England have had first vaccine dose

For people aged 60 and over, the latest estimate is 88.9%.

Widow’s anger over ‘silly’ smart motorway safety advert

Widow’s anger over ‘silly’ smart motorway safety advert

Claire Mercer’s husband Jason Mercer died on a section of the M1 near Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre which has no hard shoulder.

Sarah Everard suspect taken to hospital after custody head wound

Sarah Everard suspect taken to hospital after custody head wound

He is being held on suspicion of the 33-year-old’s kidnap and murder

Faster unlocking of rules could trigger third wave of Covid, report says

Faster unlocking of rules could trigger third wave of Covid, report says

Welsh Government scientists say remaining in Alert Level 3 restrictions until the end of June could be enough to keep levels of the virus down.

Homeless people to be prioritised in vaccine rollout

Homeless people to be prioritised in vaccine rollout

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the move would ‘save more lives among those most at risk in society’.

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