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Nissan to boost renewable power with solar farm extension

Nissan to boost renewable power with solar farm extension

It will make a planning application for a major solar expansion at its Sunderland plant.

Pupils meeting in each other’s homes risk spreading Covid, union president warns

Pupils meeting in each other’s homes risk spreading Covid, union president warns

The ASCL leader said parents with ‘pointy elbows and lawyer friends’ could widen the equality gap if they pressurise teachers deciding grades.

AstraZeneca jab safe, says regulator, as some European countries suspend rollout

AstraZeneca jab safe, says regulator, as some European countries suspend rollout

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) backed the jab’s safety and said there had been just 22 reports of blood clots among recipients

NI centenary programme will champion young people of the future, says PM

NI centenary programme will champion young people of the future, says PM

It will also pay tribute to those who worked tirelessly to support the region during the pandemic, Boris Johnson added.

Plan to double punishment for fare dodgers

Plan to double punishment for fare dodgers

The Department for Transport said penalty fares are ‘no longer fulfilling their deterrent function’ at their current level of £20.

One-week return to remote learning for primary pupils in Northern Ireland axed

One-week return to remote learning for primary pupils in Northern Ireland axed

The proposal to take P1-P3 pupils back out of class for the week prior to the Easter holidays had been widely criticised by parents and school leaders

Johnson resisting calls to correct Commons record over NHS funding comments

Johnson resisting calls to correct Commons record over NHS funding comments

Downing Street said the Prime Minister had ‘explained the basis for his point’.

Anger over safety fears as police officer suspected of Sarah Everard murder

Anger over safety fears as police officer suspected of Sarah Everard murder

The 33-year-old went missing while walking home from a friend’s flat in south London last week.

EuroMillions winner spared jail after killing pensioner in Christmas Day crash

EuroMillions winner spared jail after killing pensioner in Christmas Day crash

Matthew Topham admitted causing death by careless driving in the collision in Lincolnshire in 2019.

Businesswoman’s court fight with Barclays generated £50m legal bills, judge told

Businesswoman’s court fight with Barclays generated £50m legal bills, judge told

Amanda Staveley sued the bank after complaining about the behaviour of bosses while negotiating investment deals in 2008.

Nepalese restaurant delivers 100,000th free community meal since pandemic start

Nepalese restaurant delivers 100,000th free community meal since pandemic start

Joanna Lumley lent her support as Panas Gurkha owner Sujan Katuwal made the landmark delivery to the Royal Artillery Barracks in Greenwich.

Coronavirus needs to stay contained and we have to be vigilant, says expert

Coronavirus needs to stay contained and we have to be vigilant, says expert

Professor Sharon Peacock believes Covid-19 vaccines will be able to cope with changes to the virus.

Hedge fund millionaire cleared of assaulting young woman in 1998

Hedge fund millionaire cleared of assaulting young woman in 1998

Crispin Odey was accused of one count of groping the woman while his pregnant wife was away

Young people can help rebuild from Covid crisis, web inventor says

Young people can help rebuild from Covid crisis, web inventor says

Sir Tim Berners-Lee has called for action to get the world’s young people safely online to drive economic and social growth post-pandemic.

MPs listen in silence as women killed in last 12 months remembered

MPs listen in silence as women killed in last 12 months remembered

Labour’s Jess Phillips said work must take place to ensure ‘nobody’s name ends up on this list again’.

Cunard to offer staycation sailings as it cancels more international trips

Cunard to offer staycation sailings as it cancels more international trips

The luxury cruise line will operate domestic trips for UK residents this summer.

Cost of border security technology failures ‘staggering’, say MPs

Cost of border security technology failures ‘staggering’, say MPs

The Public Accounts Committee criticised the Home Office.

Wildlife-rich site where theme park is planned given protected designation

Wildlife-rich site where theme park is planned given protected designation

Swanscombe Peninsula in Kent has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its habitats and wildlife.

Majority of adults back sanctions on tech firms to combat child abuse – survey

Majority of adults back sanctions on tech firms to combat child abuse – survey

The NSPCC said there was a ‘clear public consensus’ for stronger legislation that hardwired child protection into how firms designed their platforms.

Sturgeon: I am haunted by error which let Salmond complainers down

Sturgeon: I am haunted by error which let Salmond complainers down

The Scottish First Minister conceded it is ‘undeniably the case’ that her Government made mistakes in the matter.

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