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NI Education Minister wants all children back in school by April 12

NI Education Minister wants all children back in school by April 12

Peter Weir’s proposals for an accelerated return to classes will be considered by the Stormont Executive on Thursday.

MSPs demand urgent release of emails linked to meetings over Salmond legal case

MSPs demand urgent release of emails linked to meetings over Salmond legal case

The move came after Deputy First Minister John Swinney said minutes relating to meetings between Nicola Sturgeon and lawyers could not be found.

Race issues raised by Sussexes concerning but ‘recollections may vary’ – palace

Race issues raised by Sussexes concerning but ‘recollections may vary’ – palace

Harry and Meghan have plunged the monarchy into crisis with their dramatic interview with Oprah Winfrey.

UK and EU clash over ‘vaccine export ban’ in latest display of Brexit tensions

UK and EU clash over ‘vaccine export ban’ in latest display of Brexit tensions

The UK has hit back after European Council President Charles Michel accused it of imposing a ban on the movement of jabs.

Greece aiming to reopen for UK holidaymakers in May

Greece aiming to reopen for UK holidaymakers in May

Tourism minister Haris Theoharis declared ‘the only thing you want is Greece’.

Ofcom to investigate Piers Morgan’s comments on Meghan and Harry interview

Ofcom to investigate Piers Morgan’s comments on Meghan and Harry interview

More than 41,000 people complained to the watchdog.

Facebook urges users to scrutinise content in latest bid to fight misinformation

Facebook urges users to scrutinise content in latest bid to fight misinformation

The social network is rolling out new ads to boost media literacy and combat misleading claims which appear online.

Child abuse trial of former Labour peer Ahmed was ‘sabotaged’, judge rules

Child abuse trial of former Labour peer Ahmed was ‘sabotaged’, judge rules

A judge at Sheffield Crown Court has ordered that the prosecution of the former Lord Ahmed should be halted but this is subject to appeal.

Close to 600,000 vaccinated in NI as programme set to ramp up

Close to 600,000 vaccinated in NI as programme set to ramp up

Health Minister Robin Swann said he is expects the largest delivery of the AstraZeneca jab yet later this week.

‘Unacceptable failure’ at youth jail, minister says

‘Unacceptable failure’ at youth jail, minister says

Operated by MTC, Rainsbrook can hold up to 87 children aged 12 to 17 years, who are serving a custodial sentence or on remand from the courts.

Meghan defends her right to privacy

Meghan defends her right to privacy

The Duchess of Sussex said it was all about the principle of respecting boundaries.

Baby died following mismanaged breech birth at Surrey hospital

Baby died following mismanaged breech birth at Surrey hospital

Midwives at Frimley Park Hospital failed to detect baby Theo Ellis was in the breech position.

Possible new case of Brazilian P1 Covid-19 variant identified in Scotland

Possible new case of Brazilian P1 Covid-19 variant identified in Scotland

Revealing the case, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was not believed to be linked to three cases who earlier flew into Scotland from Brazil.

Sir Winston Churchill’s slippers fetch almost £40,000 at auction

Sir Winston Churchill’s slippers fetch almost £40,000 at auction

The former prime minister’s footwear went under the hammer on Tuesday afternoon for the first time in more than 20 years.

Ex-Guardian editor receives ‘unanimous support’ to remain on Media Commission

Ex-Guardian editor receives ‘unanimous support’ to remain on Media Commission

Alan Rusbridger was under pressure after revelations that his newspaper’s former media editor, Roy Greenslade, was supportive of the IRA.

Lottery winner says he took eyes off road in fatal crash to ‘stop son screaming’

Lottery winner says he took eyes off road in fatal crash to ‘stop son screaming’

Matthew Topham admits causing Mary Jane Regler’s death, but denies causing death by dangerous driving.

Ten children rescued from boat in English Channel

Ten children rescued from boat in English Channel

They were among 33 people packed onto a boat heading for the UK on Tuesday morning amid cold air and sea temperatures.

Foster brands EU reaction to protocol grace period extensions ‘hysterical’

Foster brands EU reaction to protocol grace period extensions ‘hysterical’

NI’s First Minister has expressed confidence that ‘small moves’ by the Government to postpone the full implementation of the NI Protocol were legal.

UK cruises could resume in May – minister

UK cruises could resume in May – minister

The Government has advised UK holidaymakers to avoid cruises since July 9 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How lockdown measures are being lifted across the UK’s four nations

How lockdown measures are being lifted across the UK’s four nations

Up to four people from two different households will be allowed to meet in Scotland from Friday.

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