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Surge testing rolled out across parts of Lancashire

Surge testing rolled out across parts of Lancashire

The DHSC said the people who tested positive for the Indian variant have been told to self-isolate and their contacts are being identified.

Police investigating claims of intimidation during DUP leadership contest

Police investigating claims of intimidation during DUP leadership contest

Party leader Edwin Poots earlier said any acts of intimidation should be reported to police.

Sunak: G7 working for ‘green and global’ economic recovery post-Covid

Sunak: G7 working for ‘green and global’ economic recovery post-Covid

Chancellor Rishi Sunak hosted a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers ahead of an in-person gathering in London next week.

Representing Northern Ireland ‘greatest privilege of my life’ – Arlene Foster

Representing Northern Ireland ‘greatest privilege of my life’ – Arlene Foster

The First Minister made the remarks as she prepares to leave the top role after five years.

Festivals facing ‘lost summer’ over lack of Government insurance scheme – report

Festivals facing ‘lost summer’ over lack of Government insurance scheme – report

The DCMS Committee also warned of a possible increase in drug-related deaths.

Foster to step aside next Tuesday if Poots names new front bench

Foster to step aside next Tuesday if Poots names new front bench

Edwin Poots said it was up to Arlene Foster to decide when she leaves Northern Ireland’s top post.

Hancock’s failure to declare family firm’s NHS work a ‘minor breach’ of rules

Hancock’s failure to declare family firm’s NHS work a ‘minor breach’ of rules

The Prime Minister’s ethics adviser said the award of the framework contracts to Topwood ‘should have been declared at the time’.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale are recording the highest rates.

Cabinet agrees plan that will see widespread reopening of Ireland

Cabinet agrees plan that will see widespread reopening of Ireland

Taoiseach Micheal Martin will make a formal announcement.

PM raised ‘significant concerns’ over human rights in meeting with Orban

PM raised ‘significant concerns’ over human rights in meeting with Orban

Opposition politicians and human rights groups were critical of the decision to meet the Hungarian prime minister in No 10.

Almost 11 million car trips planned as temperatures soar over long weekend

Almost 11 million car trips planned as temperatures soar over long weekend

Traffic is expected to peak on Saturday and Monday.

‘Poster boy’ image of Fishmongers’ Hall attacker blinded officials, jury finds

‘Poster boy’ image of Fishmongers’ Hall attacker blinded officials, jury finds

Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones died at the hands of Usman Khan.

Woman died after sticking head out of moving train window, inquest hears

Woman died after sticking head out of moving train window, inquest hears

Bethan Roper, 28, suffered fatal head injuries while a passenger on the Great Western Railway (GWR) travelling at around 75mph.

Trial date set for Sir Rod Stewart’s US assault case

Trial date set for Sir Rod Stewart’s US assault case

Sir Rod and his son Sean were charged in January 2020.

Senior counter-terror officer apologises to families of Usman Khan’s victims

Senior counter-terror officer apologises to families of Usman Khan’s victims

Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said he is ‘deeply sorry’ for the failures that left the terrorist free to kill Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones.

PM ‘unwisely’ allowed refurbishment without ‘more rigorous regard’ for funding

PM ‘unwisely’ allowed refurbishment without ‘more rigorous regard’ for funding

Downing Street said the PM had covered the cost of the work himself.

Lewis abortion direction would be ‘intrusion’ into devolution

Lewis abortion direction would be ‘intrusion’ into devolution

The claim was made on the final day of a judicial review into a delay in commissioning abortion services.

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England: What do the local numbers show?

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England: What do the local numbers show?

About two-thirds of acute hospital trusts in England are currently recording no Covid-19 admissions.

Authorities complacent and passive over Usman Khan threat – victim’s father

Authorities complacent and passive over Usman Khan threat – victim’s father

David Merritt said his son Jack ‘was a good man doing good work’.

Men jailed for murdering mother and son in house fire over £400 drug debt

Men jailed for murdering mother and son in house fire over £400 drug debt

Gina Ingles’ body was found crouched over that of her young son Milo, indicating that in her final moments she had sought to shield him from the fire.

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