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‘Vulnerable’ zebra foal born at Paignton Zoo

‘Vulnerable’ zebra foal born at Paignton Zoo

A Paignton Zoo keeper said the arrival is ‘great news’ for the zoo and the species as a whole.

Javid confirms July 19 as date for England’s lockdown restrictions to end

Javid confirms July 19 as date for England’s lockdown restrictions to end

Sajid Javid said there was ‘no reason’ to go beyond that date as he made his first Commons appearance as Health Secretary.

UK/EU agri-food rules deal ‘obvious choice’ for reducing NI Protocol checks

UK/EU agri-food rules deal ‘obvious choice’ for reducing NI Protocol checks

European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said a Swiss-style agreement would cut the ‘vast majority’ of checks.

Elderly England fans recall 1966 as they prepare for Germany match in care home

Elderly England fans recall 1966 as they prepare for Germany match in care home

‘I’ve seen England beat them once and I know we can do it again,’ said Brian Osborn, who watched England win the World Cup at Wembley.

Camera that caught Hancock embrace disabled but security questions remain

Camera that caught Hancock embrace disabled but security questions remain

The issue was raised in the Commons, where Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle announced a review of security measures.

Foreign ministers affirm commitment to tackling so-called Islamic State

Foreign ministers affirm commitment to tackling so-called Islamic State

The Foreign Secretary announced that the UK is committing an extra £12.6 million to efforts to counter IS.

Assume sexual harassment and abuse is taking place in schools, teachers told

Assume sexual harassment and abuse is taking place in schools, teachers told

Educators must have robust policies to tackle sexual harm even if nothing is being reported, Ofsted has said.

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

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

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

DUP do not speak for Northern Ireland on Brexit, O’Neill tells MLAs

DUP do not speak for Northern Ireland on Brexit, O’Neill tells MLAs

Ms O’Neill from Sinn Fein answered Executive Office questions, and was quizzed about the Northern Ireland Protocol

Sefcovic committed to further engagement with Stormont committee, says McGrath

Sefcovic committed to further engagement with Stormont committee, says McGrath

The European Commission vice president took the unusual step of appearing before a scrutiny committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday.

Firefighters tackle huge blaze near railway station

Firefighters tackle huge blaze near railway station

A video of the blaze posted on social media showed an explosion leading to a burst of flames.

Teenager stabbed in ‘ambush’ after being ‘lured’ to park by girl, jury told

Teenager stabbed in ‘ambush’ after being ‘lured’ to park by girl, jury told

The victim, from Reading, was killed on January 3 this year after two teenage boys disclosed grievances about him, a trial heard.

EU listening to unionist concerns over NI Protocol, says Sefcovic

EU listening to unionist concerns over NI Protocol, says Sefcovic

The European Commission vice president was told that not one unionist in the Stormont Assembly consented to the post-Brexit mechanism.

School mobile phone bans considered in behaviour consultation

School mobile phone bans considered in behaviour consultation

The idea is part of a six-week call for evidence from teachers, parents and other staff on how to promote good behaviour.

Upgrading PPE for staff on Covid wards ‘dramatically cut infections’

Upgrading PPE for staff on Covid wards ‘dramatically cut infections’

Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been testing staff for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, even when workers showed no symptoms.

Prime Minister was right not to sack Hancock over affair, says Gove

Prime Minister was right not to sack Hancock over affair, says Gove

Cabinet Minister Michael Gove said it was right for the former health secretary to resign but defended the PM’s decision not to sack him.

EU citizens ‘waiting months for residency applications to be processed’

EU citizens ‘waiting months for residency applications to be processed’

The figures were obtained following a Freedom of Information request to the Home Office.

Sefcovic ‘confident’ resolution can be found on looming GB sausage ban in NI

Sefcovic ‘confident’ resolution can be found on looming GB sausage ban in NI

The European Commission VP said the EU was prepared to take ‘bold steps’ to address problems with the NI Protocol, including the chilled meats ban.

Queen greeted with traditional Ceremony of the Keys as she arrives in Edinburgh

Queen greeted with traditional Ceremony of the Keys as she arrives in Edinburgh

The monarch was welcomed to ‘your ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland’ by the city’s Lord Provost.

Justice Secretary to intervene in decision to free child killer Colin Pitchfork

Justice Secretary to intervene in decision to free child killer Colin Pitchfork

The Parole Board will now consider the request.

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