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SDLP chief: Next DUP leader must reflect on how to build ‘more united community’

SDLP chief: Next DUP leader must reflect on how to build ‘more united community’

Colum Eastwood urged those who will soon declare their intentions ‘to reflect on how we can build a more united community’.

Arlene Foster: Highs and lows of DUP leader’s tenure

Arlene Foster: Highs and lows of DUP leader’s tenure

She said she will stand down as party leader on May 28 and as First Minister at the end of June.

Who are the potential contenders to lead the DUP?

Who are the potential contenders to lead the DUP?

It is not clear if the next leader will enjoy a coronation, or whether there will be more than one candidate vying for the party’s top job.

Hint of ‘good news’ over care home resident isolation rule

Hint of ‘good news’ over care home resident isolation rule

Current guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care requires residents to isolate for 14 days after a trip out of the home.

Death of community support officer being treated as murder

Death of community support officer being treated as murder

The loss has shocked the tiny Kent hamlet of Snowdown, where Julia James is believed to have lived with her husband.

Jonathan Van-Tam: We are at or close to bottom of levels of Covid cases in UK

Jonathan Van-Tam: We are at or close to bottom of levels of Covid cases in UK

England’s deputy chief medical officer said the ‘disappearance of our third wave’ was thanks to the public following restrictions

WH Smith set to open 100 new travel shops after £325m cash boost

WH Smith set to open 100 new travel shops after £325m cash boost

The high street stalwart also said it has also identified around 300 potential sites for stores in hospitals across the UK.

Ed Balls celebrates 10th anniversary of Twitter mishap that spawned Ed Balls Day

Ed Balls celebrates 10th anniversary of Twitter mishap that spawned Ed Balls Day

Ed Balls.

DUP ministers pay tribute to Arlene Foster’s ‘service and sacrifice’ to party

DUP ministers pay tribute to Arlene Foster’s ‘service and sacrifice’ to party

DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds said it was a ‘privilege’ to work with Mrs Foster.

Television ad complaints up 43% last year

Television ad complaints up 43% last year

Increased television viewing during lockdown could have been behind the sharp rise in complaints to 14,211 about 5,070 ads, the ASA said.

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

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

Selby, Kirklees and North Lincolnshire are currently recording the highest rates.

‘Existential challenge’ to trans people if employment tribunal ruling overturned

‘Existential challenge’ to trans people if employment tribunal ruling overturned

Maya Forstater is appealing a judgment that found her employer was justified in not renewing her contract due to her beliefs about trans people.

60m doses of Pfizer jab for autumn booster programme

60m doses of Pfizer jab for autumn booster programme

Officials are preparing a booster programme based on clinical need, according to the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Test providers could be ‘overwhelmed’ when foreign holidays resume

Test providers could be ‘overwhelmed’ when foreign holidays resume

Consumer group Which? said many travellers are already complaining about delays in receiving test kits and results.

Arlene Foster announces resignation as DUP leader and First Minister

Arlene Foster announces resignation as DUP leader and First Minister

Mrs Foster said she will stand down as party leader on May 28 and as First Minister at the end of June.

Greensill collapse could cost taxpayer up to £5bn – Lord Myners

Greensill collapse could cost taxpayer up to £5bn – Lord Myners

The former City minister said that the Prime Minister had chosen the wrong person to lead a review into the matter

SNP MP Kirsty Blackman speaks about ‘battling with the black dog of depression’

SNP MP Kirsty Blackman speaks about ‘battling with the black dog of depression’

Ms Blackman said it was ‘hugely important that all of our constituents understand that they’re not battling this alone, there are so many of us.’

Vaccine passports may be needed for the long term, experts suggest

Vaccine passports may be needed for the long term, experts suggest

The language around any vaccine passports or certificates needs to be carefully considered, MPs have been told.

Primary school pupils read ‘longer books of greater difficulty’ during lockdown

Primary school pupils read ‘longer books of greater difficulty’ during lockdown

The latest What Kids Are Reading report analysed the reading habits of more than 1.1 million young people across the UK and Ireland.

Arlene Foster to quit as First Minister and DUP leader

Arlene Foster to quit as First Minister and DUP leader

She said it had been the ‘privilege of my life’ to serve the people of Northern Ireland.

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