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Ministers under fire over Indian variant ahead of restrictions easing on Monday

Ministers under fire over Indian variant ahead of restrictions easing on Monday

Ministers said the Government was acting ‘calmly’ but the British Medical Association said the move was a ‘real worry’.

Forced Uighur labour behind world’s solar panels, investigation finds

Forced Uighur labour behind world’s solar panels, investigation finds

A study by Sheffield Hallam University has urged the world’s leading panel manufacturers not to source materials from Xinjiang.

Celebrity judges join charity contest in hunt for Britain’s next top dog

Celebrity judges join charity contest in hunt for Britain’s next top dog

Dog-owners are invited to submit photos of their pets to find winners across six themes.

5K runners set for test event to try to move out of lockdown

5K runners set for test event to try to move out of lockdown

Athletes and spectators at the Reunion 5K will be split into two different races to provide scientific data on Covid-19 transmission levels

Marcus Rashford and National Literacy Trust launch child reading initiative

Marcus Rashford and National Literacy Trust launch child reading initiative

WH Smith will gift a copy of the footballer’s book You Are A Champion: How To Be The Best You Can Be for every one that is sold.

What the papers say – May 15

What the papers say – May 15

The threat of delays to the UK’s reopening posed by the Indian Covid variant dominates the Saturday papers.

Final Debenhams stores to shut as chain’s 243-year history ends

Final Debenhams stores to shut as chain’s 243-year history ends

The retail firm collapsed amid the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

PM warns Indian variant could deliver ‘serious disruption’ to lockdown plans

PM warns Indian variant could deliver ‘serious disruption’ to lockdown plans

Boris Johnson says England could face ‘hard choices’ if the variant proves to be much more transmissible than other strains

Johnson’s Mustique holiday ‘was worth double the amount declared’

Johnson’s Mustique holiday ‘was worth double the amount declared’

The revelation will heap further pressure on Mr Johnson as he faces various investigations.

Incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots vows to unite unionism and defeat NI Protocol

Incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots vows to unite unionism and defeat NI Protocol

The Stormont Agriculture Minister defeated the DUP’s Westminster leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the battle to replace Arlene Foster on Friday.

Up to five visitors per resident to be allowed in care homes from Monday

Up to five visitors per resident to be allowed in care homes from Monday

Elderly and vulnerable people will be able to see more of their friends and relatives as the UK moves to the next stage of lockdown easing.

Brexit trade issues between Britain and Ireland can be resolved, says Martin

Brexit trade issues between Britain and Ireland can be resolved, says Martin

Micheal Martin said he assured Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the European Union ‘wants to be constructive’.

Ireland will not pay ransom after health service cyber attack – Taoiseach

Ireland will not pay ransom after health service cyber attack – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said officials are dealing with the situation in accordance with advice from cyber security experts

Government announces £200 million funding for rough sleeper initiative

Government announces £200 million funding for rough sleeper initiative

But the Crisis charity warned that the funding ‘will only scratch the surface’.

Starmer continues troubled reshuffle of Labour frontbench

Starmer continues troubled reshuffle of Labour frontbench

The Labour leader appointed Jeff Smith as shadow local government minister.

Whitty warns of ‘net disadvantage’ in moving vaccines to younger people

Whitty warns of ‘net disadvantage’ in moving vaccines to younger people

Professor Chris Whitty said the aim is to firstly protect the most vulnerable which is ‘very heavily predicated by age with this particular virus’.

Change in jab tactics will not delay rollout to young people, top medic says

Change in jab tactics will not delay rollout to young people, top medic says

Professor Chris Whitty said young people should get one dose by July, despite plans to offer over-50s second jab within eight weeks of the first.

June easing of coronavirus restrictions in jeopardy in face of Indian variant

June easing of coronavirus restrictions in jeopardy in face of Indian variant

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the country could face ‘hard choices’ over further reopening.

Glasgow and Moray businesses face ‘wasted stock and more debt’ over restrictions

Glasgow and Moray businesses face ‘wasted stock and more debt’ over restrictions

Glasgow and Moray will remain in Level 3 of the five-tier system of coronavirus restrictions on Monday for at least another week.

Lord Dyson report on Diana’s Panorama interview passed to BBC

Lord Dyson report on Diana’s Panorama interview passed to BBC

The Duke of Cambridge welcomed the investigation saying it ‘should help establish the truth behind the actions’ that led to the programme.

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