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Proof of vaccination to be required for entry to nightclubs from autumn

Proof of vaccination to be required for entry to nightclubs from autumn

Nadhim Zahawi told the House of Commons the new conditions are due to kick in by the end of September.

UK ‘keeping all options on the table’ in Northern Ireland Protocol dispute

UK ‘keeping all options on the table’ in Northern Ireland Protocol dispute

Brexit minister Lord Frost said he had not ruled anything out.

First ever amber extreme heat warning issued as sweltering temperatures climb

First ever amber extreme heat warning issued as sweltering temperatures climb

Forecasters said the amber warning comes as unusually high temperatures are expected for western areas in particular.

Watchdog set to clamp down on universities with ‘artificial’ grade inflation

Watchdog set to clamp down on universities with ‘artificial’ grade inflation

Proposals will allow the regulator to intervene more frequently in English universities and colleges where quality has slipped.

Lobbying rules ‘insufficient’ in light of Cameron’s Greensill efforts, say MPs

Lobbying rules ‘insufficient’ in light of Cameron’s Greensill efforts, say MPs

The Treasury Committee also called into question the former prime minister’s judgment over how he went about supporting the failed firm.

Two bereaved mothers call on Government to appoint allergy tsar

Two bereaved mothers call on Government to appoint allergy tsar

The mothers say more support is needed.

Councils suspend garden waste collections amid Covid-19 staff shortages

Councils suspend garden waste collections amid Covid-19 staff shortages

Local authorities are also facing the impact of a national shortage of HGV drivers.

Government has ‘fight on its hands’ over plans to ban Troubles prosecutions

Government has ‘fight on its hands’ over plans to ban Troubles prosecutions

Victims groups are to travel to Downing St on Tuesday

Covid-19: At-risk children to be offered Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

Covid-19: At-risk children to be offered Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation said it was not currently advising that children outside of specific groups receive a jab.

O’Neill ‘can’t say definitively’ if planned easing of Covid rules will go ahead

O’Neill ‘can’t say definitively’ if planned easing of Covid rules will go ahead

Michelle O’Neill was speaking ahead of Thursday’s Executive meeting as daily case numbers continue to rise.

Gull trapped in netting in Cardiff city centre rescued by firefighters

Gull trapped in netting in Cardiff city centre rescued by firefighters

The bird got trapped in netting in the centre of Cardiff last week

11 arrested as anti-lockdown protesters clash with police in Westminster

11 arrested as anti-lockdown protesters clash with police in Westminster

Scotland Yard said officers had been ‘met with hostility while engaging with crowds’ at the protest.

Right for UK Government to intervene on NI abortion services – O’Neill

Right for UK Government to intervene on NI abortion services – O’Neill

The deputy First Minister said women had been failed in a ‘catastrophic way’ by a lack of service provision during the pandemic.

Social media ‘recommending graphic content to users as young as 13’

Social media ‘recommending graphic content to users as young as 13’

A new report claims social media platforms are promoting harmful content, such as that around extreme dieting and self-harm, to children.

Jeff Bezos ‘ready not nervous’ for Blue Origin space trip

Jeff Bezos ‘ready not nervous’ for Blue Origin space trip

The Amazon founder will be joined by three other passengers aged between 18 and 82 for Blue Origin’s first human flight.

Gay rugby player wins deportation fight

Gay rugby player wins deportation fight

Ken Macharia faced being sent back to Kenya, where homosexual activity is illegal and can be punished with heavy jail sentences.

Daredevils set record for high fiving while skydiving

Daredevils set record for high fiving while skydiving

Emily Aucutt and Josh Carratt managed 32 high and low fives during a 63.3-second freefall.

Vocal Remain supporter pitches to head new Brexit unit with bid to rejoin EU

Vocal Remain supporter pitches to head new Brexit unit with bid to rejoin EU

Lord Adonis says he is prepared to do the job, which is offering a salary of up to £120,000, for nothing

Only quarter of public support ‘decolonising curriculum’ at universities – poll

Only quarter of public support ‘decolonising curriculum’ at universities – poll

The findings come as institutions are under pressure to reform their syllabus to ensure there is greater diversity.

We’ll continue to wear masks indoors, say residents in Covid hotspot Redcar

We’ll continue to wear masks indoors, say residents in Covid hotspot Redcar

Cases in Redcar have reached 1,268 per 100,000 people.

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