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DUP leader to meet with Maros Sefcovic

DUP leader to meet with Maros Sefcovic

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will take part in a virtual meeting with the European Commission vice president as his party continue to oppose the NI Protocol.

Police warning over home security after Cornwall burglary and sex attack

Police warning over home security after Cornwall burglary and sex attack

Police have released a picture of a man in connection with the incident.

Three dead after being pulled from water on hottest day of year

Three dead after being pulled from water on hottest day of year

Police in Manchester reported that a 19-year-old man had died at Salford Quays.

Frontline NHS staff spared quarantine in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Frontline NHS staff spared quarantine in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Fully vaccinated health and social care staff in England may avoid isolation if absence may lead to a ‘significant risk of harm’.

NHS App which displays vaccine status hits milestone of 10 million users

NHS App which displays vaccine status hits milestone of 10 million users

As the remaining restrictions are lifted across England, it is hoped the app will help people return to the workplace, attend nightclubs and travel.

Eat Out to Help Out ‘helped cause rise in deaths for minority ethnic groups’

Eat Out to Help Out ‘helped cause rise in deaths for minority ethnic groups’

Concern has been raised that the lifting of restrictions in England from Monday could see these ethnic groups hit again.

Hottest day of the year in England and Wales with heatwave set to last

Hottest day of the year in England and Wales with heatwave set to last

Both England and Wales have surpassed Saturday’s top temperatures reaching above 30C.

Indiana Jones actor takes fall shooting on Glasgow street

Indiana Jones actor takes fall shooting on Glasgow street

Shooting has taken over parts of the city centre this month, transforming it into Manhattan of the late 1960s.

People living with cancer say ‘Freedom Day’ is meaningless and frightening

People living with cancer say ‘Freedom Day’ is meaningless and frightening

Those with the illness say they, like others, are chomping at the bit’ to return to normal life but have urged more care and caution to be taken.

Johnson to spend Covid ‘freedom day’ in self-isolation

Johnson to spend Covid ‘freedom day’ in self-isolation

The PM is confined to Chequers after an outcry over his plan to get round quarantine requirements.

Former First Minister recounts hurt at false rumours over her marriage

Former First Minister recounts hurt at false rumours over her marriage

Arlene Foster successfully sued TV Dr Christian Jessen for libel earlier this year after he retweeted a claim she had been having an affair.

Freedom Day ‘could become Chaos Day due to self-isolation crisis’

Freedom Day ‘could become Chaos Day due to self-isolation crisis’

Business groups and unions call for action to tackle growing staff shortages because of people having to self-isolate.

Opera director Sir Graham Vick dies following ‘complications arising from Covid’

Opera director Sir Graham Vick dies following ‘complications arising from Covid’

The founder of the Birmingham Opera Company was knighted in the 2021 New Year’s Honours.

Sun worshippers return to the beach as hot temperatures continue

Sun worshippers return to the beach as hot temperatures continue

The weekend saw a new record high temperature of 31.2C in Co Down.

Unions step up demands for a long-awaited pay rise for NHS workers

Unions step up demands for a long-awaited pay rise for NHS workers

Speculation is mounting that the Government could make an announcement within days.

Temperatures could rise even higher as UK heatwave continues

Temperatures could rise even higher as UK heatwave continues

Hot weather is expected to continue with the UK likely to see temperatures above 30C this week.

Prominent figures who have contracted Covid-19

Prominent figures who have contracted Covid-19

The virus that ‘does not discriminate’ has affected ministers, MPs, political advisers and health officials alike.

Busker aims to ‘bring everybody together’ by sharing performances on TikTok

Busker aims to ‘bring everybody together’ by sharing performances on TikTok

As the Covid-19 pandemic has reduced footfall in high streets, buskers have taken to social media to showcase their talents.

Blair calls for an end to quarantine for the double-jabbed

Blair calls for an end to quarantine for the double-jabbed

The ex-prime minister said the current system is ‘not rational’ and that Boris Johnson should not be having to self-isolate.

Downing Street adds to the pile of pandemic U-turns

Downing Street adds to the pile of pandemic U-turns

Throughout the pandemic, Government advice has shifted on a range of issues.

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