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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.

Comedian Tom O’Connor dies aged 81

Comedian Tom O’Connor dies aged 81

He established himself as a household name through the 70s and 80s.

Edward and Sophie visit British Grand Prix to thank McLaren team for support

Edward and Sophie visit British Grand Prix to thank McLaren team for support

Do It 4 Youth initiative aims to raise money to enable a million more young people from deprived communities take up the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Three weeks before impact of lifting Covid restrictions will be known – expert

Three weeks before impact of lifting Covid restrictions will be known – expert

A government scientific adviser said case numbers will “almost certainly” hit 100,000 per day.

What is the workplace contact-tracing pilot scheme causing a political row?

What is the workplace contact-tracing pilot scheme causing a political row?

Here we look at the pilot system hoping to help avert the so-called ‘pingdemic’.

Johnson to isolate at Chequers following fury over quarantine escape plan

Johnson to isolate at Chequers following fury over quarantine escape plan

The PM and Chancellor Rishi Sunak caused outrage after they said they would take daily tests after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

Ruth Davidson to join House of Lords on Tuesday

Ruth Davidson to join House of Lords on Tuesday

She has chosen the title Baroness Davidson of Lundin Links.

Consumer confidence ‘rebounds to pre-pandemic levels’

Consumer confidence ‘rebounds to pre-pandemic levels’

The latest quarterly consumer tracker by Deloitte reported the highest consumer confidence since the end of 2019.

Boris Johnson escapes need to quarantine after meeting with Sajid Javid

Boris Johnson escapes need to quarantine after meeting with Sajid Javid

The PM and Chancellor Rishi Sunak were contacted by Test and Trace but will take part in a daily testing pilot rather than self-isolate.

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