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Anger over Government’s plan to ban Troubles prosecutions continues to grow

Anger over Government’s plan to ban Troubles prosecutions continues to grow

A former chief constable said the plans for a statute of limitations did not sit comfortably with him.

Primark stores and Tate Modern among venues hosting weekend pop-up jab clinics

Primark stores and Tate Modern among venues hosting weekend pop-up jab clinics

Officials are seeking to maximise protection before restrictions are lifted on Monday.

Third of young adults in England have not had first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Third of young adults in England have not had first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

In some local authority areas, less than half of 18-24 year-olds have received a first dose.

Boris Johnson: ‘Difficult days’ ahead but worst of pandemic is probably over

Boris Johnson: ‘Difficult days’ ahead but worst of pandemic is probably over

The Prime Minister urged people not to throw caution to the winds as England’s lockdown is lifted on Monday.

Oh poo – Charles puts his foot in it at Great Yorkshire Show

Oh poo – Charles puts his foot in it at Great Yorkshire Show

The prince was told stepping in a cow pat was good luck.

Freeport plan risks undermining devolution, Scottish and Welsh ministers warn

Freeport plan risks undermining devolution, Scottish and Welsh ministers warn

Scottish Government business minister Ivan McKee has written to Scottish Secretary Alister Jack with his concerns.

Be flexible over late-night shop deliveries amid driver shortage, councils urged

Be flexible over late-night shop deliveries amid driver shortage, councils urged

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has called for local planning authorities to take a light-touch approach to enforcing delivery hours.

Covid passports ‘non-starter’, says pub chief ahead of July 19

Covid passports ‘non-starter’, says pub chief ahead of July 19

Patrick Dardis, chief executive of Young’s, told the PA news agency that the group will not require vaccine certification.

Sex Pistols’ legal fight over use of songs in series starts at High Court

Sex Pistols’ legal fight over use of songs in series starts at High Court

A High Court dispute between former members of the Sex Pistols over the use of the band’s songs in a television series has begun in London.

Google Maps suggests ‘potentially fatal’ route up Ben Nevis, hillwalkers warned

Google Maps suggests ‘potentially fatal’ route up Ben Nevis, hillwalkers warned

The John Muir Trust and Mountaineering Scotland has been trying to contact the internet giant about the issue.

Taxing sugar and salt would reduce ‘enormous harm’, says report author

Taxing sugar and salt would reduce ‘enormous harm’, says report author

National Food Strategy author Henry Dimbleby has responded to PM’s comments that he was ‘not attracted’ to extra taxes on hardworking people.

Victims’ families ‘left in tears’ by Northern Ireland legacy plans

Victims’ families ‘left in tears’ by Northern Ireland legacy plans

Brandon Lewis outlined the Government’s legacy proposals on Wednesday, including introducing a statute of limitations on prosecution.

Health minister expresses concern at spike in Covid-19 cases

Health minister expresses concern at spike in Covid-19 cases

Some 1,083 cases were notified by the department of health on Thursday, up from 636 on Wednesday.

Minister: UK stands ready to reform seriously unbalanced NI Protocol

Minister: UK stands ready to reform seriously unbalanced NI Protocol

Penny Mordaunt of the Cabinet Office criticised the EU’s approach to trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Scientists aim to record Earth’s ‘pulse’ on ocean floor

Scientists aim to record Earth’s ‘pulse’ on ocean floor

Seismometers will be placed across a region encompassing the Canary Islands and the archipelagos of Azores and Madeira.

Hammersmith Bridge to reopen for pedestrians and cyclists

Hammersmith Bridge to reopen for pedestrians and cyclists

Cracks in the pedestals have led to motor vehicles being prohibited from using the bridge since April 2019.

Number of new Covid-19 cases almost doubles in 24 hours

Number of new Covid-19 cases almost doubles in 24 hours

Some 1,083 cases of the virus were notified in Northern Ireland on Thursday, up from 636 on Wednesday.

From Three Lions to one beaver: Exmoor kit named after England star Rashford

From Three Lions to one beaver: Exmoor kit named after England star Rashford

It is the first beaver born in the area for 400 years.

Al fresco dining part of strategy to help hospitality sector recover

Al fresco dining part of strategy to help hospitality sector recover

The strategy includes the extension of al fresco dining and takeaway pints to boost sales alongside a recruitment drive.

Scottish Power and Shell make bid for North Sea floating windfarm project

Scottish Power and Shell make bid for North Sea floating windfarm project

The companies have submitted multiple applications as part of the Crown Estate’s plans to lease parts of the seabed.

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