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Going on holiday abroad this year ‘puts others at risk’: Welsh First Minister

Going on holiday abroad this year ‘puts others at risk’: Welsh First Minister

Mr Drakeford said the Welsh Government would continue to advise against all but essential travel

NHS trusts invited to bid to build eight new hospitals across England

NHS trusts invited to bid to build eight new hospitals across England

The scheme forms part of Boris Johnson’s election pledge to build 40 new hospitals by 2030.

EU dropped 800 new regulations on N Ireland without notice, says Government

EU dropped 800 new regulations on N Ireland without notice, says Government

Northern Ireland continues to follow some EU single market rules after Brexit in order to avoid a hard border.

Pearson Edexcel adds four BME playwrights to GCSE drama text list

Pearson Edexcel adds four BME playwrights to GCSE drama text list

Pupils taking the exam board’s GCSE drama qualification will be able to study a more diverse selection of plays from September.

Statins ‘generally favourable’ according to risk-benefit review

Statins ‘generally favourable’ according to risk-benefit review

Researchers examined data from more than 120,000 people.

Judge considering whether Covid-stricken woman should be allowed to die

Judge considering whether Covid-stricken woman should be allowed to die

The patient in her 50s has been left paralysed from the neck down in a ‘unique combination of pathologies’, a court heard.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

More than nine in 10 (91%) areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Nine-year-old praises Bukayo Saka for being ‘so brave’ in handwritten letter

Nine-year-old praises Bukayo Saka for being ‘so brave’ in handwritten letter

Charlie Taylor, from Westcliff-on-Sea, was inspired to write to Saka after seeing racist abuse aimed at the England player.

Balearics to go amber and Croatia green in changes to coronavirus travel lists

Balearics to go amber and Croatia green in changes to coronavirus travel lists

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the changes will take place at 4am on Monday.

A meaty issue: Nudges not tax needed to cut consumption, food strategy says

A meaty issue: Nudges not tax needed to cut consumption, food strategy says

Meat eating needs to be reduced by 30% by 2032 to tackle the climate and nature crises, report warns.

Met Police Commissioner pays tribute to colleagues as she is made a dame

Met Police Commissioner pays tribute to colleagues as she is made a dame

Dame Cressida began her career in the capital with the Met in 1983 before moving to Thames Valley Police and returning to London.

Vigilance urged amid rising coronavirus cases

Vigilance urged amid rising coronavirus cases

There have been 42,000 new cases and 49 further deaths announced on Wednesday.

The ‘Mona Lisa of the stamp world’ is coming to Britain

The ‘Mona Lisa of the stamp world’ is coming to Britain

The stamp was bought for 8.3 million US dollars at an auction last month.

New mother tells MPs of ‘continuous heartache’ during pandemic

New mother tells MPs of ‘continuous heartache’ during pandemic

Bethany Power was one of a number of people to tell a committee of new parents’ struggles to cope during the emergency.

Boy, 14, charged after seven-year-old girl sexually assaulted

Boy, 14, charged after seven-year-old girl sexually assaulted

The incident happened on Saturday in Broughty Ferry, Tayside.

Political leaders order continued use of face masks in transport systems

Political leaders order continued use of face masks in transport systems

Mayors and council leaders urged the Government to ‘get a grip’ and retain national legislation.

We are not anti-car or wanting to demonise drivers, insists Transport Secretary

We are not anti-car or wanting to demonise drivers, insists Transport Secretary

Grant Shapps told MPs the ambition is to ensure cars ‘can run without damaging people’s health and the environment’.

When are changes to Covid rules expected across the UK’s four nations?

When are changes to Covid rules expected across the UK’s four nations?

Wales will move to alert level 1 on July 17, and then level 0 on August 7 if infection rates remain stable and even more people are vaccinated.

New strategy to help young people spot online disinformation launched

New strategy to help young people spot online disinformation launched

The Government said ‘false or confused information spread online could threaten public safety and undermine our democracy’.

Government proposal to end all Troubles prosecutions widely criticised

Government proposal to end all Troubles prosecutions widely criticised

The approach outlined by Brandon Lewis in the House of Commons would also see an end to legacy inquests and civil actions.

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