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Diana’s brother praises plan for blue plaque at her London home

Diana’s brother praises plan for blue plaque at her London home

The princess shared the flat with a number of girlfriends from 1979-1981 and was said to have a sign above her bedroom door which read ‘Chief Chick’.

Nicola Sturgeon targets ‘simple majority’ for SNP in Holyrood election

Nicola Sturgeon targets ‘simple majority’ for SNP in Holyrood election

It comes as Alex Salmond eyes a ‘supermajority’ of independence-supporting MSPs.

Easter warning as high temperatures expected to give way to gales and snow

Easter warning as high temperatures expected to give way to gales and snow

The Met Office said temperatures would decline steadily and by Easter Monday would struggle to reach double digits across most of the UK.

Absurd to suggest report was trying to downplay slave trade – commission chair

Absurd to suggest report was trying to downplay slave trade – commission chair

The report said Britain is no longer a country where the ‘system is deliberately rigged against ethnic minorities’.

Johnson aide quits as ministers face backlash over race disparities report

Johnson aide quits as ministers face backlash over race disparities report

No 10 said the departure of Samuel Kasumu, Boris Johnson’s most senior black adviser, was not linked to the report.

Drakeford tells Wales: Do not go to England for a pint when beer gardens open

Drakeford tells Wales: Do not go to England for a pint when beer gardens open

The First Minister warned Welsh drinkers against travelling across the border when outdoor facilities open a fortnight earlier than in Wales.

Home Office signs up to Windrush action plan

Home Office signs up to Windrush action plan

The agreement follows a ruling by the equalities watchdog that the Government’s ‘hostile environment’ policy was illegal.

Retailers allowed to reopen fitting rooms from April 12

Retailers allowed to reopen fitting rooms from April 12

New Government guidance allows for fitting rooms to be reopened provided shops introduce measures to minimise transmission of the virus.

Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Kill the Bill riot in Bristol

Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Kill the Bill riot in Bristol

The man, 25, was arrested on suspicion of arson during the first Kill the Bill protest in Bristol on March 21.

Almost one in seven people suffer long Covid, figures suggest

Almost one in seven people suffer long Covid, figures suggest

Women were more likely than men to report long Covid 12 weeks after a positive test.

Only one garden retailer set to eliminate peat from shelves this year – survey

Only one garden retailer set to eliminate peat from shelves this year – survey

The Wildlife Trusts, which carried out the research, is calling on the Government to ban on peat compost sales to protect habitat.

Vaccine hesitancy in black adults in Britain halves – ONS

Vaccine hesitancy in black adults in Britain halves – ONS

About a fifth (22%) of black or black British adults reported vaccine hesitancy, the highest level in all ethnic groups.

Salmond urges Sturgeon: Work with me again to secure independence vote

Salmond urges Sturgeon: Work with me again to secure independence vote

The former SNP leader urged his successor to put their personal differences aside ‘and work for that national interest’.

Manufacturing growth soars to 10-year high as businesses prepare to reopen

Manufacturing growth soars to 10-year high as businesses prepare to reopen

The IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded a score of 58.9 – anything above 50 is seen as a sector in growth.

Covid restrictions: What is the latest situation across the UK nations?

Covid restrictions: What is the latest situation across the UK nations?

Northern Ireland is taking its next steps out of lockdown from Thursday, while Wales has set out fresh dates for its own easing of Covid measures.

Sweet-toothed Bruce gets emergency vet treatment after wolfing down Easter eggs

Sweet-toothed Bruce gets emergency vet treatment after wolfing down Easter eggs

The labradoodle scoffed a dozen Cadbury Creme Eggs as well as bars of dark chocolate.

UK ‘not fully prepared’ for pandemic – Dr Jenny Harries

UK ‘not fully prepared’ for pandemic – Dr Jenny Harries

England’s deputy chief medical officer said the issue around coronavirus testing was that more tests were needed early on.

Man wrongly stopped by police hits out at ‘frustrating’ racial disparity report

Man wrongly stopped by police hits out at ‘frustrating’ racial disparity report

Ryan Colaco had his car window smashed during a police stop when he was wrongly accused of concealing drugs.

Animal charity which employs PM’s fiancee Carrie Symonds probed by regulator

Animal charity which employs PM’s fiancee Carrie Symonds probed by regulator

The Charity Commission has launched an inquiry amid “serious concerns” about the Aspinall Foundation.

Liberty Steel boss says no plants will shut down ‘under my watch’

Liberty Steel boss says no plants will shut down ‘under my watch’

Sanjeev Gupta has revealed that the company owes ‘many billions’ to collapsed financial backer Greensill Capital.

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