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Landmark race review met with critical backlash

Landmark race review met with critical backlash

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

Sir Keir Starmer suggests British instinct could be against use of vaccine passports

Sir Keir Starmer suggests British instinct could be against use of vaccine passports

The Labour leader said that the question of whether to introduce vaccine passports is ‘extremely difficult’.

William hails courage and sacrifice of Royal Australian Air Force

William hails courage and sacrifice of Royal Australian Air Force

The Duke of Cambridge delivered a video message to mark 100 years of the RAAF.

Gyms and leisure centres can reopen in May, says Welsh Government

Gyms and leisure centres can reopen in May, says Welsh Government

Mark Drakeford said stable rates of Covid cases and the successful vaccination programme has allowed ministers to consider more easing of the rules.

Former government race adviser says report ‘steeped in denial’

Former government race adviser says report ‘steeped in denial’

Lord Simon Woolley described the review as a ‘monumental moment missed’.

Man fatally stabbed as people gathered for vigil in remembrance of recent victim

Man fatally stabbed as people gathered for vigil in remembrance of recent victim

Police were called at 9.10pm on Tuesday to reports of three men fighting.

Alcohol confiscated from revellers after council chiefs close two city parks

Alcohol confiscated from revellers after council chiefs close two city parks

The Nottingham parks were closed due to the ‘actions of a thoughtless minority’, councillor David Mellen said.

Police searches under way in Essex after confirmed sighting of missing student

Police searches under way in Essex after confirmed sighting of missing student

Richard Okorogheye was reported missing on Wednesday March 24.

New health security agency aiming to protect UK from threat of future pandemics

New health security agency aiming to protect UK from threat of future pandemics

The new Government agency will be led by Dr Jenny Harries.

Government and social media urged to do more to tackle online racism

Government and social media urged to do more to tackle online racism

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for ministers and online platforms to clamp down on online abuse in the wake of the race report.

Queues seen in east London as surplus vaccine walk-ins become available

Queues seen in east London as surplus vaccine walk-ins become available

Walthamstow Library saw 3,000 people receive the Covid-19 vaccine after it announced that it had surplus stock.

Decision not to prosecute Sinn Fein politicians at Storey funeral to be reviewed

Decision not to prosecute Sinn Fein politicians at Storey funeral to be reviewed

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill was among 24 party figures told by prosecutors they would not face action for attending the funeral last June.

Wales gives potential reopening date for outdoor hospitality

Wales gives potential reopening date for outdoor hospitality

Students in Wales will also return to face-to-face education from the same day.

Report on racial disparities in Britain ‘out of step with public opinion’ – NEU

Report on racial disparities in Britain ‘out of step with public opinion’ – NEU

The report said geography, family influence, socio-economic background, culture and religion all impact life chances more than racism.

Former SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh among 32 Alba Party candidates

Former SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh among 32 Alba Party candidates

Alex Salmond said his newly-formed party had a ‘depth of talent, diversity and experience’.

Health Minister Robin Swann receives Covid jab as over-45s included in rollout

Health Minister Robin Swann receives Covid jab as over-45s included in rollout

He received a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

We’re not out of the woods yet, PHE warns

We’re not out of the woods yet, PHE warns

The health body welcomed the news that deaths were reducing.

Review launched into sexual abuse in schools

Review launched into sexual abuse in schools

It follows thousands of allegations from students.

Two in five ‘don’t know bowel cancer symptoms’

Two in five ‘don’t know bowel cancer symptoms’

Concerns have been raised that so many people are not aware of the signs of one of the biggest cancer killers.

Deliveroo shares close down 26% on first day of trading

Deliveroo shares close down 26% on first day of trading

The food delivery platform has a nightmare start to its life as a listed company with shares opening at 390p and closing at 287.45p.

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