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Mark Drakeford says UK is ‘no longer in a pandemic’

Mark Drakeford says UK is ‘no longer in a pandemic’

The Welsh First Minister said the public would still need to make sure “the current progress is not reversed”.

Firefighters battle blaze on engineering train

Firefighters battle blaze on engineering train

The incident near Dunton Green in Kent blocked both lines between Sevenoaks and Orpington but no injuries were reported.

Ex-post office worker went through 12 years of ‘absolute hell’

Ex-post office worker went through 12 years of ‘absolute hell’

Vijay Parekh was speaking after the names of former subpostmasters were cleared by a court.

Relief and anger as subpostmasters finally have their convictions overturned

Relief and anger as subpostmasters finally have their convictions overturned

Former subpostmasters celebrated outside court after they cleared their names – but others were angry at the Post Office for ‘destroying’ their lives.

Two men arrested over attempted murder of female officer

Two men arrested over attempted murder of female officer

Detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigations Unit detained the pair on Friday.

Woman happy to pay Covid fine for balloon release honouring late father-in-law

Woman happy to pay Covid fine for balloon release honouring late father-in-law

Vicki Hutchinson, 34, admitted breaching the rules but said she felt she ‘had to do it’ for her family.

Johnson prepares to publish Dyson messages, insisting there is nothing ‘sleazy’

Johnson prepares to publish Dyson messages, insisting there is nothing ‘sleazy’

Downing Street has declined to dismiss suggestions the text messages were leaked by the PM’s former aide Dominic Cummings.

Public should be able to go mask-free in the summer – Government advisers

Public should be able to go mask-free in the summer – Government advisers

Experts believe there will be a further spike in Covid cases, but not until the cooler months.

Mother jailed for manslaughter after five-month-old son drowned in bath

Mother jailed for manslaughter after five-month-old son drowned in bath

Simone Perry, 27, sent a WhatsApp message and made a phone call, during which time son Renzo slipped off a baby bath seat into 13cm of water.

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker’s chilling ‘thank you’ video played to inquest jurors

Fishmongers’ Hall attacker’s chilling ‘thank you’ video played to inquest jurors

Usman Khan, 28, killed Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones in the attack near London Bridge in November 2019.

Capacity of domestic cruises limited to 1,000 passengers

Capacity of domestic cruises limited to 1,000 passengers

New rules announced by the Department for Transport mean MSC Cruises will only be able to use 20% of the 4,888 capacity of its ship Virtuosa.

Witness accused of ‘fantastic untruths’ over T2 Trainspotting actor’s death

Witness accused of ‘fantastic untruths’ over T2 Trainspotting actor’s death

The High Court in Edinburgh is hearing evidence in relation to the death of Bradley Welsh in 2019.

Russia and China remain most acute threat to UK security, GCHQ chief says

Russia and China remain most acute threat to UK security, GCHQ chief says

Jeremy Fleming said the UK and its allies must adapt with evolving technology to stay ahead of digital threats.

Activists dump fake coal at Lloyd’s of London

Activists dump fake coal at Lloyd’s of London

Two people have been arrested.

Lockdown locks snipped across NI as hairdressers reopen

Lockdown locks snipped across NI as hairdressers reopen

Economy Minister Diane Dodds visited a salon in Lisburn.

New charity aims to erect war memorials to recognise Muslim contribution

New charity aims to erect war memorials to recognise Muslim contribution

Chairman Lord Sheikh said one of the key reasons for setting up the National Muslim War Memorial Trust is to combat Islamophobia.

No 10 dodges ‘speculation’ on Cummings leak allegations

No 10 dodges ‘speculation’ on Cummings leak allegations

An internal inquiry has been launched into how messages between the Prime Minister and billionaire Sir James Dyson were leaked to journalists.

Quicker vaccination in prisons needed to lift severe restrictions – scientists

Quicker vaccination in prisons needed to lift severe restrictions – scientists

Sage published the findings to a report commissioned by the Ministry of Justice.

Subpostmasters call for inquiry into Horizon scandal after Court of Appeal ruling

Subpostmasters call for inquiry into Horizon scandal after Court of Appeal ruling

A court allowed 39 appeals by former subpostmasters.

Relatives of black and Asian war dead call for change to national curriculum

Relatives of black and Asian war dead call for change to national curriculum

Descendants said the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s racism findings should be ‘just the start’.

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