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Better jobs needed in northern England, N Ireland and Wales, report says

Better jobs needed in northern England, N Ireland and Wales, report says

The L&G Rebuilding Britain Index said that jobs and affordable homes are the two factors most likely to boost people’s quality of life.

Press focuses on lonely Queen beginning an uncertain new era

Press focuses on lonely Queen beginning an uncertain new era

British and foreign newspapers have saluted the monarch in their coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral.

Union starts Chivas Brothers strike ballot over ‘corporate greed’ pay freeze

Union starts Chivas Brothers strike ballot over ‘corporate greed’ pay freeze

GMB Scotland said Chivas parent company Pernod Ricard had awarded pay rises to its workers in France earlier this year.

Lenders boosting supply of 5% deposit mortgages as UK Government scheme launches

Lenders boosting supply of 5% deposit mortgages as UK Government scheme launches

Lloyds, Santander, Barclays, HSBC UK and NatWest will be among the first to launch mortgages under the scheme, with Virgin Money following next month.

New study to deliberately re-expose volunteers to Covid-19 launched in the UK

New study to deliberately re-expose volunteers to Covid-19 launched in the UK

Researchers will investigate what kind of immune response can stop people from becoming re-infected as part of a new human challenge trial.

More children worried about air pollution near schools

More children worried about air pollution near schools

Nearly half of pupils aged six to 15 are concerned about the issue, according to a survey commissioned by charity Sustrans.

What the papers say – April 18

What the papers say – April 18

Coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral dominates the papers, along with more news on the Government’s growing ‘sleaze’ scandal.

Fans welcomed back to live sport in lockdown easing test case

Fans welcomed back to live sport in lockdown easing test case

The FA Cup semi-final between Leicester City and Southampton will serve as a test event with 4,000 fans attending.

Royal family continue to grieve Philip’s death as national mourning ends

Royal family continue to grieve Philip’s death as national mourning ends

After almost 70 years as head of state, the Queen will reign without her husband by her side.

PM warned that lobbying scandal could risk ‘red wall’ gains

PM warned that lobbying scandal could risk ‘red wall’ gains

A senior Tory said Boris Johnson needed to ensure his Government was ‘more transparent’ than previous administrations.

Royals ‘have never appeared quite so emotional than at Philip’s funeral’

Royals ‘have never appeared quite so emotional than at Philip’s funeral’

Judi James said the royals appeared ‘surprised at how hard Philip’s death had hit them’ during the service on Saturday.

Funeral ‘typically Philip and all the better for it’ – royal author

Funeral ‘typically Philip and all the better for it’ – royal author

The duke perfected the order of service and proceedings years in advance.

Unique televised moment of coffin being lowered into the Royal Vault

Unique televised moment of coffin being lowered into the Royal Vault

Philip’s coffin was moved beneath the Quire of St George’s Chapel by an electric motor.

Second World War veteran who fought alongside Philip watches funeral in uniform

Second World War veteran who fought alongside Philip watches funeral in uniform

Malcolm Clerc, 94, served in the Royal Navy with the Duke of Edinburgh.

Queen could ‘step back’ from duties following Philip’s funeral – royal historian

Queen could ‘step back’ from duties following Philip’s funeral – royal historian

The Duke of Edinburgh’s passing could mark a ‘turning point’ in the future of the monarchy, it has been said.

Key moments at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Key moments at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Philip was honoured with proceedings confined to Windsor Castle and its grounds.

Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip

Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip

Covid restrictions meant all 30 mourners in the chapel wore face masks and were sat socially distanced with partners or by themselves.

Disabled nine-year-old wears bowler hat and tie for duke’s funeral

Disabled nine-year-old wears bowler hat and tie for duke’s funeral

Noah Wall, who was born with a rare brain condition, said he felt ‘proud to be British’.

Music chosen by duke provided personal soundtrack to funeral

Music chosen by duke provided personal soundtrack to funeral

Many of the arrangements had strong Naval and royal connotations.

Mother’s ‘life is on hold’ as she makes appeal two years on from son’s murder

Mother’s ‘life is on hold’ as she makes appeal two years on from son’s murder

Tony Ferns made it home after being assaulted on Thursday April 18, 2019, but died in front of mother Phyllis as paramedics fought to save his life.

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