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Coronavirus advertising campaign launched to reinforce ‘stay at home’ message

Coronavirus advertising campaign launched to reinforce ‘stay at home’ message

The plea to keep going with measures to curb the spread of coronavirus follows the launch of the road map out of lockdown.

Assurances sought that Westminster can act over conduct of Scottish Government

Assurances sought that Westminster can act over conduct of Scottish Government

Former minister Dr Liam Fox raised concerns over remarks made by Scotland’s former first minister Alex Salmond.

Alex Salmond offered new date to give evidence at Holyrood

Alex Salmond offered new date to give evidence at Holyrood

The former first minister could now face MSPs on Friday, after he pulled out of his evidence session on Wednesday.

Woman who faked pregnancy after one-night stand sentenced to community service

Woman who faked pregnancy after one-night stand sentenced to community service

Jaclyn McGowan pleaded guilty to causing fear and alarm after lying to Jamie Aitken about being pregnant.

Funeral held for mother and daughter killed in Kilmarnock attacks

Funeral held for mother and daughter killed in Kilmarnock attacks

NHS worker Emma Robertson Coupland and Nicole Anderson died on February 4.

Golden Cadbury’s egg sold at auction for £37,200

Golden Cadbury’s egg sold at auction for £37,200

The 22-carat gold egg was commissioned by Cadbury’s from royal goldsmiths Garrard & Co as part of a treasure hunt promotion in 1983.

Gething confirms pledge to offer all adults in Wales a Covid vaccine by July 31

Gething confirms pledge to offer all adults in Wales a Covid vaccine by July 31

The Health Minister described Wales’ vaccine programme as the ‘beacon of hope that will help to guide us out of lockdown’.

Sturgeon: Claims Crown Office was politically influenced are downright wrong

Sturgeon: Claims Crown Office was politically influenced are downright wrong

The First Minister denied there was any political pressure behind the Crown Office’s intervention that led to Alex Salmond’s evidence being redacted.

GCHQ wants AI to boost detection of child sex abuse and trafficking crimes

GCHQ wants AI to boost detection of child sex abuse and trafficking crimes

AI technology could help analysts sift through ever-increasing and sophisticated data on criminal activity, officials said.

Patel: Questions remain over Operation Midland

Patel: Questions remain over Operation Midland

The Home Secretary discussed the matter with MPs on Wednesday.

More than half of Britons see Covid rule rows as threat to country’s future

More than half of Britons see Covid rule rows as threat to country’s future

A majority of adults also told Engage Britain that their mental health had been affected by other people’s attitude to the rules.

Man cleared of harassing Tommy Robinson after former EDL leader ‘lied’ to police

Man cleared of harassing Tommy Robinson after former EDL leader ‘lied’ to police

Muhammad Abdul Basir, 24, was formally acquitted during a hearing at the Old Bailey.

Too early to book holidays abroad, says Priti Patel

Too early to book holidays abroad, says Priti Patel

Airlines and travel firms have reported a surge in bookings since the Government revealed its road map for eased lockdown restrictions.

Complaints over e-scooters ‘free-for-all’

Complaints over e-scooters ‘free-for-all’

Residents in Newcastle upon Tyne have expressed concerns over an e-scooter scheme launched during the lockdown.

NI hauliers saw revenues fall by up to 30% in January

NI hauliers saw revenues fall by up to 30% in January

Industry representatives said animal product checks being carried out at the country’s ports needed to be digitalised.

SNP’s Blackford calls on PM to ‘rule out a return to Tory austerity cuts’

SNP’s Blackford calls on PM to ‘rule out a return to Tory austerity cuts’

Boris Johnson said he was ‘proud of the massive investments that the UK Treasury has made throughout the whole of the UK – £13 billion and more’.

Homeware demand buoys ‘resilient’ Ikea after stores closed in lockdown

Homeware demand buoys ‘resilient’ Ikea after stores closed in lockdown

Online business made up over a quarter of sales.

Panorama presenter wins first round of libel case over ‘rogue journalism’ claims

Panorama presenter wins first round of libel case over ‘rogue journalism’ claims

John Ware is suing Paddy French, of the Press Gang blog, over claims that his documentary Is Labour Anti-Semitic? ‘bent the truth to breaking point’.

Sir Keir Starmer urges Boris Johnson to rule out Budget tax rises

Sir Keir Starmer urges Boris Johnson to rule out Budget tax rises

But the PM accused Labour of presiding over council tax increases.

Boris Johnson suggests no UK boycott for Winter Olympics in Beijing

Boris Johnson suggests no UK boycott for Winter Olympics in Beijing

Sir Ed Davey raised the prospect of a potential boycott.

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