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Whisky collection sells for almost £6.7m

Whisky collection sells for almost £6.7m

The private hoard took a hammer price of 9,100,000 US dollars (£6,675,000), becoming the highest-value collection of its kind.

Secondary schools to deliver summer provision as part of £700m catch-up scheme

Secondary schools to deliver summer provision as part of £700m catch-up scheme

It comes as pupils have faced months out of the classroom due to the Covid-10 pandemic.

What will pubs, clubs and restaurants look like in 2021?

What will pubs, clubs and restaurants look like in 2021?

The Government has announced a phased reopening of the hospitality industry, with clubs the last to open from June if all goes to plan.

MP snubbed from making virtual Commons contribution for being casually dressed

MP snubbed from making virtual Commons contribution for being casually dressed

Jonathan Gullis was skipped on the order paper by Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing after appearing without adhering to the proper dress code.

Alex Salmond pulls out of Holyrood appearance after evidence redacted

Alex Salmond pulls out of Holyrood appearance after evidence redacted

The former first minister will not appear before a Holyrood committee on Wednesday after parliament redacted his written evidence.

More than a million masks issued to NHS ‘may not meet safety standards’

More than a million masks issued to NHS ‘may not meet safety standards’

The Department of Health and Social Care has asked hospital staff to stop using a specific brand of FFP3 masks.

Six arrested after rooftop protest at Israeli-owned ‘drone parts’ factory

Six arrested after rooftop protest at Israeli-owned ‘drone parts’ factory

The plant has been targeted by the Palestine Action activist group four times in six months.

Certain occupations may be linked with higher rates of heavy drinking – study

Certain occupations may be linked with higher rates of heavy drinking – study

The findings could be used to help target public health or work-based interventions aiming to reduce heavy drinking, scientists say.

High level Covid restrictions to remain until at least April 5: Taoiseach

High level Covid restrictions to remain until at least April 5: Taoiseach

Micheal Martin made the announcement in a live address from Government buildings in Dublin on Tuesday evening.

No breakthrough in ministerial meeting on funding victims’ payments

No breakthrough in ministerial meeting on funding victims’ payments

Stormont ministers pressed the case with Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis for funding.

Charity helping Muslims sees demand more than double within a year

Charity helping Muslims sees demand more than double within a year

The National Zakat Foundation (NZF) received 19,244 applications for financial support in 2020, distributing £3.8 million in grants.

Camilla thanks vaccine rollout volunteers

Camilla thanks vaccine rollout volunteers

The duchess praised volunteers who signed up to become NHS Volunteer Responder stewards supporting the UK vaccination programme.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Around one in six local areas have seen a week-on-week rise in rates.

NHS app could be used to show coronavirus vaccine or test result

NHS app could be used to show coronavirus vaccine or test result

Senior officials have frequently appeared to dismiss the idea of introducing vaccine passports in the UK.

UK, France and Germany condemn Iran’s decision to curb nuclear inspections

UK, France and Germany condemn Iran’s decision to curb nuclear inspections

The three European signatories to Iran’s nuclear deal highlighted the ‘dangerous nature’ of the decision.

I am not at odds with other CMOs on school reopening – McBride

I am not at odds with other CMOs on school reopening – McBride

Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer warned a rush out of lockdown could prompt the worst wave of Covid-19 infections to date.

Businesses push for clarity after Sturgeon announcement to ease lockdown

Businesses push for clarity after Sturgeon announcement to ease lockdown

Restrictions in Scotland will not be lifted until at least April 5, when the levels system will return.

Night owls more likely to underperform at work, says study

Night owls more likely to underperform at work, says study

Night owls may be twice as likely as morning larks to underperform at work, according to their self-rated performance.

Women on FTSE boards soar 50%, but more needed in leadership roles – report

Women on FTSE boards soar 50%, but more needed in leadership roles – report

The final report from the Hampton-Alexander Review revealed that the number of women on FTSE boards has jumped to 1,026, up from 682 in 2015.

Nicola Sturgeon promises Scots ‘brighter times ahead’ with new Covid route map

Nicola Sturgeon promises Scots ‘brighter times ahead’ with new Covid route map

The First Minister revealed details of a new plan that could see the stay-at-home order currently in place lifted on April 5.

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