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Covid progress must not be risked by ‘lax’ foreign travel rules, Sturgeon warns

Covid progress must not be risked by ‘lax’ foreign travel rules, Sturgeon warns

Nicola Sturgeon said she was continuing to push the UK Government to take a tougher approach.

Welsh Tory leader says Wales should follow England’s end date for Covid rules

Welsh Tory leader says Wales should follow England’s end date for Covid rules

Andrew RT Davies said the Welsh Government had taken ‘different approaches for the sake of being different’ to England.

Violence in west Belfast ‘worst since early 1970s’ – community worker

Violence in west Belfast ‘worst since early 1970s’ – community worker

Isaac Andrews recalled at one stage trying hold off crowds from an open peace wall gate.

Transparency on Government lobbying ‘quite robust’, says Cabinet minister

Transparency on Government lobbying ‘quite robust’, says Cabinet minister

Environment Secretary George Eustice defended the way the Government had handled approaches by David Cameron and Greensill Capital.

Czech police hunt men wanted over Salisbury Novichok attack

Czech police hunt men wanted over Salisbury Novichok attack

The UK Government said it ‘stands in full support’ of the Czech Republic as authorities search for Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov.

Damian Lewis praises wife Helen McCrory who was ‘a meteor in our life’

Damian Lewis praises wife Helen McCrory who was ‘a meteor in our life’

The actress, best known for playing powerful women such as Aunt Polly in the BBC gang drama Peaky Blinders, has died at the age of 52.

People with disabilities report ‘struggle’ to move around outdoor seating areas

People with disabilities report ‘struggle’ to move around outdoor seating areas

The easing of lockdown in England means hospitality businesses can now serve customers in outside areas.

Millions of children to share hopes for post-pandemic future in landmark survey

Millions of children to share hopes for post-pandemic future in landmark survey

The Big Ask, launched by Children’s Commissioner Rachel de Souza, will be the biggest ever consultation with children undertaken in England.

John Kerry: Failing to tackle climate change would be ‘beyond catastrophic’

John Kerry: Failing to tackle climate change would be ‘beyond catastrophic’

The US climate envoy said the need to tackle the issue is ‘extremely urgent’.

Learner drivers ‘rusty’ as tests resume

Learner drivers ‘rusty’ as tests resume

No non-emergency tests have been permitted in the UK since early January due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chris Packham edits special edition of The Big Issue

Chris Packham edits special edition of The Big Issue

Greta Thunberg and Professor Brian Cox are among those interviewed for the magazine.

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.

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