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Shirley Williams: Labour minister who quit to launch SDP

Shirley Williams: Labour minister who quit to launch SDP

The former cabinet minister and Liberal Democrat peer, Baroness Williams of Crosby, has died aged 90.

‘Let’s not get too excited’, say pub bosses as customers return

‘Let’s not get too excited’, say pub bosses as customers return

Around 38% of licensed premises in the UK have the outdoor space needed to reopen, according to figures.

A man of service and honour: William and Harry’s tributes in full

A man of service and honour: William and Harry’s tributes in full

The brothers issued separate statements with both noting Philip’s service and his sense of humour.

Smiles as Stormont Assembly members recall encounters with Duke of Edinburgh

Smiles as Stormont Assembly members recall encounters with Duke of Edinburgh

DUP MLA Edwin Poots told MLAs he empathised with how attempts at humour could become ‘construed as gaffes’.

Boris Johnson has haircut as restrictions ease across England

Boris Johnson has haircut as restrictions ease across England

The Prime Minister was pictured leaving Downing Street for the House of Commons with his famous blond mop noticeably shorter.

Wales becomes first UK nation to vaccinate half of population

Wales becomes first UK nation to vaccinate half of population

One in six people in Wales has had both doses of a coronavirus vaccine.

William and Harry pay tribute to Philip’s service, warmth and wit

William and Harry pay tribute to Philip’s service, warmth and wit

The royal brothers are the first of Philip’s grandchildren to publicly honour his memory.

PM and Speaker lead tributes to Philip, the ‘father of the nation’

PM and Speaker lead tributes to Philip, the ‘father of the nation’

Boris Johnson said millions of lives had been touched by the Duke of Edinburgh.

NI pupils hoping for return to normality as all year groups back in class

NI pupils hoping for return to normality as all year groups back in class

Stormont Education Minister Peter Weir said it was a ‘very positive day for young people’.

Sinn Fein deputy First Minister acknowledges impact of royal family

Sinn Fein deputy First Minister acknowledges impact of royal family

Condolences to the Queen and royal family were also expressed across the Northern Ireland Assembly chamber on Monday.

William pays tribute to his ‘extraordinary’ grandfather Philip

William pays tribute to his ‘extraordinary’ grandfather Philip

The Queen is said to be bearing up stoically following the loss of the duke her “strength and stay”.

Boris Johnson launches independent review amid Cameron lobbying row

Boris Johnson launches independent review amid Cameron lobbying row

The probe will examine how Government contracts were secured by Greensill Capital and the actions of the former prime minister.

The busy behind-the-scenes preparations for Philip’s funeral

The busy behind-the-scenes preparations for Philip’s funeral

The Duke of Edinburgh will be honoured with a ceremonial royal funeral service at St George’s Chapel on Saturday.

Welsh Parliament pays tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

Welsh Parliament pays tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

Mr Drakeford told a specially recalled plenary that Philip had championed ‘a broad diversity’ of causes in Wales.

Mother’s tearful tribute to Fishmongers’ Hall attack victim

Mother’s tearful tribute to Fishmongers’ Hall attack victim

Cambridge University graduate Jack Merritt died in the incident in November 2019.

Loyalist concerns cannot be dismissed as ‘nonsense’, Arlene Foster says

Loyalist concerns cannot be dismissed as ‘nonsense’, Arlene Foster says

The First Minister said some claims of unfair treatment were not true but she said perceptions must be addressed.

Police step up patrols in Windsor after Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Police step up patrols in Windsor after Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Officers are expecting a rise in visitors to Windsor ahead of Philip’s funeral.

Surge in journeys as lockdown restrictions ease

Surge in journeys as lockdown restrictions ease

Congestion was up in cities across England on Monday.

Visitors flock to zoo as it reopens to the public

Visitors flock to zoo as it reopens to the public

Colchester Zoo is welcoming visitors again after lockdown restrictions were further eased.

Children’s Laureate warns of ‘vast inequality’ in primary school libraries

Children’s Laureate warns of ‘vast inequality’ in primary school libraries

Cressida Cowell has signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to ring-fence funding for school libraries.

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