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Care homes ‘failed’ by lateral flow test rollout, says study author

Care homes ‘failed’ by lateral flow test rollout, says study author

Analysis of a pilot in Liverpool found ‘poor’ adherence from care home staff and no impact on Covid-19 outbreaks.

Nicola Sturgeon vows income tax freeze in SNP manifesto

Nicola Sturgeon vows income tax freeze in SNP manifesto

The First Minister has set out her party’s plans ahead of the Holyrood election on May 6.

NHS waiting list hits another record high amid Covid pandemic

NHS waiting list hits another record high amid Covid pandemic

According to data from NHS England, a total of 4.7 million people were waiting to start treatment at the end of February 2021.

Charles and Camilla view flowers left in memory of Philip

Charles and Camilla view flowers left in memory of Philip

Tributes left to the Duke of Edinburgh at the gates of Buckingham Palace are brought each night to the gardens of Marlborough House.

Raft of lockdown relaxations to be rubber-stamped by Stormont ministers

Raft of lockdown relaxations to be rubber-stamped by Stormont ministers

The reopening of hair salons and barbers, and outdoor visitor attractions, is likely to begin on April 23.

M&S begins legal move against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar

M&S begins legal move against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar

M&S has launched a High Court intellectual property claim, arguing its rival’s product Cuthbert the Caterpillar, is too similar.

Frank explanation needed over top civil servant’s Greensill link – Lord Pickles

Frank explanation needed over top civil servant’s Greensill link – Lord Pickles

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) chairman said the public was ‘entitled’ to know about such appointments.

The other American duchess who missed a royal funeral

The other American duchess who missed a royal funeral

Wallis Simpson was not present for George VI’s funeral in 1952.

Duke of Edinburgh ‘generous with his time’ during Royal Marines events

Duke of Edinburgh ‘generous with his time’ during Royal Marines events

Philip held the ceremonial title of Captain General of the Royal Marines for 64 years.

RAF wings and orders from Denmark and Greece chosen by Philip for altar display

RAF wings and orders from Denmark and Greece chosen by Philip for altar display

Insignia, orders, decorations and medals are a way of a country recognising a person’s achievements.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s 16-year project to design his own Land Rover hearse

The Duke of Edinburgh’s 16-year project to design his own Land Rover hearse

The modified Defender TD5 130 chassis cab vehicle is painted Dark Bronze Green, just like many military Land Rovers.

Proactive surge testing needed to ‘get ahead’ of Covid variants spread

Proactive surge testing needed to ‘get ahead’ of Covid variants spread

London’s regional director of Public Health England said cases of the South African variant had been identified in the capital.

Back wilder areas in national parks to boost wildlife, Government urged

Back wilder areas in national parks to boost wildlife, Government urged

Call by campaigners comes as UK’s first national park, the Peak District, marks its 70th anniversary.

Ex-Myanmar ambassador pleads for UK Government help over eviction

Ex-Myanmar ambassador pleads for UK Government help over eviction

Kyaw Zwar Minn had called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, following her detention by the military junta after it seized power in February.

The Hut Group founder donates £100m of shares to charity after IPO

The Hut Group founder donates £100m of shares to charity after IPO

Matthew Moulding’s pledge comes just seven months after The Hut Group owner THG’s bumper stock market debut.

Civil servants’ new jobs must be approved after Greensill affair – ex-mandarin

Civil servants’ new jobs must be approved after Greensill affair – ex-mandarin

Sir David Normington said he was astonished to learn a senior civil servant was able to work part-time at the finance firm while still in post.

Man charged after ‘carrying axe’ near Buckingham Palace

Man charged after ‘carrying axe’ near Buckingham Palace

Private security guards working on The Mall were alerted by a member of the public at around 6.30pm on Tuesday.

Deliveroo warns rapid growth set to wane as lockdown measures ease

Deliveroo warns rapid growth set to wane as lockdown measures ease

It comes after the takeaway delivery said orders growth accelerated to 114% in the three months to March.

What the papers say – April 15

What the papers say – April 15

Concerns about government lobbying and civil servants with second jobs head up an assortment of stories on the Thursday front pages.

Union condemns ‘mass sacking’ of British Gas engineers amid contracts row

Union condemns ‘mass sacking’ of British Gas engineers amid contracts row

The GMB said strike action will continue, with the 43rd day of industrial action this year taking place on Wednesday.

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