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Aldi named Which? supermarket of the year

Aldi named Which? supermarket of the year

The consumer champion surveyed more than 3,000 members of the public about their experience with supermarkets.

NHS doctors use reanimated hearts to save lives of six children

NHS doctors use reanimated hearts to save lives of six children

Staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal Papworth Hospital collaborated on the breakthrough, which saved the lives of six youngsters.

DUP members engage legal counsel ahead of potential NI Protocol court challenge

DUP members engage legal counsel ahead of potential NI Protocol court challenge

Unionists are angry at the post-Brexit Irish Sea trading arrangements that require new regulatory and customs processes on good entering NI from GB.

PM to set out ‘cautious’ road map for easing coronavirus restrictions – Hancock

PM to set out ‘cautious’ road map for easing coronavirus restrictions – Hancock

One in three adults in the UK has now received a coronavirus vaccine, the Health Secretary said.

Surge testing rolled out in part of Essex after South African variant detected

Surge testing rolled out in part of Essex after South African variant detected

Targeted testing will be offered to residents in the CM13 postcode in Brentwood.

Former Cameron spokesman appointed as William’s private secretary

Former Cameron spokesman appointed as William’s private secretary

Jean-Christophe Gray has previously worked in the Government’s Treasury department.

Duke of Edinburgh spends fifth night in hospital

Duke of Edinburgh spends fifth night in hospital

Philip received a visit from his eldest son, the Prince of Wales, on Saturday.

Hancock declines to apologise after High Court ruling on coronavirus contracts

Hancock declines to apologise after High Court ruling on coronavirus contracts

The Health Secretary insisted that legal cases about transparency returns were ‘second order’ to saving lives.

Rail operator launches smartcard to boost sustainability and ease journeys

Rail operator launches smartcard to boost sustainability and ease journeys

Passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast services can purchase a ticket online and load it on to a smartcard.

Jo Whiley: Vulnerable sister offered jab after she was fighting for her life

Jo Whiley: Vulnerable sister offered jab after she was fighting for her life

The broadcaster has expressed frustration that she was offered the vaccine before her sister.

Nearly £100bn in stimulus needed in Budget, says SNP

Nearly £100bn in stimulus needed in Budget, says SNP

Ian Blackford said Chancellor Rishi Sunak should avoid a ‘repeat of the Thatcher years’ in the forthcoming Budget.

Covid pandemic has stripped paper off cracks in society – Archbishop

Covid pandemic has stripped paper off cracks in society – Archbishop

The Most Reverend Justin Welby said one of the most pressing issues was a ‘crisis’ in schools.

Brexit red tape on GB sausage imports to NI ramped up

Brexit red tape on GB sausage imports to NI ramped up

Sausages and other chilled meats produced in Great Britain are set to be banned in Northern Ireland from July 1.

Starmer: Labour movement is ‘very patriotic’

Starmer: Labour movement is ‘very patriotic’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he is a ‘values-led person’ but would not say whether he views himself as ‘woke’.

Major disruption in schools could continue until children are jabbed – expert

Major disruption in schools could continue until children are jabbed – expert

Professor John Edmunds said the risk of a ‘significant’ resurgence of Covid-19 remains.

Black Lives Matter campaigner teaching Irish dance classes online

Black Lives Matter campaigner teaching Irish dance classes online

Cuthbert Tura Arutura said there are similarities between the dance of Zimbabwe and sean nos, the oldest in Ireland.

Starmer calls for all pupils to be back in England’s schools on March 8

Starmer calls for all pupils to be back in England’s schools on March 8

The Labour leader said extra testing and temporary ‘Nightingale classrooms’ may be needed.

Hancock insists on cautious easing of lockdown restrictions ahead of road map

Hancock insists on cautious easing of lockdown restrictions ahead of road map

The Health Secretary said that while ‘all of us understandably want to get back to normal’, it is ‘right to be cautious’.

PM should announce recovery plan for NHS workers – GMB

PM should announce recovery plan for NHS workers – GMB

A union study revealed the impact of the coronavirus crisis on workers’ mental health.

German Doner Kebab eyes 47 news sites in 2021 amid rapid growth plans

German Doner Kebab eyes 47 news sites in 2021 amid rapid growth plans

The fast-casual chain said it plans to almost double its network of stores to nearly 100 sites, with the expansion plans set to create 1,800 jobs.

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