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EU has ‘tin ear’ to concerns about Northern Ireland Protocol, says Foster

EU has ‘tin ear’ to concerns about Northern Ireland Protocol, says Foster

The First Minister was speaking following comments by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

Number of pupils in class drops amid concerns about spread of Indian variant

Number of pupils in class drops amid concerns about spread of Indian variant

The data suggests that 82,000 pupils were out of class and self-isolating last week due to potential contact with a case of coronavirus.

Charles and Camilla visit Coventry Cathedral during City of Culture celebrations

Charles and Camilla visit Coventry Cathedral during City of Culture celebrations

The original cathedral was bombed by the Luftwaffe during an air raid on the city on November 14 1940, which killed 600 people.

William and Kate visit Orkney to open new hospital

William and Kate visit Orkney to open new hospital

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are known by their Scottish title, the Earl and Countess of Strathearn, when north of the border.

McAfee users given greater refund rights for unwanted auto-renewed services

McAfee users given greater refund rights for unwanted auto-renewed services

Antivirus software maker agrees to voluntary changes following investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority.

Nazi sympathiser who hoarded ‘repulsive and toxic’ memorabilia jailed

Nazi sympathiser who hoarded ‘repulsive and toxic’ memorabilia jailed

Nicholas Brock was found guilty of terror charges over three documents found on a hard drive.

Police officer could face criminal charges over fatal crash

Police officer could face criminal charges over fatal crash

Andrew MacIntyre Brown died and a 16-year-old boy was injured when they were hit by a marked police car in Hounslow, west London, in November 2019.

Violence and abuse against shopworkers surges

Violence and abuse against shopworkers surges

A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed there were 455 incidents of violence and abuse every day.

Single social tariff proposed for millions living in water poverty

Single social tariff proposed for millions living in water poverty

Some 1.5 million people in England and Wales are currently living in water poverty, according to the Consumer Council for Water.

British Gas owner calls for £35m fund to install hybrid gas and electric heating

British Gas owner calls for £35m fund to install hybrid gas and electric heating

Centrica said that the fund could transition 5,000 homes by 2024.

Johnson warns Belarus over ‘distressing’ video of captured journalist

Johnson warns Belarus over ‘distressing’ video of captured journalist

The UK Government suggested Roman Protasevich did not make his taped statement voluntarily.

Pregnant women ‘should be induced at 41 weeks for safety’ – new guidelines

Pregnant women ‘should be induced at 41 weeks for safety’ – new guidelines

Evidence suggests babies are more likely to die or need intensive care if pregnancies reach or go beyond 42 weeks.

Ballymurphy families press Irish Government to oppose amnesty for UK soldiers

Ballymurphy families press Irish Government to oppose amnesty for UK soldiers

It comes after a coroner found that the 10 people who died in August 1971 were ‘entirely innocent’.

Up to 850,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says NCA

Up to 850,000 people in UK pose sexual threat to children, says NCA

The new estimate from the National Crime Agency comes amid concerns over plans for end-to-end encryption of messages on social media.

Nationalisation ‘least likely’ option for Liberty Steel, says minister

Nationalisation ‘least likely’ option for Liberty Steel, says minister

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said a range of choices were being considered for the steelmaker’s future.

Local leaders hit out at ‘lockdown-lite’ advice for Indian variant hotspot areas

Local leaders hit out at ‘lockdown-lite’ advice for Indian variant hotspot areas

Guidance was issued on Friday, without any announcement, recommending that people living in eight areas restrict their social interactions and travel.

Cyber security agency launches online game for children

Cyber security agency launches online game for children

CyberSprinters is aimed at primary school children.

UK trade with EU slumps as Brexit takes its toll – ONS

UK trade with EU slumps as Brexit takes its toll – ONS

The ONS revealed that total trade in goods with EU countries tumbled by 23.1% in the first quarter compared with three years ago.

Tory MP Rob Roberts set for six week suspension for sexual misconduct

Tory MP Rob Roberts set for six week suspension for sexual misconduct

The Delyn MP committed a ‘serious breach’ of Parliament’s behaviour code by making repeated and unwanted sexual advances

Doctors urged to watch out for signs of stroke following Covid vaccination

Doctors urged to watch out for signs of stroke following Covid vaccination

The warning comes after three people suffered strokes following the injection of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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