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Charles and Camilla learn about Belfast’s history at start of two-day visit

Charles and Camilla learn about Belfast’s history at start of two-day visit

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited Belfast City Hall.

Minister dismisses need for new reviews into Covid-19 controversies

Minister dismisses need for new reviews into Covid-19 controversies

Penny Mordaunt described allegations raised by opposition MPs as based on ‘speculation, innuendo and smear’ rather than fact.

Nurse who looked after PM resigns over Government’s handling of Covid

Nurse who looked after PM resigns over Government’s handling of Covid

Jenny McGee cared for the Prime Minister in intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital.

Downing Street warns against foreign holidays in ‘amber list’ countries

Downing Street warns against foreign holidays in ‘amber list’ countries

No 10 intervened after Environment Secretary George Eustice said people could fly out to visit family and friends.

‘Huge challenge’ to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

‘Huge challenge’ to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

MPs accused the Government of not doing enough to make electric cars more affordable and easier to recharge.

Pandemic impact on single parents’ job prospects ‘a bleak picture’

Pandemic impact on single parents’ job prospects ‘a bleak picture’

A report says the full impact is yet to become clear.

Premium economy service launched for rail travel

Premium economy service launched for rail travel

Avanti West Coast has introduced its Standard Premium offer on the West Coast Main Line.

Shell shareholders voice concerns over company’s green plans

Shell shareholders voice concerns over company’s green plans

A significant proportion of shareholders voted in favour of a green plan which had not been backed by Shell’s board.

Daughter of PCSO Julia James ‘so proud’ of her mother’s work

Daughter of PCSO Julia James ‘so proud’ of her mother’s work

Bethan Coles added: ‘I’m so lucky to be her daughter’, in an emotional tribute.

Jodie Marsh Instagram posts banned over supplement health claims

Jodie Marsh Instagram posts banned over supplement health claims

The Advertising Standards Authority banned seven posts for JST Nutrition, a supplements firm owned by Marsh.

MPs told of ‘kafka-esque’ bureaucracy of social care funding for dementia

MPs told of ‘kafka-esque’ bureaucracy of social care funding for dementia

The son of a nursing home resident who had to sell her home said it is ‘morally inexcusable’ for families’ suffering to be compounded.

Britain’s homes at risk of subsidence because of climate change, study shows

Britain’s homes at risk of subsidence because of climate change, study shows

The British Geological Society has warned that subsidence could be an increasing problem without action to tackle greenhouse gas emissions.

Harry and Meghan to celebrate third wedding anniversary

Harry and Meghan to celebrate third wedding anniversary

Traditionally, a third year of marriage is marked by gifts made from leather.

Boris Johnson says no ‘conclusive’ evidence to delay road map out of lockdown

Boris Johnson says no ‘conclusive’ evidence to delay road map out of lockdown

The next stage of England’s route out of coronavirus restrictions is scheduled for June 21 at the earliest.

Serial killer Fred West would have been quizzed over missing Mary, say police

Serial killer Fred West would have been quizzed over missing Mary, say police

The mass murderer knew 15-year-old Mary Bastholm and has long been suspected of killing the schoolgirl who was last seen alive in 1968 in Gloucester.

Government can keep amount spent on unusable PPE confidential, judge rules

Government can keep amount spent on unusable PPE confidential, judge rules

The Good Law Project and EveryDoctor have brought legal action against the Government over how PPE contracts worth over £650 million were awarded.

More than half of children growing up in poverty in some areas, study finds

More than half of children growing up in poverty in some areas, study finds

The End Child Poverty Coalition called on the Government to halt the £20 cut in Universal Credit planned for October.

Fall in demand for London rental properties, say landlords

Fall in demand for London rental properties, say landlords

The findings from the National Residential Landlords Association buck trends seen elsewhere across England and Wales.

Mary McLaughlin killer jailed for life after DNA breakthrough

Mary McLaughlin killer jailed for life after DNA breakthrough

Graham McGill must serve a minimum of 14 years after he was convicted of strangling the mother-of-11 with the cord from her dressing gown.

Dominic Cummings hits out at Government over coronavirus ‘catastrophe’

Dominic Cummings hits out at Government over coronavirus ‘catastrophe’

Boris Johnson’s controversial former aide also suggested vaccines could have been developed sooner if greater risks were taken.

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