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Santander customers unable to make payments due to ‘technical problem’

Santander customers unable to make payments due to ‘technical problem’

The bank has advised customers they can access cash from other banks’ ATMs.

Thousands of Rangers fans take to streets to celebrate title win

Thousands of Rangers fans take to streets to celebrate title win

Fans sang and danced in George Square despite warnings against gathering due to coronavirus.

Cattle chaos as seven wandering bullocks get lost in Yorkshire town

Cattle chaos as seven wandering bullocks get lost in Yorkshire town

The seven young ‘lawn bandits’ made themselves at home in the Yorkshire town of Beverley.

Government pledges to treble England tree planting to tackle climate crisis

Government pledges to treble England tree planting to tackle climate crisis

Campaigners warned the target to plant 7,000 hectares a year in England does not rise to the challenge.

Student police officers recognised for bravery after saving woman from North Sea

Student police officers recognised for bravery after saving woman from North Sea

The police officers waded out to chest height to save the vulnerable woman.

Two-thirds of adults given first vaccine dose

Two-thirds of adults given first vaccine dose

Figures also show nearly 1.6 million people have had both shots.

Dowden warns live events industry of Covid-19 variant ‘heightened vigilance’

Dowden warns live events industry of Covid-19 variant ‘heightened vigilance’

Limited audiences are due to return to venues on Monday.

Runners return for ‘taster of what normality might look like’ at pilot 5k

Runners return for ‘taster of what normality might look like’ at pilot 5k

Runners and spectators taking part in the Reunion 5K will help to provide scientific data on Covid-19 transmission levels.

Thousands join protest against Gaza violence

Thousands join protest against Gaza violence

The UK Government has been urged to take ‘immediate action’ to end violence against the Palestinian people.

Charity considers legal action against Home Office over Glasgow immigration raid

Charity considers legal action against Home Office over Glasgow immigration raid

Two men being detained in an enforcement van were eventually released after it was surrounded by protesters.

Patel accused of ‘flagrant breach’ of ministerial code over PPE lobbying

Patel accused of ‘flagrant breach’ of ministerial code over PPE lobbying

The Home Secretary is reported to have lobbied Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove in April.

Elephant sculptures bring environmental message to Buckingham Palace

Elephant sculptures bring environmental message to Buckingham Palace

Famous faces Joanna Lumley, Amy Jackson and Donna Air showed their support for the campaign.

Assault on police officer ‘shocking and senseless’, says Home Secretary

Assault on police officer ‘shocking and senseless’, says Home Secretary

An officer was injured in an incident at an educational premises in Scunthorpe on Friday.

Thousands of Rangers fans gather at Ibrox ahead of title celebrations

Thousands of Rangers fans gather at Ibrox ahead of title celebrations

Police Scotland said that an ‘appropriate plan’ is in place to protect public safety.

Royal British Legion marks centenary with wreath-laying ceremony

Royal British Legion marks centenary with wreath-laying ceremony

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the charity.

Football stars encourage vaccine uptake praising jabs as ‘best defence’

Football stars encourage vaccine uptake praising jabs as ‘best defence’

Players and pundits have advised people to get their doses when offered.

London artists create own Tube poster campaign after Hockney piece goes viral

London artists create own Tube poster campaign after Hockney piece goes viral

Artist Laura Nevill said David Hockney’s much talked-about Piccadilly Circus creation was a “missed opportunity” to showcase emerging local talent.

Ex-SAS man ready to embark on groundbreaking solo row across Atlantic

Ex-SAS man ready to embark on groundbreaking solo row across Atlantic

Ian Rivers will set off on Monday, weather permitting, on a roughly 3,500-mile row that will take around three months.

Ministers under fire over Indian variant ahead of restrictions easing on Monday

Ministers under fire over Indian variant ahead of restrictions easing on Monday

Ministers said the Government was acting ‘calmly’ but the British Medical Association said the move was a ‘real worry’.

Forced Uighur labour behind world’s solar panels, investigation finds

Forced Uighur labour behind world’s solar panels, investigation finds

A study by Sheffield Hallam University has urged the world’s leading panel manufacturers not to source materials from Xinjiang.

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