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Amazon to create thousands of new jobs and invest in skills training

Amazon to create thousands of new jobs and invest in skills training

The online giant is opening new sites and expanding its delivery network in a move welcomed by the Government.

Scotland seeing ‘loss of control’ of pandemic in some areas – expert

Scotland seeing ‘loss of control’ of pandemic in some areas – expert

There are concerns about the spread of one of the new Indian variants of coronavirus.

HSE shuts down IT systems after ransomware attack by ‘international criminals’

HSE shuts down IT systems after ransomware attack by ‘international criminals’

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said the attack was ‘very serious’ and could affect systems throughout the weekend and into next week.

Cat put on a diet after ballooning to almost double the average weight

Cat put on a diet after ballooning to almost double the average weight

Colin weighed 1st 5lb when he was taken in by Cats Protection’s Downham Market Adoption Centre in Norfolk.

What the papers say – May 14

What the papers say – May 14

Concerns over the Indian Covid variant feature across many of the nation’s front pages.

Johnson and Martin to discuss Brexit tensions and N Ireland’s troubled past

Johnson and Martin to discuss Brexit tensions and N Ireland’s troubled past

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet Irish Premier Micheal Martin at Chequers later.

Charles praises Royal British Legion in message to mark the charity’s centenary

Charles praises Royal British Legion in message to mark the charity’s centenary

Charles’s video will lead a wealth of tributes from service personnel and members of the Armed Forces community.

New SNP MP ‘proud’ to be a role model for minorities

New SNP MP ‘proud’ to be a role model for minorities

Anum Qaisar-Javed has been elected in the Airdrie and Shotts by-election.

Ministers eye rising Indian coronavirus variant cases with concern

Ministers eye rising Indian coronavirus variant cases with concern

Second doses of vaccine could be accelerated in order to protect against the spread of the highly transmissible variant of concern.

Unite leadership candidate suspended by Labour over Patel tweet

Unite leadership candidate suspended by Labour over Patel tweet

Howard Beckett, the union’s assistant general secretary, apologised for his comments suggesting Home Secretary Priti Patel should be deported.

Union boss condemned after saying ‘disgusting’ Patel should be deported

Union boss condemned after saying ‘disgusting’ Patel should be deported

Unite assistant general secretary Howard Beckett said Home Secretary Priti Patel should be deported – but subsequently apologised.

Government ‘will not hesitate’ to act on Indian coronavirus variant

Government ‘will not hesitate’ to act on Indian coronavirus variant

Cases of the Indian variant of concern have more than doubled and ministers are monitoring the situation.

Travel plans in doubt as Portugal extends lockdown

Travel plans in doubt as Portugal extends lockdown

The Portuguese Government has said it is continuing in its present ‘state of calamity’ until the end of May.

Social distancing eased for weddings but dancefloor still best avoided

Social distancing eased for weddings but dancefloor still best avoided

The couple are allowed to have their first dance but guests are advised to resist the urge to boogie.

All GPs must offer face-to-face consultations, health bosses say

All GPs must offer face-to-face consultations, health bosses say

NHS England said all surgeries must offer in-person reception services and appointments following concerns over remote access during the pandemic.

High Court to hear unionists’ challenge to Northern Ireland Protocol

High Court to hear unionists’ challenge to Northern Ireland Protocol

Applicants say the judicial review aims to ‘undo the great wrong’ in the imposition of the post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Entertainment venues in Wales to reopen as Covid alert level lowered

Entertainment venues in Wales to reopen as Covid alert level lowered

The lowering of the country’s alert level on Monday will come alongside the indoor reopening of pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes.

Boris Johnson urged to perform U-turn over voter ID plan

Boris Johnson urged to perform U-turn over voter ID plan

Civil society groups said the proposals could cost up to £20 million per general election.

Keep schools open over future lockdowns to protect children, experts say

Keep schools open over future lockdowns to protect children, experts say

A safeguarding watchdog has called for a ‘learning culture’ to be at the heart of child protection services to reduce cases of serious harm and death.

Sturgeon: Home Office needs to reflect after Glasgow detentions spark protests

Sturgeon: Home Office needs to reflect after Glasgow detentions spark protests

Demonstrators in Kenmure Street, Pollokshields, had blocked the immigration enforcement van for hours on Thursday, with one lying under the vehicle.

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