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Government ‘ruling nothing out’ as Indian variant cases more than double

Government ‘ruling nothing out’ as Indian variant cases more than double

A vaccine bus has been set up in Bolton – which has one of the highest case rates of the variant in the country – to increase uptake.

County court judgment against Boris Johnson set aside

County court judgment against Boris Johnson set aside

Downing Street said it moved ‘at speed’ to get the judgment struck out.

Irish Cup final to be Covid test event for NI’s emergence from lockdown

Irish Cup final to be Covid test event for NI’s emergence from lockdown

Up to 1,000 spectators will be allowed to attend the event at Mourneview Park in Lurgan, Co Armagh, on May 21 but must provide a negative test result.

Girl on school trip to US would have survived if given antibiotics, inquest told

Girl on school trip to US would have survived if given antibiotics, inquest told

Ana Uglow collapsed in her hotel room in New York during a school trip in December 2019.

DUP leadership contenders deliver eve-of-polls messages to party voters

DUP leadership contenders deliver eve-of-polls messages to party voters

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pledged to provide a united leadership to unionism, and Edwin Poots has stated he will ‘reinvigorate unionism’.

Ex-Labour MP accused of sexual harassment wants to ‘clear name’

Ex-Labour MP accused of sexual harassment wants to ‘clear name’

Mike Hill is accused of a campaign of sexual harassment and bullying against a parliamentary worker over a 16-month period.

Killer jailed in 1975 ‘not suitable for release’

Killer jailed in 1975 ‘not suitable for release’

Patrick Mackay, 65, was given a mandatory life sentence after being convicted of three counts of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.

Healthier heart associated with better problem-solving and reaction time – study

Healthier heart associated with better problem-solving and reaction time – study

The new research examined links between heart health and cognitive function.

1,000 spectators to be allowed at Irish Cup final as Covid test event

1,000 spectators to be allowed at Irish Cup final as Covid test event

The decision is understood to have been made by Stormont ministers at an Executive meeting on Thursday.

Cop26 ‘our last hope’ at limiting global warming to 1.5C – Alok Sharma

Cop26 ‘our last hope’ at limiting global warming to 1.5C – Alok Sharma

Mr Sharma was appointed president for the conference by Boris Johnson in January.

Government urged to consider criminal charges for tech bosses over online safety

Government urged to consider criminal charges for tech bosses over online safety

The NSPCC says plans to defer criminal liability for senior managers at tech firms will mean children remain at risk.

Men detained by immigration enforcement released by police after protest

Men detained by immigration enforcement released by police after protest

Demonstrators in Glasgow blocked the immigration enforcement van for hours on Thursday.

Visa-free touring possible in 17 EU countries post-Brexit, says Dowden

Visa-free touring possible in 17 EU countries post-Brexit, says Dowden

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden appeared before MPs after there have been widespread calls for a cultural work permit deal to be reached.

Irish premier to meet Boris Johnson amid tensions in Northern Ireland

Irish premier to meet Boris Johnson amid tensions in Northern Ireland

Micheal Martin will meet Mr Johnson at lunchtime at the Prime Minister’s Chequers estate on Friday.

William and Kate tested by sporting challenges on day of activities

William and Kate tested by sporting challenges on day of activities

The Duchess of Cambridge missed the target as she tried her hand at archery while William struggled to keep possession in a game of keepy-uppy.

Mary Lou McDonald warns DUP against any moves to destabilise Stormont

Mary Lou McDonald warns DUP against any moves to destabilise Stormont

The DUP is to elect a new leader on Friday following the resignation of Arlene Foster.

Family surprised by presents from non-Muslim neighbour to celebrate Eid

Family surprised by presents from non-Muslim neighbour to celebrate Eid

Shafaq Hassan from Streatham, south London, said her neighbour brought a prayer mat for her son in celebration of Eid.

David Cameron: Key things we learned from his evidence to MPs

David Cameron: Key things we learned from his evidence to MPs

The former prime minister was questioned over his work for Greensill Capital.

Boris Johnson’s county court judgment is no more

Boris Johnson’s county court judgment is no more

No 10 said the claim had been vexatious.

Grenfell council housing boss ‘did not act’ on Lakanal fire recommendations

Grenfell council housing boss ‘did not act’ on Lakanal fire recommendations

The inquiry heard evidence from the former director of housing at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

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