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No coronavirus deaths in Scotland as Sturgeon set to review restrictions

No coronavirus deaths in Scotland as Sturgeon set to review restrictions

The death toll under the daily measure remains at 7,661.

Third of UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

Third of UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

More than 17.6 million adults in the UK have now had both doses of a vaccine.

PM must set out plans for social care reform in Queen’s Speech, urges care group

PM must set out plans for social care reform in Queen’s Speech, urges care group

The National Care Forum has published a paper detailing what an ‘ambitious’ plan for reform must include.

Sir David Attenborough warns of ‘crippling’ climate change after Cop26 role

Sir David Attenborough warns of ‘crippling’ climate change after Cop26 role

The veteran broadcaster, 95, says in a short video message it is ‘crucial’ global leaders find a solution to environmental problems.

Army veteran tackles extreme challenge to raise money in father’s memory

Army veteran tackles extreme challenge to raise money in father’s memory

The march will raise funds for Help for Heroes.

Man stabbed in leg and eight arrests made after fight in Oxford Street shop

Man stabbed in leg and eight arrests made after fight in Oxford Street shop

Metropolitan Police officers are looking for witnesses of the brawl, which happened at Selfridges in central London on Saturday evening.

Social care reforms heading for statue books by end of the year, says minister

Social care reforms heading for statue books by end of the year, says minister

The Prime Minister said upon entering Downing Street in 2019 that he had ready a plan for the sector.

Royal Navy patrol vessel returns to base from Jersey after fishing dispute

Royal Navy patrol vessel returns to base from Jersey after fishing dispute

HMS Severn sailed into its home base of Portsmouth Naval Base on Sunday morning.

Winners and losers in the English, Scottish and Welsh elections

Winners and losers in the English, Scottish and Welsh elections

Votes are still being counted for the English council and mayoral elections.

Prime Minster to confirm further easing of coronavirus restrictions on May 17

Prime Minster to confirm further easing of coronavirus restrictions on May 17

Ministers will hold a meeting on Monday morning to agree the next set of measures.

Police given more time to question man arrested in Julia James murder probe

Police given more time to question man arrested in Julia James murder probe

Ms James, a popular community support officer, was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on April 27.

Angela Rayner: From union rep to Labour deputy leader

Angela Rayner: From union rep to Labour deputy leader

The 41-year-old was sacked from her role as party chairman following a disappointing set of local election results.

Government wants to see ‘intimate contact’ between people ‘restored’ from May 17

Government wants to see ‘intimate contact’ between people ‘restored’ from May 17

The Prime Minister is expected to announce the further relaxation of restrictions in England on Monday.

Sturgeon hopes to lead Scotland to independence, despite no SNP majority

Sturgeon hopes to lead Scotland to independence, despite no SNP majority

Her comments came after the SNP secured a record fourth term in government in Edinburgh.

Millions to be spent on pandemic-related mental health support in schools

Millions to be spent on pandemic-related mental health support in schools

The Government has pledged more than £17 million to go towards upgrading mental health support in education as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Amazon blocked ten billion fraudulent listings in 2020 – report

Amazon blocked ten billion fraudulent listings in 2020 – report

The online retail giant has published its latest brand protection report.

Unions call for ‘fire and rehire’ to be banned

Unions call for ‘fire and rehire’ to be banned

The Government has been urged to bring forward the measure in an Employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech.

Woman, 43, dies after house fire in Dudley

Woman, 43, dies after house fire in Dudley

West Midlands Police said officers were called to a house fire on Beacon Road, Sedgley, at around 3.45pm on Saturday.

Lack of SNP majority shows Scotland is not agitating for indyref2 – Gove

Lack of SNP majority shows Scotland is not agitating for indyref2 – Gove

The Cabinet Office minister told SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to instead ‘concentrate’ on the UK’s Covid recovery.

Labour dominates mayoral elections winning 11 out of 13 seats

Labour dominates mayoral elections winning 11 out of 13 seats

Labour has won 11 seats while the Tories gained two.

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