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Renewable power overtakes fossil fuels for first time in UK in 2020 – report

Renewable power overtakes fossil fuels for first time in UK in 2020 – report

Renewables accounted for 42% of electricity production last year while fossil fuels made up 41%, analysis shows.

Police get more time to question teenagers over schoolboy’s murder

Police get more time to question teenagers over schoolboy’s murder

Keon Lincoln was set upon in the street by a group of youths armed with weapons.

Catholic and Church of Ireland primates express shame over mother and baby homes

Catholic and Church of Ireland primates express shame over mother and baby homes

Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop John McDowell have issued public apologies.

Edinburgh book festival moves venue as it hopes for in-person events

Edinburgh book festival moves venue as it hopes for in-person events

The event takes place from August 14 to 30, and will this year be based at the Edinburgh College of Art.

Coronavirus death toll will define Johnson’s legacy

Coronavirus death toll will define Johnson’s legacy

The Prime Minister said he takes ‘full responsibility’ for the choices made by his Government.

Discontent growing over Northern Ireland protocol, police warn

Discontent growing over Northern Ireland protocol, police warn

MPs were told more incidents of graffiti as well as low-level intelligence and social media monitoring have provided early pointers.

Number of students unhappy with academic experience surges amid lockdown – ONS

Number of students unhappy with academic experience surges amid lockdown – ONS

Nearly two-thirds of university students have reported a worsening of their mental health and wellbeing, the survey suggests.

Channel 4 announces ‘unprecedented undercover series’

Channel 4 announces ‘unprecedented undercover series’

The documentary has been filmed over the last two years.

Deal agreed to end BA cargo workers’ dispute

Deal agreed to end BA cargo workers’ dispute

Fresh strikes planned by Unite members have ben called off while they vote on the agreement.

Coronavirus restrictions halt traditional Shrove Tuesday games

Coronavirus restrictions halt traditional Shrove Tuesday games

The organisers of centuries-old games in Sedgefield, County Durham, and Alnwick, Northumberland, have been cancelled this year.

HS2 protesters evicted from central London park

HS2 protesters evicted from central London park

Bailiffs from the National Eviction Team had moved in before 5am, according to HS2 Rebellion, but many protesters remain.

Arcadia retail empire ‘collapsed with £750m debts’

Arcadia retail empire ‘collapsed with £750m debts’

Reports by Deloitte are said to show Topshop and Topman alone failed with gross liabilities of more than £550 million.

Love your neighbour does not mean let yourself die – Justin Welby

Love your neighbour does not mean let yourself die – Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury said that, with one of the highest death tolls in the world, the UK should prioritise the vaccine rollout at home first.

Mobile operators to build and share 200 new masts to boost phone signal

Mobile operators to build and share 200 new masts to boost phone signal

O2, Three and Vodafone have unveiled their plans as part of the Shared Rural Network scheme.

Trawler firm says one-off trip is ‘sticking plaster’ as UK-Norway deal is needed

Trawler firm says one-off trip is ‘sticking plaster’ as UK-Norway deal is needed

The supertrawler Kirkella has left Hull for a one-off voyage to the sub-Arctic as talks continue over post-Brexit fishing rights.

Airline leaders demand ‘urgent road map’ for reopening travel

Airline leaders demand ‘urgent road map’ for reopening travel

The introduction of quarantine hotels is expected to be announced.

UK’s handling of pandemic labelled ‘system failure’ by public health expert

UK’s handling of pandemic labelled ‘system failure’ by public health expert

Professor Linda Bauld said some decisions had contributed to the second wave of the virus in Britain.

Mother to appeal after judge said brain-damaged daughter could be allowed to die

Mother to appeal after judge said brain-damaged daughter could be allowed to die

Mr Justice Poole ruled that specialists treating five-year-old Pippa Knight could lawfully stop providing treatment.

Covid-19 crisis taking mental health toll on hospital staff – survey

Covid-19 crisis taking mental health toll on hospital staff – survey

Some respondents to the survey had decided to quit their jobs.

Hospitals should vaccinate elderly and vulnerable inpatients – top adviser

Hospitals should vaccinate elderly and vulnerable inpatients – top adviser

Some hospitals have said they will not vaccinate inpatients and will wait for them to receive their jabs in the community.

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