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Waiters, bricklayers and air cabin crew ‘worst hit by pay cuts’ during pandemic

Waiters, bricklayers and air cabin crew ‘worst hit by pay cuts’ during pandemic

Carpenters and pest control officers are also likely to have seen a drop in wages.

Downing Street spends £2.6m on renovations for White House-style press briefings

Downing Street spends £2.6m on renovations for White House-style press briefings

The news comes as Boris Johnson faces pressure over the funding of a separate revamp to his official residence.

Care home group creates ’emergence plan’ as Covid restrictions ease

Care home group creates ’emergence plan’ as Covid restrictions ease

The Government has said every care home resident can have indoor visits from a nominated person from Monday.

Insect believed extinct in the UK discovered in Outer Hebrides garden

Insect believed extinct in the UK discovered in Outer Hebrides garden

The Limnephilus Pati caddisfly had not been spotted in the United Kingdom for more than a century.

York Minster organ to be played again after ‘once-in-a-century’ refurbishment

York Minster organ to be played again after ‘once-in-a-century’ refurbishment

The instrument dates from the early 1830s and has been out of action since 2018.

Teacher jailed for having sex with 15-year-old pupil

Teacher jailed for having sex with 15-year-old pupil

Kandice Barber had told the boy she would ‘bring him down with her’ if the relationship was discovered.

Three out of four people ‘willing to carry jab proof to travel’ – survey

Three out of four people ‘willing to carry jab proof to travel’ – survey

Acceptance is highest among older people, who have been prioritised for Covid-19 jabs.

Queen owns corgis again as she welcomes two new puppies

Queen owns corgis again as she welcomes two new puppies

The dogs were a gift amid troubled times for the monarchy.

Author of Harry and Meghan book ‘did not come across stories of bullying’

Author of Harry and Meghan book ‘did not come across stories of bullying’

Buckingham Palace announced it is to investigate allegations of bullying made against Meghan by former royal staff.

Industrial action threat amid anger over 1% pay rise for NHS workers

Industrial action threat amid anger over 1% pay rise for NHS workers

Unite says it will consider all options as part of a campaign for a decent wage increase for its members in the health service.

Companies appeal against plans to slash household energy bills

Companies appeal against plans to slash household energy bills

Ofgem had proposed to cut returns for energy networks by around half.

Covid-19 mortality will continue to be substantial, but worst is over – expert

Covid-19 mortality will continue to be substantial, but worst is over – expert

Andrew Hayward said he does not think new variants of Covid-19 will completely evade the protection offered by vaccines.

Salmond and Sturgeon must stop ‘knocking hell out of each other in public’

Salmond and Sturgeon must stop ‘knocking hell out of each other in public’

Former Labour first minister Henry McLeish said he does not believe Nicola Sturgeon will have to resign as First Minister.

Abhorrent attack on pensioner with leukaemia leaves her badly bruised

Abhorrent attack on pensioner with leukaemia leaves her badly bruised

Ida Brown, 79, was confronted by two men at the back door of her home in Gateshead as they tried to steal her mobility scooter.

EU taking ‘very belligerent approach’ to issues caused by NI Protocol – Foster

EU taking ‘very belligerent approach’ to issues caused by NI Protocol – Foster

Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster said the UK had to take action.

Government defends recommendation of 1% pay rise for NHS workers

Government defends recommendation of 1% pay rise for NHS workers

Unions express more anger after minister says Government cannot afford more than 1%

Some people with severe asthma ‘refused Covid-19 vaccine’

Some people with severe asthma ‘refused Covid-19 vaccine’

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has said people with severe asthma should receive a vaccination in priority group six.

Business rates relief cap puts stores at risk, says Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group

Business rates relief cap puts stores at risk, says Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group

The cap ‘will make it nearly impossible to take on ex-Debenhams sites with the inherent jobs created’, Frasers said.

British Gas engineers reject offer aimed at resolving dispute

British Gas engineers reject offer aimed at resolving dispute

Members of the GMB union are staging four more strikes and action will continue this month.

Cyprus to welcome vaccinated British tourists from May 1

Cyprus to welcome vaccinated British tourists from May 1

Tourists would be required to have had their second dose at the latest seven days before travel.

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