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Downing Street admits NHS app might not be ready when foreign holidays resume

Downing Street admits NHS app might not be ready when foreign holidays resume

The Government plans to enable holidaymakers to use the app as a vaccine passport.

Co-op to make plant-based food range cost the same as meat equivalents

Co-op to make plant-based food range cost the same as meat equivalents

The supermarket said it was part of its plan to sell fully carbon neutral, own-brand food and drink by 2025.

Lawyers challenge decision to remove immunity from MEP facing extradition

Lawyers challenge decision to remove immunity from MEP facing extradition

Clara Ponsati faces a charge of sedition over her role in Catalonia’s 2017 independence referendum.

Tory attacks on Electoral Commission are deeply alarming – Lib Dem leader

Tory attacks on Electoral Commission are deeply alarming – Lib Dem leader

Sir Ed Davey said Tories who attack the elections watchdog are ‘damaging democracy’.

Information chief: Digital Covid status certificates must be built on trust

Information chief: Digital Covid status certificates must be built on trust

Elizabeth Denham warned any vaccine certification system for overseas travel must be trusted by the public for it to be a success.

Man pleads guilty to possessing fake ‘fit-to-fly’ Covid-19 document at airport

Man pleads guilty to possessing fake ‘fit-to-fly’ Covid-19 document at airport

Emmanuel Nere Mehari was stopped at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 and the forged document was discovered, a court heard.

Florence or Matilda? Public to name Tower of London’s baby raven

Florence or Matilda? Public to name Tower of London’s baby raven

The public will have five names to choose from, each bearing historical significance.

Student loan overpayments of nearly £19m go unclaimed over five-year period

Student loan overpayments of nearly £19m go unclaimed over five-year period

About 60,000 former students in England overpaid on their student loans since 2015-16 and are owed refunds, figures suggest.

Ex-Villa star died after being tasered and kicked by police officer, jury told

Ex-Villa star died after being tasered and kicked by police officer, jury told

The trial of Pc Benjamin Monk is expected to last for up to eight weeks.

Woman to serve at least 23 years for murdering and dismembering friend

Woman to serve at least 23 years for murdering and dismembering friend

Gareeca Gordon, 28, stabbed Phoenix Netts, also 28, at the property where they both lived after demanding a sexual relationship, a court heard.

Grandfather accused over fatal shooting granted bail

Grandfather accused over fatal shooting granted bail

William Hardy, 70, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of 22-year-old Imani Allaway-Muir.

Madeleine McCann’s parents still clinging to hope ahead of poignant milestone

Madeleine McCann’s parents still clinging to hope ahead of poignant milestone

Kate and Gerry McCann said their missing daughter’s 18th birthday and the global pandemic have made this year even harder for the family.

Seven injured as explosion leaves gaping hole in row of houses

Seven injured as explosion leaves gaping hole in row of houses

Several people were believed to have been trapped and had to be freed by emergency services.

No evidence drinking alcohol interferes with Covid vaccines, regulator says

No evidence drinking alcohol interferes with Covid vaccines, regulator says

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) gave drinkers the all-clear when it comes to the effect of drink on vaccine immunity.

Last-resort antibiotic pops bacteria like balloons, study suggests

Last-resort antibiotic pops bacteria like balloons, study suggests

Although it was first described in 1947, the way in which colistin kills bacteria has been somewhat unknown until now.

Woman killed in Fishmongers’ Hall attack reluctant to go to event, inquests told

Woman killed in Fishmongers’ Hall attack reluctant to go to event, inquests told

Saskia Jones, 23, only decided the day before the 2019 atrocity to go along, and told her mother she felt terrorist offenders needed more monitoring.

Pilot raises funds to buy and ship 30 oxygen concentrators to India

Pilot raises funds to buy and ship 30 oxygen concentrators to India

Chris Hall, who works for Virgin Atlantic, hopes to fly the machines over himself.

Foreign Office reveals low-risk holiday locations ahead of green list release

Foreign Office reveals low-risk holiday locations ahead of green list release

The FCDO is not advising against non-essential travel to Portugal (excluding the Azores), Spain’s Canary Islands or five popular Greek islands.

Countries’ new climate targets curb global warming to 2.4C – analysis

Countries’ new climate targets curb global warming to 2.4C – analysis

Governments announced new goals to cut emissions at a summit hosted by US President Joe Biden.

Official Buckingham Palace sloe gin goes on sale

Official Buckingham Palace sloe gin goes on sale

The Royal Collection Trust suggested a ‘Sloe Royale’ cocktail as the best way to enjoy the drink.

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