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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson announces DUP leadership bid

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson announces DUP leadership bid

The party will have its first contested race for party leader in its 50-year history.

Iran accused of seeking to interfere in Scottish Parliament election

Iran accused of seeking to interfere in Scottish Parliament election

The claims have been made in a report by the right-leaning foreign affairs think-tank the Henry Jackson Society.

Return to unrestricted trading next month is ‘critical’, says hospitality chief

Return to unrestricted trading next month is ‘critical’, says hospitality chief

Kate Nicholls, from UKHospitality, said it would mean businesses could ‘come off life support and be viable for the first time in almost 16 months’.

Newsquest to invest £1.5 million in new local journalism jobs

Newsquest to invest £1.5 million in new local journalism jobs

The company, which owns more than 200 news brands, says increased focus on local digital publications has helped it grow its readership.

British nationals should not be used as ‘political leverage’ by Iran – Cleverly

British nationals should not be used as ‘political leverage’ by Iran – Cleverly

The Foreign Office minister said legal disputes between the UK and Iran should be kept separate from the ‘arbitrary detention’ of prisoners in Tehran.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells party colleagues he’s running for DUP leadership

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells party colleagues he’s running for DUP leadership

An official announcement is expected later on Monday.

Queen sends ‘warmest good wishes’ for Northern Ireland centenary

Queen sends ‘warmest good wishes’ for Northern Ireland centenary

She referred to ‘treasured’ memories she shared in Northern Ireland with her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Most people continue to back decent pay rise for NHS staff, survey suggests

Most people continue to back decent pay rise for NHS staff, survey suggests

The Government sparked anger by proposing a 1% wage rise for NHS workers in England.

Bank to hike growth forecasts amid vaccine-fuelled recovery

Bank to hike growth forecasts amid vaccine-fuelled recovery

Policymakers at the Bank are expected to ‘significantly’ upgrade their growth outlook as they keep interest rates on hold at 0.1%, experts say.

Sturgeon rubbishes claims an independent Scotland could not buy Covid-19 vaccine

Sturgeon rubbishes claims an independent Scotland could not buy Covid-19 vaccine

The SNP leader was interviewed on ITV’s Good Morning Britain ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday.

Pet owners warned of sun dangers after cat has ears amputated

Pet owners warned of sun dangers after cat has ears amputated

Smurf was found on the streets of Belfast, badly injured and with sun-damaged ears.

Harry praises frontline workers at LA vaccine concert

Harry praises frontline workers at LA vaccine concert

The Duke of Sussex made his first public appearance since the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral at a charity event in aid of the global vaccination drive.

Haydock’s angry locals slam Amazon development and ask ‘where are the jobs?’

Haydock’s angry locals slam Amazon development and ask ‘where are the jobs?’

Green belt was sacrificed ‘for 2,500 jobs’ – but 90% of them have not materialised so far.

Doctors are thinking of leaving the NHS due to pandemic pressures, says BMA

Doctors are thinking of leaving the NHS due to pandemic pressures, says BMA

Dr Chaand Nagpaul, BMA council chair, says it is a ‘deeply worrying’ situation involving experienced professionals who the NHS needs more than ever.

Who are the MSPs standing down at the Holyrood election?

Who are the MSPs standing down at the Holyrood election?

A look at some of the biggest names leaving the Scottish Parliament.

Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools reopen in Wales

Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools reopen in Wales

The Welsh Government said the changes meant Wales will have moved to Alert Level 3.

How constitution has dominated Holyrood election campaign during pandemic

How constitution has dominated Holyrood election campaign during pandemic

The launch of the pro-independence Alba Party was the first key talking point of the campaign.

How coronavirus led to a Scottish election campaign like no other

How coronavirus led to a Scottish election campaign like no other

Canvassing for votes has been very different thanks to Covid-19, while approaches to recovery have shaped party policy.

Key battlegrounds in Scottish Parliament election

Key battlegrounds in Scottish Parliament election

Voters go to the polls on Thursday to elect their MSPs.

What the papers say – May 3

What the papers say – May 3

Disquiet in the football world and more on Britain’s return to normality feature prominently in the nation’s Monday papers.

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