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Unions call for unity behind Sarwar after Scottish Labour leadership victory

Unions call for unity behind Sarwar after Scottish Labour leadership victory

Statements were released by two trade unions minutes after Mr Sarwar’s win was announced.

Healthcare must focus more on minority communities after pandemic, say doctors

Healthcare must focus more on minority communities after pandemic, say doctors

The effects of decades of health inequalities may be one of the underlying causes of vaccine hesitancy among some BAME people.

Sarwar continues family tradition of firsts with leadership win

Sarwar continues family tradition of firsts with leadership win

Anas Sarwar defeated Monica Lennon in the Labour leadership election.

Final journey for Captain Sir Tom Moore as funeral service starts

Final journey for Captain Sir Tom Moore as funeral service starts

The charity fundraiser’s coffin was carried to the crematorium by soldiers from the Yorkshire Regiment.

Anas Sarwar elected leader of Scottish Labour

Anas Sarwar elected leader of Scottish Labour

Mr Sarwar becomes the first leader of a UK party from an ethnic minority background.

Rishi Sunak to announce £5bn business grants for firms hit hardest by Covid

Rishi Sunak to announce £5bn business grants for firms hit hardest by Covid

The Chancellor will unveil ‘restart grants’ to help non-essential retailers open.

Harry praised for ‘unstinting support’ as patron of London Marathon Charitable Trust

Harry praised for ‘unstinting support’ as patron of London Marathon Charitable Trust

The duke took on the role in 2012.

One million doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered in Wales

One million doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered in Wales

The Welsh Government is aiming to offer the vaccine to all eligible adults by the end of July.

Clear messaging key to getting public to stick to rules after jab – Sage

Clear messaging key to getting public to stick to rules after jab – Sage

Scientists advising the Government warned the success of the vaccine rollout could lead to complacency and resentment about lockdown measures.

Covid vaccine rollout by age ‘makes sense’, former Government adviser says

Covid vaccine rollout by age ‘makes sense’, former Government adviser says

Professor Sir Mark Walport said the strategy maximised the number of vaccines on a basis of the most vulnerable.

Selby rail crash survivor says he was lucky to survive 2001 tragedy

Selby rail crash survivor says he was lucky to survive 2001 tragedy

Bob Brook’s wife said he was never the same again following the collision that claimed 10 lives as events mark the 20th anniversary.

Vaccine take-up must remain high to encourage young to have their jabs – William

Vaccine take-up must remain high to encourage young to have their jabs – William

The royal family have been supporting the NHS in its rollout of the coronavirus vaccine.

Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, Blackford says

Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, Blackford says

Former first minister Alex Salmond said in evidence his successor broke ministerial rules, but stopped short of calling for her to resign.

What the papers say – February 27

What the papers say – February 27

Harry’s interview with James Corden features among a wide range of stories on Saturday’s front pages.

Mary Robinson calls not helping Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa her ‘biggest’ mistake

Mary Robinson calls not helping Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa her ‘biggest’ mistake

The former President of Ireland said she ‘100% believes Latifa now’.

Rishi Sunak: Nation’s economy to face ‘enormous strains’ following lockdown

Rishi Sunak: Nation’s economy to face ‘enormous strains’ following lockdown

The Chancellor will set out the 2021 Budget on Wednesday.

Scottish Labour to name new leader

Scottish Labour to name new leader

The result of the leadership election comes just 10 weeks before the Scottish Parliament election.

Postmen and women trial new uniforms

Postmen and women trial new uniforms

The first change in more than a decade retains the Royal Mail’s red colour.

Budget: Mortgage guarantee scheme to help those with small deposits

Budget: Mortgage guarantee scheme to help those with small deposits

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to set out measures to help aspiring homeowners in Wednesday’s Budget.

Police and teachers angered by age-based rollout of coronavirus vaccine

Police and teachers angered by age-based rollout of coronavirus vaccine

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised that vaccination in order of age remains the quickest way to cut deaths.

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