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EasyJet boss wants summer hotspots on green list due to ‘minimal’ impact

EasyJet boss wants summer hotspots on green list due to ‘minimal’ impact

Chief executive Johan Lundgren said popular destinations such as Spain, Portugal and Greece should be placed in the lowest risk category.

Leaseholders warn of mental health crisis as they face bills for cladding

Leaseholders warn of mental health crisis as they face bills for cladding

‘I am just broken,’ said one.

Many more people could benefit from blood pressure-lowering medication – study

Many more people could benefit from blood pressure-lowering medication – study

Researchers say the findings have immediate and important implications for global clinical guidelines.

Talks still ‘ongoing’ over full diplomatic status for EU ambassador, says No 10

Talks still ‘ongoing’ over full diplomatic status for EU ambassador, says No 10

Reports had suggested that full recognition could be forthcoming after MEPs back the Brexit trade terms.

MPs and peers observe Covid-19 protocols as parliamentary session ends

MPs and peers observe Covid-19 protocols as parliamentary session ends

Both Houses will return on Tuesday May 11.

Captain Tom’s family to walk 100 laps of their garden in honour of the veteran

Captain Tom’s family to walk 100 laps of their garden in honour of the veteran

A host of celebrities have also pledged to take part in the Captain Tom 100 challenge.

Second teenager charged with murder of teenager Fares Maatou

Second teenager charged with murder of teenager Fares Maatou

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder and weapons and drugs offences.

Theresa May’s former communications director appointed to BBC board

Theresa May’s former communications director appointed to BBC board

Since leaving frontline politics, Sir Robbie Gibb has written articles criticising the broadcaster.

Sir Simon Stevens to stand down as NHS boss in the summer

Sir Simon Stevens to stand down as NHS boss in the summer

The outgoing chief has been appointed to the House of Lords following his decision.

Grenfell survivors and bereaved families condemn ‘indefensible’ Fire Safety Bill

Grenfell survivors and bereaved families condemn ‘indefensible’ Fire Safety Bill

Critics say the reforms will leave leaseholders liable for the costs associated with removing dangerous cladding.

Salmond: A puff of wind would blow Boris Johnson over right now

Salmond: A puff of wind would blow Boris Johnson over right now

The former Scottish first minister questioned whether the Prime Minister will still be in the job in a fortnight’s time.

Jihadist jailed for gun and knife rampage plot at tourist sites loses appeal

Jihadist jailed for gun and knife rampage plot at tourist sites loses appeal

Mohiussunnath Chowdhury, 29, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years in July 2020.

Number of rapid Covid-19 tests in England per week jumps one million

Number of rapid Covid-19 tests in England per week jumps one million

The increase coincides with more people being encouraged to take lateral flow device tests at home.

Man accused of murdering actor objected to ID parade because of tan, trial told

Man accused of murdering actor objected to ID parade because of tan, trial told

Sean Orman denies killing Bradley Welsh, 48, who appeared in Trainspotting T2.

Study shows potential link between bodyweight and risk of severe Covid-19

Study shows potential link between bodyweight and risk of severe Covid-19

The study was based on more than 6.9 million people living in England.

Control of genes could explain why females suffer worse virus infection – study

Control of genes could explain why females suffer worse virus infection – study

The University of Dundee team found issues with the X chromosome inactivation process in female cells can cause major changes in protein levels.

Man denies online abuse of Premier League footballer Romaine Sawyers

Man denies online abuse of Premier League footballer Romaine Sawyers

Simon Silwood pleaded not guilty to sending an offensive message to the West Bromwich Albion midfielder.

Curtsey for the Queen during steady stream of official duties at Windsor

Curtsey for the Queen during steady stream of official duties at Windsor

The monarch welcomed two new ambassadors by video link on Thursday.

London City becomes world’s first major airport with remote air traffic control

London City becomes world’s first major airport with remote air traffic control

A 50-metre tall digital control tower has been built at London City Airport.

PM defends aid cut branded ‘devastating’ for women and girls across the globe

PM defends aid cut branded ‘devastating’ for women and girls across the globe

Boris Johnson said the UK was still one of the biggest donors in the world and that people ‘should be very proud of that’.

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