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Johnson claims link between coronavirus cases and deaths has been ‘severed’

Johnson claims link between coronavirus cases and deaths has been ‘severed’

The Prime Minister’s comments came just days after Sir Patrick Vallance said the link had been weakened but not ‘completely broken’.

Government does not have ‘head in the sand’ over ending Universal Credit uplift

Government does not have ‘head in the sand’ over ending Universal Credit uplift

Therese Coffey said the temporary £20 uplift, introduced to help protect people during the coronavirus pandemic, would be ‘phased out’ in autumn.

Government urged to ensure communities are paid for hosting offshore wind farms

Government urged to ensure communities are paid for hosting offshore wind farms

Former energy secretaries say it is ‘absolutely right’ coastal and rural communities should be compensated for local negative impacts.

Johnson defends ‘prudent’ approach on self-isolation policy

Johnson defends ‘prudent’ approach on self-isolation policy

Millions of people could be required to self-isolate because rules are not being eased at the same time as restrictions are being lifted in England.

Police charge 63-year-old man with 1993 double murder

Police charge 63-year-old man with 1993 double murder

Ann Castle, 74, and her brother William Bryan, 71, were found dead in their flat in Bethnal Green, east London.

Scottish Government lifts last travel ban to north west England

Scottish Government lifts last travel ban to north west England

Restrictions on the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council area will end from Thursday.

Deal worth £233m announced to maintain RAF’s Poseidon fleet

Deal worth £233m announced to maintain RAF’s Poseidon fleet

The five-year contract is expected to create 107 jobs at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray and a further 46 posts at sites in Bristol, Yeovil and Gosport.

Tram crash inquest jury can return verdict of unlawful killing

Tram crash inquest jury can return verdict of unlawful killing

Seven people died and a further 51 were injured when a tram derailed in south London on November 9 2016.

Record number of students set to start university amid rise in offers – Ucas

Record number of students set to start university amid rise in offers – Ucas

Offer-making from the most selective institutions has risen from last year’s high, figures suggest.

Propaganda ‘rife’ around NI Protocol – community worker

Propaganda ‘rife’ around NI Protocol – community worker

Elaine Weir from the Shankill Women’s Centre said the Protocol needs to be ‘fixed’ but said there are also positives.

William to saddle up for charity polo match

William to saddle up for charity polo match

The Duke of Cambridge is taking part in a game at the Guards Polo Club on Friday.

North America’s record heatwave ‘virtually impossible without climate change’

North America’s record heatwave ‘virtually impossible without climate change’

Scientists say global warming made the record-shattering temperatures in the US and Canada at least 150 times more likely.

Lady Lavinia Nourse calls for accused to be granted anonymity until charged

Lady Lavinia Nourse calls for accused to be granted anonymity until charged

The 77-year-old was found not guilty of all 17 charges against her this year by jurors at Peterborough’s Nightingale court.

Premier League star avoids driving ban after being caught speeding

Premier League star avoids driving ban after being caught speeding

Callum Hudson-Odoi admitted speeding in his black Mercedes on August 6 last year on the A3 in south-west London.

Pressure builds for Julian Assange to be released

Pressure builds for Julian Assange to be released

The US is appealing against a court decision in January not to extradite the WikiLeaks founder, but no date has been set.

Grant Shapps: ‘No doubt’ that HS2 should continue despite drop in travel

Grant Shapps: ‘No doubt’ that HS2 should continue despite drop in travel

The Cabinet minister told MPs that ‘people will need to meet’ and increased transport capacity will be required by future generations.

MPs to quiz DVLA over delays in processing driving licence applications

MPs to quiz DVLA over delays in processing driving licence applications

The agency is embroiled in a long-running dispute with the PCS union over Covid-related safety.

Rules must be tightened to prevent foreign money influencing elections – report

Rules must be tightened to prevent foreign money influencing elections – report

The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) has published 47 recommendations following a year-long review.

Campbell criticises O’Neill for ‘arbitrary’ stance on NI relaxations

Campbell criticises O’Neill for ‘arbitrary’ stance on NI relaxations

The deputy First Minister said Northern Ireland would not be following England’s road map.

Firefighter ‘over the moon’ to be crowned Gardener of the Year

Firefighter ‘over the moon’ to be crowned Gardener of the Year

Gary McLaughlan, from Sunderland, scooped a £10,000 prize with his winning design.

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