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First Minister: Northern Ireland Protocol cannot work and must be replaced

First Minister: Northern Ireland Protocol cannot work and must be replaced

Arlene Foster said PM Boris Johnson needs to back up his commitment to protect the UK internal market with ‘tangible actions’.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The number of those named is likely to be lower than the true total of workers who have died.

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer’s intelligence work ‘a factor’ in her departure

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer’s intelligence work ‘a factor’ in her departure

A court heard Anne Sacoolas was an employee of the US State Department at the time of the crash.

Education leaders call for teachers to be vaccinated ahead of schools reopening

Education leaders call for teachers to be vaccinated ahead of schools reopening

Some 135 headteachers signed a letter calling for workers from all educational settings to be vaccinated.

Permanent solutions needed to NI Protocol to ensure unfettered access: DUP

Permanent solutions needed to NI Protocol to ensure unfettered access: DUP

Jeffrey Donaldson made the remarks after crunch talks on the protocol between Northern Ireland’s leaders and the UK and EU.

‘Major achievement’ as 10m people receive first Covid-19 jab

‘Major achievement’ as 10m people receive first Covid-19 jab

The NHS is close to hitting the Government’s target of vaccinating everyone in the top four priority groups by the middle of February.

Single Pfizer vaccine dose is highly protective after 21 days – study

Single Pfizer vaccine dose is highly protective after 21 days – study

Researchers at the University of East Anglia found the vaccine becomes 90% effective after three weeks.

Johnson warns he could override Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

Johnson warns he could override Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

European Commission vice-president is to travel to London for talks amid deepening row between UK and Brussels

PM sticks to ‘prudent’ school reopening date despite pressure from MPs

PM sticks to ‘prudent’ school reopening date despite pressure from MPs

Boris Johnson has said the Government will take a ‘cautious’ approach to education in England, and will not try to match Scotland’s timetable.

Sir Kevan Collins appointed as education recovery tsar to help pupils catch up

Sir Kevan Collins appointed as education recovery tsar to help pupils catch up

It comes after Boris Johnson confirmed that schools in England will remain closed until at least March 8.

EU’s Sefcovic to travel to London to discuss post-Brexit trade issues

EU’s Sefcovic to travel to London to discuss post-Brexit trade issues

Leaders from the EU, UK and Northern Ireland held virtual talks about the Northern Ireland Protocol on Wednesday.

Vaccinating adult population by August is very optimistic – Chris Whitty

Vaccinating adult population by August is very optimistic – Chris Whitty

England’s chief medical officer described the vaccine rollout as ‘extraordinarily fast’.

Belfast residents gather by mural portrait to applaud Captain Sir Tom Moore

Belfast residents gather by mural portrait to applaud Captain Sir Tom Moore

People of all ages met in the rain-soaked streets to remember the veteran fundraiser.

Covid-19 positivity rate drops 50% in healthcare workers after first jab – study

Covid-19 positivity rate drops 50% in healthcare workers after first jab – study

Tim Spector, who is leading the Zoe Covid Symptom Study UK Infection Survey from King’s College London, called the findings ‘fantastic news’.

In Pictures: Country comes together to clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

In Pictures: Country comes together to clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

The charity fundraiser, who captured the hearts of the nation, died aged 100 on Tuesday.

Johnson appeals for caution over care home visits

Johnson appeals for caution over care home visits

The JCHR has presented draft regulations to Health Secretary Matt Hancock and urged him to make these into law immediately.

Captain Tom’s NHS carers join national clap

Captain Tom’s NHS carers join national clap

The charity fundraiser raised more than £32 million for the NHS during the first Covid-19 lockdown.

UK ‘past the peak’ in cases, hospital admissions and deaths

UK ‘past the peak’ in cases, hospital admissions and deaths

But Boris Johnson warned that the level of infection is still ‘forbiddingly high’.

Belfast murder victim was targeted as he sat in his car

Belfast murder victim was targeted as he sat in his car

Police are examining dissident republicans as one line of inquiry.

Starmer admits mistake over Commons clash with Prime Minister

Starmer admits mistake over Commons clash with Prime Minister

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of talking “complete nonsense” but later admitted he misheard the claim made by the PM.

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