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Northern Ireland Protocol ‘a stick for EU to beat UK with’ after Brexit

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘a stick for EU to beat UK with’ after Brexit

The mechanism was developed to ease issues around the Irish border, one of the major sticking points in Brexit negotiations.

EU under growing criticism despite U-turn on Northern Ireland vaccine controls

EU under growing criticism despite U-turn on Northern Ireland vaccine controls

Leaders in London, Dublin and Belfast had been blindsided by the EU’s move to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

WHO urges UK to share vaccinations worldwide once vulnerable have received jabs

WHO urges UK to share vaccinations worldwide once vulnerable have received jabs

Margaret Harris said the UK should pause domestic vaccinations after vulnerable groups have been covered to ensure ‘fair’ global distribution.

Foster urges Johnson to replace Northern Ireland Protocol after vaccine row

Foster urges Johnson to replace Northern Ireland Protocol after vaccine row

Northern Ireland’s First Minister was speaking after the EU moved to stop the unimpeded flow of vaccines into the region.

Mother fears lockdown effects as five-year-old’s mental health ‘suffers’

Mother fears lockdown effects as five-year-old’s mental health ‘suffers’

Jake’s mother said his mental health has taken a ‘nosedive’ and knows he is not alone.

Organisers hope schools festival ‘could kickstart mental health revolution’

Organisers hope schools festival ‘could kickstart mental health revolution’

Jonny Benjamin and Louisa Rose have organised the Now and Beyond on Inside Out Day event.

Johnson ‘in awe’ of the way parents have handled Covid crisis

Johnson ‘in awe’ of the way parents have handled Covid crisis

The Prime Minister has written an open letter to parents, carers and guardians.

Families could be asked to pay Covid funeral fines – report

Families could be asked to pay Covid funeral fines – report

A funeral director from Nottinghamshire was fined £10,000 for holding a service in breach of coronavirus restrictions.

Thousands of BAME doctors ‘do not feel protected from Covid-19 at work’

Thousands of BAME doctors ‘do not feel protected from Covid-19 at work’

Some 72% of BAME respondents in a survey said they only felt partly protected.

What the papers say – January 30

What the papers say – January 30

The fiasco over Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol dominates the front pages.

Coal mine decision ‘gives negative impression of UK’s climate priorities’

Coal mine decision ‘gives negative impression of UK’s climate priorities’

The new mine, near Whitehaven, will be used to extract coking coal for steel production and was granted planning permission by Cumbria County Council.

Heavy snow, rain and ice to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Heavy snow, rain and ice to hit UK as weather warnings issued

The Environment Agency had 69 flood warnings in place across England.

Experts welcome vaccine results ahead of anniversary of first UK Covid death

Experts welcome vaccine results ahead of anniversary of first UK Covid death

The results of both the Johnson & Johnson and Novavax vaccine trials have been seen as another step towards overcoming coronavirus.

Irish PM welcomes Brussels U-turn on bid to override Northern Ireland protocol

Irish PM welcomes Brussels U-turn on bid to override Northern Ireland protocol

Condemnation from London, Dublin and Belfast forces Brussels reversal on attempt to stop the unimpeded flow of vaccines from EU into Northern Ireland.

EU ends threat to override NI Brexit deal in bid to control vaccine exports

EU ends threat to override NI Brexit deal in bid to control vaccine exports

The move to impinge on the protocol had blindsided both the UK and Ireland.

PM expresses ‘grave concerns’ over EU move to impose controls on Covid vaccines

PM expresses ‘grave concerns’ over EU move to impose controls on Covid vaccines

Boris Johnson held a call with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Friday evening.

No 10 warns EU after Brussels imposes controls on vaccines moving into NI

No 10 warns EU after Brussels imposes controls on vaccines moving into NI

The EU invoked Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol to stop the unimpeded flow of jabs from the bloc into the region on Friday.

France border closure will not affect hauliers, says Shapps

France border closure will not affect hauliers, says Shapps

The Transport Secretary insisted that trade would continue to ‘flow smoothly’ across the Channel despite the new measures.

N Ireland parties united in condemnation of EU bid to block vaccines

N Ireland parties united in condemnation of EU bid to block vaccines

The EU has moved to prevent Northern Ireland from being used as a back door to funnel coronavirus vaccine from the bloc into the rest of the UK.

Hugh Bonneville volunteering as marshal at coronavirus vaccination centre

Hugh Bonneville volunteering as marshal at coronavirus vaccination centre

The actor shared images of working at the centre in West Sussex.

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