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Noel Fielding and other high-profile figures settle NGN phone-hacking claims

Noel Fielding and other high-profile figures settle NGN phone-hacking claims

The Great British Bake Off host is one of 13 high-profile figures to have settled damages claims against News Group Newspapers.

More than 40% of over-80s breached lockdown rules after jab, survey suggests

More than 40% of over-80s breached lockdown rules after jab, survey suggests

Many pensioners said they had met indoors with another person not their carer and outside their household or support bubble.

NI’s Nightingale facility ‘prioritised for de-escalation’

NI’s Nightingale facility ‘prioritised for de-escalation’

Robin Swann said the move is to facilitate the rebuilding of services.

‘Too early’ to back vaccine passports, says Chancellor

‘Too early’ to back vaccine passports, says Chancellor

Rishi Sunak said a review into possibly deploying a scheme showing proof of vaccination will be finalised ‘in a few months’ time’.

Government yet to devise social care plan, Chancellor suggests

Government yet to devise social care plan, Chancellor suggests

Rishi Sunak said the Health Secretary has ‘started that work on trying to see what the solutions might be’.

Philip has ‘successful’ heart surgery just months before 100th birthday

Philip has ‘successful’ heart surgery just months before 100th birthday

The Duke of Edinburgh, the nation’s longest-serving consort, has spent 16 nights in hospital – his longest ever stay.

UK may become one of the fastest countries to approve jabs for Covid variants

UK may become one of the fastest countries to approve jabs for Covid variants

Scientists have become concerned about several variants, including one first identified in the Brazilian city of Manaus.

Abbey Road street sign fetches £37,000 at auction

Abbey Road street sign fetches £37,000 at auction

The plaque from the street that is home to the famous recording studios, and featured on a Beatles album cover, smashed expectations at the sale.

No sign loyalists plan return to violence over NI Protocol opposition – DUP MP

No sign loyalists plan return to violence over NI Protocol opposition – DUP MP

Loyalist paramilitaries have withdrawn their support for Northern Ireland’s historic 1998 peace agreement over concerns about Irish Sea trade checks.

Philip has ‘successful’ hospital procedure for pre-existing heart condition, Palace says

Philip has ‘successful’ hospital procedure for pre-existing heart condition, Palace says

The duke, the nation’s longest-serving consort, has spent 16 nights in hospital – his longest ever stay.

Boris Johnson ‘feeling full of beans’ after losing weight

Boris Johnson ‘feeling full of beans’ after losing weight

The Prime Minister also announced £100 million has been ring-fenced to help the public shed excess pounds.

Car industry downgrades outlook after worst February in six decades

Car industry downgrades outlook after worst February in six decades

Just 1.83 million new cars will be registered in the UK in 2021, according to the sector’s latest prediction.

EU ‘simply cannot trust’ UK Government after NI Protocol move, says Coveney

EU ‘simply cannot trust’ UK Government after NI Protocol move, says Coveney

Ireland’s foreign affairs minister said the EU is now looking at taking legal action.

Chancellor insists freezing income tax thresholds is ‘progressive’

Chancellor insists freezing income tax thresholds is ‘progressive’

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said about 1.3 million people would be brought into the income tax system as a result of the freeze.

Purrs and prayers: a year of video sermons and cat mischief at cathedral

Purrs and prayers: a year of video sermons and cat mischief at cathedral

Furry comrades Leo, Tiger and Lilly have playfully disrupted services and proved to be the purr-fect pandemic stars in Canterbury.

Wetherspoon details beer garden reopenings

Wetherspoon details beer garden reopenings

Pubs and restaurants will be able to serve customers outdoors from April 12 as part of the road map out of the lockdown.

Deliveroo picks London for potential stock market listing

Deliveroo picks London for potential stock market listing

The takeaway delivery company is eyeing a listing on the London Stock Exchange eight years after it was founded in the city by Will Shu.

Shops stuck with Christmas displays ‘look forward to post-lockdown lift’

Shops stuck with Christmas displays ‘look forward to post-lockdown lift’

London stores shut since before Christmas still have festive decorations and messaging on display.

Modified vaccines for variants to be fast-tracked without skipping on safety

Modified vaccines for variants to be fast-tracked without skipping on safety

The approach for Covid-19 jabs will be similar to that used for the modified flu vaccine to deal with new strains each year, the regulator said.

‘Serious questions’ remain on credibility of planned spending cuts – think-tank

‘Serious questions’ remain on credibility of planned spending cuts – think-tank

The Chancellor pledged to build a ‘fairer and more just’ country post Covid-19.

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