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Northern Ireland Brexit agreement ‘not working at the moment’, says Gove

Northern Ireland Brexit agreement ‘not working at the moment’, says Gove

Problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol can still be resolved, Michael Gove said ahead of a meeting with Brussels officials this week.

Pensioner murdered wife over lockdown fears, court hears

Pensioner murdered wife over lockdown fears, court hears

Anthony Williams strangled his wife Ruth days into the first national lockdown over fears about Covid-19 and money, a jury was told.

Glenda Jackson: Theresa May was treated badly as PM because she is a woman

Glenda Jackson: Theresa May was treated badly as PM because she is a woman

The former Conservative leader was treated harshly by her own party, the opposition and the media, according to the actress and former MP.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Rutland in the East Midlands is currently recording the highest rate.

Patel insists border measures remain ‘under review’ amid quarantine concerns

Patel insists border measures remain ‘under review’ amid quarantine concerns

The shadow home secretary called the border policy ‘a gaping hole in our defences against the virus’.

MPs call for £20 Universal Credit uplift to be extended for at least a year

MPs call for £20 Universal Credit uplift to be extended for at least a year

The Government is facing increasing pressure to extend the extra support beyond March but has not yet said whether it will do so.

Researchers to look at issues affecting ethnic minority groups during Covid-19

Researchers to look at issues affecting ethnic minority groups during Covid-19

The aim is to understand how and why BAME communities have been hit so hard, both by the disease, and the consequences of the pandemic.

Apprentice Boys – NI Protocol ‘affront to democracy’

Apprentice Boys – NI Protocol ‘affront to democracy’

Jobs will be lost and the cost of living will increase due to disruption caused by the post-Brexit trade arrangements, the institution predicted.

‘Concern’ over some social media material Molly Russell accessed before she died

‘Concern’ over some social media material Molly Russell accessed before she died

It came as the coroner called for progress in the investigation, saying: ‘Every day the inquest is delayed presents a potential risk to others.’

Retail sales slide in January as lockdown restrictions hammer stores

Retail sales slide in January as lockdown restrictions hammer stores

The BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor for the month showed a slump in total sales.

NHS Covid-19 app has asked 1.7 million to isolate since September launch – DHSC

NHS Covid-19 app has asked 1.7 million to isolate since September launch – DHSC

Around 56% of people in England and Wales are estimated to have downloaded the app.

Tributes to ‘caring’ porter who died of Covid at hospital where he worked

Tributes to ‘caring’ porter who died of Covid at hospital where he worked

Colleagues said John Jackson took great pride in making ‘people’s most difficult times a little bit easier’.

European Space Agency on the hunt for new astronauts

European Space Agency on the hunt for new astronauts

The agency is strongly encouraging women to apply as it seeks to expand gender diversity in its ranks.

Arlene Foster – DUP ‘absolutely committed to racial equality’

Arlene Foster – DUP ‘absolutely committed to racial equality’

The Northern Irish party’s East Londonderry MP has been accused of ‘race-baiting’ and anti-racism campaigners called on Gregory Campbell to apologise.

Starmer says Labour has made ‘step in right direction’ despite polling struggles

Starmer says Labour has made ‘step in right direction’ despite polling struggles

Recent polls put Labour three points behind the Tories.

Employers, employees and vaccines – key questions answered

Employers, employees and vaccines – key questions answered

Downing Street has said it would be ‘discriminatory’ to force someone to have a coronavirus vaccine in order to keep their job.

Johnson faces fresh Commons clash over genocide amendments

Johnson faces fresh Commons clash over genocide amendments

Boris Johnson is backing a compromise aimed at preventing another damaging Tory revolt over the handling of genocide claims.

‘Frank’ exchanges between Sinn Fein and PSNI chief

‘Frank’ exchanges between Sinn Fein and PSNI chief

Michelle O’Neill said there is “unprecedented anger” at the arrest of a victim at a Troubles commemoration in Belfast.

Britain might overtake Netherlands as bike capital of Europe, says Halfords

Britain might overtake Netherlands as bike capital of Europe, says Halfords

The company sold one bike every 18 minutes over Christmas

Contact NHS for jabs, over-70s told

Contact NHS for jabs, over-70s told

The NHS has changed its messaging from ‘we will contact you’ to ‘contact us’ for the top four jab priority groups.

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