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Virgin Media rolls out gigabit broadband to Wales

Virgin Media rolls out gigabit broadband to Wales

The company says people will be able to receive speeds 18 times faster than the average connection speed in Cardiff.

Infected blood inquiry head criticises submission of document on day of evidence

Infected blood inquiry head criticises submission of document on day of evidence

Professor Christopher Ludlam, who worked at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for four decades, appeared remotely to give evidence to the inquiry on Tuesday.

Covid-19 death toll passes 1,000 in Northern Ireland

Covid-19 death toll passes 1,000 in Northern Ireland

Health Minister Robin Swann described it as a ‘sad milestone’.

Haemophilia home therapy patients treated ‘in a bit of a crisis’, says professor

Haemophilia home therapy patients treated ‘in a bit of a crisis’, says professor

Professor Christopher Ludlam appeared remotely to give evidence to the infected blood inquiry on Tuesday.

PM’s £1,000 for pubs no match for ‘Armageddon’ facing trade

PM’s £1,000 for pubs no match for ‘Armageddon’ facing trade

Boris Johnson promised an extra £1,000 in December for ‘wet pubs’ in England which do not serve food.

16-year-old pleads guilty over police dog machete attack

16-year-old pleads guilty over police dog machete attack

The dog suffered more than 20 blows with the machete in November.

Cornwall and Isle of Wight continue to welcome Tier 2 visitors – tourism heads

Cornwall and Isle of Wight continue to welcome Tier 2 visitors – tourism heads

The regions have been placed in Tier 1.

Snow, frosts, hail and sleet forecast for the start of winter

Snow, frosts, hail and sleet forecast for the start of winter

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice in Scotland for Wednesday and Thursday.

Ofsted: Teaching climate change without science could become ‘morality tale’

Ofsted: Teaching climate change without science could become ‘morality tale’

The pressure to teach more on the curriculum is growing as schools are seen as a ‘go-to solution’ by campaigners, Amanda Spielman says.

Covid-19: We need more than the ‘mum test’ to encourage vaccine uptake

Covid-19: We need more than the ‘mum test’ to encourage vaccine uptake

Experts have called for messaging tailored to different risk groups to encourage them to get a coronavirus jab.

Johnson announces fresh cash for hard-hit pubs as tiers vote nears

Johnson announces fresh cash for hard-hit pubs as tiers vote nears

MPs are set to vote on the Government’s proposal for fresh coronavirus controls after the lockdown in England.

No-deal Brexit will hammer sectors so far spared hit from pandemic – OBR

No-deal Brexit will hammer sectors so far spared hit from pandemic – OBR

The OBR has forecast a no-deal Brexit could wipe 2% off UK output, on top of the impact from the coronavirus crisis.

EasyJet toughens hand luggage rules to ‘improve boarding and punctuality’

EasyJet toughens hand luggage rules to ‘improve boarding and punctuality’

Passengers travelling on standard fares will only be entitled to bring a bag on board if it can fit under the seat in front from February 10.

Public ‘disquiet’ about ministers after Patel bullying row, says standards chief

Public ‘disquiet’ about ministers after Patel bullying row, says standards chief

Lord Evans said the watchdog had received messages of ‘concern’ about the conduct of ministers.

Mother pleads for ‘urgent assistance’ to obtain medicinal cannabis for daughter

Mother pleads for ‘urgent assistance’ to obtain medicinal cannabis for daughter

Elaine Levy sold her home to fund treatment for her daughter Fallon.

Debenhams: Looking back as doors to close for final time in 242-year history

Debenhams: Looking back as doors to close for final time in 242-year history

The retailer is to be wound up after rescue talks with JD Sports collapsed on Tuesday.

Campaigners say common sense has prevailed after puberty blockers court ruling

Campaigners say common sense has prevailed after puberty blockers court ruling

Keira Bell took legal action against the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, arguing that children cannot properly consent to taking puberty blockers.

Infected blood inquiry head criticises submission of document on day of evidence

Infected blood inquiry head criticises submission of document on day of evidence

Professor Christopher Ludlam, who worked at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for four decades, appeared remotely to give evidence to the inquiry on Tuesday.

Harry offers sympathy to godmother’s family after her sudden death

Harry offers sympathy to godmother’s family after her sudden death

Celia Vestey’s family said she died ‘suddenly, but peacefully’ in a newspaper death notice.

Aids deaths highlighted by infected blood inquiry chairman on World Aids Day

Aids deaths highlighted by infected blood inquiry chairman on World Aids Day

Sir Brian Langstaff said the ‘main task of this inquiry is to determine how and why so many being treated by the NHS suffered like this’.

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