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Tory think tank calls for inquiry into Carrie Symonds’ role in governing UK

Tory think tank calls for inquiry into Carrie Symonds’ role in governing UK

The Bow Group called for a review to clarify the “position and authority” of the Prime Minister’s fiancee.

Charles visits Duke of Edinburgh in hospital

Charles visits Duke of Edinburgh in hospital

He is the first member of the royal family to visit Philip during the duke’s four-night stay in hospital.

Husband of care home resident says new visiting plans are ‘too little too late’

Husband of care home resident says new visiting plans are ‘too little too late’

Michael Blakstad has called for more flexibility when it comes to the application of care sector rules.

Charles arrives at hospital to visit Duke of Edinburgh

Charles arrives at hospital to visit Duke of Edinburgh

Charles was seen arriving at the hospital on Saturday afternoon.

Two thirds of 65 to 69-year-olds in England have received coronavirus vaccine

Two thirds of 65 to 69-year-olds in England have received coronavirus vaccine

More than 16.8 million people have now received their first dose.

Eugenie and Jack ‘full of love’ as they share first images of son

Eugenie and Jack ‘full of love’ as they share first images of son

The newest addition is the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s ninth great-grandchild.

Royal baby name honours Eugenie’s grandfather Philip and Prince Albert

Royal baby name honours Eugenie’s grandfather Philip and Prince Albert

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have revealed their son’s name.

All adults to be offered Covid-19 vaccine by July 31 under PM’s accelerated plan

All adults to be offered Covid-19 vaccine by July 31 under PM’s accelerated plan

The new targets will be seen as a sign of increasing confidence within Government that the vaccine supply will remain steady over the coming months.

Taoiseach: DUP should put politics aside over post-Brexit problems

Taoiseach: DUP should put politics aside over post-Brexit problems

Micheal Martin said the stance of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party on the Northern Ireland Protocol was disappointing.

Post-Brexit plan to avoid motor insurance for ride-on lawnmowers and quad bikes

Post-Brexit plan to avoid motor insurance for ride-on lawnmowers and quad bikes

Boris Johnson has previously described the extension of compulsory motor insurance to a wider range of vehicles on private land as ‘insane’.

Outdoor family gatherings could be allowed within weeks as lockdown eases

Outdoor family gatherings could be allowed within weeks as lockdown eases

Care home residents will be allowed to hold hands with a regular indoor visitor from March 8 under the Government’s plans.

Eugenie’s baby son August: Where does he fall in the line of succession?

Eugenie’s baby son August: Where does he fall in the line of succession?

August Philip Hawke Brooksbank was born 11th in line to the throne.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank reveal royal baby name

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank reveal royal baby name

August Philip was born at the exclusive Portland Hospital in central London on February 9.

Flood warnings issued as month’s worth of rain hits parts of UK

Flood warnings issued as month’s worth of rain hits parts of UK

A stretch of six Met Office weather warnings covering mostly western areas from Scotland south to Plymouth are in place this weekend.

Cautious welcome for plans to allow hand-holding during care home visits

Cautious welcome for plans to allow hand-holding during care home visits

Guidance for care homes is expected to be published in the next fortnight.

Offshore workers back ‘landmark’ agreement on terms and conditions

Offshore workers back ‘landmark’ agreement on terms and conditions

The Energy Services Agreement is described as a groundbreaking new collective agreement for thousands of engineering and maintenance workers.

WTO chief urges UK to donate vaccines to developing countries now

WTO chief urges UK to donate vaccines to developing countries now

Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to donate the majority of the UK’s surplus vaccines to poorer nations in the lead-up to Friday’s G7 meeting.

Floods and heavy rains forecast for several parts of Britain

Floods and heavy rains forecast for several parts of Britain

Five yellow warnings and one amber alert remain in place for western parts of the country.

Calls to make stamp duty cut permanent to boost house sales

Calls to make stamp duty cut permanent to boost house sales

The Centre for Policy Studies said ministers should permanently increase the threshold on primary residences to £500,000 or abolish the tax break.

What the papers say – February 20

What the papers say – February 20

Harry and Meghan feature on the front of most national papers on Saturday, along with hopes for lockdown easing.

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