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Foster ‘legitimising’ loyalist paramilitaries with Protocol meeting

Foster ‘legitimising’ loyalist paramilitaries with Protocol meeting

The DUP leader and Stormont First Minister has defended her engagement with a group representing outlawed terror groups following criticism.

Second World War-era plane in flypast for Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral

Second World War-era plane in flypast for Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral

Sir Tom’s 100th birthday celebrations last year included a Spitfire flypast and he was photographed punching the air as it went past.

Man to stand trial charged with sending suspicious package to vaccine factory

Man to stand trial charged with sending suspicious package to vaccine factory

All staff were evacuated from the Wockhardt site in Wrexham, North Wales, as the package was investigated.

Russian submarine tracked by Royal Navy patrol ship through English Channel

Russian submarine tracked by Royal Navy patrol ship through English Channel

The Portsmouth-based ship has been tasked with keeping watch on the Kilo-class diesel powered attack submarine RFS Rostov Na Donu.

Fijian rugby team sing ‘moving’ hymn from balconies of quarantine hotel

Fijian rugby team sing ‘moving’ hymn from balconies of quarantine hotel

The Kaiviti Silktails were singing to thank the staff at their hotel in Sydney, Australia.

Campaigners slam decision not to review lockdown killing of woman by husband

Campaigners slam decision not to review lockdown killing of woman by husband

Ruth Williams was strangled to death by her husband, Anthony Williams, at their home during the first UK lockdown.

Government sells last stakes in Bradford & Bingley and Northern Rock

Government sells last stakes in Bradford & Bingley and Northern Rock

The Treasury will get £5 billion for the banks it nationalised during the financial crisis.

HS2 protesters in court after emerging from Euston tunnels

HS2 protesters in court after emerging from Euston tunnels

They were charged with obstructing or disrupting a person engaged in a lawful activity.

Unions ‘disappointed’ over decision not to prioritise teachers for vaccine

Unions ‘disappointed’ over decision not to prioritise teachers for vaccine

One headteachers’ union said ruling out an occupation-based rollout for the vaccination programme due to complexity was ‘not good enough’.

Press was destroying my mental health and forced UK exit, says Harry

Press was destroying my mental health and forced UK exit, says Harry

The Duke of Sussex spoke candidly in an interview with James Corden as the pair took an open-top bus tour of Los Angeles.

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral will be ‘quite spectacular’

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral will be ‘quite spectacular’

Soldiers from the Yorkshire Regiment will honour Sir Tom at Saturday’s service.

Staveley lawyer surprised by outcome of Barclays case

Staveley lawyer surprised by outcome of Barclays case

Richard East said his client had been portrayed as a ‘reliable and honest witness’ in the judgment.

Pair face trial over allegedly organising rave in breach of Covid restrictions

Pair face trial over allegedly organising rave in breach of Covid restrictions

The case was one of 63 cases listed at City of London Magistrates’ Court on Friday involving the emergency pandemic legislation.

Businesswoman considers appeal after losing big-money court battle with Barclays

Businesswoman considers appeal after losing big-money court battle with Barclays

Amanda Staveley complained about the behaviour of bank bosses when negotiating investment deals during the 2008 financial crisis.

No 10 defends Civil Service after senior aide says system ‘arrogant and remote’

No 10 defends Civil Service after senior aide says system ‘arrogant and remote’

Baroness Finn, a key ally of Michael Gove, made the comments in an opinion article in the press.

I felt more like a prisoner, says traveller after quarantine hotel stay

I felt more like a prisoner, says traveller after quarantine hotel stay

Many guests leaving the Radisson Blu Edwardian near Heathrow complained about the conditions, the costs and being kept away from family members.

Salmond criticises Sturgeon and claims inquiry evidence ‘deliberately suppressed’

Salmond criticises Sturgeon and claims inquiry evidence ‘deliberately suppressed’

The former first minister is giving evidence to a Scottish Parliament inquiry.

Number 10 writes to trainee hairdresser who offered to cut Boris Johnson’s hair

Number 10 writes to trainee hairdresser who offered to cut Boris Johnson’s hair

Norfolk teenager Jack Jenkins invited the Prime Minister to be a hair model.

Age remains the rule as people 40-49 next in line for Covid-19 vaccines

Age remains the rule as people 40-49 next in line for Covid-19 vaccines

The Government is sticking with its vaccine policy and groups such as teachers and police officers will not be prioritised for the jab.

Rail minister announces plan to accelerate major projects

Rail minister announces plan to accelerate major projects

Rail Project Speed aims to halve the duration, and significantly reduce the costs, of rail infrastructure work.

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