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NI death rate rose by 17% over four months during coronavirus pandemic

NI death rate rose by 17% over four months during coronavirus pandemic

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has released its latest batch of figures.

Camilla wears face mask for National Gallery visit

Camilla wears face mask for National Gallery visit

The Duchess of Cornwall was carrying out engagements in central London.

Key questions answered on £50 bike repair vouchers

Key questions answered on £50 bike repair vouchers

How do I get a voucher, and what are the rules?

Cheers as Johnny Depp arrives for final day of libel trial

Cheers as Johnny Depp arrives for final day of libel trial

The Pirates of the Caribbean star is suing The Sun newspaper over a 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.

Google employees to work from home until summer 2021

Google employees to work from home until summer 2021

Chief executive Sundar Pichai confirmed the decision in an email to staff.

Virgin Galactic unveils space cabin design including ‘astronaut float zone’

Virgin Galactic unveils space cabin design including ‘astronaut float zone’

Sir Richard Branson said the cabin was designed to ‘achieve the dream of spaceflight safely’.

Deaths in England and Wales below average for fifth week in a row – ONS

Deaths in England and Wales below average for fifth week in a row – ONS

There were less than 300 deaths linked to Covid-19 registered over one week.

Government accused of ‘dragging its feet’ on tackling racism

Government accused of ‘dragging its feet’ on tackling racism

The claim was made by outgoing Equality and Human Rights Commission chairman David Isaac in an interview with the BBC.

Waitrose and John Lewis home delivery vans set to go electric

Waitrose and John Lewis home delivery vans set to go electric

The switch is part of moves by the John Lewis Partnership’s goal to end use of fossil fuels for its vehicle fleet by 2030.

Selfridges to axe 450 jobs as sales hammered by pandemic

Selfridges to axe 450 jobs as sales hammered by pandemic

Group managing director Anne Pitcher said 2020 will be ‘the toughest year we have experienced in our recent history’.

Watchdog cracks down on car finance commission to ‘save customers £165m a year’

Watchdog cracks down on car finance commission to ‘save customers £165m a year’

A ban on interest rate-linked car finance commission will come into effect on January 28 next year.

‘Inquisitive’ lynx kittens at Bristol wildlife attraction to be named by public

‘Inquisitive’ lynx kittens at Bristol wildlife attraction to be named by public

The public will be asked to choose names from a shortlist which includes Sigrid, Ragnar and Lars.

Shielding employees who cannot work should continue to be furloughed – charity

Shielding employees who cannot work should continue to be furloughed – charity

Age UK said its own analysis shows that around 319,000 workers aged 50 and over were advised to shield in March for health reasons.

Spain hits out at UK’s ‘error’ over coronavirus travel warning

Spain hits out at UK’s ‘error’ over coronavirus travel warning

The Government’s decision to warn against non-essential travel and impose quarantine restrictions has gone down badly in Madrid.

What does Spain being added to UK quarantine list mean for holidaymakers?

What does Spain being added to UK quarantine list mean for holidaymakers?

Those returning from the country, including the Balearic and Canary islands, will have to self-isolate for two weeks upon their return to the UK.

Employers urged to take ‘compassionate’ approach to those asked to self-isolate

Employers urged to take ‘compassionate’ approach to those asked to self-isolate

Travellers from Spain are now required to quarantine for 14 days on their return to the UK.

Thomas Markle does not ‘appreciate’ what Meghan has become – report

Thomas Markle does not ‘appreciate’ what Meghan has become – report

The Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father has also criticised the timing of the release of a book about Meghan and Harry.

Suspicious object left outside Sinn Fein office was a hoax – police

Suspicious object left outside Sinn Fein office was a hoax – police

West Belfast MP Paul Maskey said the object was left outside Connolly House on Monday evening.

MS Trust forced to abandon fundraising festival name after Coachella objection

MS Trust forced to abandon fundraising festival name after Coachella objection

The event on August 22 will now be known as the MS Trust Home Festival.

Fears over access to coronavirus guidance for non-English speakers

Fears over access to coronavirus guidance for non-English speakers

More than 4.2 million people – or 7.7% of the population in England and Wales – said that English or Welsh was not their main language.

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