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‘Conditional unconditional’ university offers banned until September 2021

‘Conditional unconditional’ university offers banned until September 2021

New rules from the Office for Students prohibits any university from making the controversial offers.

Year-group ‘bubbles’ as part of plan to get England’s children back in school

Year-group ‘bubbles’ as part of plan to get England’s children back in school

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said “specific action” would be taken if schools refuse to open in September.

Confusion and uncertainty for those on Leicester lockdown border

Confusion and uncertainty for those on Leicester lockdown border

In one part of Leicester, next-door neighbours now find themselves governed by different sets of rules.

Theresa May urges employers to support domestic abuse victims

Theresa May urges employers to support domestic abuse victims

The former prime minister has long championed action on domestic abuse.

Funerals can be uncontrollable, says police chief

Funerals can be uncontrollable, says police chief

Unionists warned against ‘two-tier’ policing following the Bobby Storey funeral, while republicans said it had become a ‘political football’.

How does your area rate? A new list of the latest Covid-19 cases in England

How does your area rate? A new list of the latest Covid-19 cases in England

The figures are broken down by local authority area.

‘Maniac’ drink-driver who killed bus stop passenger jailed

‘Maniac’ drink-driver who killed bus stop passenger jailed

Martin Henderson, 30, was speeding at the time of the crash in Aberdeen last November.

Alzheimer’s disease ‘can develop without symptoms in those with Down’s syndrome’

Alzheimer’s disease ‘can develop without symptoms in those with Down’s syndrome’

Researchers say the findings can now inform the development of future clinical trials.

Pc David Rathband will never be forgotten, says twin a decade on from shooting

Pc David Rathband will never be forgotten, says twin a decade on from shooting

In July 2010, the UK’s biggest manhunt was launched after Moat shot dead a love rival and declared war on police.

Anne reads Thomas the Tank Engine tale as part of online storytime series

Anne reads Thomas the Tank Engine tale as part of online storytime series

The princess chose the book as the final one in the Save the Children’s Save with Stories initiative.

Banning visits to mothers in prison risks breaching human rights – report

Banning visits to mothers in prison risks breaching human rights – report

MPs and peers have called for changes to the restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

Travel restrictions remain in cross-border areas hit by virus cluster

Travel restrictions remain in cross-border areas hit by virus cluster

Nicola Sturgeon said the five-mile limit on leisure trips will not be eased on Friday in parts of Dumfries and Galloway affected.

£25m of drugs seized as part of major nationwide operation

£25m of drugs seized as part of major nationwide operation

Cocaine, heroin, cannabis and thousands of Etizolam tablets were found as part of Operation Venetic which involved Police Scotland.

Thousands back inclusivity at theme parks after disabled boy ‘humiliated’

Thousands back inclusivity at theme parks after disabled boy ‘humiliated’

Sebby Brett, five, was made to get out of his wheelchair and prove he could walk during a trip to Legoland.

Hospital patients ‘should go to interim beds before discharge to care homes’

Hospital patients ‘should go to interim beds before discharge to care homes’

This would help prevent the spread of infection from hospitals into care homes, a professor said.

Boris Johnson urges people not to ‘overdo it’ when lockdown eases

Boris Johnson urges people not to ‘overdo it’ when lockdown eases

Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in England will reopen on Saturday.

Confusion and uncertainty for businesses on Leicester lockdown border

Confusion and uncertainty for businesses on Leicester lockdown border

Tightened restrictions were announced for the city and some surrounding areas on Monday.

What is the fresh crisis at Stormont all about?

What is the fresh crisis at Stormont all about?

The institutions were only restored in January after three years of political deadlock.

‘Enjoy the bars. Don’t end up behind them’: Police welcome drinkers back to pubs

‘Enjoy the bars. Don’t end up behind them’: Police welcome drinkers back to pubs

Durham Constabulary is warning drinkers not to get carried away this weekend.

UK-EU trade talks break up early with ‘significant differences’ remaining

UK-EU trade talks break up early with ‘significant differences’ remaining

Face-to-face talks on a post-Brexit trade deal had been due to continue to Friday.

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