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High level of support for home insulation to boost post-pandemic recovery – poll

High level of support for home insulation to boost post-pandemic recovery – poll

Survey shows public backing for green measures as think tank publishes report that says investment could create hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Full list of latest Covid-19 rates in all areas of England

Full list of latest Covid-19 rates in all areas of England

Barnsley, Bradford and Rochdale have some of the highest rates after Leicester.

New digital skills learned in lockdown to be carried forward, research suggests

New digital skills learned in lockdown to be carried forward, research suggests

A new report by BT and its mobile network EE says many people have learned new digital skills during lockdown they plan to keep using in the future.

Raab accuses China of ‘clear and serious violation’ of treaty over Hong Kong law

Raab accuses China of ‘clear and serious violation’ of treaty over Hong Kong law

A new law in the former British colony makes activities deemed subversive or secessionist punishable by imprisonment.

Campaigners express fears over pubs reopening this weekend

Campaigners express fears over pubs reopening this weekend

Experts have warned that hospital A&E departments are not yet ready to accept a flood of drink-related injuries.

Wagamama takes inspiration from Japan as it prepares to reopen restaurants

Wagamama takes inspiration from Japan as it prepares to reopen restaurants

The dining chain said new sliding screens will help keep diners safe.

Judge dismisses bid to wind up Oldham Athletic

Judge dismisses bid to wind up Oldham Athletic

A lawyer representing HM Revenue and Customs told Judge Sally Barber that a tax debt had been cleared.

Deliveroo riders to be trained to spot signs of child abuse

Deliveroo riders to be trained to spot signs of child abuse

The partnership with the NSPCC will help identify children at risk ‘who may be more out of sight than usual’ during the coronavirus outbreak.

Virgin Money restarts branch closure and job cuts plans

Virgin Money restarts branch closure and job cuts plans

The high street lender is shutting 22 branches and merging 30 more into nearby sites.

Charles pays visit to farm park of BBC Countryfile host

Charles pays visit to farm park of BBC Countryfile host

Cotsworld Farm Park in Gloucestershire is run by BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.

Schoolboy gave mother a lifetime of love in his 14 years, funeral hears

Schoolboy gave mother a lifetime of love in his 14 years, funeral hears

Noah Donohoe was found dead on Saturday after a week-long search that united the community in north Belfast.

SNP could withdraw from Commons over indyref2 consent, MP warns

SNP could withdraw from Commons over indyref2 consent, MP warns

But Pete Wishart said holding a referendum with the UK government’s consent and agreement is his preferred approach.

Teenager arrested on suspicion of Wembley sister murders

Teenager arrested on suspicion of Wembley sister murders

Police have appealed for information.

Campaign launched to recognise pioneering black footballer

Campaign launched to recognise pioneering black footballer

Jack Leslie, a prolific goalscorer for Plymouth Argyle, would have been the first black footballer to play for England in 1925.

Foster calls on O’Neill to apologise over funeral scenes

Foster calls on O’Neill to apologise over funeral scenes

The First Minister said the Deputy First Minister needed to make amends for her actions in attending the funeral that saw hundreds line the streets.

‘There was blood everywhere’ – moment neighbour found mother and tragic daughter

‘There was blood everywhere’ – moment neighbour found mother and tragic daughter

A five-year-old girl died and a 35-year-old woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after they were found in a south London flat.

Warning over Covid-19 ‘illusion’ amid fears of more local lockdowns

Warning over Covid-19 ‘illusion’ amid fears of more local lockdowns

The worst affected regions are Leicester, Barnsley, Bradford and Rochdale.

John Lewis to reopen another 10 shops including flagship Oxford Street store

John Lewis to reopen another 10 shops including flagship Oxford Street store

The latest reopenings will take the total for the group so far to 32, with 18 remaining closed.

Ex-girlfriend of Babes in the Wood killer denies perjury at 1987 trial

Ex-girlfriend of Babes in the Wood killer denies perjury at 1987 trial

Jennifer Johnson is accused of lying over a key piece of evidence 32 years ago.

MP describes devastation of losing twin baby boys

MP describes devastation of losing twin baby boys

Guy Opperman, who is Conservative MP for Hexham, and his wife Flora said the babies died last week.

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