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‘Country will want answers’ after string of terror attacks

‘Country will want answers’ after string of terror attacks

Labour’s Nick Thomas-Symonds told the House of Commons it was vital the Government answers questions after the latest incident in Reading.

Up to six can meet indoors from tomorrow as NI lockdown eased

Up to six can meet indoors from tomorrow as NI lockdown eased

Tasks like informal childcare will become easier from Tuesday as part of the flexible and common sense measure, Stormont said.

Flat fire that killed three children not suspicious, say police

Flat fire that killed three children not suspicious, say police

Fiona Gibson and her brothers Alexander and Philip died shortly after being admitted to hospital.

Salmond inquiry witnesses ‘should be questioned under oath’

Salmond inquiry witnesses ‘should be questioned under oath’

Tory MSP Donald Cameron suggested the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints take sworn evidence from witnesses.

Disneyland Paris announces when it will reopen

Disneyland Paris announces when it will reopen

The French resort has been closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

KitKat to sever ties with Fairtrade amid Nestle sustainability shake-up

KitKat to sever ties with Fairtrade amid Nestle sustainability shake-up

Owner Nestle said it will now source its cocoa for KitKat bars from Rainforest Alliance farms instead of Fairtrade-accredited sites.

Father’s Day crash victims named by police

Father’s Day crash victims named by police

Joshua James Flynn and his two children were killed during a Father’s Day walk.

Virgin Atlantic delays restart of Orlando flights amid Florida’s Covid-19 spike

Virgin Atlantic delays restart of Orlando flights amid Florida’s Covid-19 spike

The restart has been delayed from July 20 to a provisional date of August 24.

Shielding to stop at the end of July, Matt Hancock says

Shielding to stop at the end of July, Matt Hancock says

Food and support packages for those who have been shielding will also stop at the end of July.

Disabled people ‘being let down’ by streaming service accessibility features

Disabled people ‘being let down’ by streaming service accessibility features

A study by Scope suggests streaming services are not doing enough to make their platforms accessible for those with disabilities.

GCSE and A-level exams could be pushed back in 2021

GCSE and A-level exams could be pushed back in 2021

Gavin Williamson told MPs he working with the exams regulator to give pupils more time to prepare

Ukip’s new leader says party ‘back on track’ after post-referendum turmoil

Ukip’s new leader says party ‘back on track’ after post-referendum turmoil

Freddy Vachha said Westminster parties should be ‘quaking’ at the re-emergence of the anti-European Union outfit.

Up to six able to meet indoors as NI eases coronavirus restrictions

Up to six able to meet indoors as NI eases coronavirus restrictions

One new case of Covid-19 was recorded by Stormont’s Department of Health since Sunday and no more deaths.

Urban growth should take place in harmony with nature, says Charles

Urban growth should take place in harmony with nature, says Charles

The prince is launching a programme of online sessions on dealing with urbanisation in the Commonwealth.

Critically ill Covid-19 patients ‘more likely to develop heart rhythm disorders’

Critically ill Covid-19 patients ‘more likely to develop heart rhythm disorders’

Scientists say their findings differ from early reports that showed a high incidence of arrhythmias among all Covid-19 patients.

Searches continue for missing swimmer at Durdle Door

Searches continue for missing swimmer at Durdle Door

The missing man is aged in his 20s and from London.

Mental health crisis only just beginning for disadvantaged children – report

Mental health crisis only just beginning for disadvantaged children – report

A charity believes it may take many years before the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children is fully understood and documented.

What is the debate around reducing two metre social distancing?

What is the debate around reducing two metre social distancing?

Calls have come from MPs and businesses to reduce the rule to one metre.

Fears for jobs at Pret A Manger as chain sees sales tumble

Fears for jobs at Pret A Manger as chain sees sales tumble

The boss of the company told staff that an announcement regarding its current “job situation” will be made on July 8, in a leaked video.

Olympian Lady Mary Peters launches lockdown exercise videos for older people

Olympian Lady Mary Peters launches lockdown exercise videos for older people

The Northern Irish octogenarian won the pentathlon at the Munich Games in 1972.

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