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Fewer than half of university applicants believe ‘predicted grades are accurate’

Fewer than half of university applicants believe ‘predicted grades are accurate’

Nearly one in three school leavers feel less confident about securing a place at their university of choice amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Camilla reunited with Charles after ending self-isolation

Camilla reunited with Charles after ending self-isolation

The duchess isolated for 14 days on advice after the prince was diagnosed with coronavirus.

Singer with rare condition urges music industry to welcome disabled artists

Singer with rare condition urges music industry to welcome disabled artists

Ali Hirsz is in a band called Idealistics.

Twelfth parades in NI cancelled due to pandemic

Twelfth parades in NI cancelled due to pandemic

Social distancing rules and restrictions on the gathering of people during the pandemic were to blame.

VW’s ‘disregard for public health’ exposed in ‘damning’ judgment, lawyers say

VW’s ‘disregard for public health’ exposed in ‘damning’ judgment, lawyers say

Around 90,000 motorists who bought or leased VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda diesel vehicles took legal action for compensation.

Communities Minister – private tenants will not be evicted during virus crisis

Communities Minister – private tenants will not be evicted during virus crisis

Minister Deirdre Hargey also faced calls to help set up a hardship fund for students.

No-one will lose their job because of Covid-19, BT boss promises

No-one will lose their job because of Covid-19, BT boss promises

Staff at the telecoms giant will be given a 1.5% pay rise.

Queen’s coronavirus address watched by more than 23m

Queen’s coronavirus address watched by more than 23m

She said the pandemic had brought back memories of wartime.

Spike in migrant crossings as lockdown UK basks in sun

Spike in migrant crossings as lockdown UK basks in sun

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke said: ‘We cannot put our country’s vital supply line at risk during the pandemic.’

Scotland should have more powers in move to federalism – Sir Keir Starmer

Scotland should have more powers in move to federalism – Sir Keir Starmer

The new Labour leader said reconnecting with the Scottish public would be a priority for him.

Covid-19: What is the UK’s exit strategy from lockdown?

Covid-19: What is the UK’s exit strategy from lockdown?

The UK has started its third week in lockdown in an attempt to ‘flatten the curve’ of rising coronavirus cases.

Debenhams set to plunge into administration

Debenhams set to plunge into administration

The retailer added it is making preparations to open again once Government restrictions are lifted.

Sue Ryder charity ‘on brink of closure’

Sue Ryder charity ‘on brink of closure’

It will be forced to close its hospices within months without emergency funds.

VW installed ‘defeat devices’ in thousands of diesel cars, High Court rules

VW installed ‘defeat devices’ in thousands of diesel cars, High Court rules

It is the court’s first major ruling on mass litigation over the emissions scandal.

Stormont health minister receives online threats

Stormont health minister receives online threats

Robin Swann has been leading the Stormont ministerial Executive’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

HSBC UK says it remains open for business across its mortgage deposit range

HSBC UK says it remains open for business across its mortgage deposit range

The provider said its mortgage range across all deposit sizes is still available and open for applications.

Construction industry in ‘quicksand’ as staff lay-offs surge

Construction industry in ‘quicksand’ as staff lay-offs surge

Construction firms reported their fastest downturn in activity for almost 11 years amid measures to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Labour’s new shadow chancellor interrupted by daughter in live interview

Labour’s new shadow chancellor interrupted by daughter in live interview

Anneliese Dodds was promoted to the role by her party’s new leader Sir Keir Starmer.

‘Time to tell’ – Police call for information 20 years after girl goes missing

‘Time to tell’ – Police call for information 20 years after girl goes missing

A murder probe was launched in 2003, three years after 14-year-old Sarah Benford went missing.

Sturgeon: Firing chief medical officer immediately may have been easier

Sturgeon: Firing chief medical officer immediately may have been easier

Scotland’s First Minister said she had hoped Dr Catherine Calderwood could continue to advise her Government.

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