Home   News   National   Archive

National news

More rescue flights for stranded UK nationals but tickets cost up to £1,000

More rescue flights for stranded UK nationals but tickets cost up to £1,000

The Government is running a £75 million operation to charter flights from destinations where commercial routes have been severed due to Covid-19.

Covid-19: Face masks ‘may help protect some households and the vulnerable’

Covid-19: Face masks ‘may help protect some households and the vulnerable’

The effectiveness of face masks has been put under the microscope by a new study.

Parks will be closed as ‘last resort’ if people keep breaking rules, warns LGA

Parks will be closed as ‘last resort’ if people keep breaking rules, warns LGA

Councils have been urged to take a sensible approach.

Childhood gaming linked to higher BMI in teenagers, study finds

Childhood gaming linked to higher BMI in teenagers, study finds

Researchers said children who played three hours or more of video games at the age of five had a slightly higher body mass index at 14.

No virus spread threat from cats, experts say after tiger catches coronavirus

No virus spread threat from cats, experts say after tiger catches coronavirus

The Tiger lives at the Bronx Zoo.

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.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More