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Lenders boosting supply of 5% deposit mortgages as UK Government scheme launches

Lenders boosting supply of 5% deposit mortgages as UK Government scheme launches

Lenders boosting supply of 5% deposit mortgages as UK Government scheme launches

18 April 2021

Lloyds, Santander, Barclays, HSBC UK and NatWest will be among the first to launch mortgages under the scheme, with Virgin Money following next month.


New study to deliberately re-expose volunteers to Covid-19 launched in the UK

New study to deliberately re-expose volunteers to Covid-19 launched in the UK

New study to deliberately re-expose volunteers to Covid-19 launched in the UK

18 April 2021

Researchers will investigate what kind of immune response can stop people from becoming re-infected as part of a new human challenge trial.


More children worried about air pollution near schools

More children worried about air pollution near schools

More children worried about air pollution near schools

18 April 2021

Nearly half of pupils aged six to 15 are concerned about the issue, according to a survey commissioned by charity Sustrans.


What the papers say – April 18

What the papers say – April 18

What the papers say – April 18

18 April 2021

Coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral dominates the papers, along with more news on the Government’s growing ‘sleaze’ scandal.


Fans welcomed back to live sport in lockdown easing test case

Fans welcomed back to live sport in lockdown easing test case

Fans welcomed back to live sport in lockdown easing test case

17 April 2021

The FA Cup semi-final between Leicester City and Southampton will serve as a test event with 4,000 fans attending.


Royal family continue to grieve Philip’s death as national mourning ends

Royal family continue to grieve Philip’s death as national mourning ends

Royal family continue to grieve Philip’s death as national mourning ends

17 April 2021

After almost 70 years as head of state, the Queen will reign without her husband by her side.


PM warned that lobbying scandal could risk ‘red wall’ gains

PM warned that lobbying scandal could risk ‘red wall’ gains

PM warned that lobbying scandal could risk ‘red wall’ gains

17 April 2021

A senior Tory said Boris Johnson needed to ensure his Government was ‘more transparent’ than previous administrations.


Royals ‘have never appeared quite so emotional than at Philip’s funeral’

Royals ‘have never appeared quite so emotional than at Philip’s funeral’

Royals ‘have never appeared quite so emotional than at Philip’s funeral’

17 April 2021

Judi James said the royals appeared ‘surprised at how hard Philip’s death had hit them’ during the service on Saturday.


Funeral ‘typically Philip and all the better for it’ – royal author

Funeral ‘typically Philip and all the better for it’ – royal author

Funeral ‘typically Philip and all the better for it’ – royal author

17 April 2021

The duke perfected the order of service and proceedings years in advance.


Unique televised moment of coffin being lowered into the Royal Vault

Unique televised moment of coffin being lowered into the Royal Vault

Unique televised moment of coffin being lowered into the Royal Vault

17 April 2021

Philip’s coffin was moved beneath the Quire of St George’s Chapel by an electric motor.


Second World War veteran who fought alongside Philip watches funeral in uniform

Second World War veteran who fought alongside Philip watches funeral in uniform

Second World War veteran who fought alongside Philip watches funeral in uniform

17 April 2021

Malcolm Clerc, 94, served in the Royal Navy with the Duke of Edinburgh.


Queen could ‘step back’ from duties following Philip’s funeral – royal historian

Queen could ‘step back’ from duties following Philip’s funeral – royal historian

Queen could ‘step back’ from duties following Philip’s funeral – royal historian

17 April 2021

The Duke of Edinburgh’s passing could mark a ‘turning point’ in the future of the monarchy, it has been said.


Key moments at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Key moments at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Key moments at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

17 April 2021

Philip was honoured with proceedings confined to Windsor Castle and its grounds.


Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip

Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip

Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip

17 April 2021

Covid restrictions meant all 30 mourners in the chapel wore face masks and were sat socially distanced with partners or by themselves.


Disabled nine-year-old wears bowler hat and tie for duke’s funeral

Disabled nine-year-old wears bowler hat and tie for duke’s funeral

Disabled nine-year-old wears bowler hat and tie for duke’s funeral

17 April 2021

Noah Wall, who was born with a rare brain condition, said he felt ‘proud to be British’.


Music chosen by duke provided personal soundtrack to funeral

Music chosen by duke provided personal soundtrack to funeral

Music chosen by duke provided personal soundtrack to funeral

17 April 2021

Many of the arrangements had strong Naval and royal connotations.


Mother’s ‘life is on hold’ as she makes appeal two years on from son’s murder

Mother’s ‘life is on hold’ as she makes appeal two years on from son’s murder

Mother’s ‘life is on hold’ as she makes appeal two years on from son’s murder

17 April 2021

Tony Ferns made it home after being assaulted on Thursday April 18, 2019, but died in front of mother Phyllis as paramedics fought to save his life.


Royal family show glimpses of affection at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Royal family show glimpses of affection at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Royal family show glimpses of affection at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

17 April 2021

Family members gathered for the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.


Queen wears brooch said to be among largest in her jewellery collection

Queen wears brooch said to be among largest in her jewellery collection

Queen wears brooch said to be among largest in her jewellery collection

17 April 2021

The monarch wore the Queen Mary’s Richmond Brooch to the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.


In Pictures: How the country came together to remember the Duke of Edinburgh

In Pictures: How the country came together to remember the Duke of Edinburgh

In Pictures: How the country came together to remember the Duke of Edinburgh

17 April 2021

The royal funeral was stripped back due to coronavirus restrictions.


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