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Plaid leader in pledge to extend free meals to all primary pupils

Plaid leader in pledge to extend free meals to all primary pupils

Plaid leader in pledge to extend free meals to all primary pupils

26 March 2021

Adam Price said he benefitted from free school meals while his mining family struggled for money due to strike action in the 1980s.


Virgin Atlantic to trial vaccine passports

Virgin Atlantic to trial vaccine passports

Virgin Atlantic to trial vaccine passports

26 March 2021

Customers on flights to Barbados from April 16 will be invited to use the Travel Pass app to verify they meet the island’s entry requirements.


UK’s cyber security unit ‘clear-eyed’ on China’s technology ambitions

UK’s cyber security unit ‘clear-eyed’ on China’s technology ambitions

UK’s cyber security unit ‘clear-eyed’ on China’s technology ambitions

26 March 2021

NCSC boss Lindy Cameron also warned company bosses that cyber security is still not being taken seriously enough.


Honda finds buyer for Swindon production site

Honda finds buyer for Swindon production site

Honda finds buyer for Swindon production site

26 March 2021

Plant had originally been purchased by Honda back in 1985.


Cold snap to end with temperatures up to 24C next week, Met Office says

Cold snap to end with temperatures up to 24C next week, Met Office says

Cold snap to end with temperatures up to 24C next week, Met Office says

26 March 2021

Wintry showers will give way to more pleasant conditions in parts of the country, forecasters said.


Official chinaware to commemorate Queen’s 95th birthday goes on sale

Official chinaware to commemorate Queen’s 95th birthday goes on sale

Official chinaware to commemorate Queen’s 95th birthday goes on sale

26 March 2021

A range of china drawing inspiration from the Queen’s roses at Windsor Castle and items in the Royal Collection has gone on sale.


Alex Salmond bids to return as MSP with launch of pro-independence Alba Party

Alex Salmond bids to return as MSP with launch of pro-independence Alba Party

Alex Salmond bids to return as MSP with launch of pro-independence Alba Party

26 March 2021

The former first minster has been embroiled in a long running dispute with the Scottish Government.


Sir Rod Stewart’s Florida assault case being held up by ‘one issue’, court hears

Sir Rod Stewart’s Florida assault case being held up by ‘one issue’, court hears

Sir Rod Stewart’s Florida assault case being held up by ‘one issue’, court hears

26 March 2021

The incident is alleged to have taken place on New Year’s Eve 2019.


Peter Jones-backed camera chain Jessops files to hire administrators

Peter Jones-backed camera chain Jessops files to hire administrators

Peter Jones-backed camera chain Jessops files to hire administrators

26 March 2021

The company, which was bought by Mr Jones’s PJ Investment Group in 2013, currently employs 120 staff and runs 17 stores.


First group of passengers arrives for Ireland’s hotel quarantine

First group of passengers arrives for Ireland’s hotel quarantine

First group of passengers arrives for Ireland’s hotel quarantine

26 March 2021

All passengers from one of the 33 countries deemed high risk by the Government will have to quarantine for 12 nights at a hotel.


Nearly 100,000 fines handed out for Covid regulation breaches since last March

Nearly 100,000 fines handed out for Covid regulation breaches since last March

Nearly 100,000 fines handed out for Covid regulation breaches since last March

26 March 2021

Provisional data shows 94,368 fixed penalty notices were issued by police forces in England and Wales between March 27 last year and March 14 2021.


Killer of 21-month-old girl ordered to serve at least 20 years in jail

Killer of 21-month-old girl ordered to serve at least 20 years in jail

Killer of 21-month-old girl ordered to serve at least 20 years in jail

26 March 2021

Sean Sadler has a history of violence linked to his ‘uncontrollable’ temper, a court heard.


Rishi Sunak urges companies to reopen offices when lockdown eases

Rishi Sunak urges companies to reopen offices when lockdown eases

Rishi Sunak urges companies to reopen offices when lockdown eases

26 March 2021

The Chancellor warned that employees could ‘vote with their feet’ as he declared the traditional workplace superior to remote working.


MPs launch inquiry into power of social media influencers

MPs launch inquiry into power of social media influencers

MPs launch inquiry into power of social media influencers

26 March 2021

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee is to look into culture and lack of regulation in the world of influencers.


Alex Salmond to make public statement

Alex Salmond to make public statement

Alex Salmond to make public statement

26 March 2021

The former first minister said he will also hold a virtual question and answer session on Friday afternoon.


AstraZeneca jab suspension did not deter UK public from getting it, study shows

AstraZeneca jab suspension did not deter UK public from getting it, study shows

AstraZeneca jab suspension did not deter UK public from getting it, study shows

26 March 2021

Some EU nations banned use of the jab before the European Medicines Agency declared it is ‘safe and effective’.


Mother of epileptic daughter urges PM to prescribe life-changing cannabis oil

Mother of epileptic daughter urges PM to prescribe life-changing cannabis oil

Mother of epileptic daughter urges PM to prescribe life-changing cannabis oil

26 March 2021

Elaine Levy sold her home to pay for the £2,500-a-month treatment, which is not currently available on the NHS.


Beach-goers urged to protect sea creatures by taking rubbish home

Beach-goers urged to protect sea creatures by taking rubbish home

Beach-goers urged to protect sea creatures by taking rubbish home

26 March 2021

Marine experts have launched the Don’t Make Easter Rubbish campaign.


Single dose of Pfizer vaccine generates strong immune response, study shows

Single dose of Pfizer vaccine generates strong immune response, study shows

Single dose of Pfizer vaccine generates strong immune response, study shows

26 March 2021

Researchers say the findings support the UK policy of rapid rollout of one dose to provide cover as quickly as possible for higher-risk groups.


Coroner announces date for delivery of Ballymurphy shootings inquest findings

Coroner announces date for delivery of Ballymurphy shootings inquest findings

Coroner announces date for delivery of Ballymurphy shootings inquest findings

26 March 2021

The findings into the 10 fatal shootings will come in the year of the 50th anniversary of the controversial Army operation in west Belfast.


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