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Relaxation of some Covid-19 restrictions agreed by Northern Ireland Executive

Relaxation of some Covid-19 restrictions agreed by Northern Ireland Executive

Relaxation of some Covid-19 restrictions agreed by Northern Ireland Executive

20 January 2022

They include ending the legal requirement for Covid certification to enter some hospitality venues and the reopening of nightclubs.


Who are the whips and what do they do?

Who are the whips and what do they do?

Who are the whips and what do they do?

20 January 2022

The whipping operation in Parliament has been brought out of the shadows after comments from a Tory MP.


Charles opens children’s adventure playpark inspired by George’s treehouse

Charles opens children’s adventure playpark inspired by George’s treehouse

Charles opens children’s adventure playpark inspired by George’s treehouse

20 January 2022

The vast rustic wooden playground, commissioned by The Prince’s Foundation, sits among the trees on the Dumfries House estate.


British crew completes 3,000-mile transatlantic row for marine conservation

British crew completes 3,000-mile transatlantic row for marine conservation

British crew completes 3,000-mile transatlantic row for marine conservation

20 January 2022

The team also honoured the memory of crew member Ed Smith’s wife Anna, who died from cancer in 2018.


Avian flu surveillance zones in Northern Ireland to be lifted

Avian flu surveillance zones in Northern Ireland to be lifted

Avian flu surveillance zones in Northern Ireland to be lifted

20 January 2022

There have been five confirmed cases of avian influenza in the region, bringing the total number of confirmed cases across the UK to 81.


Queen’s ‘thoughts and prayers’ with those in Tonga affected by volcanic eruption

Queen’s ‘thoughts and prayers’ with those in Tonga affected by volcanic eruption

Queen’s ‘thoughts and prayers’ with those in Tonga affected by volcanic eruption

20 January 2022

In a message to the nation’s monarch Tupou VI, the Queen said she was ‘shocked and saddened’ by the eruption.


Grant Shapps: We aim to silence ‘endless torrent’ of train announcements

Grant Shapps: We aim to silence ‘endless torrent’ of train announcements

Grant Shapps: We aim to silence ‘endless torrent’ of train announcements

20 January 2022

The Transport Secretary pledged to launch a ‘bonfire of the banalities’ to make rail journeys in England quieter.


Factory worker scoops £2m with scratchcard he almost did not buy

Factory worker scoops £2m with scratchcard he almost did not buy

Factory worker scoops £2m with scratchcard he almost did not buy

20 January 2022

Ian Black, from Carlisle, gave up his job within hours of his win being confirmed.


Take-up of booster and third doses among adults in England, by local authority

Take-up of booster and third doses among adults in England, by local authority

Take-up of booster and third doses among adults in England, by local authority

20 January 2022

There are 10 local authorities with take-up below 50%.


Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight for third year in a row

Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight for third year in a row

Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight for third year in a row

20 January 2022

The countdown acts as a metaphor for global apocalypse, taking into account the likelihood of emerging threats, such as climate change.


Indoor ski centre law change bid gathers pace after boy’s ‘avoidable’ death

Indoor ski centre law change bid gathers pace after boy’s ‘avoidable’ death

Indoor ski centre law change bid gathers pace after boy’s ‘avoidable’ death

20 January 2022

Louis Watkiss, 12, died after a collision on the slopes of the SnowDome in Tamworth in September 2021.


Kate jokes her dog will be ‘upset’ after she enjoys cuddle with therapy pup

Kate jokes her dog will be ‘upset’ after she enjoys cuddle with therapy pup

Kate jokes her dog will be ‘upset’ after she enjoys cuddle with therapy pup

20 January 2022

The duchess made friends with cockapoo pup Alfie, 10 weeks, as she and William visited a hospital in East Lancashire to thank staff.


Blair criticises ‘attacks’ on BBC amid licence fee debate

Blair criticises ‘attacks’ on BBC amid licence fee debate

Blair criticises ‘attacks’ on BBC amid licence fee debate

20 January 2022

The former prime minister described the broadcaster as an ‘internationally renowned institution’.


Life expectancy outpacing healthy working life span in England – study

Life expectancy outpacing healthy working life span in England – study

Life expectancy outpacing healthy working life span in England – study

20 January 2022

Experts say their findings highlight the need to identify measures to help promote a healthy working lifespan.


PM’s study into Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge cost taxpayers £900,000

PM’s study into Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge cost taxpayers £900,000

PM’s study into Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge cost taxpayers £900,000

20 January 2022

The research, commissioned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, found the project ‘would be impossible to justify’.


Ex-Tory MP who defected to Labour says he faced threat over proposed school

Ex-Tory MP who defected to Labour says he faced threat over proposed school

Ex-Tory MP who defected to Labour says he faced threat over proposed school

20 January 2022

Christian Wakeford crossed the floor in protest at Boris Johnson’s leadership and the row over Downing Street parties.


Conservatives as the party of business is a ‘distant memory’ – shadow chancellor

Conservatives as the party of business is a ‘distant memory’ – shadow chancellor

Conservatives as the party of business is a ‘distant memory’ – shadow chancellor

20 January 2022

Rachel Reeves also accused the Conservatives of being “the party of high taxation because they are the party of low growth”.


Woman found guilty of boyfriend’s stabbing murder at New Year’s Eve party

Woman found guilty of boyfriend’s stabbing murder at New Year’s Eve party

Woman found guilty of boyfriend’s stabbing murder at New Year’s Eve party

20 January 2022

Hannah Sindrey was convicted of the murder of Paul Fletcher at her flat in Rayleigh, Essex.


NHS hotline set up for people worried about cancer symptoms

NHS hotline set up for people worried about cancer symptoms

NHS hotline set up for people worried about cancer symptoms

20 January 2022

Minister Maria Caulfield said the health service is intent on diagnosing cancer at an earlier stage.


Government rejects £1.2bn Aquind cross-Channel energy cable project

Government rejects £1.2bn Aquind cross-Channel energy cable project

Government rejects £1.2bn Aquind cross-Channel energy cable project

20 January 2022

The company said it was ‘disappointed’ with the decision and was considering a potential legal challenge.


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