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BBC and Sky apologise after broadcasting Dominic Cummings swearing

BBC and Sky apologise after broadcasting Dominic Cummings swearing

BBC and Sky apologise after broadcasting Dominic Cummings swearing

26 May 2021

The former aide was recalling a conversation he had about the Government’s initial response to the pandemic.


Health Secretary Matt Hancock should have been fired, Dominic Cummings says

Health Secretary Matt Hancock should have been fired, Dominic Cummings says

Health Secretary Matt Hancock should have been fired, Dominic Cummings says

26 May 2021

Boris Johnson’s former adviser was scathing about the Department of Health and Social Care.


Risk of Covid-19 death for ethnic groups ‘different in second wave’

Risk of Covid-19 death for ethnic groups ‘different in second wave’

Risk of Covid-19 death for ethnic groups ‘different in second wave’

26 May 2021

Factors such as occupation and pre-existing health conditions explain a large proportion, but not all, of the excess risk.


The Navy genuinely doesn’t look at your gender, says first female admiral

The Navy genuinely doesn’t look at your gender, says first female admiral

The Navy genuinely doesn’t look at your gender, says first female admiral

26 May 2021

Commodore Jude Terry said ‘someone has to be first’ while commenting on making history.


William and Kate go sailing on the sand in land yachts

William and Kate go sailing on the sand in land yachts

William and Kate go sailing on the sand in land yachts

26 May 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were meeting teenage carers trying out the sport on West Sands beach in St Andrews.


Sir Mick Jagger and Sting support school concert in memory of pupil

Sir Mick Jagger and Sting support school concert in memory of pupil

Sir Mick Jagger and Sting support school concert in memory of pupil

26 May 2021

Daniel Caplan died in December aged 17 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour just months before.


World ‘has 40% chance of temporarily reaching 1.5C threshold in next five years’

World ‘has 40% chance of temporarily reaching 1.5C threshold in next five years’

World ‘has 40% chance of temporarily reaching 1.5C threshold in next five years’

26 May 2021

A new climate update published by the World Meteorological Organisation also warns of a 90% chance of a record hot year between 2021-2025.


Key dates following the Hillsborough disaster

Key dates following the Hillsborough disaster

Key dates following the Hillsborough disaster

26 May 2021

Ninety-six football fans were fatally injured in a deadly crush as Liverpool played Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final in 1989.


Boy, 15, among three arrested over fatal stabbing of teenager

Boy, 15, among three arrested over fatal stabbing of teenager

Boy, 15, among three arrested over fatal stabbing of teenager

26 May 2021

Northamptonshire Police launched a murder investigation following the incident in Corby on Tuesday.


Charles hears of rising humanitarian crisis and extreme hunger threat in Nigeria

Charles hears of rising humanitarian crisis and extreme hunger threat in Nigeria

Charles hears of rising humanitarian crisis and extreme hunger threat in Nigeria

26 May 2021

The prince virtually visited doctors at a stabilisation centre treating malnourished children in Maiduguri in the north east of the country.


Hillsborough disaster trial collapses as judge rules no case to answer

Hillsborough disaster trial collapses as judge rules no case to answer

Hillsborough disaster trial collapses as judge rules no case to answer

26 May 2021

The judge concluded there was no case fit for consideration by the jury based on any of the six counts on the indictment.


Non-UK troops who have served for 12 years could stay in country for free

Non-UK troops who have served for 12 years could stay in country for free

Non-UK troops who have served for 12 years could stay in country for free

26 May 2021

The public consultation, which started on Wednesday, is due to last six weeks.


Cummings: PM thought Covid was ‘scare story’ and Whitty should inject him on TV

Cummings: PM thought Covid was ‘scare story’ and Whitty should inject him on TV

Cummings: PM thought Covid was ‘scare story’ and Whitty should inject him on TV

26 May 2021

Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser Dominic Cummings suggested the PM did not take coronavirus seriously in the early stages.


Three-quarters of adults have Covid-19 antibodies, data suggests

Three-quarters of adults have Covid-19 antibodies, data suggests

Three-quarters of adults have Covid-19 antibodies, data suggests

26 May 2021

It takes between two and three weeks after infection or vaccination for the body to make enough antibodies to fight the virus.


James and Grace most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2020

James and Grace most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2020

James and Grace most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2020

26 May 2021

Some of the more unique baby names registered in the year include Dior, Divine, Ever, Harley-Quinn, Liberty, Nirvana, River, Rocky, Triumph and Wolfe.


First specialist eye clinic in England launched for people with Down’s syndrome

First specialist eye clinic in England launched for people with Down’s syndrome

First specialist eye clinic in England launched for people with Down’s syndrome

26 May 2021

The clinic set up by the University of Portsmouth is equipped to work with people with complex needs.


Expert on dark universe becomes first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland

Expert on dark universe becomes first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland

Expert on dark universe becomes first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland

26 May 2021

Catherine Heymans has been awarded the almost 200-year-old title.


Tributes left for teenage stabbing victim as three people arrested

Tributes left for teenage stabbing victim as three people arrested

Tributes left for teenage stabbing victim as three people arrested

26 May 2021

Northamptonshire Police launched a murder probe following the incident in Corby on Tuesday.


Dominic Cummings: when public needed us most, Government failed

Dominic Cummings: when public needed us most, Government failed

Dominic Cummings: when public needed us most, Government failed

26 May 2021

Boris Johnson’s former aide said ministers and officials fell short of what the public should expect in a crisis.


‘Very few’ Covid-19 hospital admissions among care home residents

‘Very few’ Covid-19 hospital admissions among care home residents

‘Very few’ Covid-19 hospital admissions among care home residents

26 May 2021

At one hospital, 70% of admissions were among younger people, NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said.


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