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Rates of melanoma skin cancer rising faster in men than women

Rates of melanoma skin cancer rising faster in men than women

Rates of melanoma skin cancer rising faster in men than women

23 June 2021

Men are more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer at a later stage than women.


Six in 10 UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

Six in 10 UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

Six in 10 UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

23 June 2021

More than 82% of adults have also received their first dose.


Factory Records co-founder Peter Saville honoured with CBE for decades of design

Factory Records co-founder Peter Saville honoured with CBE for decades of design

Factory Records co-founder Peter Saville honoured with CBE for decades of design

23 June 2021

The graphic artist was awarded a CBE for services to design by the Prince of Wales during the first investiture ceremony in 15 months.


Cat owners found pets injured on their doorsteps after attacks, court hears

Cat owners found pets injured on their doorsteps after attacks, court hears

Cat owners found pets injured on their doorsteps after attacks, court hears

23 June 2021

Shopping mall security guard Steve Bouquet is accused of killing nine cats and injuring seven more during a lengthy and gruesome spree in Brighton.


More than two million people in England may have had long Covid – study

More than two million people in England may have had long Covid – study

More than two million people in England may have had long Covid – study

23 June 2021

Researchers found the prevalence of long Covid increased with age and was higher among women.


Community heroes including ‘Skipping Sikh’ honoured for pandemic services

Community heroes including ‘Skipping Sikh’ honoured for pandemic services

Community heroes including ‘Skipping Sikh’ honoured for pandemic services

23 June 2021

The Prince of Wales presented awards to 32 recipients in a scaled-down ceremony at St James’s Palace, the first investiture for 15 months.


Coronavirus pandemic decimated NI tourism industry overnight – official

Coronavirus pandemic decimated NI tourism industry overnight – official

Coronavirus pandemic decimated NI tourism industry overnight – official

23 June 2021

The Department for Economy has handed over £513 million in financial assistance to 47,128 applicants to help them survive the downturn.


‘Visionary’ landscape project offers ‘alternative future’ for UK uplands

‘Visionary’ landscape project offers ‘alternative future’ for UK uplands

‘Visionary’ landscape project offers ‘alternative future’ for UK uplands

23 June 2021

The partnership behind Wild Ingleborough says the Yorkshire Dales scheme is an important step ahead COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.


UK denies Russians fired warning shots at Royal Navy warship

UK denies Russians fired warning shots at Royal Navy warship

UK denies Russians fired warning shots at Royal Navy warship

23 June 2021

The Russian defence ministry said shots were fired at HMS Defender and bombs dropped in its path after it entered Russian territorial waters.


Lewis told changes to Northern Ireland Protocol ‘must be significant’

Lewis told changes to Northern Ireland Protocol ‘must be significant’

Lewis told changes to Northern Ireland Protocol ‘must be significant’

23 June 2021

The Secretary of State said the Protocol is ‘not sustainable’ in its current form.


EasyJet axes new Scottish flight routes after Manchester travel ban imposed

EasyJet axes new Scottish flight routes after Manchester travel ban imposed

EasyJet axes new Scottish flight routes after Manchester travel ban imposed

23 June 2021

The Scottish Government introduced the ban on Friday over concerns about coronavirus cases in Manchester and Salford.


Football agent Willie McKay cleared over presents bought while facing bankruptcy

Football agent Willie McKay cleared over presents bought while facing bankruptcy

Football agent Willie McKay cleared over presents bought while facing bankruptcy

23 June 2021

The 62-year-old was found not guilty of two counts of fraudulent disposal of property by a jury at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday.


Schools ‘not there to be a political space’, says Gavin Williamson

Schools ‘not there to be a political space’, says Gavin Williamson

Schools ‘not there to be a political space’, says Gavin Williamson

23 June 2021

The Education Secretary told MPs that schools must remain impartial.


Six former health and care ministers back social care workforce proposals

Six former health and care ministers back social care workforce proposals

Six former health and care ministers back social care workforce proposals

23 June 2021

The framework has been published ahead of proposals for wider reform of the sector from the Government, which were promised almost two years ago.


Full list of branch closures announced by Lloyds

Full list of branch closures announced by Lloyds

Full list of branch closures announced by Lloyds

23 June 2021

A total of 29 Lloyds Bank and 15 Halifax branches are to shut down.


GCSE and A-level exams in 2022 may be adjusted to take into account disruption

GCSE and A-level exams in 2022 may be adjusted to take into account disruption

GCSE and A-level exams in 2022 may be adjusted to take into account disruption

23 June 2021

Gavin Williamson told MPs he wants to see students sitting formal exams next year, but ‘mitigations’ are likely.


People in NI will not ‘thank or forgive’ threats to bring down Stormont – Lewis

People in NI will not ‘thank or forgive’ threats to bring down Stormont – Lewis

People in NI will not ‘thank or forgive’ threats to bring down Stormont – Lewis

23 June 2021

The Stormont institutions have been rocked by a series of recent rows over Irish language legislation and the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Palace admits it ‘must do more’ to improve ethnic diversity among staff

Palace admits it ‘must do more’ to improve ethnic diversity among staff

Palace admits it ‘must do more’ to improve ethnic diversity among staff

23 June 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused the royal family of racism in their Oprah Winfrey interview last year.


Johnson apologises for rape case delays but is criticised for ‘jabber’ jibe

Johnson apologises for rape case delays but is criticised for ‘jabber’ jibe

Johnson apologises for rape case delays but is criticised for ‘jabber’ jibe

23 June 2021

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer used Prime Minister’s Questions to focus on record-low convictions for rape and lesser offences in England and Wales.


Sturgeon brands Gove’s indyref2 comments ‘sneering, arrogant condescension’

Sturgeon brands Gove’s indyref2 comments ‘sneering, arrogant condescension’

Sturgeon brands Gove’s indyref2 comments ‘sneering, arrogant condescension’

23 June 2021

The UK Cabinet Office minister said he ‘can’t see’ Boris Johnson agreeing to another vote before the next general election.


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