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Bank decision in sharp focus amid ‘beast of inflation’ warnings

Bank decision in sharp focus amid ‘beast of inflation’ warnings

Bank decision in sharp focus amid ‘beast of inflation’ warnings

23 June 2021

The Bank of England will be watched closely for its latest take on the threat of surging inflation as the economy rebounds sharply.


Strawberry moon: Final supermoon of 2021 to rise in the night sky

Strawberry moon: Final supermoon of 2021 to rise in the night sky

Strawberry moon: Final supermoon of 2021 to rise in the night sky

23 June 2021

It may look up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter in the sky as the moon reaches its closest point to Earth.


Shapps hopes ‘world could open up’ as holidaymakers await travel lists update

Shapps hopes ‘world could open up’ as holidaymakers await travel lists update

Shapps hopes ‘world could open up’ as holidaymakers await travel lists update

23 June 2021

The Government’s travel lists will be updated on Thursday.


Car used in attempted murder of police officer traced

Car used in attempted murder of police officer traced

Car used in attempted murder of police officer traced

23 June 2021

The 28-year-old female officer remains in hospital with serious injuries.


UK not a leading green nation, says Keep Britain Tidy boss

UK not a leading green nation, says Keep Britain Tidy boss

UK not a leading green nation, says Keep Britain Tidy boss

23 June 2021

Chief executive of Keep Britain Tidy, Allison Ogden-Newton, spoke at St James’ Palace where she was awarded an OBE by the Prince of Wales.


Flotilla of fishermen stage protest in Dublin over cuts to Irish fishing quotas

Flotilla of fishermen stage protest in Dublin over cuts to Irish fishing quotas

Flotilla of fishermen stage protest in Dublin over cuts to Irish fishing quotas

23 June 2021

More than 50 trawlers from fishing communities made their way to Dublin Port as part of a protest over cuts to EU fishing quotas.


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.


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