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The war veteran’s ashes have been buried in his family grave in Keighley, West Yorkshire.

A choice of a free ice cream, or cup of coffee or tea was offered to those who received a vaccine at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Monday.

Sajid Javid said 86% of UK adults have had at least one jab and 64% have had two.

The Government insists the plan will be ‘fair but firm’.

Just three of the 315 local areas have recorded a week-on-week fall in rates.

Chris Whitty said he shared the ‘strong view’ that opening in the summer had advantages compared to the winter.

The retailer confirmed the move following the latest update from the Government on the easing of restrictions.

Boris Johnson suggested that unless restrictions were lifted this summer they could remain in place until next year.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge became patrons of NHS Charities Together last December and staged an event to recognise workers.

The Second World War veteran and NHS charity fundraiser’s ashes have been buried in Morton Cemetery in Keighley, West Yorkshire.

Residents at 15 homes are competing in five specially adapted sports.

Restrictions are set to be lifted in England on July 19.

The deputy general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress was giving evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee.

Concerns have been expressed after election posters belonging to Sinn Fein, the SDLP and Alliance were spotted on loyalist bonfire structures.

The Government’s Nationality and Borders Bill is set to be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.

Downing Street said infection control measures will remain in place to protect residents.

Officials suggested people who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus could travel on public transport at less busy times.

Orders to wear face coverings and to work from home will be scrapped while limits on social gatherings will be removed.

The former Bank of England chief was speaking to MPs on the Treasury Select Committee.

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said she impressed upon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson that the Northern Ireland Protocol ‘is here to stay’.