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Fears Indian Covid variant could ‘scupper’ road map as UK cases dwindle

Fears Indian Covid variant could ‘scupper’ road map as UK cases dwindle

Fears Indian Covid variant could ‘scupper’ road map as UK cases dwindle

16 April 2021

While Britain’s virus rate continues to fall, there has been a sharp spike in Covid-19 numbers across the globe.


Duke of Edinburgh funeral: Order of Service in full

Duke of Edinburgh funeral: Order of Service in full

Duke of Edinburgh funeral: Order of Service in full

16 April 2021

The service is led by the Right Reverend David Conner, KCVO, Dean of Windsor.


Warm afternoon expected for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Warm afternoon expected for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Warm afternoon expected for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

16 April 2021

The funeral is taking place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday at 3pm


Poignant photo of Queen and Philip released as funeral approaches

Poignant photo of Queen and Philip released as funeral approaches

Poignant photo of Queen and Philip released as funeral approaches

16 April 2021

After 73 years of marriage, the Queen will say farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh during a televised funeral service on Saturday.


Royal photos celebrate Queen and Philip’s ‘enduring marriage’

Royal photos celebrate Queen and Philip’s ‘enduring marriage’

Royal photos celebrate Queen and Philip’s ‘enduring marriage’

16 April 2021

The family’s official Twitter account shared pictures on the eve of the funeral.


Asylum seekers housed in utterly unacceptable conditions at barracks, MPs say

Asylum seekers housed in utterly unacceptable conditions at barracks, MPs say

Asylum seekers housed in utterly unacceptable conditions at barracks, MPs say

16 April 2021

Penally Camp’s closure was announced last month.


India should be on travel red list due to ‘terribly concerning’ variant – expert

India should be on travel red list due to ‘terribly concerning’ variant – expert

India should be on travel red list due to ‘terribly concerning’ variant – expert

16 April 2021

The Prime Minister is still planning to travel to India this month despite a worsening Covid-19 situation.


Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Queen about Philip

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Queen about Philip

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Queen about Philip

16 April 2021

The Queen has a strong bond with Canada.


Cillian Murphy leads tributes to ‘gifted’ actress Helen McCrory

Cillian Murphy leads tributes to ‘gifted’ actress Helen McCrory

Cillian Murphy leads tributes to ‘gifted’ actress Helen McCrory

16 April 2021

Her husband Damian Lewis revealed on Friday that McCrory had died.


Mike Tindall says family will miss the duke forever

Mike Tindall says family will miss the duke forever

Mike Tindall says family will miss the duke forever

16 April 2021

The former England rugby player, who is married to Zara Tindall, will be among the guests at the funeral.


‘Hymn for the Royal Navy’ to be sung at duke’s funeral

‘Hymn for the Royal Navy’ to be sung at duke’s funeral

‘Hymn for the Royal Navy’ to be sung at duke’s funeral

16 April 2021

The stirring lyrics and music were written by two English ministers.


Signs that fewer families missing out on first choice primary school

Signs that fewer families missing out on first choice primary school

Signs that fewer families missing out on first choice primary school

16 April 2021

Many councils across England have seen the number of applications fall this year.


‘Beautiful and mighty’ Harry Potter star Helen McCrory dies aged 52

‘Beautiful and mighty’ Harry Potter star Helen McCrory dies aged 52

‘Beautiful and mighty’ Harry Potter star Helen McCrory dies aged 52

16 April 2021

The actress was best known for roles in Peaky Blinders and James Bond.


Picture of Queen and Philip released ahead of funeral

Picture of Queen and Philip released ahead of funeral

Picture of Queen and Philip released ahead of funeral

16 April 2021

The Queen has named her corgi puppy Muick after the area where the photograph was taken.


Army medic pays tribute to ‘inspirational Duke of Edinburgh’

Army medic pays tribute to ‘inspirational Duke of Edinburgh’

Army medic pays tribute to ‘inspirational Duke of Edinburgh’

16 April 2021

‘Sam’, 28, from Northern Ireland said participating in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme ‘opened doors’ for his medical career.


Thousands of 16 and 17-year-olds still to register to vote in Welsh election

Thousands of 16 and 17-year-olds still to register to vote in Welsh election

Thousands of 16 and 17-year-olds still to register to vote in Welsh election

16 April 2021

As few as 33% of people aged 16-17 in Swansea are believed to have registered to take part in the May 6 poll.


Philip’s close association with the military on show at funeral

Philip’s close association with the military on show at funeral

Philip’s close association with the military on show at funeral

16 April 2021

Representatives of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Army, from both home and abroad, will be part of the funeral activities


Philip’s funeral service honours his love of life at sea

Philip’s funeral service honours his love of life at sea

Philip’s funeral service honours his love of life at sea

16 April 2021

The duke chose a hymn, lesson and a prayer which all feature maritime references.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

16 April 2021

Luton, Bradford and Doncaster are currently recording the highest rates.


Actress Helen McCrory dies aged 52

Actress Helen McCrory dies aged 52

Actress Helen McCrory dies aged 52

16 April 2021

She had been suffering from cancer, according to her husband.


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