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Lockdown: How restrictions have eased in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Lockdown: How restrictions have eased in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Lockdown: How restrictions have eased in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

12 April 2021

People can enjoy a chilly pub garden pint in England from today and finally get their hair cut.


Leaders to pay tribute to Philip as ‘grandfather of the nation’ is mourned

Leaders to pay tribute to Philip as ‘grandfather of the nation’ is mourned

Leaders to pay tribute to Philip as ‘grandfather of the nation’ is mourned

11 April 2021

The political messages of condolence from across the UK will follow a weekend when all four of the Duke’s children spoke about their father.


Westminster will not stand in the way of Indyref2 – Sturgeon

Westminster will not stand in the way of Indyref2 – Sturgeon

Westminster will not stand in the way of Indyref2 – Sturgeon

11 April 2021

The SNP leader said she is ‘pretty confident’ her party’s plan B of taking a referendum Bill through Holyrood will not be needed.


Mother of dead baby discovered in supermarket car park found

Mother of dead baby discovered in supermarket car park found

Mother of dead baby discovered in supermarket car park found

11 April 2021

West Midlands Police said the woman was now receiving ‘appropriate care’.


Director makes history as Nomadland scores top prizes at Bafta film awards

Director makes history as Nomadland scores top prizes at Bafta film awards

Director makes history as Nomadland scores top prizes at Bafta film awards

11 April 2021

Chloe Zhao is only the second woman to win best director prize.


Promising Young Woman named outstanding British film at the Baftas

Promising Young Woman named outstanding British film at the Baftas

Promising Young Woman named outstanding British film at the Baftas

11 April 2021

Filmmaker Emerald Fennell also won the best original screenplay.


Line Of Duty star teams up with Live Aid founder to raise cash for students

Line Of Duty star teams up with Live Aid founder to raise cash for students

Line Of Duty star teams up with Live Aid founder to raise cash for students

11 April 2021

Martin Compston and Midge Ure are taking part in an online talk in aid of Glasgow Caledonian University students.


Cameron met with Saudi crown prince a year after journalist’s murder

Cameron met with Saudi crown prince a year after journalist’s murder

Cameron met with Saudi crown prince a year after journalist’s murder

11 April 2021

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally killed in early October 2018.


David Cameron breaks silence on lobbying row to accept ‘lessons to be learnt’

David Cameron breaks silence on lobbying row to accept ‘lessons to be learnt’

David Cameron breaks silence on lobbying row to accept ‘lessons to be learnt’

11 April 2021

Mr Cameron also lobbied ministers and a senior Downing Street adviser to rethink Mr Greensill’s application for an emergency coronavirus loan.


Family and public figures share memories of the Duke of Edinburgh

Family and public figures share memories of the Duke of Edinburgh

Family and public figures share memories of the Duke of Edinburgh

11 April 2021

The duke has inspired tributes from people all across the UK.


Full return of schools and reopening of retail in Wales from Monday

Full return of schools and reopening of retail in Wales from Monday

Full return of schools and reopening of retail in Wales from Monday

11 April 2021

The nation is looking forward to the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions.


World’s largest construction vessel transfers oil platform in the Forth

World’s largest construction vessel transfers oil platform in the Forth

World’s largest construction vessel transfers oil platform in the Forth

11 April 2021

The Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit transferred a drilling platform to a 200-metre long cargo barge which passed under the Forth bridges.


Sun, snow and hail combine to baffle residents in Scotland

Sun, snow and hail combine to baffle residents in Scotland

Sun, snow and hail combine to baffle residents in Scotland

11 April 2021

‘We’ve had fabulous sunshine, then snow, then sunshine again. And now? Both together!’ tweeted one onlooker.


Anne calls Philip ‘my teacher, supporter and critic’ in touching tribute

Anne calls Philip ‘my teacher, supporter and critic’ in touching tribute

Anne calls Philip ‘my teacher, supporter and critic’ in touching tribute

11 April 2021

The Princess Royal said ‘you are never really ready’ for the loss of a parent in a statement.


Children’s Commissioner calls out ‘child abuse’ in recent Northern Ireland unrest

Children’s Commissioner calls out ‘child abuse’ in recent Northern Ireland unrest

Children’s Commissioner calls out ‘child abuse’ in recent Northern Ireland unrest

11 April 2021

Koulla Yiasouma said children were being coerced into participating by adults, and that this could amount to child abuse.


Queen in private prayers for Philip in Windsor Castle

Queen in private prayers for Philip in Windsor Castle

Queen in private prayers for Philip in Windsor Castle

11 April 2021

The monarch attended a mass on Sunday, two days after the death of her beloved husband.


Philip made young people believe in themselves, says Joanna Lumley

Philip made young people believe in themselves, says Joanna Lumley

Philip made young people believe in themselves, says Joanna Lumley

11 April 2021

The actor said the royal did not like ‘whingers and moaners’ but was also kind to the nervous or frail.


Harry can attend funeral on ‘compassionate grounds’

Harry can attend funeral on ‘compassionate grounds’

Harry can attend funeral on ‘compassionate grounds’

11 April 2021

The Duke of Sussex will not have time to complete the 10 days quarantine ahead of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral next Saturday.


Philip’s death ‘like someone took him by the hand and off he went’ – Sophie

Philip’s death ‘like someone took him by the hand and off he went’ – Sophie

Philip’s death ‘like someone took him by the hand and off he went’ – Sophie

11 April 2021

The Countess of Wessex said the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing was ‘peaceful’ and ‘right for him’.


Philip’s coat of arms featured bare-chested man in lion-skin loincloth

Philip’s coat of arms featured bare-chested man in lion-skin loincloth

Philip’s coat of arms featured bare-chested man in lion-skin loincloth

11 April 2021

The coat of arms was granted in a royal warrant to Philip by George VI in 1948.


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