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Discussion between UK nations on lifting lockdowns ‘continuous’, PM says

Discussion between UK nations on lifting lockdowns ‘continuous’, PM says

Discussion between UK nations on lifting lockdowns ‘continuous’, PM says

17 February 2021

The Prime Minister said it was encouraging that coronavirus infection appeared to be falling across the whole of the UK following the mass vaccine.


No Covid-19 outbreaks from beaches – scientist

No Covid-19 outbreaks from beaches – scientist

No Covid-19 outbreaks from beaches – scientist

17 February 2021

Images were widely shared last summer of packed beaches, queues of traffic and overflowing car parks.


Sir Alex Ferguson film directed by son to premiere at Glasgow Film Festival

Sir Alex Ferguson film directed by son to premiere at Glasgow Film Festival

Sir Alex Ferguson film directed by son to premiere at Glasgow Film Festival

17 February 2021

The festival is taking place virtually this year due to lockdown restrictions.


PM says UK devolution has ‘absolutely not’ been a disaster

PM says UK devolution has ‘absolutely not’ been a disaster

PM says UK devolution has ‘absolutely not’ been a disaster

17 February 2021

Boris Johnson said he had benefited from devolution when he was mayor of London.


Action urged to prevent fishing gear deaths of porpoises, dolphins and whales

Action urged to prevent fishing gear deaths of porpoises, dolphins and whales

Action urged to prevent fishing gear deaths of porpoises, dolphins and whales

17 February 2021

Hundreds of cetaceans suffer and die from getting entangled in nets and other gear in UK waters each year, wildlife campaigners warn.


IRA bomber’s ‘epiphany moment’ to victim when he stopped justifying actions

IRA bomber’s ‘epiphany moment’ to victim when he stopped justifying actions

IRA bomber’s ‘epiphany moment’ to victim when he stopped justifying actions

17 February 2021

Jo Berry, daughter of Tory MP Sir Anthony Berry has written a foreword for Patrick Magee’s newly published memoir.


Meghan’s father hopes to see his grandchildren one day

Meghan’s father hopes to see his grandchildren one day

Meghan’s father hopes to see his grandchildren one day

17 February 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex now live in California with their young son Archie, while Thomas Markle lives in a Mexican coastal town.


Youth services funding cut by 73% in less than a decade – YMCA

Youth services funding cut by 73% in less than a decade – YMCA

Youth services funding cut by 73% in less than a decade – YMCA

17 February 2021

The youth charity calculates that youth services have lost almost a billion pounds (£958.72 million) since 2010-11.


PM says easing lockdown will be based on ‘cautious and prudent approach’

PM says easing lockdown will be based on ‘cautious and prudent approach’

PM says easing lockdown will be based on ‘cautious and prudent approach’

17 February 2021

Boris Johnson was asked whether he agrees that any lifting of restrictions should be based on ‘data, not dates’.


Ford to go fully-electric in UK and Europe by 2030

Ford to go fully-electric in UK and Europe by 2030

Ford to go fully-electric in UK and Europe by 2030

17 February 2021

All cars and vans will have an electric or plug-in hybrid option by mid-2024, before its cars go pure electric by the end of the decade.


Covid-19 rates drop to autumn levels for three of four UK nations

Covid-19 rates drop to autumn levels for three of four UK nations

Covid-19 rates drop to autumn levels for three of four UK nations

17 February 2021

London and south-east England are also recording their lowest rates since October.


UK distilleries urge Chancellor to cut alcohol duty and spark hiring spree

UK distilleries urge Chancellor to cut alcohol duty and spark hiring spree

UK distilleries urge Chancellor to cut alcohol duty and spark hiring spree

17 February 2021

The UK Spirits Alliance said that over 1,000 new jobs could be created by the 563 UK distilleries if a reduction to the tax is realised.


Motor trade reflects on ‘lost year’ as used car sales slump

Motor trade reflects on ‘lost year’ as used car sales slump

Motor trade reflects on ‘lost year’ as used car sales slump

17 February 2021

Thousands of used vehicles are being stored at the former Rockingham Motor Speedway circuit near Corby in Northamptonshire.


Clergymen had ‘unrestricted access’ to abuse children in care, inquiry concludes

Clergymen had ‘unrestricted access’ to abuse children in care, inquiry concludes

Clergymen had ‘unrestricted access’ to abuse children in care, inquiry concludes

17 February 2021

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has published its findings into the care at St Ninian’s in Fife between 1953 and 1983.


Ford to go fully-electric in Europe by 2030

Ford to go fully-electric in Europe by 2030

Ford to go fully-electric in Europe by 2030

17 February 2021

American firm has made a firm commitment to an electrified future.


Three arrested over murder of 18-year-old killed in fight near Tube station

Three arrested over murder of 18-year-old killed in fight near Tube station

Three arrested over murder of 18-year-old killed in fight near Tube station

17 February 2021

Hani Solomon was killed in Ackmar Road, Parsons Green in London.


Teenage anti-HS2 protester handed to police after leaving tunnel network

Teenage anti-HS2 protester handed to police after leaving tunnel network

Teenage anti-HS2 protester handed to police after leaving tunnel network

17 February 2021

The 16-year-old had spent 22 days beneath Euston Square Gardens in central London.


DUP minister wouldn’t oppose Swiss-style deal to address NI Protocol disruption

DUP minister wouldn’t oppose Swiss-style deal to address NI Protocol disruption

DUP minister wouldn’t oppose Swiss-style deal to address NI Protocol disruption

17 February 2021

Diane Dodds questioned whether the Government would sign up to an agreement that would require the UK to align with EU regulations on agri-foods.


Weather and soil affect the taste of whisky, study suggests

Weather and soil affect the taste of whisky, study suggests

Weather and soil affect the taste of whisky, study suggests

17 February 2021

The concept of terroir is well established in the wine industry, but has not been significantly studied in other alcoholic beverages.


World’s first study to deliberately expose people to Covid-19 to begin in UK

World’s first study to deliberately expose people to Covid-19 to begin in UK

World’s first study to deliberately expose people to Covid-19 to begin in UK

17 February 2021

The research will help support the pandemic response by aiding vaccine and treatment development.


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