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Delay on lifting lockdown based on ‘dodgy assumptions’ – Tory MP Mark Harper

Delay on lifting lockdown based on ‘dodgy assumptions’ – Tory MP Mark Harper

Delay on lifting lockdown based on ‘dodgy assumptions’ – Tory MP Mark Harper

23 February 2021

The Forest of Dean MP said the delay in easing restrictions will have ‘real consequences’ for people’s jobs.


Environmental campaigner charged over HS2 tunnel protest

Environmental campaigner charged over HS2 tunnel protest

Environmental campaigner charged over HS2 tunnel protest

23 February 2021

Larch Maxey is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court.


Jobless rate hits 5.1% but data shows ‘early signs’ of stability

Jobless rate hits 5.1% but data shows ‘early signs’ of stability

Jobless rate hits 5.1% but data shows ‘early signs’ of stability

23 February 2021

The Office for National Statistics said the number of payrolled workers rose by 83,000 between January and February.


Surge in holiday bookings following road map to end lockdown

Surge in holiday bookings following road map to end lockdown

Surge in holiday bookings following road map to end lockdown

23 February 2021

Foreign holidays could be permitted from May 17.


HSBC improves on expectations as profits drop 34% to £6.2 billion

HSBC improves on expectations as profits drop 34% to £6.2 billion

HSBC improves on expectations as profits drop 34% to £6.2 billion

23 February 2021

Group chief executive Noel Quinn said the company’s mandate in 2020 was to ‘provide stability in a highly unstable environment for our customers’.


Stop social media giants allowing anonymous accounts, Victims’ Commissioner says

Stop social media giants allowing anonymous accounts, Victims’ Commissioner says

Stop social media giants allowing anonymous accounts, Victims’ Commissioner says

23 February 2021

Dame Vera Baird QC has said users should not be able to register completely anonymous accounts which allow them to spread abuse without reprisals.


Victims’ Commissioner says culture change to support aggrieved long overdue

Victims’ Commissioner says culture change to support aggrieved long overdue

Victims’ Commissioner says culture change to support aggrieved long overdue

23 February 2021

Dame Vera Baird QC has drafted a series of recommendations to make the judicial system more victim-friendly.


Walter Scott historical fiction prize longlist announced

Walter Scott historical fiction prize longlist announced

Walter Scott historical fiction prize longlist announced

23 February 2021

This year’s longlist includes four books from Australia, two of which are not yet published in the UK.


Family ‘seeking closure’ after cyclist’s body found three years later

Family ‘seeking closure’ after cyclist’s body found three years later

Family ‘seeking closure’ after cyclist’s body found three years later

23 February 2021

Police Scotland officers are appealing for information around Tyndrum, near Stirling.


What the papers say – February 23

What the papers say – February 23

What the papers say – February 23

23 February 2021

Tuesday’s papers all lead with Boris Johnson’s road map to take England out of lockdown.


Johnson says lockdown road map will bring ‘incomparably better’ lives

Johnson says lockdown road map will bring ‘incomparably better’ lives

Johnson says lockdown road map will bring ‘incomparably better’ lives

23 February 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure to extend measures such as the furlough scheme.


First Minister to outline Scotland’s route map out of lockdown

First Minister to outline Scotland’s route map out of lockdown

First Minister to outline Scotland’s route map out of lockdown

23 February 2021

The return of young people to education and sporting activities are among the priorities.


Labour criticises six months’ reprieve for companies on gender pay gap reporting

Labour criticises six months’ reprieve for companies on gender pay gap reporting

Labour criticises six months’ reprieve for companies on gender pay gap reporting

22 February 2021

The EHRC said it will not begin enforcement proceedings against companies until six months after the deadline.


Government minister tells MPs of dyslexia diagnosis

Government minister tells MPs of dyslexia diagnosis

Government minister tells MPs of dyslexia diagnosis

22 February 2021

Cabinet Office minister Penny Mordaunt said she was diagnosed as having severe dyslexia last summer.


Harry and Meghan want to ‘drive powerful conversations’ through podcasts

Harry and Meghan want to ‘drive powerful conversations’ through podcasts

Harry and Meghan want to ‘drive powerful conversations’ through podcasts

22 February 2021

The couple make a brief appearance in a Spotify video.


Johnson says ‘seasons of hope’ are approaching as he sets out lockdown road map

Johnson says ‘seasons of hope’ are approaching as he sets out lockdown road map

Johnson says ‘seasons of hope’ are approaching as he sets out lockdown road map

22 February 2021

He accepted that scientific modelling suggested that lifting measures will increase Covid-19 cases and ultimately deaths.


Doorbell cameras capture bright fireball lighting up sky over Canada

Doorbell cameras capture bright fireball lighting up sky over Canada

Doorbell cameras capture bright fireball lighting up sky over Canada

22 February 2021

The fireball, which flew over Western Canada just after 6am, was likely caused by a meteor.


Arlene Foster hopes Stormont Executive will ‘revisit’ school opening dates

Arlene Foster hopes Stormont Executive will ‘revisit’ school opening dates

Arlene Foster hopes Stormont Executive will ‘revisit’ school opening dates

22 February 2021

The First Minister said she wants to give people optimism on Monday when Northern Ireland’s pathway out of lockdown is revealed.


Former Stoke manager credits in-pod TVs as ‘biggest help of all’ during lockdown

Former Stoke manager credits in-pod TVs as ‘biggest help of all’ during lockdown

Former Stoke manager credits in-pod TVs as ‘biggest help of all’ during lockdown

22 February 2021

The ex-Scotland international opened the shelter in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, 2016.


Professor Chris Whitty urges public to stick to the rules as lockdown is eased

Professor Chris Whitty urges public to stick to the rules as lockdown is eased

Professor Chris Whitty urges public to stick to the rules as lockdown is eased

22 February 2021

England’s chief medical officer said people aged 50 and under do still get severely ill with Covid, suggesting the vaccination programme needed time.


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