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Northern Ireland heads of government divided over protocol after vaccine row

Northern Ireland heads of government divided over protocol after vaccine row

Northern Ireland heads of government divided over protocol after vaccine row

30 January 2021

Arlene Foster has urged the UK Government to intervene over the NI Protocol, while Michelle O’Neill said it must be preserved.


Tunnel campaigners putting themselves in greater danger, says HS2

Tunnel campaigners putting themselves in greater danger, says HS2

Tunnel campaigners putting themselves in greater danger, says HS2

30 January 2021

Members of HS2 Rebellion have constructed the tunnels under Euston Square Gardens.


‘Caring and kind’ healthcare worker dies after testing positive for Covid-19

‘Caring and kind’ healthcare worker dies after testing positive for Covid-19

‘Caring and kind’ healthcare worker dies after testing positive for Covid-19

30 January 2021

Swansea Bay University Health Board said Helen Mills provided ‘much happiness and laughter’ to her colleagues.


The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

30 January 2021

At least 227 frontline healthcare workers have been named after dying with Covid-19.


Five arrested after fire at virus-hit barracks housing asylum seekers

Five arrested after fire at virus-hit barracks housing asylum seekers

Five arrested after fire at virus-hit barracks housing asylum seekers

30 January 2021

A fire at Napier Barracks in Folkestone has sparked a police investigation and a row between the Home Secretary and refugee charities.


Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Sophie dies aged 34

Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Sophie dies aged 34

Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Sophie dies aged 34

30 January 2021

UK music label Transgressive confirmed the death saying the artist had ‘accidentally slipped and fell’ while climbing to watch the full moon.


Four-year-old girl discovers dinosaur footprint on beach in Wales

Four-year-old girl discovers dinosaur footprint on beach in Wales

Four-year-old girl discovers dinosaur footprint on beach in Wales

30 January 2021

The print will give scientists a better idea about early dinosaurs walked.


Man remanded over suspicious package sent to coronavirus vaccine site

Man remanded over suspicious package sent to coronavirus vaccine site

Man remanded over suspicious package sent to coronavirus vaccine site

30 January 2021

All staff had to be evacuated from the Wockhardt site in Wrexham.


UK braced for ‘messy mix’ of wintry weather

UK braced for ‘messy mix’ of wintry weather

UK braced for ‘messy mix’ of wintry weather

30 January 2021

Forecasters predicted disruptive snow could affect northern parts of the UK next week


The EU’s AstraZeneca vaccine dispute and U-turn explained

The EU’s AstraZeneca vaccine dispute and U-turn explained

The EU’s AstraZeneca vaccine dispute and U-turn explained

30 January 2021

Shortfalls in delivery and the Northern Ireland Protocol have seen health and politics collided.


UK will formally ask to join trans-Pacific free-trade pact

UK will formally ask to join trans-Pacific free-trade pact

UK will formally ask to join trans-Pacific free-trade pact

30 January 2021

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss will ask to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.


Hairdresser warned she could face arrest if salon reopened in lockdown

Hairdresser warned she could face arrest if salon reopened in lockdown

Hairdresser warned she could face arrest if salon reopened in lockdown

30 January 2021

Kirklees Council has been granted an injunction forbidding the owner from opening the salon during the current lockdown.


Man arrested over online racist abuse of footballer Romaine Sawyers

Man arrested over online racist abuse of footballer Romaine Sawyers

Man arrested over online racist abuse of footballer Romaine Sawyers

30 January 2021

West Midlands Police arrested a 49-year-old over the incident on Friday evening.


Man charged after suspicious package sent to coronavirus vaccine site

Man charged after suspicious package sent to coronavirus vaccine site

Man charged after suspicious package sent to coronavirus vaccine site

30 January 2021

All staff had to be evacuated from the Wockhardt site in Wrexham.


Boris Johnson should stay out of independence debate, No campaign boss urges

Boris Johnson should stay out of independence debate, No campaign boss urges

Boris Johnson should stay out of independence debate, No campaign boss urges

30 January 2021

The comments come just days after the Prime Minister touted the strength of the Union on a visit to Scotland.


Northern Ireland Protocol ‘a stick for EU to beat UK with’ after Brexit

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘a stick for EU to beat UK with’ after Brexit

Northern Ireland Protocol ‘a stick for EU to beat UK with’ after Brexit

30 January 2021

The mechanism was developed to ease issues around the Irish border, one of the major sticking points in Brexit negotiations.


EU under growing criticism despite U-turn on Northern Ireland vaccine controls

EU under growing criticism despite U-turn on Northern Ireland vaccine controls

EU under growing criticism despite U-turn on Northern Ireland vaccine controls

30 January 2021

Leaders in London, Dublin and Belfast had been blindsided by the EU’s move to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol.


WHO urges UK to share vaccinations worldwide once vulnerable have received jabs

WHO urges UK to share vaccinations worldwide once vulnerable have received jabs

WHO urges UK to share vaccinations worldwide once vulnerable have received jabs

30 January 2021

Margaret Harris said the UK should pause domestic vaccinations after vulnerable groups have been covered to ensure ‘fair’ global distribution.


Foster urges Johnson to replace Northern Ireland Protocol after vaccine row

Foster urges Johnson to replace Northern Ireland Protocol after vaccine row

Foster urges Johnson to replace Northern Ireland Protocol after vaccine row

30 January 2021

Northern Ireland’s First Minister was speaking after the EU moved to stop the unimpeded flow of vaccines into the region.


Mother fears lockdown effects as five-year-old’s mental health ‘suffers’

Mother fears lockdown effects as five-year-old’s mental health ‘suffers’

Mother fears lockdown effects as five-year-old’s mental health ‘suffers’

30 January 2021

Jake’s mother said his mental health has taken a ‘nosedive’ and knows he is not alone.


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