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Whitty called for ‘realism’ around Covid advice which kept couples apart

Whitty called for ‘realism’ around Covid advice which kept couples apart

Whitty called for ‘realism’ around Covid advice which kept couples apart

06 March 2023

The chief medical officer suggested couples were not likely to remain apart during the first weeks of the 2020 lockdown, according to leaked messages.


Natalie McNally accused left ‘hidden messages’ in staged livestream, court told

Natalie McNally accused left ‘hidden messages’ in staged livestream, court told

Natalie McNally accused left ‘hidden messages’ in staged livestream, court told

06 March 2023

Stephen McCullagh was refused bail at Belfast High Court.


Coldest night of the year expected on Tuesday

Coldest night of the year expected on Tuesday

Coldest night of the year expected on Tuesday

06 March 2023

Temperatures could drop to minus 15C in Scottish glens.


Sue Gray may have breached rules with plans to move to Labour, ministers say

Sue Gray may have breached rules with plans to move to Labour, ministers say

Sue Gray may have breached rules with plans to move to Labour, ministers say

06 March 2023

Paymaster General Jeremy Quin raised concerns over the ‘unprecedented’ planned move to Sir Keir Starmer’s office.


Charles Bronson on prison, his violent past and his wishes for the future

Charles Bronson on prison, his violent past and his wishes for the future

Charles Bronson on prison, his violent past and his wishes for the future

06 March 2023

Giving evidence in what is only the second ever parole hearing to be held in public in England and Wales, Bronson held forth on various topics.


Energy supplier E.on Next plans hiring spree as it looks for 1,300 new staff

Energy supplier E.on Next plans hiring spree as it looks for 1,300 new staff

Energy supplier E.on Next plans hiring spree as it looks for 1,300 new staff

06 March 2023

The business said that the roles are permanent positions.


Older people tend to be more punctual and able to spell, says Tory MP

Older people tend to be more punctual and able to spell, says Tory MP

Older people tend to be more punctual and able to spell, says Tory MP

06 March 2023

Michael Fabricant listed the qualities of adults aged 50 and over as he urged the Government to do more to support them back into employment.


Firefighters accept revised pay deal to avert strikes

Firefighters accept revised pay deal to avert strikes

Firefighters accept revised pay deal to avert strikes

06 March 2023

A revised offer was made in February to the Fire Brigades Union of a 7% pay rise backdated to last July and a further 5% from July this year.


Learners can use loan to help ‘train and upskill’ throughout working lives

Learners can use loan to help ‘train and upskill’ throughout working lives

Learners can use loan to help ‘train and upskill’ throughout working lives

06 March 2023

The lifelong loan entitlement is worth the equivalent of four years of post-18 education – which is £37,000 in tuition fees.


DUP leader sets up panel to inform deliberations on Windsor Framework deal

DUP leader sets up panel to inform deliberations on Windsor Framework deal

DUP leader sets up panel to inform deliberations on Windsor Framework deal

06 March 2023

Former DUP leaders and Stormont first ministers Dame Arlene Foster and Peter Robinson are among those who will sit on the new panel.


Transport Secretary has ‘frank conversation’ with boss of struggling train firm

Transport Secretary has ‘frank conversation’ with boss of struggling train firm

Transport Secretary has ‘frank conversation’ with boss of struggling train firm

06 March 2023

TransPennine Express passengers have suffered from widespread delays and cancellations over the past year.


Tony’s Law update will empower judges to hand out toughest jail terms to abusers

Tony’s Law update will empower judges to hand out toughest jail terms to abusers

Tony’s Law update will empower judges to hand out toughest jail terms to abusers

06 March 2023

The update will come into effect from April 1 and follows sentencing changes under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courrts Act 2022.


Rising support for euthanasia and divorce marks UK as socially liberal – study

Rising support for euthanasia and divorce marks UK as socially liberal – study

Rising support for euthanasia and divorce marks UK as socially liberal – study

06 March 2023

The share of the British public who think euthanasia is justifiable more than doubled between 1981 and 2022, says a study from Kings College London.


UK will only join EU Horizon scheme on ‘favourable terms’ – Science Secretary

UK will only join EU Horizon scheme on ‘favourable terms’ – Science Secretary

UK will only join EU Horizon scheme on ‘favourable terms’ – Science Secretary

06 March 2023

Scientists were hopeful the new Northern Ireland Protocol deal could pave the way for Britain to access the research programme.


Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

06 March 2023

The sexual predator was finally brought to justice for flashing at three women over a four-month period.


Tributes paid to three killed in car crash

Tributes paid to three killed in car crash

Tributes paid to three killed in car crash

06 March 2023

Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21 and Rafel Jeanne, 24, died in the accident while Sophie Russon, 20, and Shane Loughlin, 32, were injured.


‘Natural’ to feel shock at shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, says judge

‘Natural’ to feel shock at shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, says judge

‘Natural’ to feel shock at shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, says judge

06 March 2023

Thomas Cashman denies the murder of Olivia, the attempted murder of Joseph Nee and the wounding with intent of Olivia’s mother, Cheryl Korbel.


Tate Liverpool to undergo £29.7 million refurbishment

Tate Liverpool to undergo £29.7 million refurbishment

Tate Liverpool to undergo £29.7 million refurbishment

06 March 2023

The gallery described its plans as a ‘major reimagining’ of the space.


Prisoner Bronson tells parole hearing he is an ‘angel’ compared with past self

Prisoner Bronson tells parole hearing he is an ‘angel’ compared with past self

Prisoner Bronson tells parole hearing he is an ‘angel’ compared with past self

06 March 2023

The notorious 70-year-old inmate is making his latest bid to be freed from jail.


New funding for space projects using Moon’s resources and nuclear power

New funding for space projects using Moon’s resources and nuclear power

New funding for space projects using Moon’s resources and nuclear power

06 March 2023

The projects could revolutionise the ability to journey deeper into space.


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