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Sturgeon calls for four-nations Covid-19 inquiry this year

Sturgeon calls for four-nations Covid-19 inquiry this year

Sturgeon calls for four-nations Covid-19 inquiry this year

18 April 2021

Nicola Sturgeon said a UK-wide inquiry should also look at issues affecting each nation.


Labour to establish commission to aid the high street’s post-pandemic revival

Labour to establish commission to aid the high street’s post-pandemic revival

Labour to establish commission to aid the high street’s post-pandemic revival

18 April 2021

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds said the body would make recommendations to the party on how to support city and town centres.


Russian ambassador not spoken to Raab ‘in over a year’ amid tensions

Russian ambassador not spoken to Raab ‘in over a year’ amid tensions

Russian ambassador not spoken to Raab ‘in over a year’ amid tensions

18 April 2021

Andrey Kelin said he is ready to discuss issues with Dominic Raab.


Online NHS campaign to help men over 40 reduce risk of diabetes

Online NHS campaign to help men over 40 reduce risk of diabetes

Online NHS campaign to help men over 40 reduce risk of diabetes

18 April 2021

The campaign, which will use Facebook to reach millions of men, suggests lifestyle changes to help avoid the condition.


Environment Secretary: Cop26 climate conference should take place in person

Environment Secretary: Cop26 climate conference should take place in person

Environment Secretary: Cop26 climate conference should take place in person

18 April 2021

This year’s event had been postponed from November 2020 due to the pandemic.


Scientists urged to speed up Indian variant analysis amid travel ban calls

Scientists urged to speed up Indian variant analysis amid travel ban calls

Scientists urged to speed up Indian variant analysis amid travel ban calls

18 April 2021

George Eustice said the Government is keeping the decision on whether to add India to the so-called ‘red list’ under regular review.


Covid progress must not be risked by ‘lax’ foreign travel rules, Sturgeon warns

Covid progress must not be risked by ‘lax’ foreign travel rules, Sturgeon warns

Covid progress must not be risked by ‘lax’ foreign travel rules, Sturgeon warns

18 April 2021

Nicola Sturgeon said she was continuing to push the UK Government to take a tougher approach.


Welsh Tory leader says Wales should follow England’s end date for Covid rules

Welsh Tory leader says Wales should follow England’s end date for Covid rules

Welsh Tory leader says Wales should follow England’s end date for Covid rules

18 April 2021

Andrew RT Davies said the Welsh Government had taken ‘different approaches for the sake of being different’ to England.


Violence in west Belfast ‘worst since early 1970s’ – community worker

Violence in west Belfast ‘worst since early 1970s’ – community worker

Violence in west Belfast ‘worst since early 1970s’ – community worker

18 April 2021

Isaac Andrews recalled at one stage trying hold off crowds from an open peace wall gate.


Transparency on Government lobbying ‘quite robust’, says Cabinet minister

Transparency on Government lobbying ‘quite robust’, says Cabinet minister

Transparency on Government lobbying ‘quite robust’, says Cabinet minister

18 April 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice defended the way the Government had handled approaches by David Cameron and Greensill Capital.


Czech police hunt men wanted over Salisbury Novichok attack

Czech police hunt men wanted over Salisbury Novichok attack

Czech police hunt men wanted over Salisbury Novichok attack

18 April 2021

The UK Government said it ‘stands in full support’ of the Czech Republic as authorities search for Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov.


Damian Lewis praises wife Helen McCrory who was ‘a meteor in our life’

Damian Lewis praises wife Helen McCrory who was ‘a meteor in our life’

Damian Lewis praises wife Helen McCrory who was ‘a meteor in our life’

18 April 2021

The actress, best known for playing powerful women such as Aunt Polly in the BBC gang drama Peaky Blinders, has died at the age of 52.


People with disabilities report ‘struggle’ to move around outdoor seating areas

People with disabilities report ‘struggle’ to move around outdoor seating areas

People with disabilities report ‘struggle’ to move around outdoor seating areas

18 April 2021

The easing of lockdown in England means hospitality businesses can now serve customers in outside areas.


Millions of children to share hopes for post-pandemic future in landmark survey

Millions of children to share hopes for post-pandemic future in landmark survey

Millions of children to share hopes for post-pandemic future in landmark survey

18 April 2021

The Big Ask, launched by Children’s Commissioner Rachel de Souza, will be the biggest ever consultation with children undertaken in England.


John Kerry: Failing to tackle climate change would be ‘beyond catastrophic’

John Kerry: Failing to tackle climate change would be ‘beyond catastrophic’

John Kerry: Failing to tackle climate change would be ‘beyond catastrophic’

18 April 2021

The US climate envoy said the need to tackle the issue is ‘extremely urgent’.


Learner drivers ‘rusty’ as tests resume

Learner drivers ‘rusty’ as tests resume

Learner drivers ‘rusty’ as tests resume

18 April 2021

No non-emergency tests have been permitted in the UK since early January due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Chris Packham edits special edition of The Big Issue

Chris Packham edits special edition of The Big Issue

Chris Packham edits special edition of The Big Issue

18 April 2021

Greta Thunberg and Professor Brian Cox are among those interviewed for the magazine.


Better jobs needed in northern England, N Ireland and Wales, report says

Better jobs needed in northern England, N Ireland and Wales, report says

Better jobs needed in northern England, N Ireland and Wales, report says

18 April 2021

The L&G Rebuilding Britain Index said that jobs and affordable homes are the two factors most likely to boost people’s quality of life.


Press focuses on lonely Queen beginning an uncertain new era

Press focuses on lonely Queen beginning an uncertain new era

Press focuses on lonely Queen beginning an uncertain new era

18 April 2021

British and foreign newspapers have saluted the monarch in their coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral.


Union starts Chivas Brothers strike ballot over ‘corporate greed’ pay freeze

Union starts Chivas Brothers strike ballot over ‘corporate greed’ pay freeze

Union starts Chivas Brothers strike ballot over ‘corporate greed’ pay freeze

18 April 2021

GMB Scotland said Chivas parent company Pernod Ricard had awarded pay rises to its workers in France earlier this year.


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