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Ex-first minister Baroness Foster defends leadership during Covid-19 pandemic

Ex-first minister Baroness Foster defends leadership during Covid-19 pandemic

The former DUP leader expressed ‘great regret’ that ministers did not foresee the speed with which the pandemic took hold.

Emma Barnett begins Today programme tenure with Led Zeppelin and Britney Spears

Emma Barnett begins Today programme tenure with Led Zeppelin and Britney Spears

It was her first day presenting BBC Radio 4’s flagship show.

WI says energy bills and debt ‘fuelling women’s mental health crisis’

WI says energy bills and debt ‘fuelling women’s mental health crisis’

The organisation’s research suggested that more than one in 10 women said they had been in energy debt in the last six months.

Swinney: Sunak should apologise for ‘foolish’ comments on Scottish nationalism

Swinney: Sunak should apologise for ‘foolish’ comments on Scottish nationalism

The Prime Minister included independence supporters in a list of dangers to the UK, alongside Russia, China and North Korea.

Age limits on sex education could see children turn to ‘less reliable sources’

Age limits on sex education could see children turn to ‘less reliable sources’

Schools are set to be told not to teach children sex education until pupils are aged nine and over, reports suggest.

Imperial Brands shares lift after tobacco price increases

Imperial Brands shares lift after tobacco price increases

The firm’s chief executive said it reported the ‘strongest organic top-line growth in more than ten years’.

Northern cities will ‘remain poorly served’ by rail, Government advisers warn

Northern cities will ‘remain poorly served’ by rail, Government advisers warn

Existing rail infrastructure is a ‘constraint’ on future passenger and freight growth, the National Infrastructure Commission said.

Anti-war protest at Cambridge University ahead of graduation ceremonies

Anti-war protest at Cambridge University ahead of graduation ceremonies

Demonstrations are taking place on a lawn outside Senate House.

Paula Vennells told to not allow ‘malcontents’ to pollute public service mission

Paula Vennells told to not allow ‘malcontents’ to pollute public service mission

Patrick Bourke said he regretted the ‘florid language’ he had used in the briefing note.

Body clock could determine best time for blood pressure medication, study shows

Body clock could determine best time for blood pressure medication, study shows

Research has revealed a person’s chronotype – the time they wake up and go to sleep – can impact how they interact with their medication.

Cameron to hold post-Brexit talks in Brussels on Northern Ireland and Gibraltar

Cameron to hold post-Brexit talks in Brussels on Northern Ireland and Gibraltar

Lord Cameron, who as prime minister held the Brexit referendum, is expected to welcome the close relationship the UK now shares with the EU.

Candidates to get cybersecurity support amid election interference fears

Candidates to get cybersecurity support amid election interference fears

People at risk of being targeted by malicious online activity have been offered a ‘personal internet protection’ service.

The Queen vows no more new fur in her wardrobe

The Queen vows no more new fur in her wardrobe

Camilla’s pledge was sent in a letter from Buckingham Palace to animal rights group Peta.

Sycamore Gap tree damage valued at more than £620,000, charges show

Sycamore Gap tree damage valued at more than £620,000, charges show

Two men face Newcastle magistrates on Wednesday charged with criminal damage.

Fresh row over water pollution after reports of sewage spilled into Windermere

Fresh row over water pollution after reports of sewage spilled into Windermere

Latest revelations come as bathing season starts – and analysis of last year shows beaches hit by thousands of hours of pollution.

Elbow hail ‘amazing’ gig as Manchester’s Co-op Live arena finally opens

Elbow hail ‘amazing’ gig as Manchester’s Co-op Live arena finally opens

The launch had been postponed three times.

British Steel wins contract to supply rail for high-speed electric line in Turkey

British Steel wins contract to supply rail for high-speed electric line in Turkey

Tens of thousands of tonnes of track will be delivered to the project.

Ireland will ‘certainly’ recognise Palestinian statehood this month

Ireland will ‘certainly’ recognise Palestinian statehood this month

Ireland and Spain have been in discussions with other European countries about making a joint recognition of the state of Palestine.

Drivers hit by retailers making ‘unfairly high margins’ on fuel, minister warned

Drivers hit by retailers making ‘unfairly high margins’ on fuel, minister warned

The RAC urged Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho to ensure the Competition and Markets Authority has the power to take ‘meaningful action’.

Claims PSNI spied on journalists ‘undermining confidence in policing’

Claims PSNI spied on journalists ‘undermining confidence in policing’

Two human rights organisations have made a fresh call for a Policing Board investigation into the claims.

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