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Vallance recalls ‘darkest days’ and vaccine that ‘changed course of pandemic’

Vallance recalls ‘darkest days’ and vaccine that ‘changed course of pandemic’

Vallance recalls ‘darkest days’ and vaccine that ‘changed course of pandemic’

07 June 2022

Sir Patrick Vallance collected an honour from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace for helping to lead the UK’s battle against coronavirus.


England fans in Germany arrested for Nazi salutes despite Southgate plea

England fans in Germany arrested for Nazi salutes despite Southgate plea

England fans in Germany arrested for Nazi salutes despite Southgate plea

07 June 2022

The Three Lions supporters were arrested after trouble in Munich on Monday.


Rail firms slam ‘hugely disappointing’ decision to axe £3bn HS2 Golborne Link

Rail firms slam ‘hugely disappointing’ decision to axe £3bn HS2 Golborne Link

Rail firms slam ‘hugely disappointing’ decision to axe £3bn HS2 Golborne Link

07 June 2022

The link will be removed from the HS2 Phase 2b Bill despite it being included in the Integrated Rail Plan.


Unpaid carers increasingly worried about health and finances amid rise in hours

Unpaid carers increasingly worried about health and finances amid rise in hours

Unpaid carers increasingly worried about health and finances amid rise in hours

07 June 2022

Just under half of unpaid carers (46%) are worried about the negative impact of caring on their physical and mental health, a survey suggests.


NHS hospital stop-smoking services criticised in new audit

NHS hospital stop-smoking services criticised in new audit

NHS hospital stop-smoking services criticised in new audit

07 June 2022

One in five hospitals still offer dedicated smoking areas for patients.


Government lost £98m amid failings with electronic tagging project – report

Government lost £98m amid failings with electronic tagging project – report

Government lost £98m amid failings with electronic tagging project – report

07 June 2022

The failure to carry out a ‘fundamental transformation’ of the scheme has cost the taxpayer millions of pounds, the National Audit Office said.


Javid likens NHS to defunct video store Blockbuster in ‘the age of Netflix’

Javid likens NHS to defunct video store Blockbuster in ‘the age of Netflix’

Javid likens NHS to defunct video store Blockbuster in ‘the age of Netflix’

07 June 2022

Downing Street said Sajid Javid told a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday that it is ‘no longer simply an option to stick to the status quo’.


Steve Rowe walks away from M&S with £2.6m package

Steve Rowe walks away from M&S with £2.6m package

Steve Rowe walks away from M&S with £2.6m package

07 June 2022

The retailer also confirmed that the new top three bosses at the business are in line for around £15 million if they meet bonus targets.


Founder of neo-Nazi group National Action jailed for eight-and-a-half years

Founder of neo-Nazi group National Action jailed for eight-and-a-half years

Founder of neo-Nazi group National Action jailed for eight-and-a-half years

07 June 2022

Alex Davies was last month found guilty of being a member of the organisation after it was banned on December 16 2016.


Firmus Energy announce further gas price hike for Belfast customers

Firmus Energy announce further gas price hike for Belfast customers

Firmus Energy announce further gas price hike for Belfast customers

07 June 2022

The 24.54% increase will come into effect from July 1


Sister of British journalist lost in Amazon appeals for help from authorities

Sister of British journalist lost in Amazon appeals for help from authorities

Sister of British journalist lost in Amazon appeals for help from authorities

07 June 2022

Dom Phillips, 57, was last seen early on Sunday in the Sao Rafael community in Brazil.


Children with toys carried to safety as migrant crossings hit 10,000

Children with toys carried to safety as migrant crossings hit 10,000

Children with toys carried to safety as migrant crossings hit 10,000

07 June 2022

Crossings resumed after a three-day hiatus, with the latest arrivals pushing the total for the year to date above 10,000.


Stormont parties meet with civil service chief amid ongoing Executive impasse

Stormont parties meet with civil service chief amid ongoing Executive impasse

Stormont parties meet with civil service chief amid ongoing Executive impasse

07 June 2022

Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill said she regrets that five weeks after the Assembly elections the Executive has not yet been reformed.


NHS trusts struggling to expand numbers they can treat ‘due to lack of staff’

NHS trusts struggling to expand numbers they can treat ‘due to lack of staff’

NHS trusts struggling to expand numbers they can treat ‘due to lack of staff’

07 June 2022

A major poll of NHS trust leaders found many are struggling to meet targets and reduce the waits backlog.


‘Unseasonably strong winds’ expected in UK later this week

‘Unseasonably strong winds’ expected in UK later this week

‘Unseasonably strong winds’ expected in UK later this week

07 June 2022

Speeds of up to 45mph could hit the far north-west of the UK on Friday.


Doctors say it’s ‘very likely’ boy at centre of treatment dispute is ‘brain-stem dead’

Doctors say it’s ‘very likely’ boy at centre of treatment dispute is ‘brain-stem dead’

Doctors say it’s ‘very likely’ boy at centre of treatment dispute is ‘brain-stem dead’

07 June 2022

A specialist listed a series of concerns about Archie Battersbee, 12, who lost consciousness after suffering brain damage in an incident at his home.


Gardeners’ World host unveils blue plaque for first female landscape gardener

Gardeners’ World host unveils blue plaque for first female landscape gardener

Gardeners’ World host unveils blue plaque for first female landscape gardener

07 June 2022

Fanny Wilkinson paved the way for women to enter the gardening profession.


Zelensky ‘very happy’ Johnson survived confidence vote

Zelensky ‘very happy’ Johnson survived confidence vote

Zelensky ‘very happy’ Johnson survived confidence vote

07 June 2022

The Ukrainian president called the Prime Minister a ‘true friend of Ukraine’ after Boris Johnson survived the confidence vote.


Tory MP voted for Johnson after ministers promised to review funding in his area

Tory MP voted for Johnson after ministers promised to review funding in his area

Tory MP voted for Johnson after ministers promised to review funding in his area

07 June 2022

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has explained what swung his vote for Boris Johnson during the confidence motion.


Cazoo axing 15% of workforce to cut costs in face of recession fears

Cazoo axing 15% of workforce to cut costs in face of recession fears

Cazoo axing 15% of workforce to cut costs in face of recession fears

07 June 2022

The online car seller said it will also slow down on hiring new staff as part of a major cost savings drive.


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