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Prime Minister to call on EU leaders to veto vaccine export blocks

Prime Minister to call on EU leaders to veto vaccine export blocks

Prime Minister to call on EU leaders to veto vaccine export blocks

22 March 2021

Brussels has complained it has not received promised supplies of the vaccine from AstraZeneca.


‘Kill the Bill’ riot roundly condemned

‘Kill the Bill’ riot roundly condemned

‘Kill the Bill’ riot roundly condemned

21 March 2021

Home Secretary Priti Patel branded the scenes ‘unacceptable’ and said ‘thuggery and disorder’ would never be tolerated.


Warning over GP access as figures show only half of appointments are ‘in person’

Warning over GP access as figures show only half of appointments are ‘in person’

Warning over GP access as figures show only half of appointments are ‘in person’

21 March 2021

The figures come as a new report raises concerns about how many are struggling to access GP care.


Violent thugs attack police during ‘Kill the Bill’ demo

Violent thugs attack police during ‘Kill the Bill’ demo

Violent thugs attack police during ‘Kill the Bill’ demo

21 March 2021

A police station was attacked, officers were injured and a van was set alight by rioters during disturbances in Bristol city centre.


Women to make complaint to parliament after Salmond evidence leaks

Women to make complaint to parliament after Salmond evidence leaks

Women to make complaint to parliament after Salmond evidence leaks

21 March 2021

The two women said the leak was an ‘abuse of position’.


Face coverings and social distancing may last for years to come, says expert

Face coverings and social distancing may last for years to come, says expert

Face coverings and social distancing may last for years to come, says expert

21 March 2021

Dr Mary Ramsay said the return of mass events would also be monitored carefully as restrictions are eased in June.


Khan condemns ‘cowardly’ Westminster Bridge terror attack on fourth anniversary

Khan condemns ‘cowardly’ Westminster Bridge terror attack on fourth anniversary

Khan condemns ‘cowardly’ Westminster Bridge terror attack on fourth anniversary

21 March 2021

The Mayor of London said people would continue to honour the victims by focusing on the uniting values of ‘decency, openness and mutual respect’.


Minister triggers Home Office alert after positive Covid test

Minister triggers Home Office alert after positive Covid test

Minister triggers Home Office alert after positive Covid test

21 March 2021

Officials are reported to be self-isolating after Policing Minister Kit Malthouse received the result of his lateral flow test.


‘Kill the Bill’ protest turns violent in Bristol

‘Kill the Bill’ protest turns violent in Bristol

‘Kill the Bill’ protest turns violent in Bristol

21 March 2021

Under Government plans, the police in England and Wales would be given increased powers to deal with non-violent protests.


Tories set to run Liverpool as Government sends in inspectors – report

Tories set to run Liverpool as Government sends in inspectors – report

Tories set to run Liverpool as Government sends in inspectors – report

21 March 2021

The city could be only the fourth local authority in 25 years to be run by commissioners following a corruption probe.


Charles launches initiative to protect water sources for 50 million people

Charles launches initiative to protect water sources for 50 million people

Charles launches initiative to protect water sources for 50 million people

21 March 2021

Some six locations will be identified in Africa and South East Asia for the initiative.


Royal Marines to form new commando force in armed forces shake-up

Royal Marines to form new commando force in armed forces shake-up

Royal Marines to form new commando force in armed forces shake-up

21 March 2021

The military is to spend more time operating overseas as the Army faces cuts to troop numbers and ‘industrial age’ equipment.


New tests could halve time it takes to detect Covid-19 variants of concern

New tests could halve time it takes to detect Covid-19 variants of concern

New tests could halve time it takes to detect Covid-19 variants of concern

21 March 2021

Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the technology as ‘groundbreaking’.


Public encouraged to donate to ‘biggest vaccine drive in history’

Public encouraged to donate to ‘biggest vaccine drive in history’

Public encouraged to donate to ‘biggest vaccine drive in history’

21 March 2021

The VaccinAid campaign, launched by Unicef UK and Crowdfunder, will provide nearly two billion jabs worldwide.


Hundreds gather for ‘Kill the Bill’ protest over police powers plan

Hundreds gather for ‘Kill the Bill’ protest over police powers plan

Hundreds gather for ‘Kill the Bill’ protest over police powers plan

21 March 2021

Under Government plans, the police in England and Wales would be given increased powers to deal with non-violent protests.


Independence referendum at conclusion of pandemic, says Mike Russell

Independence referendum at conclusion of pandemic, says Mike Russell

Independence referendum at conclusion of pandemic, says Mike Russell

21 March 2021

Scotland’s constitution secretary said such a vote will be held ‘when the time is right’.


Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing of law student

Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing of law student

Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing of law student

21 March 2021

Hussain Chaudhry died after being attacked in Walthamstow, north-east London, on Wednesday.


Nurse who made tearful plea over food shortages considering leaving profession

Nurse who made tearful plea over food shortages considering leaving profession

Nurse who made tearful plea over food shortages considering leaving profession

21 March 2021

Dawn Bilbrough urged people to stop panic-buying food at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.


Lib Dems call for ’emergency’ plan to insulate every home

Lib Dems call for ’emergency’ plan to insulate every home

Lib Dems call for ’emergency’ plan to insulate every home

21 March 2021

Party leader Sir Ed Davey says a £9 billion ‘windfall’ from the sale of offshore wind farm rights could pay for the scheme.


William felt Harry and Meghan ‘blindsided’ the Queen – senior royal source

William felt Harry and Meghan ‘blindsided’ the Queen – senior royal source

William felt Harry and Meghan ‘blindsided’ the Queen – senior royal source

21 March 2021

The surprise launch of the SussexRoyal website last year ahead of Megxit negotiations greatly upset William, the Sunday Times magazine reported.


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