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John Swinney tests negative for Covid-19

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 09:59
The deputy first minister had been self-isolating after being told he was a close contact of someone with the virus.

NI schools overwhelmed by 'tsunami' of Covid absences

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 09:22
The Ulster Teachers' Union says schools do not have the capacity to maintain current mitigations.

Ashes in Australia to 'hopefully' have full houses

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 09:18
The Ashes will "hopefully" be played to full houses and on schedule despite a rise in Covid cases, Cricket Australia say.

Firmus energy: Gas prices rising by 35% in towns across NI

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 09:06
The Consumer Council says the average Firmus energy annual bill is set to rise by about £182.

Covid in Wales: No firebreak lockdown planned

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 08:01
The Welsh government says it is continuing to closely monitor the public health situation.

Covid: Vote on tax rise and India's jab drive

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 07:58
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

Only Fools and Horses: Archive found on 40th anniversary

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 06:55
Negatives from the classic sitcom found in the BBC Archives have been restored and digitised.

No parental leave ‘a barrier’ to local politics

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 06:23
Campaigners say about three quarters of councils in England do not have a formal parental leave policy.

Covid in Scotland: 'I'm double-vaccinated but can't show the proof'

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 06:09
A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.

Channel crossings: Priti Patel to meet French minister over migrants

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 04:42
The home secretary has warned she could withhold a £54m payment to France unless more boats are stopped.

MPs to vote on health and social care tax rise

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 03:18
Boris Johnson says plan to raise National Insurance by 1.25 percentage points is "reasonable and fair".

Special-needs support beyond crisis, heads say

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 00:57
Funding has to rise so all pupils can be supported to learn, the National Association of Head Teachers says.

Wales' MPs could be cut by eight as major changes published

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 00:49
The Welsh secretary is among the MPs seeing their seats redrawn in the proposals.

Could the boost to women’s football mean more online abuse?

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 00:01
Aston Villa player Anita Asante says she worries whether players will be able to ‘manage’ potential online abuse.

CEO Secrets: The bra boss busting stereotypes

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 00:00
Leanne Cahill, CEO of Bravissimo, shares her journey from shop floor to boardroom in retail.

Universal Credit: What £20 means to me

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 00:00
People on Universal Credit who received a £20 extra per week during the pandemic, explain how the extra money helped and how they will cope without it.

Newspaper headlines: PM's social care gamble and highest tax since war

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 23:21
The announcement of a tax rise to pay for social care leads all of the morning papers.

Cladding: Cardiff homeowner's tears as safety costs spiral

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 22:52
As well as increased charges and insurance costs, many owners also face expensive repair work.

Austria 0-1 Scotland: Lyndon Dykes penalty earns huge away win

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 21:45
Scotland impressively revive their World Cup hopes with a momentous victory over Austria to climb into the Group F play-off spot.

Scottish NHS to receive £1.1bn from UK-wide social care tax

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 21:03
The prime minister confirms a proportion of the UK-wide tax will be ringfenced for NHS Scotland.

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