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UK economy lags behind other countries in Covid recovery

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 15:27
The G20 major economies grow slightly compared with pre-pandemic levels, but UK trails behind.

G7 summit: Biden to warn PM not to risk NI peace over Brexit

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 15:02
The US President and Boris Johnson are having their first face-to-face meeting on the eve of the G7.

Covid: Birmingham NHS worker stole dead patient's bank card to buy snacks

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 14:54
Ayesha Basharat used the card to buy crisps and sweets in the hospital, police say.

Maya Forstater: Woman wins tribunal appeal over transgender tweets

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 14:53
Maya Forstater lost her job at a think tank over tweets saying people cannot change their biological sex.

Covid: Matt Hancock defends timing of first lockdown

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 14:52
Ministers found it difficult to defy scientific advice as the pandemic began, says the health secretary.

A40 crash: Family died when car swerved head-on into lorry

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 14:30
A coroner hears fatigue or distraction may have caused Zoe Powell to swerve the family's car.

School assessments: Nicola Sturgeon denies pupils face results 'shambles'

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 14:08
The first minister denies claims that the past performance of schools will again be taken into account.

Covid-19: Live music may resume from 21 June, ministers agree

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 13:48
The executive also agrees to allow 10 people from two households to meet indoors from that date.

Christopher Kapessa: Review allowed into CPS river death decision

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 13:37
Fourteen-year-old Christopher Kapessa died when he was reportedly pushed into a river in 2019.

DUP: Arlene Foster sad at way she was 'taken out' of position

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:57
The outgoing first minister says she hopes to make a personal statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Five things Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:45
The health secretary has been answering questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dom Busby: BBC radio presenter, 53, dies after short illness

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:40
BBC radio presenter Dom Busby dies at the age of 53 after a short illness.

Things look up in Bolton, eye of the variant storm

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:38
Bolton had been "ground zero" for the new variant, but now cases have started to fall.

Network Rail releases CCTV footage of people playing on train tracks

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 11:20
Rachel Farrington, whose daughter Jade was killed on a railway, calls for more safety education.

James Anderson becomes most capped England Test player

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 11:03
Fast bowler James Anderson becomes England's most capped Test player, surpassing Alastair Cook's record of 161.

Bristol mayor: Toppling of Colston statue 'not anti-white’

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 10:11
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees gives his account of events last summer in a new documentary.

Health secretary to hold talks over Euro 2020 fan zone plans

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 08:53
Humza Yousaf will meet Glasgow City Council to see if further measures are needed for the city's Euro 2020 fan zone.

Delta variant: Time between NI Covid vaccines to be shortened

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 08:25
Authorities plan to leave six weeks between the first and second dose, BBC News NI understands.

Cecil Rhodes: Oxford lecturers boycott Oriel College over statue decision

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 08:00
Academics refuse to tutor students of Oriel College, which chose to keep the controversial statue.

G7 Cornwall: Living in the resorts in the global spotlight

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 06:30
The G7 summit is being held in a remote part of Cornwall, and has divided opinion amongst locals.

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