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Vulnerable ‘thrown under bus’ by Boris Johnson, says granddad with brain tumour

Vulnerable ‘thrown under bus’ by Boris Johnson, says granddad with brain tumour

Paul Simpson, 64, was given 12 to 15 months to live last August and is worried about how scrapping Covid measures will affect him.

Camilla ‘very honoured and very touched’ by future Queen Consort title

Camilla ‘very honoured and very touched’ by future Queen Consort title

The Duchess of Cornwall was asked how she felt about the endorsement during a visit to the Nourish Hub community kitchen in west London.

Universities defend ‘moral position’ over 100% pay cuts for non-striking staff

Universities defend ‘moral position’ over 100% pay cuts for non-striking staff

Employees at 68 universities will take up to 10 days of strike action over cuts to staff pensions, pay and working conditions.

Stabbed Canadian teenager had an ‘unforgettable laugh’

Stabbed Canadian teenager had an ‘unforgettable laugh’

Ashley Wadsworth travelled to Chelmsford in Essex late last year to be with her boyfriend, Jack Sepple, whom she met through a dating app.

Samsung ‘has created a compelling experience’ with new S22 range

Samsung ‘has created a compelling experience’ with new S22 range

The tech firm’s corporate vice president for the UK and Ireland, Conor Pierce, said the new range is a ‘really good proposition’.

Harry in ‘great place’ with ‘sense of stability’ as he backs HIV testing drive

Harry in ‘great place’ with ‘sense of stability’ as he backs HIV testing drive

Ex-Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas praised Harry after the pair took part in a video call in support of National HIV Testing Week.

Alton Towers owner calls for Treasury to hold off on tourism VAT rise

Alton Towers owner calls for Treasury to hold off on tourism VAT rise

Bosses at Merlin Entertainment said the planned increase in tax ‘will have a significant adverse impact’.

House of Lords committee to launch inquiry into funding of BBC

House of Lords committee to launch inquiry into funding of BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries had previously announced that the licence fee would be frozen for the next two years.

UK’s only shale wells to be abandoned in end to fracking controversy

UK’s only shale wells to be abandoned in end to fracking controversy

Energy company Cuadrilla said the Oil and Gas Authority had ordered the horizontal wells to be plugged and abandoned at Preston New Road, Lancashire.

Ambulance response times improve in England but continue to miss targets

Ambulance response times improve in England but continue to miss targets

Services took an average of 38 minutes and four seconds to respond to emergency calls.

Waiting list for children needing help with eating disorders hits record level

Waiting list for children needing help with eating disorders hits record level

Experts are treating more children than before the pandemic but demand for appointments has risen.

Tinder launches ‘blind date’ experience based on conversation rather than photos

Tinder launches ‘blind date’ experience based on conversation rather than photos

The ‘Fast Chat: Blind Date’ feature is directed at Gen Z users who want a ‘personality first’ approach to finding a partner, the dating app said.

Face masks to be ditched in Scotland’s classrooms

Face masks to be ditched in Scotland’s classrooms

The change from February 28 was announced by Nicola Sturgeon at the start of First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament.

Met Police Commissioner says she has ‘absolutely no intention’ of stepping down

Met Police Commissioner says she has ‘absolutely no intention’ of stepping down

Dame Cressida Dick said she was ‘seething angry’ about racist, misogynist and homophobic messages exchanged by officers.

New planet detected around star closest to the Sun

New planet detected around star closest to the Sun

Proxima d is just a quarter of Earth’s mass.

When could other UK nations follow England in scrapping all Covid rules?

When could other UK nations follow England in scrapping all Covid rules?

Updates on measures in Wales and Northern Ireland are expected on Thursday, while Scotland’s restrictions look set to be in place for longer.

Charles self-isolates after catching Covid for second time

Charles self-isolates after catching Covid for second time

The Prince of Wales cancelled engagements in Winchester after testing positive for the virus.

Most company directors expect remote working to continue, report suggests

Most company directors expect remote working to continue, report suggests

Many business leaders believe working away from the office is more productive, a survey has found.

Major says Johnson broke lockdown laws as he criticises ‘brazen excuses’

Major says Johnson broke lockdown laws as he criticises ‘brazen excuses’

Tory former prime minister Sir John Major accused Boris Johnson and No 10 staff of having ‘broke lockdown laws’.

Boris Johnson: Ukraine is biggest security crisis Europe has faced for decades

Boris Johnson: Ukraine is biggest security crisis Europe has faced for decades

The Prime Minister warned the next few days would be the most dangerous moment in the crisis with Russia over Ukraine.

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