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Disney boss Bob Chapek’s total compensation almost doubled in fiscal 2021

Disney boss Bob Chapek’s total compensation almost doubled in fiscal 2021

The firm said the senior executive had delivered a ‘strong performance given the unprecedented challenges’ of the coronavirus pandemic.

Workers face first commute since Plan B axed as masks in classrooms end

Workers face first commute since Plan B axed as masks in classrooms end

Boris Johnson announced Plan B measures would be axed with work-from-home guidance scrapped immediately.

Stormont ministers to consider relaxations to Covid restrictions

Stormont ministers to consider relaxations to Covid restrictions

Business leaders earlier this week urged relaxations describing the impact on trade as ‘very real’.

Partygate: Boris Johnson clings on despite demand to ‘in the name of God, go’

Partygate: Boris Johnson clings on despite demand to ‘in the name of God, go’

Former Brexit secretary David Davis warned Tories the party faces ‘dying a death of 1,000 cuts’ if MPs do not swiftly oust the Prime Minister.

US and UK agree to begin talks on removing steel tariffs

US and UK agree to begin talks on removing steel tariffs

Confederation of British Industry international director Andy Burwell said it is ‘vital’ to agree a negotiated settlement.

Piers Corbyn charged after protest at Guy’s Hospital vaccination clinic

Piers Corbyn charged after protest at Guy’s Hospital vaccination clinic

He was charged with causing a nuisance or disturbance on NHS premises without reasonable excuse.

Tribute to man killed in bridge collapse

Tribute to man killed in bridge collapse

Brian Harwood died after a vehicle and trailer fell into a river when a bridge collapsed in Lancashire.

Man remanded in custody charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

Man remanded in custody charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

Jozef Puska appeared at a special sitting of Tullamore District Court on Wednesday evening charged with the school teacher’s murder.

Public apology to Historic Institutional Abuse victims ‘to be made in March’

Public apology to Historic Institutional Abuse victims ‘to be made in March’

It is five years since the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry recommended compensation.

Theatre groups say end of Plan B is ‘confidence boost’ for sector

Theatre groups say end of Plan B is ‘confidence boost’ for sector

Venues will no longer require a Covid pass for entry.

UK Government to discuss Northern Ireland first ministers’ roles after elections

UK Government to discuss Northern Ireland first ministers’ roles after elections

Stormont elections take place this year on May 5.

Tracey Emin demands Number 10 remove artwork saying ‘current situation shameful’

Tracey Emin demands Number 10 remove artwork saying ‘current situation shameful’

The artist donated More Passion to the Government Art Collection in 2011.

‘People’s behaviour will make a difference to Covid-19 cases’ as Plan B scrapped

‘People’s behaviour will make a difference to Covid-19 cases’ as Plan B scrapped

The chief medical adviser to the UKHSA addressed the nation at a press conference in Downing Street.

Tories warned party faces ‘death of 1,000 cuts’ if Johnson not ousted

Tories warned party faces ‘death of 1,000 cuts’ if Johnson not ousted

Former Brexit secretary David Davis told the Prime Minister to quit shortly after one of the party’s newest MPs defected to Labour.

Police continue to question two men in Ashling Murphy murder probe

Police continue to question two men in Ashling Murphy murder probe

The law allows for murders suspects to be questioned for 24 hours.

‘Teen’ migrants win fight with Priti Patel after ‘unlawful’ age assessments

‘Teen’ migrants win fight with Priti Patel after ‘unlawful’ age assessments

The pair took High Court action, saying they were teenagers but had been judged by social workers to be adults after arriving in Kent.

Covid self-isolation period to be reduced from seven days to five in NI

Covid self-isolation period to be reduced from seven days to five in NI

Paul Givan tweeted that the Department of Health has confirmed that the new rule will apply from January 21.

Plans to tackle NHS waiting lists in Wales ‘will be delayed until spring’

Plans to tackle NHS waiting lists in Wales ‘will be delayed until spring’

Eluned Morgan MS said it could be months before elective surgeries began again because of the ongoing pandemic.

Vote of no confidence in Johnson ‘getting closer and closer’ – Douglas Ross

Vote of no confidence in Johnson ‘getting closer and closer’ – Douglas Ross

The Scottish Conservative leader said the situation is a ‘rollercoaster ride’.

Rockpool species will struggle to migrate to UK waters as sea temperatures rise

Rockpool species will struggle to migrate to UK waters as sea temperatures rise

Ecologists fear there will be nothing to replace native creatures pushed to extinction by climate change.

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