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Jewelled pig-shaped evening bag sells at auction for nearly £110,000

Jewelled pig-shaped evening bag sells at auction for nearly £110,000

The collection which belong to the late Countess Mountbatten – a first cousin of the Duke of Edinburgh – went under the hammer at Sotheby’s.

Charles: Greece has a special place in my heart

Charles: Greece has a special place in my heart

He is joined by the Duchess of Cornwall on an official two-day visit to Athens for the Bicentenary Independence Day celebrations.

‘Natural wanderlust’ will see Britons wanting to holiday abroad again – PM

‘Natural wanderlust’ will see Britons wanting to holiday abroad again – PM

Boris Johnson also suggested it was likely holidaymakers would need a so-called vaccine passport in order to embark on international travel.

Exercise ‘could be better than medication for dementia patients with depression’

Exercise ‘could be better than medication for dementia patients with depression’

Researchers said the results of their study could be used to inform clinicians about the option to prescribe non-drug interventions.

Asylum system overhaul will ‘punish’ people seeking safety, refugees say

Asylum system overhaul will ‘punish’ people seeking safety, refugees say

People who arrive in the UK illegally will no longer have the same entitlements as those who arrive legally, under the Home Office plans.

Pub landlords could be able to set rules on coronavirus certificates, PM says

Pub landlords could be able to set rules on coronavirus certificates, PM says

The Prime Minister told MPs that the ‘concept of vaccine certification should not be totally alien to us’.

UK and EU in talks to resolve vaccines dispute

UK and EU in talks to resolve vaccines dispute

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned against ‘blockades’ as the European Union moved to tighten its vaccine export controls.

Leo Varadkar does not believe he will face criminal charges over leaked document

Leo Varadkar does not believe he will face criminal charges over leaked document

Ireland’s deputy premier hit out at what he called ‘misinformation’ and ‘inaccurate’ claims surrounding the controversy.

Sheepskin may have been used in legal documents to aid fraud detection – study

Sheepskin may have been used in legal documents to aid fraud detection – study

The structure of sheepskin made attempts to remove or modify text obvious, new research suggested.

Early years review will help families give babies best start, Government says

Early years review will help families give babies best start, Government says

Personalised child health records will be digitised.

Neil Gray resigns for MSP bid – with Richard Leonard standing in same seat

Neil Gray resigns for MSP bid – with Richard Leonard standing in same seat

The ex-SNP MP will face the former Scottish Labour leader in the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday May 6.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

More than one in three local areas (36%) have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Boris Johnson warns vaccine trade dispute with EU could cause long-term damage

Boris Johnson warns vaccine trade dispute with EU could cause long-term damage

The Prime Minister warned against ‘blockades’ as the European Union moved to tighten its vaccine export controls.

Doctors’ union urges Government to tackle ‘unacceptable’ social inequalities

Doctors’ union urges Government to tackle ‘unacceptable’ social inequalities

The British Medical Association has published a series of recommendations for ministers.

Government commissioners to oversee running of Liverpool

Government commissioners to oversee running of Liverpool

A damning inspection report will see the Tory Government in London scrutinise the scandal-hit Labour-stronghold.

NFT: The latest digital investment boom explained

NFT: The latest digital investment boom explained

We look at how artists are selling digital assets, including memes and GIFs.

Johnson: Tougher restrictions on cross-Channel travel may be needed ‘very soon’

Johnson: Tougher restrictions on cross-Channel travel may be needed ‘very soon’

The Prime Minister said extra curbs on travel from France may be needed due to the prevalence of mutant strains of coronavirus.

Government consults on ‘continued appetite’ for recycling scheme post-Covid

Government consults on ‘continued appetite’ for recycling scheme post-Covid

The long-planned deposit return scheme to pay people for recycling drinks bottles and cans has been delayed until late 2024 at the earliest.

Thousands of oysters to be placed in UK harbours to boost water quality

Thousands of oysters to be placed in UK harbours to boost water quality

Each ‘ocean superhero’ can filter more than 200 litres of water a day, but native species are close to extinction.

Union flag to be flown on UK Government buildings under new guidance

Union flag to be flown on UK Government buildings under new guidance

Ministers said the changes would be a ‘proud reminder of our history and the ties that bind us’.

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