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Northern Ireland Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation, says Sefcovic

Northern Ireland Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation, says Sefcovic

Brexit minister Lord Frost is expected in Brussels on Friday to meet Maros Sefcovic to discuss ways to break the deadlock.

Partially shredded Banksy painting sells for more than £18m

Partially shredded Banksy painting sells for more than £18m

Love Is In The Bin was auctioned in London by Sotheby’s.

Reporter delivers news live while riding a skateboard

Reporter delivers news live while riding a skateboard

Reporter Victor Williams has gone viral for showcasing his skateboarding skills while delivering the news.

PM pursuing Oliver Twist-style strategy instead of levelling up, says peer

PM pursuing Oliver Twist-style strategy instead of levelling up, says peer

Labour’s Lord Liddle said the Government’s plan involved the creation of ‘lots of funds’ for which councils had to make bids to Whitehall departments.

People have eyes tested at global landmarks to mark World Sight Day

People have eyes tested at global landmarks to mark World Sight Day

The #LoveYourEyes campaign comes as a study found delays in treatment have occurred because of the coronavirus pandemic

Calls for greater police presence on social media to tackle misinformation

Calls for greater police presence on social media to tackle misinformation

Marc Jones, chairman of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said police had a ‘duty to make people feel safe, as well as be safe’.

Number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England highest since July

Number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England highest since July

Mid-July was the last time there was a major spike in Covid-19 cases in England.

French trawler sinking probably caused by entangled fishing gear, inquest hears

French trawler sinking probably caused by entangled fishing gear, inquest hears

Experts believe the Bugaled Breizh’s trawl net became caught on seabed mud and sediment, causing it to capsize.

British Airways recruits cabin crew after cutting thousands of jobs in 2020

British Airways recruits cabin crew after cutting thousands of jobs in 2020

The airline is hiring an undisclosed number of people to work on flights in summer 2022.

£2m grant to restore nature-rich chalk grassland on South Downs announced

£2m grant to restore nature-rich chalk grassland on South Downs announced

Internationally rare chalk grassland is one of the most nature-rich landscapes in the UK, with a wide range of wildflowers, orchids and butterflies.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

More than four in five local areas (82%) have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Scottish rail workers to strike during Cop26

Scottish rail workers to strike during Cop26

Large-scale transport disruption had already been predicted during the climate conference due to major road closures.

Brothers jailed over fatal stabbing of younger sibling

Brothers jailed over fatal stabbing of younger sibling

David Rogers was jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years, while Samuel Rogers was given a nine-year jail sentence.

US President Joe Biden to attend Cop26, White House confirms

US President Joe Biden to attend Cop26, White House confirms

Mr Biden will come to the UK for two days after attending the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome.

Detectives on serial killer Stephen Port case admit regret over key decisions

Detectives on serial killer Stephen Port case admit regret over key decisions

Police were giving evidence at the inquest into Port’s four victims, who were young, gay men killed by fatal drug overdoses.

Medics face ‘daily and relentless’ abuse from patients over remote care

Medics face ‘daily and relentless’ abuse from patients over remote care

Dr Prakash Kachhala said a receptionist was in tears at his surgery on Thursday morning.

Statins linked to reduced risk of death from Covid-19, study suggests

Statins linked to reduced risk of death from Covid-19, study suggests

Statins are prescribed for lowering cholesterol in the blood.

Boy arrested after teenager stabbed to death on playing field

Boy arrested after teenager stabbed to death on playing field

The teenager was attacked at around 4.45pm on Tuesday and died in hospital around an hour later.

Daligas becomes latest energy supplier to collapse

Daligas becomes latest energy supplier to collapse

The firm supplied gas to about 9,000 domestic and non-domestic customers.

Police commissioner resigns over Sarah Everard comments

Police commissioner resigns over Sarah Everard comments

Philip Allott had said Ms Everard should not have ‘submitted’ to arrest by her killer Wayne Couzens, a serving police officer.

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