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Tens of thousands of rail staff to be trained to help disabled passengers

Tens of thousands of rail staff to be trained to help disabled passengers

By the end of the year nearly 30,000 staff will have received training, the Office of Rail and Road said.

Commission expects permanent NI border checks by middle of 2021

Commission expects permanent NI border checks by middle of 2021

Spokesman Daniel Ferrie said the UK had obligations to meet under the Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs trade from the rest of the UK.

‘More positive days ahead’ for Wales as Covid-19 rates decline – Drakeford

‘More positive days ahead’ for Wales as Covid-19 rates decline – Drakeford

The First Minister said figures showed a ‘rapid decline in the circulation of the virus here in Wales’.

Waitrose Duchy Organic range hits milestone £30 million for good causes

Waitrose Duchy Organic range hits milestone £30 million for good causes

The range was originally founded by the Prince of Wales as Duchy Originals in 1990.

Chancellor to launch £520m Help to Grow scheme for small UK firms

Chancellor to launch £520m Help to Grow scheme for small UK firms

Rishi Sunak said the scheme could help 130,000 SMEs become more productive by providing access to some of the UK’s top business schools.

Appeal for help to identify skeletal remains found at construction site

Appeal for help to identify skeletal remains found at construction site

Construction workers made the find during works on a site in Midleton, Co Cork, on January 5 this year.

Tories lodge motion of no confidence in John Swinney

Tories lodge motion of no confidence in John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister could face his second no-confidence vote in less than a year.

Raab hails Covax initiative as vaccinations begin in Africa

Raab hails Covax initiative as vaccinations begin in Africa

The mass rollout of vaccines was beginning in Ivory Coast on Monday

Separated aristocrat begins fight over money in London after losing court battle

Separated aristocrat begins fight over money in London after losing court battle

Charles Villiers said he and estranged wife Emma Villiers should fight over money in Scotland, but Supreme Court justices ruled against him.

Chances of securing preferred secondary school place depends on region

Chances of securing preferred secondary school place depends on region

A number of local authorities have seen a fall in the proportion of children getting their first preference compared to last year, a survey suggests.

Piers Corbyn faces 10 charges over anti-lockdown protests

Piers Corbyn faces 10 charges over anti-lockdown protests

The older brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has attended a number of rallies across London during the pandemic.

University told to pay student £5,000 for ‘less valuable’ educational experience

University told to pay student £5,000 for ‘less valuable’ educational experience

The Office of the Independent Adjudicator has released a number of complaints students have made about the impact of coronavirus.

Philip moves hospital for tests on pre-existing heart condition

Philip moves hospital for tests on pre-existing heart condition

The Duke of Edinburgh, who will turn 100 in June, has now spent his longest period in hospital – 13 nights.

Sunak unveils promotional video ahead of Wednesday’s Budget

Sunak unveils promotional video ahead of Wednesday’s Budget

The Chancellor promised ‘honesty and fairness’ in the Budget but he was mocked over the glossy film.

Victims of paedophile football coach in legal action against Premier League side

Victims of paedophile football coach in legal action against Premier League side

George Ormond, who worked with Newcastle United youth players, was jailed for 20 years after carrying out a campaign of abuse.

Stormont minister defends building border infrastructure

Stormont minister defends building border infrastructure

Nichola Mallon said the Northern Ireland Protocol needed to be implemented.

Charles backs The Big Curry Night In

Charles backs The Big Curry Night In

The fundraising drive for the British Asian Trust begins on March 5.

Be prepared to ‘hit the brakes’ for university returns if cases rise – scientist

Be prepared to ‘hit the brakes’ for university returns if cases rise – scientist

A top modeller has said that ‘a cautious approach has to be the way forward at this point in time’.

West Midlands mayor sets out plan to create 100,000 jobs lost during pandemic

West Midlands mayor sets out plan to create 100,000 jobs lost during pandemic

Andy Street, ex managing director of John Lewis, said the cost of the pandemic on the region’s economy had been ‘stark’.

Teenager used sword in drug-related killing, murder trial told

Teenager used sword in drug-related killing, murder trial told

The London youth, who cannot be named, is said to have been seen smirking after a double stabbing.

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