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Fully vaccinated passengers ‘should not face amber list restrictions’

Fully vaccinated passengers ‘should not face amber list restrictions’

Those returning from countries on the Government’s amber list must quarantine at home for 10 days.

Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting

Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting

The woman, who is thought to be in her 20s, was found after officers were called to reports of gunshots in Peckham, south-east London.

British farmers have nothing to fear from Australia trade deal, says Truss

British farmers have nothing to fear from Australia trade deal, says Truss

The International Trade Secretary said agreement with Canberra could open up Asian markets for British producers.

Hancock praises NHS app after 1.3m people register since vaccine status added

Hancock praises NHS app after 1.3m people register since vaccine status added

The app also enables people to book GP appointments and order repeat prescriptions.

Wildlife reserve welcomes third osprey chick

Wildlife reserve welcomes third osprey chick

People can watch the nest on the live osprey webcam.

More people coming forward for vaccine in Bolton amid Indian variant concerns

More people coming forward for vaccine in Bolton amid Indian variant concerns

Dr Helen Wall said the focus is on expanding the vaccination programme to other areas and encouraging people to come forward for their second dose.

Corbyn should be reinstated as Labour MP, says former shadow chancellor

Corbyn should be reinstated as Labour MP, says former shadow chancellor

John McDonnell said it would be a ‘really helpful act’.

Possibility of all Covid restrictions being lifted next month ‘looking good’

Possibility of all Covid restrictions being lifted next month ‘looking good’

Under the Government’s road map, the final stage of the unlocking is due to take place on June 21 at the earliest.

Patel denies Government policy was to build Covid ‘herd immunity’

Patel denies Government policy was to build Covid ‘herd immunity’

The Home Secretary rejected the claim by Dominic Cummings ahead of his appearance this week before MPs.

Priti Patel refuses to rule out prosecutions after Diana Panorama report

Priti Patel refuses to rule out prosecutions after Diana Panorama report

The Home Secretary said the reputation of the BBC has been ‘compromised’.

Work on mountain path project continuing despite Mournes fire

Work on mountain path project continuing despite Mournes fire

The path aims to protect the fragile habitat from erosion and to provide a sustainable walking surface for the 100,000-plus visitors each year.

Belfast-built missile system onboard Royal Navy flagship

Belfast-built missile system onboard Royal Navy flagship

£3 billion aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has set sail for its first operational deployment to the Far East.

Bashir’s other ‘scoops’ should be looked into, says ex-Channel 4 head of news

Bashir’s other ‘scoops’ should be looked into, says ex-Channel 4 head of news

Martin Bashir previously worked for the BBC and ITV.

Trade experts hired by food firms over NI access issues, report says

Trade experts hired by food firms over NI access issues, report says

Transportation delays and some shortages are occurring due to checks on products, it has been claimed.

HMRC to allow staff to work from home at least two days a week

HMRC to allow staff to work from home at least two days a week

The new flexible working policy will come into effect on June 1.

Six pubs vanish from UK communities each week after pandemic hit

Six pubs vanish from UK communities each week after pandemic hit

384 pubs have been demolished or converted for a different use over the past 14 months.

Starmer speaks of the pain of losing his mother weeks before he was elected

Starmer speaks of the pain of losing his mother weeks before he was elected

Sir Keir Starmer’s mother Jo suffered from Still’s disease, a rare form of arthritis which can destroy the joints.

What the papers say – May 23

What the papers say – May 23

Vaccine efficacy and another bombshell from Dominic Cummings feature among the stories on Sunday’s front pages.

Three-year waits as nation gripped by dentistry ‘crisis’ – watchdog

Three-year waits as nation gripped by dentistry ‘crisis’ – watchdog

Dentists have reported having thousands of people on their waiting lists.

The ‘twin crisis’ of affordability and access hitting NHS dental patients

The ‘twin crisis’ of affordability and access hitting NHS dental patients

Issues highlighted to Healthwatch England have been shared with the PA news agency.

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