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UK hits out at EU over Northern Ireland Brexit note

UK hits out at EU over Northern Ireland Brexit note

The Prime Minister’s spokesman said the fundamental objective of the Northern Ireland protocol had been missed out.

Three-year-old impresses thousands with sheep-handling skills

Three-year-old impresses thousands with sheep-handling skills

‘I have to tell you that the young handlers under 8 class was the cutest thing I have ever seen,’ a judge tweeted.

Pair arrested after raid on illegal waste site

Pair arrested after raid on illegal waste site

The Environment Agency said waste including plastics and commercial rubbish was being burned at the site in Long Bennington, Lincolnshire.

Man denies killing victim for his watch outside Harrods

Man denies killing victim for his watch outside Harrods

Badir Rahim Alnazi, 23, is accused of attacked 20-year-old Mohamed Abdullah Al Araimi.

HS2 station first in world to get top sustainability rating

HS2 station first in world to get top sustainability rating

The design of Interchange station in the West Midlands was deemed ‘outstanding’ by Breeam.

Calls for PPE for workers and police to handle queues as some tips set to reopen

Calls for PPE for workers and police to handle queues as some tips set to reopen

The Local Government Authority said traffic queues are inevitable.

McDonald’s to reopen 15 restaurants for delivery-only service

McDonald’s to reopen 15 restaurants for delivery-only service

The fast food chain said a limited menu will be offered, and that will not include breakfast.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

Two ambulance workers are amongst the most recent to have passed away after contracting Covid-19.

British Airways owner IAG set to get £900m in loans backed by Spanish government

British Airways owner IAG set to get £900m in loans backed by Spanish government

The announcement comes days after IAG said up to 12,000 jobs will be cut at BA.

Face coverings have a ‘weak but positive effect’, says Downing Street

Face coverings have a ‘weak but positive effect’, says Downing Street

Ministers are still deciding what advice to issue.

Covid-19: Half of GP consultations could now move online, doctors’ leader says

Covid-19: Half of GP consultations could now move online, doctors’ leader says

Professor Martin Marshall said support would be needed to set up the equipment and train GPs in addition to providing the kit.

Passengers must wear face masks as Wizz Air resumes Luton flights

Passengers must wear face masks as Wizz Air resumes Luton flights

Flights are due to operate from Luton to Budapest, Lisbon and Sofia on Friday.

Labour backs court trials in empty buildings to avoid ‘breaking point’

Labour backs court trials in empty buildings to avoid ‘breaking point’

The party said urgent decisions were needed to address the backlog.

Shopping centre firm Intu threatens large tenants over unpaid rent

Shopping centre firm Intu threatens large tenants over unpaid rent

The cash-strapped retail property firm has already started finding cost-savings.

Octopus Energy gains unicorn status with £1bn valuation

Octopus Energy gains unicorn status with £1bn valuation

The energy supplier, which supplies around 4% of British households, was founded in 2015.

Mail on Sunday publisher wins first skirmish in Meghan privacy case over letter

Mail on Sunday publisher wins first skirmish in Meghan privacy case over letter

Mr Justice Warby struck out parts of the Duchess of Sussex’s claim against Associated Newspapers, following a hearing last week.

Pub beer sales collapse amid shutdown, figures show

Pub beer sales collapse amid shutdown, figures show

A trade body warned some pubs could close for good without more Government help.

David Icke page removed from Facebook over coronavirus theories

David Icke page removed from Facebook over coronavirus theories

The move comes as social networks face pressure to ban the former football following a number of unproven claims about the disease.

Bo goes says boss Rose as RBS drops Monzo challenger

Bo goes says boss Rose as RBS drops Monzo challenger

RBS’s digital bank Bo only launched in November.

Run for Heroes 5km challenge founder wins Point of Light award

Run for Heroes 5km challenge founder wins Point of Light award

Edinburgh-born Olivia Strong’s initiative has so far raised £5 million for NHS charities.

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