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Hack of health IT system has had ‘catastrophic’ impact, says HSE chief

Hack of health IT system has had ‘catastrophic’ impact, says HSE chief

Hack of health IT system has had ‘catastrophic’ impact, says HSE chief

20 May 2021

Outpatient appointments are down by 80% as health workers grapple with paper systems.


10p charge for single-use plastic bags comes into effect in England

10p charge for single-use plastic bags comes into effect in England

10p charge for single-use plastic bags comes into effect in England

20 May 2021

All stores, including corner shops, now have to apply the charge.


Wind and rain forecast to ruin first weekend with relaxed Covid restrictions

Wind and rain forecast to ruin first weekend with relaxed Covid restrictions

Wind and rain forecast to ruin first weekend with relaxed Covid restrictions

20 May 2021

Weather warnings for wind are in place on Thursday and Friday across parts of England and Wales.


Policeman accused of star’s murder said he was ‘terrified’ before firing Taser

Policeman accused of star’s murder said he was ‘terrified’ before firing Taser

Policeman accused of star’s murder said he was ‘terrified’ before firing Taser

20 May 2021

Pc Benjamin Monk denies the murder and manslaughter of ex-Premier League striker Dalian Atkinson.


Stormont ministers give green light to further wave of Covid-19 relaxations

Stormont ministers give green light to further wave of Covid-19 relaxations

Stormont ministers give green light to further wave of Covid-19 relaxations

20 May 2021

Indoor hospitality will resume on May 24 while Northern Ireland’s green list for international travel will also come into effect.


Boarding school pupils ‘let down by decades of systemic failures in protection’

Boarding school pupils ‘let down by decades of systemic failures in protection’

Boarding school pupils ‘let down by decades of systemic failures in protection’

20 May 2021

Pupils at Morrison’s Academy were left exposed to school rulers, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry heard.


Boris Johnson pledges support for Jews amid ‘unprecedented’ rise in anti-Semitism

Boris Johnson pledges support for Jews amid ‘unprecedented’ rise in anti-Semitism

Boris Johnson pledges support for Jews amid ‘unprecedented’ rise in anti-Semitism

20 May 2021

The Prime Minister said the Government would be ‘continuously vigilant and emphatic’ in calling out anti-Semitism.


Bashir used ‘deceitful behaviour’ to secure Diana Panorama interview, report says

Bashir used ‘deceitful behaviour’ to secure Diana Panorama interview, report says

Bashir used ‘deceitful behaviour’ to secure Diana Panorama interview, report says

20 May 2021

Lord Dyson’s inquiry looked into the circumstances of the explosive 1995 interview.


Rees-Mogg: MPs must decide on cost of renovating Parliament in 2023

Rees-Mogg: MPs must decide on cost of renovating Parliament in 2023

Rees-Mogg: MPs must decide on cost of renovating Parliament in 2023

20 May 2021

The leader of the House said a business case would be brought forward and then it would be up to MPs to decide how much taxpayer cash to spend.


Boat which crashed killing girl, 15, was ‘not following safe working practices’

Boat which crashed killing girl, 15, was ‘not following safe working practices’

Boat which crashed killing girl, 15, was ‘not following safe working practices’

20 May 2021

The rigid inflatable boat was carrying out ‘high-speed’ manoeuvres when it crashed into a buoy in the Solent.


Hand-reared baby gorilla now has surrogate mother

Hand-reared baby gorilla now has surrogate mother

Hand-reared baby gorilla now has surrogate mother

20 May 2021

Hasani was cared for by keepers at Bristol Zoo Gardens but now Kera has stepped in to look after him.


Chancellor ‘proud’ of Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Chancellor ‘proud’ of Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Chancellor ‘proud’ of Eat Out to Help Out scheme

20 May 2021

More than 49,000 restaurants, pubs and cafes took part in the scheme.


Partial drone ban must be considered after survey aircraft garden fall – report

Partial drone ban must be considered after survey aircraft garden fall – report

Partial drone ban must be considered after survey aircraft garden fall – report

20 May 2021

The unmanned DJI Phantom 4 RTK was being operated in automated flight mode to survey rail track in Newtongrange last December.


Lord Hall: I was wrong to give Martin Bashir benefit of doubt over Diana

Lord Hall: I was wrong to give Martin Bashir benefit of doubt over Diana

Lord Hall: I was wrong to give Martin Bashir benefit of doubt over Diana

20 May 2021

The former director-general said the investigation into the Panorama interview ‘fell well short’.


Fishmongers’ Hall inquest: Police chief thought risk panel knew intel on killer

Fishmongers’ Hall inquest: Police chief thought risk panel knew intel on killer

Fishmongers’ Hall inquest: Police chief thought risk panel knew intel on killer

20 May 2021

The officer leading the covert operation into Usman Khan did not know the panel assessing his risk were unaware of his suspicious activities.


Scientists predict time before cancer becomes drug resistant – study

Scientists predict time before cancer becomes drug resistant – study

Scientists predict time before cancer becomes drug resistant – study

20 May 2021

Knowing when drugs are likely to stop working could give clinicians more time to prepare for the next step in a person’s treatment.


Celtic chief Peter Lawwell thanks fans after home targeted in deliberate fire

Celtic chief Peter Lawwell thanks fans after home targeted in deliberate fire

Celtic chief Peter Lawwell thanks fans after home targeted in deliberate fire

20 May 2021

A man was spotted on CCTV pouring accelerant on cars in the garage of his property in South Lanarkshire.


BBC ‘complacent’ about dwindling viewer numbers, say MPs

BBC ‘complacent’ about dwindling viewer numbers, say MPs

BBC ‘complacent’ about dwindling viewer numbers, say MPs

20 May 2021

The Public Accounts Committee found that licence fee sales have fallen by almost half a million in the past two years.


Petrol price hits a 20-month high as lockdown restrictions ease

Petrol price hits a 20-month high as lockdown restrictions ease

Petrol price hits a 20-month high as lockdown restrictions ease

20 May 2021

Prices of petrol and diesel have risen recently.


Rise in young Britons wanting elected head of state, poll shows

Rise in young Britons wanting elected head of state, poll shows

Rise in young Britons wanting elected head of state, poll shows

20 May 2021

YouGov has found that more 18-24 years olds would prefer to vote for a representative rather than keep the monarchy.


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