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What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

20 May 2021

Moves to combat the Indian coronavirus variant feature among a range of stories on Thursday’s front pages.


Arlene Foster set for last meeting with PM as Northern Ireland’s First Minister

Arlene Foster set for last meeting with PM as Northern Ireland’s First Minister

Arlene Foster set for last meeting with PM as Northern Ireland’s First Minister

20 May 2021

The outgoing DUP leader will step aside from Stormont’s top role following an internal party revolt.


International travel expected to dominate Stormont Executive discussions

International travel expected to dominate Stormont Executive discussions

International travel expected to dominate Stormont Executive discussions

20 May 2021

Ministers will discuss guidance over foreign countries as well as consider the next expected relaxations to the coronavirus regulations.


UK in ‘straight race’ between vaccinating public and spread of Indian variant

UK in ‘straight race’ between vaccinating public and spread of Indian variant

UK in ‘straight race’ between vaccinating public and spread of Indian variant

19 May 2021

Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the NHS would ‘turbo-boost’ the jab rate, with 34-year-olds being invited to book a vaccine.


Young people among those suffering long Covid, research suggests

Young people among those suffering long Covid, research suggests

Young people among those suffering long Covid, research suggests

19 May 2021

People who had had coronavirus were found to be more at risk of ongoing health issues than people in the other groups.


Flexible rail season tickets to be launched

Flexible rail season tickets to be launched

Flexible rail season tickets to be launched

19 May 2021

The carnet-style tickets will allow travel on any eight days in a 28-day period.


Diana’s Panorama interview: A timeline of events

Diana’s Panorama interview: A timeline of events

Diana’s Panorama interview: A timeline of events

19 May 2021

The explosive interview aired more than 25 years ago.


Key figures and topics behind the Diana Panorama interview

Key figures and topics behind the Diana Panorama interview

Key figures and topics behind the Diana Panorama interview

19 May 2021

Earl Spencer, Martin Bashir and Lord Tony Hall have all played important roles.


Report on Diana’s Panorama interview ‘to conclude Bashir used deceitful methods’

Report on Diana’s Panorama interview ‘to conclude Bashir used deceitful methods’

Report on Diana’s Panorama interview ‘to conclude Bashir used deceitful methods’

19 May 2021

Lord Dyson investigated the circumstances of the 1995 interview with Martin Bashir.


Batley and Spen by-election loss would mean curtains for Starmer, says Abbott

Batley and Spen by-election loss would mean curtains for Starmer, says Abbott

Batley and Spen by-election loss would mean curtains for Starmer, says Abbott

19 May 2021

The former shadow home secretary suggested Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is a possible successor.


Mr Benn coins on sale to mark cartoon’s 50th anniversary

Mr Benn coins on sale to mark cartoon’s 50th anniversary

Mr Benn coins on sale to mark cartoon’s 50th anniversary

19 May 2021

The 50p coins are available at the Westminster Collection.


Five arrested following reports of shooting in Bristol

Five arrested following reports of shooting in Bristol

Five arrested following reports of shooting in Bristol

19 May 2021

Two people were taken by ambulance to hospital after the incident.


Judge ‘will have to consider injured TV presenter’s potential earnings’

Judge ‘will have to consider injured TV presenter’s potential earnings’

Judge ‘will have to consider injured TV presenter’s potential earnings’

19 May 2021

The BBC is disputing Mr Stansfield’s damages claim.


Power to compel witnesses in Post Office subpostmasters inquiry welcomed

Power to compel witnesses in Post Office subpostmasters inquiry welcomed

Power to compel witnesses in Post Office subpostmasters inquiry welcomed

19 May 2021

The Government has confirmed the inquiry will be given statutory powers, but the report is not expected until autumn next year.


Smoking-linked cancers ’caused almost entirely for profit’ – Whitty

Smoking-linked cancers ’caused almost entirely for profit’ – Whitty

Smoking-linked cancers ’caused almost entirely for profit’ – Whitty

19 May 2021

Professor Chris Whitty said that more people could die this year from smoking than Covid.


‘Don’t tear the pants out of it’ – Prof Van-Tam urges caution in high-Covid areas

‘Don’t tear the pants out of it’ – Prof Van-Tam urges caution in high-Covid areas

‘Don’t tear the pants out of it’ – Prof Van-Tam urges caution in high-Covid areas

19 May 2021

England’s deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam urged caution as people exercise new freedoms in England.


Unscheduled stop brings HMS Queen Elizabeth back home before Far East deployment

Unscheduled stop brings HMS Queen Elizabeth back home before Far East deployment

Unscheduled stop brings HMS Queen Elizabeth back home before Far East deployment

19 May 2021

The poor weather forecast for the coming days caused the 65,000-tonne warship to return to Portsmouth Naval Base.


Holiday advice ‘crystal clear’, Hancock says after ministerial mixed messages

Holiday advice ‘crystal clear’, Hancock says after ministerial mixed messages

Holiday advice ‘crystal clear’, Hancock says after ministerial mixed messages

19 May 2021

Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock sought to underline the message that amber list countries are not holiday destinations.


Results of public vote to name Tower of London’s baby raven announced

Results of public vote to name Tower of London’s baby raven announced

Results of public vote to name Tower of London’s baby raven announced

19 May 2021

Voters had five names to choose from, each one bearing an historical significance.


Covid vaccination programme opens to 25-29 years olds in Northern Ireland

Covid vaccination programme opens to 25-29 years olds in Northern Ireland

Covid vaccination programme opens to 25-29 years olds in Northern Ireland

19 May 2021

The extension comes as Northern Ireland reached the 1million landmark figure for those who have received at least one dose of the vaccine.


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