National News

The L&G Rebuilding Britain Index said that jobs and affordable homes are the two factors most likely to boost people’s quality of life.

British and foreign newspapers have saluted the monarch in their coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral.

GMB Scotland said Chivas parent company Pernod Ricard had awarded pay rises to its workers in France earlier this year.

Lloyds, Santander, Barclays, HSBC UK and NatWest will be among the first to launch mortgages under the scheme, with Virgin Money following next month.

Researchers will investigate what kind of immune response can stop people from becoming re-infected as part of a new human challenge trial.

Nearly half of pupils aged six to 15 are concerned about the issue, according to a survey commissioned by charity Sustrans.

Coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral dominates the papers, along with more news on the Government’s growing ‘sleaze’ scandal.

The FA Cup semi-final between Leicester City and Southampton will serve as a test event with 4,000 fans attending.

After almost 70 years as head of state, the Queen will reign without her husband by her side.

A senior Tory said Boris Johnson needed to ensure his Government was ‘more transparent’ than previous administrations.

Judi James said the royals appeared ‘surprised at how hard Philip’s death had hit them’ during the service on Saturday.

The duke perfected the order of service and proceedings years in advance.

Philip’s coffin was moved beneath the Quire of St George’s Chapel by an electric motor.

Malcolm Clerc, 94, served in the Royal Navy with the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s passing could mark a ‘turning point’ in the future of the monarchy, it has been said.

Philip was honoured with proceedings confined to Windsor Castle and its grounds.

Covid restrictions meant all 30 mourners in the chapel wore face masks and were sat socially distanced with partners or by themselves.

Noah Wall, who was born with a rare brain condition, said he felt ‘proud to be British’.

Many of the arrangements had strong Naval and royal connotations.

Tony Ferns made it home after being assaulted on Thursday April 18, 2019, but died in front of mother Phyllis as paramedics fought to save his life.