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Stormont leaders confident of announcing timetable for further easing

Stormont leaders confident of announcing timetable for further easing

Stormont leaders confident of announcing timetable for further easing

12 April 2021

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill said they hoped to provide dates for further reopenings after Thursday’s meeting of the powersharing executive.


‘Never zero risk’ – people warned to follow reopening guidelines

‘Never zero risk’ – people warned to follow reopening guidelines

‘Never zero risk’ – people warned to follow reopening guidelines

12 April 2021

Experts urged caution as coronavirus restrictions eased across parts of the country.


People urged to protect butterflies this spring – and boost their mental health

People urged to protect butterflies this spring – and boost their mental health

People urged to protect butterflies this spring – and boost their mental health

12 April 2021

Dr Amir Khan has backed a campaign to help butterflies and moths after people reported spending more time in nature during the pandemic.


Government needs to help businesses rebuild customer confidence – industry bosses

Government needs to help businesses rebuild customer confidence – industry bosses

Government needs to help businesses rebuild customer confidence – industry bosses

12 April 2021

Retail chiefs said the return to the shops may seem ‘scary’, but there is no reason why the industry cannot return with ‘strength and positivity’.


Gordon Brown urges tougher lobbying rules amid Cameron controversy

Gordon Brown urges tougher lobbying rules amid Cameron controversy

Gordon Brown urges tougher lobbying rules amid Cameron controversy

12 April 2021

In a statement, former Conservative prime minister David Cameron acknowledged mis-steps over the Greensill Capital controversy.


In Pictures: Back to the gym, pub, pool, salon and shops

In Pictures: Back to the gym, pub, pool, salon and shops

In Pictures: Back to the gym, pub, pool, salon and shops

12 April 2021

England, Wales and Northern Ireland are all enjoying some relaxation to their coronavirus restrictions on Monday.


Homebase launches garden centres in Next stores

Homebase launches garden centres in Next stores

Homebase launches garden centres in Next stores

12 April 2021

From Monday, Homebase garden centres will open in Next stores in Shoreham, Ipswich, Warrington, Camberley, Bristol and Sheffield.


Customers return to shopping centres as England eases out of lockdown

Customers return to shopping centres as England eases out of lockdown

Customers return to shopping centres as England eases out of lockdown

12 April 2021

Shops, beer gardens and hairdressers reopened in England as the coronavirus lockdown was eased.


Landlord Hammerson confirms talks over sale of UK retail parks

Landlord Hammerson confirms talks over sale of UK retail parks

Landlord Hammerson confirms talks over sale of UK retail parks

12 April 2021

The property giant told investors on Monday it is in discussions with private equity firm Brookfield.


What the papers say – April 12

What the papers say – April 12

What the papers say – April 12

12 April 2021

The impact of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death on the Queen is splashed across many of Monday’s front pages.


Beauty treatments from midnight and pub gardens open as lockdown eases

Beauty treatments from midnight and pub gardens open as lockdown eases

Beauty treatments from midnight and pub gardens open as lockdown eases

12 April 2021

Secret Spa co-owner Emily Ewart-Perks said Monday is set to double the company’s best-ever day to date in terms of bookings.


Man to appear in court charged with millionaire hotelier’s murder

Man to appear in court charged with millionaire hotelier’s murder

Man to appear in court charged with millionaire hotelier’s murder

12 April 2021

Sir Richard Sutton was listed at number 435 in the Sunday Times Rich List last year.


Holyrood to pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh as parliament recalled

Holyrood to pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh as parliament recalled

Holyrood to pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh as parliament recalled

12 April 2021

The Scottish Parliament will pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh during a motion of condolence on Monday.


Fishmongers’ Hall attack inquest to get under way

Fishmongers’ Hall attack inquest to get under way

Fishmongers’ Hall attack inquest to get under way

12 April 2021

Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones were killed by convicted terrorist Usman Khan at a prisoner rehabilitation event near London Bridge in November 2019.


Queen ‘will need good support in wake of enormous loss of lifelong partner’

Queen ‘will need good support in wake of enormous loss of lifelong partner’

Queen ‘will need good support in wake of enormous loss of lifelong partner’

12 April 2021

Bereavement for older people after many years together can be ‘overwhelming’, the Independent Age charity said.


Chilly temperatures forecast for first day of outdoor hospitality in England

Chilly temperatures forecast for first day of outdoor hospitality in England

Chilly temperatures forecast for first day of outdoor hospitality in England

12 April 2021

The Met Office has said the UK will experience cold temperatures throughout Monday, with rain forecast in the south and sunshine further north.


Lockdown: How restrictions have eased in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Lockdown: How restrictions have eased in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Lockdown: How restrictions have eased in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

12 April 2021

People can enjoy a chilly pub garden pint in England from today and finally get their hair cut.


Leaders to pay tribute to Philip as ‘grandfather of the nation’ is mourned

Leaders to pay tribute to Philip as ‘grandfather of the nation’ is mourned

Leaders to pay tribute to Philip as ‘grandfather of the nation’ is mourned

11 April 2021

The political messages of condolence from across the UK will follow a weekend when all four of the Duke’s children spoke about their father.


Westminster will not stand in the way of Indyref2 – Sturgeon

Westminster will not stand in the way of Indyref2 – Sturgeon

Westminster will not stand in the way of Indyref2 – Sturgeon

11 April 2021

The SNP leader said she is ‘pretty confident’ her party’s plan B of taking a referendum Bill through Holyrood will not be needed.


Mother of dead baby discovered in supermarket car park found

Mother of dead baby discovered in supermarket car park found

Mother of dead baby discovered in supermarket car park found

11 April 2021

West Midlands Police said the woman was now receiving ‘appropriate care’.


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