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Officials exploring ‘cash for exercise’ to tackle obesity epidemic

Officials exploring ‘cash for exercise’ to tackle obesity epidemic

Officials exploring ‘cash for exercise’ to tackle obesity epidemic

03 March 2021

The Government has announced a £100 million package to help drive down levels of obesity.


A timeline of Harry and Meghan’s lives since Megxit

A timeline of Harry and Meghan’s lives since Megxit

A timeline of Harry and Meghan’s lives since Megxit

03 March 2021

The Duchess of Sussex has been accused of bullying in the latest twist in their relationship with the palace.


Minister hints at reform to ‘positions of trust’ loophole to protect youngsters

Minister hints at reform to ‘positions of trust’ loophole to protect youngsters

Minister hints at reform to ‘positions of trust’ loophole to protect youngsters

03 March 2021

Justice minister Alex Chalk said an ‘exhaustive’ review on the issue began in 2019.


Sturgeon denies misleading parliament and rejects Salmond’s ‘absurd’ claims

Sturgeon denies misleading parliament and rejects Salmond’s ‘absurd’ claims

Sturgeon denies misleading parliament and rejects Salmond’s ‘absurd’ claims

03 March 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon apologised to women who raised complaints about Alex Salmond for a ‘very serious mistake’ in the investigation of him.


Sunak rejects ‘naked pork barrel politics’ claims over regeneration funding

Sunak rejects ‘naked pork barrel politics’ claims over regeneration funding

Sunak rejects ‘naked pork barrel politics’ claims over regeneration funding

03 March 2021

The Chancellor was asked why 40 of the 45 towns were represented by Conservative MPs.


Teachers’ coronavirus infection rates ‘increase during lockdown’

Teachers’ coronavirus infection rates ‘increase during lockdown’

Teachers’ coronavirus infection rates ‘increase during lockdown’

03 March 2021

People who worked in education had a 43% increased risk of infection compared to those who do not work in this sector a study found.


Charles writes for Waitrose about his call to action to save the planet

Charles writes for Waitrose about his call to action to save the planet

Charles writes for Waitrose about his call to action to save the planet

03 March 2021

The prince has urged industry and business leaders to sign up to his 10-year Terra Carta project.


Historic records set by the 2021 Budget

Historic records set by the 2021 Budget

Historic records set by the 2021 Budget

03 March 2021

Rishi Sunak is the first chancellor to raise corporation tax since Denis Healey in 1974.


British Government violating post-Brexit obligations, says EU

British Government violating post-Brexit obligations, says EU

British Government violating post-Brexit obligations, says EU

03 March 2021

Britain is set to breach international law for a second time, EC vice-president Maros Sefcovic warned.


Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations of bullying made against Meghan

Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations of bullying made against Meghan

Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations of bullying made against Meghan

03 March 2021

The Times newspaper has reported allegations against the Duchess of Sussex.


Infection decline slows amid fears people will get ill before their jab

Infection decline slows amid fears people will get ill before their jab

Infection decline slows amid fears people will get ill before their jab

03 March 2021

Experts have advised people to stick to the lockdown rules as a study found one in every 213 is still testing positive for coronavirus.


Nicola Sturgeon must go, Scottish Conservatives say

Nicola Sturgeon must go, Scottish Conservatives say

Nicola Sturgeon must go, Scottish Conservatives say

03 March 2021

Ms Sturgeon appeared before the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints on Wednesday.


Lockdown alcohol sales set to give Treasury an extra £800m

Lockdown alcohol sales set to give Treasury an extra £800m

Lockdown alcohol sales set to give Treasury an extra £800m

03 March 2021

Alcohol consumption has been ‘one of the few tax bases unscathed by the virus’, the OBR said.


Key points from Nicola Sturgeon’s evidence

Key points from Nicola Sturgeon’s evidence

Key points from Nicola Sturgeon’s evidence

03 March 2021

The First Minister appeared before MSPs at a Scottish Parliament committee.


Welsh health minister doubts festivals will take place this summer

Welsh health minister doubts festivals will take place this summer

Welsh health minister doubts festivals will take place this summer

03 March 2021

Vaughan Gething said scientific and medical advice suggested music festivals or full stadiums for sport events will not be possible.


Sunak sets out plans to increase tax take to pay for coronavirus support

Sunak sets out plans to increase tax take to pay for coronavirus support

Sunak sets out plans to increase tax take to pay for coronavirus support

03 March 2021

The Chancellor promised tens of billions in extra help, but the tax burden will increase over the coming years.


Swann urges Executive ministers to speak with one voice on exit plan

Swann urges Executive ministers to speak with one voice on exit plan

Swann urges Executive ministers to speak with one voice on exit plan

03 March 2021

The Health minister stressed the need for consistency of messaging as he defended the strategy amid criticism it lacks detail and dates.


Knifeman convicted of pensioner’s murder after savage summit stabbing

Knifeman convicted of pensioner’s murder after savage summit stabbing

Knifeman convicted of pensioner’s murder after savage summit stabbing

03 March 2021

Hillwalker Richard Hall, 70, died at the scene on Shropshire’s Brown Clee Hill.


Tributes to ‘media champion’ Bob Satchwell after his death aged 73

Tributes to ‘media champion’ Bob Satchwell after his death aged 73

Tributes to ‘media champion’ Bob Satchwell after his death aged 73

03 March 2021

Mr Satchwell was the founding executive director of the Society of Editors.


Royal Conservatoire of Scotland placed third in global rankings

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland placed third in global rankings

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland placed third in global rankings

03 March 2021

Alumni of the Conservatoire include the movie star James McAvoy, former Doctor Who David Tennant and the actress Daniela Nardini.


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