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Drivers could be hit by record fuel prices – RAC

Drivers could be hit by record fuel prices – RAC

Drivers could be hit by record fuel prices – RAC

18 February 2021

Petrol could reach 143p per litre with diesel costing 148p per litre, the RAC said.


Officer commended for Grenfell work to appeal conviction over child abuse video

Officer commended for Grenfell work to appeal conviction over child abuse video

Officer commended for Grenfell work to appeal conviction over child abuse video

18 February 2021

The court accepted Novlett Robyn Williams did not view the video.


Chancellor should ‘definitely not’ increase taxes at the Budget, senior MP says

Chancellor should ‘definitely not’ increase taxes at the Budget, senior MP says

Chancellor should ‘definitely not’ increase taxes at the Budget, senior MP says

18 February 2021

Mel Stride, chairman of the Treasury Committee, said it is important the Chancellor ‘looks at targeting wherever possible’ further Covid job support.


Gulf War syndrome not caused by depleted uranium munitions – study

Gulf War syndrome not caused by depleted uranium munitions – study

Gulf War syndrome not caused by depleted uranium munitions – study

18 February 2021

University of Portsmouth scientists believe the illness may be an ‘own goal’ from the destruction of Iraqi chemical weapons.


European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to meet NI business leaders

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to meet NI business leaders

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic to meet NI business leaders

18 February 2021

Mr Sefcovic has expressed willingness to show flexibility.


What the papers say – February 18

What the papers say – February 18

What the papers say – February 18

18 February 2021

Pictures of Prince Philip feature on many front pages.


Covid: PM expects new data on vaccines this week as he considers easing lockdown

Covid: PM expects new data on vaccines this week as he considers easing lockdown

Covid: PM expects new data on vaccines this week as he considers easing lockdown

18 February 2021

Boris Johnson is awaiting the latest evidence on hospital admissions and deaths in light of Britain’s vaccination drive.


Duke of Edinburgh spends second night in hospital

Duke of Edinburgh spends second night in hospital

Duke of Edinburgh spends second night in hospital

18 February 2021

Philip is spending a few days in the private King Edward VII’s Hospital in London on the advice of his doctor.


PM awaits new data on vaccines’ effect on coronavirus ahead of lockdown road map

PM awaits new data on vaccines’ effect on coronavirus ahead of lockdown road map

PM awaits new data on vaccines’ effect on coronavirus ahead of lockdown road map

17 February 2021

Boris Johnson will consider evidence on how vaccines have been affecting coronavirus case numbers, hospital admissions and deaths.


Covid ‘perfect storm’ led to high rates in poorest communities – report

Covid ‘perfect storm’ led to high rates in poorest communities – report

Covid ‘perfect storm’ led to high rates in poorest communities – report

17 February 2021

Researchers looked at six months’ worth of data from the Covid-hit areas of Blackburn-with-Darwen, Bradford and Leicester.


Return of Handforth Parish Council dogged by arguments and public interruptions

Return of Handforth Parish Council dogged by arguments and public interruptions

Return of Handforth Parish Council dogged by arguments and public interruptions

17 February 2021

The parish council meeting was watched by thousands as it returned after its viral stardom.


Brexit: Government acknowledges ‘non-tariff trading barriers’ have emerged

Brexit: Government acknowledges ‘non-tariff trading barriers’ have emerged

Brexit: Government acknowledges ‘non-tariff trading barriers’ have emerged

17 February 2021

Labour said ministers were admitting ‘what has been clear for weeks’.


Facebook to restrict sharing of news content in Australia

Facebook to restrict sharing of news content in Australia

Facebook to restrict sharing of news content in Australia

17 February 2021

Australian politicians are considering forcing digital businesses to reach paid-for-news agreements with media companies.


Medal awarded to British soldier killed during Easter Rising sold for £1,300

Medal awarded to British soldier killed during Easter Rising sold for £1,300

Medal awarded to British soldier killed during Easter Rising sold for £1,300

17 February 2021

Lieutenant Basil Worswick died on April 29 1916 at the Guinness Brewery in Dublin after he was confronted by a guard.


Jackie Weaver hopes for better behaviour as Handforth Parish Council returns

Jackie Weaver hopes for better behaviour as Handforth Parish Council returns

Jackie Weaver hopes for better behaviour as Handforth Parish Council returns

17 February 2021

Ms Weaver said she is not attending the meeting as the council’s usual clerk has returned.


The private hospital that is the first choice for the royal family

The private hospital that is the first choice for the royal family

The private hospital that is the first choice for the royal family

17 February 2021

King Edward VII’s Hospital was established in 1899 by sisters Agnes and Fanny Keyser.


Ireland’s Covid death toll passes 4,000

Ireland’s Covid death toll passes 4,000

Ireland’s Covid death toll passes 4,000

17 February 2021

The deputy chief medical officer said the public health situation remained precarious.


Duchess of Cornwall ‘leapt for joy’ when receiving Covid-19 jab

Duchess of Cornwall ‘leapt for joy’ when receiving Covid-19 jab

Duchess of Cornwall ‘leapt for joy’ when receiving Covid-19 jab

17 February 2021

Camilla joined the Prince of Wales on a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham to learn about coronavirus vaccine trials.


Iceland sacks senior boss after his comments about Wales

Iceland sacks senior boss after his comments about Wales

Iceland sacks senior boss after his comments about Wales

17 February 2021

Corporate affairs director Keith Hann reportedly made the comments on Twitter.


There is an ‘epidemic’ of misinformation about Covid vaccines – top GP

There is an ‘epidemic’ of misinformation about Covid vaccines – top GP

There is an ‘epidemic’ of misinformation about Covid vaccines – top GP

17 February 2021

The NHS has set out how it intends to tackle ‘scare stories and myths’.


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