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Visit of Wuhan tourists to Larne ‘dispelled notion Covid could be contained’

Visit of Wuhan tourists to Larne ‘dispelled notion Covid could be contained’

A senior civil servant also said that Northern Ireland entered the pandemic with a ‘very tired’ health workforce.

‘Malign actor’ behind MoD cyber attack, Sunak says

‘Malign actor’ behind MoD cyber attack, Sunak says

The Prime Minister declined to name those believed to have carried out the cyber attack, with some holding China responsible.

Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk

Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk

Figen Murray will spend the next 16 days walking to Downing Street where she will call for the implementation of Martyn’s Law.

Workplace checks could be way forward in improving men’s health, says minister

Workplace checks could be way forward in improving men’s health, says minister

Maria Caulfield appeared in front of the Health and Social Care Committee on Tuesday.

Channel crossings continue as 2,000 arrive in wake of Rwanda laws

Channel crossings continue as 2,000 arrive in wake of Rwanda laws

Children were among those pictured being brought ashore in Dover, Kent, on Tuesday.

Octopus Energy valuation jumps to nine billion dollars as investors double down

Octopus Energy valuation jumps to nine billion dollars as investors double down

Major shareholders hike stakes in energy giant further after Octopus was recently named UK’s largest electricity supplier

Long-term funding is needed to ensure family services are not cut, say watchdogs

Long-term funding is needed to ensure family services are not cut, say watchdogs

The Start for Life programme offers services including health visits, parenting courses, infant feeding, and speech and language support.

Temperatures set to hit 25C this weekend amid warmer weather across UK

Temperatures set to hit 25C this weekend amid warmer weather across UK

Temperatures will continue to build through the week, forecasters say.

Yousaf officially steps down as first minister as King accepts resignation

Yousaf officially steps down as first minister as King accepts resignation

Mr Yousaf thanked the King for his ‘counsel and kindness’.

Co-op Live announces Travis Scott gig amid ongoing opening crisis

Co-op Live announces Travis Scott gig amid ongoing opening crisis

The new music venue has postponed concerts from the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and Keane.

Care staff ’embarrassed’ when turned away from shops during pandemic – inquiry

Care staff ’embarrassed’ when turned away from shops during pandemic – inquiry

The Scottish Covid-19 pandemic heard evidence on day 43 of its health and social care hearings.

AI can ‘transform understanding of biodiversity threats and support action’

AI can ‘transform understanding of biodiversity threats and support action’

UK researchers said they are working with partners across the world to trial monitoring equipment in some of the most biodiverse places.

Kevin Spacey wins bid to set aside High Court ruling in sexual abuse claim

Kevin Spacey wins bid to set aside High Court ruling in sexual abuse claim

The actor did not attend the hearing in London on Tuesday.

Woman pleads guilty to online monkey cruelty offences after global investigation

Woman pleads guilty to online monkey cruelty offences after global investigation

Holly LeGresley admitted an offence under the Obscene Publications Act and encouraging the commission of unnecessary suffering.

Yousaf thanks King for ‘counsel and kindness’ in resignation letter as FM

Yousaf thanks King for ‘counsel and kindness’ in resignation letter as FM

Mr Yousaf signed the formal resignation letter to the King at the Scottish Parliament.

NUS reaches settlement with former president after antisemitism allegations

NUS reaches settlement with former president after antisemitism allegations

Shaima Dallali says she was ‘pleased’ to resolve the situation and put the matter behind her.

Whipsnade Zoo celebrates birth of camel for first time in eight years

Whipsnade Zoo celebrates birth of camel for first time in eight years

The baby camel has been named Sally.

Vaughan Gething could be forced to return to Covid inquiry over deleted messages

Vaughan Gething could be forced to return to Covid inquiry over deleted messages

Vaughan Gething may have misled the UK Covid-19 Inquiry when he denied intentionally deleting WhatsApp messages, leaked messages appear to show.

P&O Ferries boss admits paying workers £4.87 per hour

P&O Ferries boss admits paying workers £4.87 per hour

Peter Hebblethwaite also admitted earning £508,000 last year including bonuses.

Amy Dowden: I probably would not be here right now without CoppaFeel! founder

Amy Dowden: I probably would not be here right now without CoppaFeel! founder

The professional dancer said she found a lump in her breast months after she started checking them, following a CoppaFeel! trek.

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