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Thousands ‘were paid to use electricity on sunny day’

Thousands ‘were paid to use electricity on sunny day’

Thousands ‘were paid to use electricity on sunny day’

21 April 2020

Power prices had turned negative, giving some customers around 4p for each unit they used.


Queen sends condolences to people of Nova Scotia following mass shooting

Queen sends condolences to people of Nova Scotia following mass shooting

Queen sends condolences to people of Nova Scotia following mass shooting

21 April 2020

At least 18 people were killed by a gunman disguised as a police officer.


Government’s plans to give poorer pupils free laptops ‘do not go far enough’

Government’s plans to give poorer pupils free laptops ‘do not go far enough’

Government’s plans to give poorer pupils free laptops ‘do not go far enough’

21 April 2020

The founder of the Good Law Project has said the lack of detail on the proposals is ‘troubling’.


Trips to the countryside causing ‘untold anxieties’ for locals

Trips to the countryside causing ‘untold anxieties’ for locals

Trips to the countryside causing ‘untold anxieties’ for locals

21 April 2020

Countryside groups want a revision of police guidance permitting drives to rural areas for a walk during the Covid-19 shutdown.


The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

21 April 2020

Among the most recent names is Grant Maganga, a mental health nurse and father-of-four.


More than 900 jobs axed as Cath Kidston permanently shuts all 60 stores

More than 900 jobs axed as Cath Kidston permanently shuts all 60 stores

More than 900 jobs axed as Cath Kidston permanently shuts all 60 stores

21 April 2020

The company’s owners have secured a deal to buy back its brand and online operations after it fell into administration.


Man facing extradition to UK over migrant deaths remanded in custody

Man facing extradition to UK over migrant deaths remanded in custody

Man facing extradition to UK over migrant deaths remanded in custody

21 April 2020

Ronan Hughes has been remanded in custody, facing charges of 39 counts of manslaughter and one count of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration.


Link between air pollution and coronavirus deaths in England, study suggests

Link between air pollution and coronavirus deaths in England, study suggests

Link between air pollution and coronavirus deaths in England, study suggests

21 April 2020

Research adds to growing evidence that high levels of air pollution are linked to deadlier cases of Covid-19, scientists say.


Hull achieves most improved broadband speed over 12 months, research suggests

Hull achieves most improved broadband speed over 12 months, research suggests

Hull achieves most improved broadband speed over 12 months, research suggests

21 April 2020

Despite improvements, some areas saw broadband speeds drop and rural areas continue to suffer with some of the worst connections.


2019 election report finds widespread reports of abuse and system ‘under strain’

2019 election report finds widespread reports of abuse and system ‘under strain’

2019 election report finds widespread reports of abuse and system ‘under strain’

21 April 2020

The festive timing made it harder to find polling venues and voters expressed concern about ‘misleading’ online campaigning.


Hospitality sector warns of ‘bloodbath’ without further Government support

Hospitality sector warns of ‘bloodbath’ without further Government support

Hospitality sector warns of ‘bloodbath’ without further Government support

21 April 2020

UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said the industry was the ‘canary in the coalmine’ for the British economy.


Why does the Queen have two birthdays?

Why does the Queen have two birthdays?

Why does the Queen have two birthdays?

21 April 2020

The monarch has her actual birthday in April and an official one in June.


Composer creating bespoke tunes to help musicians get through Covid-19 lockdown

Composer creating bespoke tunes to help musicians get through Covid-19 lockdown

Composer creating bespoke tunes to help musicians get through Covid-19 lockdown

21 April 2020

Dr Matthew Shlomowitz has created pieces for instruments ranging from recorder to bassoon and piano.


Coronavirus linked to a third of all deaths in week up to April 10

Coronavirus linked to a third of all deaths in week up to April 10

Coronavirus linked to a third of all deaths in week up to April 10

21 April 2020

Covid-19-related deaths in care homes rose from 217 to 1,043 in a week, the ONS said.


Northern Ireland coronavirus restrictions ‘working’

Northern Ireland coronavirus restrictions ‘working’

Northern Ireland coronavirus restrictions ‘working’

21 April 2020

Stormont Assembly members debated the Health Protection Coronavirus Restrictions NI 2020 on Tuesday.


Private family footage of the Queen as a child released to mark 94th birthday

Private family footage of the Queen as a child released to mark 94th birthday

Private family footage of the Queen as a child released to mark 94th birthday

21 April 2020

The Queen is staying at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh while the country is in lockdown.


Grenfell Tower Inquiry could resume over video conferencing

Grenfell Tower Inquiry could resume over video conferencing

Grenfell Tower Inquiry could resume over video conferencing

21 April 2020

The second phase of hearings into the disaster were halted in March as a result of coronavirus restrictions.


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