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PM 'optimistic' about summer holiday prospects
The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.
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PM 'optimistic' about summer holiday prospects
The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.

SNP drop Cherry from Westminster frontbench team
The member for Edinburgh South West says she was sacked from her justice and home affairs post at Westminster.

Care home vaccine 'milestone' reached in England
All older residents at eligible care homes in England have been offered a Covid vaccine, the NHS says.

Fire-cladding costs 'are taking over our lives'
Labour calls for extra help for homeowners hit by large bills, as ministers promise more action.

Home Office minister has lung removed
Home Office minister James Brokenshire has been discharged from hospital after second operation for cancer.

Election campaigning could 'open up' as curbs ease
Conservatives party co-chair Amanda Milling says she expects activity to start "closer to" 6 May local poll date.

Processes to ease food delivery to NI announced
The NI Executive also announces summer extension to light touch approach to Irish Sea border for pets.
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PM 'optimistic' about summer holiday prospects
The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.

SNP drop Cherry from Westminster frontbench team
The member for Edinburgh South West says she was sacked from her justice and home affairs post at Westminster.

Care home vaccine 'milestone' reached in England
All older residents at eligible care homes in England have been offered a Covid vaccine, the NHS says.

Fire-cladding costs 'are taking over our lives'
Labour calls for extra help for homeowners hit by large bills, as ministers promise more action.

Home Office minister has lung removed
Home Office minister James Brokenshire has been discharged from hospital after second operation for cancer.

Election campaigning could 'open up' as curbs ease
Conservatives party co-chair Amanda Milling says she expects activity to start "closer to" 6 May local poll date.

Processes to ease food delivery to NI announced
The NI Executive also announces summer extension to light touch approach to Irish Sea border for pets.

SNP drop Cherry from Westminster frontbench team
The member for Edinburgh South West says she was sacked from her justice and home affairs post at Westminster.

Care home vaccine 'milestone' reached in England
All older residents at eligible care homes in England have been offered a Covid vaccine, the NHS says.

Fire-cladding costs 'are taking over our lives'
Labour calls for extra help for homeowners hit by large bills, as ministers promise more action.
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