Virgin Orbit unsuccessful in first rocket launch attempt
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit has failed in its first test launch of a new rocket carried aloft by a …
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Number of people in emergency departments halves over Covid-19 fears
The number of people attending emergency departments fell sharply at the onset of the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland, research has …
William told of teddy bear hugs in calls with Northern Irish carers
The Duke of Cambridge has heard how children have been given giant teddy bears to hug by proxy because they …
Coronavirus and reopening schools: What do the experts say?
The Government’s plan to reopen schools to reception, year 1 and year 6 from June 1 has received mixed reactions. …
Checks needed on agri-goods entering NI after Brexit transition ends
Checks will be needed on some goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK as part of Brexit …
‘False dichotomy’: Cabinet minister rows back on admission NHS was prioritised over care homes on coronavirus testing
A senior minister has appeared to row back on claims the government had a “binary choice” on whether to prioritise …
New opt-out organ donation law comes into force in England
Most adults in England will have to opt-out of becoming an organ donor after new legislation comes into force on …
Every person prosecuted under Coronavirus Act was ‘wrongly charged’, CPS admits
Dozens of people have been wrongly charged by police under a new coronavirus law, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has admitted. All …
William supports Christchurch mosque members affected by mass shooting
The Duke of Cambridge has told members of the Christchurch Muslim community who were targeted in a shooting massacre last …
Government to increase coronavirus testing capacity to 20,000 a day in Wales
The Welsh Government has pledged to increase its testing capacity for coronavirus to 20,000 a day, as part of a …