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The Government has announced a phased reopening of the hospitality industry, with clubs the last to open from June if all goes to plan.

Jonathan Gullis was skipped on the order paper by Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing after appearing without adhering to the proper dress code.

The former first minister will not appear before a Holyrood committee on Wednesday after parliament redacted his written evidence.

The Department of Health and Social Care has asked hospital staff to stop using a specific brand of FFP3 masks.

The plant has been targeted by the Palestine Action activist group four times in six months.

The findings could be used to help target public health or work-based interventions aiming to reduce heavy drinking, scientists say.

Micheal Martin made the announcement in a live address from Government buildings in Dublin on Tuesday evening.

Stormont ministers pressed the case with Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis for funding.

The National Zakat Foundation (NZF) received 19,244 applications for financial support in 2020, distributing £3.8 million in grants.

The duchess praised volunteers who signed up to become NHS Volunteer Responder stewards supporting the UK vaccination programme.

Around one in six local areas have seen a week-on-week rise in rates.

Senior officials have frequently appeared to dismiss the idea of introducing vaccine passports in the UK.

The three European signatories to Iran’s nuclear deal highlighted the ‘dangerous nature’ of the decision.

Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer warned a rush out of lockdown could prompt the worst wave of Covid-19 infections to date.

Restrictions in Scotland will not be lifted until at least April 5, when the levels system will return.

Night owls may be twice as likely as morning larks to underperform at work, according to their self-rated performance.

The final report from the Hampton-Alexander Review revealed that the number of women on FTSE boards has jumped to 1,026, up from 682 in 2015.

The First Minister revealed details of a new plan that could see the stay-at-home order currently in place lifted on April 5.

Robin Swann has warned against reopening too many sectors at once and risking renewed spread of Covid-19.

The Independent Expert Panel ruled that Parliament’s standards commissioner was right to clear Ross Thomson of the allegations.