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The Funeral Of H.R.H Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh
It was an emotional farewell for HM The Queen as she said goodbye to her husband of 73 years and the longest consort in British royal history. The service so eloquently combined solemnity, pageantry and the beauty of simplicity steeped in the Anglican tradition, of which he would have been…
Prince Philip in his seventy-first year. Photo by Allan Warren. And Windsor Castle grounds bathed in sunshine
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UK Aid And Unilever Reach One Billion People With Global Hygiene Campaign To Tackle COVID-19
The world’s largest hygiene campaign aimed at tackling the spread of Covid-19 has reached one billion people. The UK Government and Unilever partnered to provide soap, sanitiser and surface disinfectants to developing countries, where there is little or no sanitation. …
4:58 PM 18th April 2021
DofE Young People Light Up Billboards Across UK With A #DofEThanks To HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh
Messages of thanks from DofE participants and Award holders will appear from today on billboards in towns and cities across the UK including at Heathrow airport Terminal 5– to mark the DofE’s founder’s funeral and thank him for the incredible impact he had on young people. With a message…
8:18 PM 17th April 2021
Festival Republic Joins Government Pilot Programme With A Live Gig To Trial The Safe Return Of Fans
On Sunday 2 May, Festival Republic will host an outdoor gig at Sefton Park, Liverpool, as the latest event to join the government’s Events Research Programme to get large audiences back to live events safely this summer. The Sefton Park Pilot, in partnership with Culture Liverpool, will further trial approaches to…
4:44 PM 18th April 2021
New Advice On COVID-19 Vaccination For Pregnant Women
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the rest of the population, based on their age and clinical risk group. There have been no specific safety concerns identified with any brand of coronavirus (COVID-19)…
10:31 AM 17th April 2021
Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 Variants Identified In UK - 16 April 2021
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in UK. Public Health England (PHE) releases weekly updates on the number of confirmed new cases of variants of concern and variants under investigation identified in the UK. The dominant variant continues to be VOC-20DEC-01 (B.1.1.7) and PHE will continue to monitor all variants closely. The…
9:04 AM 16th April 2021
Russia: Foreign Office Summons Russian Ambassador
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador over the United Kingdom’s deep concern at a pattern of malign activity, including cyber intrusions, interference in democratic processes, and the build-up of military forces near the Ukrainian border and in illegally-annexed Crimea. A FCDO Spokesperson said: …
8:07 PM 15th April 2021
PM Call With King Abdullah II Of Jordan: 13 April 2021
The Prime Minister spoke to His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. He congratulated the King on the occasion of Jordan’s centenary, noting the close relationship between our two countries over the last 100 years and hopes to strengthen that partnership even further in the future. King Abdullah also passed on his…
7:56 AM 14th April 2021
Remaining University Students To Return To Campus From Step 3 Of The Roadmap, No Earlier Than 17 May
All students to return to in-person teaching from Step 3 of the Government’s roadmap, no earlier than 17 May New home testing kits provided to students to increase testing uptake and help limit virus transmission All university students who have not yet returned to…
5:11 PM 13th April 2021
UK Moves Into Next Phase Of Vaccine Roll-out As Government Target Hit Early
More than 32 million people have been given a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine Jabs have been offered to everyone aged 50 and over, health and care workers and clinically vulnerable Phase 2 of the vaccination programme begins this…
5:07 PM 13th April 2021
Help Us ‘Ease’ Into The New Normal
Dear Editor With lockdown restrictions easing, there is an understandable buzz of excitement in the air as people head outside to see loved ones and enjoy the warmer weather. But we are hearing from many blind and partially sighted people who are anxious about public spaces becoming busier and have lost…
10:10 AM 13th April 2021
Give Safely To Registered Charities This Ramadan
As Muslims enter the month of Ramadan, the Charity Commission is encouraging donors to take simple steps to ensure their donations reach the intended cause. Ramadan is a time of huge generosity among British Muslims, with the Muslim Charities Forum estimating that, in previous years, UK donors have given over £130…
9:39 AM 13th April 2021
The Prime Minister's Tribute To His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh: 12 April 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement in the House of Commons. Mr Speaker, I beg to move: That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty expressing the deepest sympathies of this House on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the heartfelt thanks of…
4:53 PM 12th April 2021
Visas Extended For Thousands Of Frontline Health And Care Workers
Thousands of crucial frontline health workers and their dependents will be granted free visa extensions, Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced. Free one-year visa extensions will be automatically granted to eligible overseas health and care workers whose visas were due to expire before 1 October 2021. Since starting the free extensions last…
10:29 AM 10th April 2021
Prime Minister's Statement On The Death Of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It was with great sadness that a short time ago I received word from Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away at the age of 99. Prince Philip…
2:23 PM 9th April 2021
The Duke Of Edinburgh Dies Aged 99
Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle." At the express request…
2:18 PM 9th April 2021
Death Of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh
Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings. It is with great regret that we note the announcement today, Friday 9 April 2021 from Buckingham Palace of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. All official flags, including the Union Flag, are to be half-masted on all UK government buildings…
2:17 PM 9th April 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Have Prevented 10,400 Deaths In Older Adults
Public Health England (PHE) analysis indicates that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 10,400 deaths in those aged 60 and older in England up to the end of March, an additional 4,300 since the previous update. From 8 December 2020 to the end of March 2021, over 15 million vaccine doses were…
11:00 AM 9th April 2021
Weekly National Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Reports Published - 8 April 2021
National influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity decreased in week 13 of 2021. Case rates have fallen across all age groups. Case…
2:20 PM 8th April 2021
WHO Urges Countries To Build A Fairer, Healthier World Post-covid-19
COVID-19 has unfairly impacted some people more harshly than others, exacerbating existing inequities in health and welfare within and between countries. w80[For World Health Day, 7 April 2021, WHO is therefore issuing five calls for urgent action to improve health for all people.] Within countries, illness and death from COVID-19 have…
8:06 AM 7th April 2021
Global Leaders Unite In Urgent Call For International Pandemic Treaty
25 heads of government and international agencies come together in extraordinary joint call New treaty would signal high-level political action needed to protect the world from future health crises The international community should work together “towards a new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response” to build a…
8:38 PM 6th April 2021
People Urged To Apply Now For British Passport
People have been urged not to delay in applying for a British passport and to allow more time for it to be processed. While it is still illegal to holiday overseas and the “Stay in the UK” regulation remains in place, by applying for a passport now, people can make sure…
5:04 PM 6th April 2021
PM Call With President Zelenskyy: 5 April 2021
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this evening. They discussed the UK’s significant concerns about the recent Russian military activity on Ukraine’s border and in illegally-annexed Crimea. The Prime Minister reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He expressed his solidarity with President Zelenskyy’s…
8:21 AM 6th April 2021
Further Easing Of COVID Restrictions Confirmed For 12 April
Outdoor hospitality will be among those reopening in England next week after the Prime Minister confirmed the roadmap is on track and planned easements can go ahead. Significant parts of the indoor economy and further outdoor settings will reopen from 12 April, after data confirmed the government’s “four tests” for easing…
8:10 PM 5th April 2021
Twice Weekly Rapid Testing To Be Available To Everyone In England
Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from 9 April, the Government has announced. In a significant step forward, which paves the way for businesses and society reopening, anyone will be able to access free, rapid lateral flow tests (LFDs) for themselves and their families…
7:56 AM 5th April 2021
Easter Traditions: Let’s Celebrate Easter Sunday!
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Christians celebrate Holy Week and Easter to mark the most significant event in human history: the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event is recorded in the New Testament and happened on the third day after Jesus was crucified by the Romans at Calvary, on the day we…
3:00 AM 4th April 2021
Two Visitors Allowed In Care Homes To Reunite With Loved Ones
Care home residents to be allowed a second regular visitor indoors to reunite families and friends Babies and toddlers will also be able to accompany visitors, allowing grandparents to meet grandchildren Visitors can hold hands, with tests required before entry and PPE  Care home residents in England will be…
11:22 AM 3rd April 2021
Weekly National Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Reports Published - 1 April 2021
National influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity remained stable across week 12 of 2021. Overall case rates decreased slightly, however slight increases were seen in case rates in the 10 to 19 year…
2:49 PM 2nd April 2021
Public Urged To ‘GIVE SEALS SPACE’
A campaign has been launched by the Seal Alliance and government to help protect seals from human disturbance ahead of Easter weekend. The Seal Alliance has launched a new government-backed campaign to ‘Give Seals Space’ and reduce the shocking impact that human disturbance can have on these vulnerable marine mammals. As the…
11:33 AM 2nd April 2021
Countries Added To Red List To Protect UK Against Variants Of Concern
travel bans implemented for visitors from Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya, and Bangladesh from 4am Friday 9 April British, Irish and third-country nationals with residence rights (including long-term visa holders) arriving from these countries will be required to self-isolate in a government-approved hotel quarantine facility…
9:59 AM 2nd April 2021
National Living Wage Extended To Younger Workers
The age threshold for the National Living Wage changes from 25 to 23 as the rate increases on 1 April. The National Living Wage (NLW) will increase on Thursday 1 April to £8.91, giving a real-terms pay rise to millions of workers. At the same time, the age threshold for…
9:51 AM 1st April 2021
MPs Receive Nature ‘News From The Future’ On April Fool’s Day
Chris Packham reading the paper
Environment, conservation, animal welfare and access charities challenge Government to set a State of Nature target to make the hopeful headlines come true This April Fool’s Day 65 nature charities have joined together to remind MPs that the State of Nature is no joke. They have sent every MP in England…
12:01 AM 1st April 2021
April Fools' Day 2021
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
April Fools' Day is classed as one of the most light-hearted days in the calendar year. It has been celebrated by different cultures for several centuries, but its exact origin remains a mystery. The day really isn’t funny for the person who gets fooled and also it encourages people to tell…
12:01 AM 1st April 2021
Sir Lenny Henry Urges Black Britons To Take COVID-19 Vaccine
Sir Lenny Henry has written an open letter to encourage Black Britons to take the COVID-19 vaccine, signed by some of the most high-profile names in the UK. Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, actor Thandie Newton, radio personality Trevor Nelson, musician KSI and author Malorie Blackman are among the signatories on Sir…
12:33 PM 30th March 2021
Guidance If You Are Visiting The Coast From 29 March
When visiting the coastline please take care and follow the rules and social distancing guidelines according to the guidance for your area. In England, some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed on 29 March. However, many restrictions remain in place. You can meet up outdoors with friends…
8:36 PM 29th March 2021
PM Statement At Coronavirus Press Conference: 29 March 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon and welcome to this press conference on what has been a big day for many of us – with the first chance to see friends and family outdoors, whether as six people or two households. And I want to…
8:28 PM 29th March 2021
30 Million People In UK Receive First Dose Of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine
More than 33 million jabs administered overall as drive to vaccinate people with second doses accelerates Over 95% of people aged 60 and over have been vaccinated with first dose in England Everyone over 50 or those who are clinically…
8:59 PM 28th March 2021
Spring Forward Into British Summer Time
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
Once again it is that time of year when this weekend in the UK the country enters British Summer Time (BST) We put our clocks forward at 1am on Sunday and the bad news is that we lose an hour of sleep. We then stay under BST until the last Sunday…
7:00 AM 27th March 2021
PM Call With President Biden: 26 March 2021
The Prime Minister spoke to President Joe Biden this afternoon. The leaders discussed the fight against coronavirus and updated each other on their countries’ vaccine rollouts. The Prime Minister stressed that global access to vaccines will be key to defeating the pandemic. The Prime Minister and President agreed that combatting climate change…
9:55 PM 26th March 2021
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