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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…
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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
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
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
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
New Campaign Urges Public To Get Tested Twice A Week
Public will be urged to take the ‘next step safely’ and start regular testing, as part of new campaign across TV, print, outdoor and digital media Assets will be made available to workplaces and community spaces to encourage a new testing habit w80[From today…
10:36 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
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - April
As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month during April, health and care organisations across Leeds are urging people of all ages to be more aware of the signs of the disease and see a GP if they have any concerns. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK…
3:18 PM 7th 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
PM Statement At Coronavirus Press Conference: 5 April 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon, I hope you’re all continuing to enjoy the Easter break, and I know that over this weekend millions of people have been able to see loved ones for the first time in months. And I want to thank you…
7:42 PM 5th April 2021
5 Million People In The UK Receive Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
More than 5 million people in the UK receive their second dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine Nearly 1 in 10 UK adults have now received both doses Government urges people to take up their second doses as soon as…
8:05 AM 4th 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
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'Wor Jackie and the People's Dreaming
Watching the excellent, and in places deeply affecting, biopic of Jack Charlton last night on BBC2, I was struck, particularly, by a comment made by a contributor. One of the reasons, he said, for the continuing affection that the people of Ireland feel for their national team’s former manager, has…
7:26 AM 2nd April 2021
Rachael Maskell MP Says It’s Time To Support The Victims Of Crime
Rachael Maskell MP has spoken out in support of Labour’s plan to tackle violent crime and offer more support to victims. Labour’s Plan has been published in advance of the Police and Crime Commissioner Election which is taking place on 6 May and it sets out proposals to address…
10:36 AM 1st 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
New Countryside Code Launched To Help People Enjoy The Outdoors
Page from The Countryside Code 1951 Thelwell - credit Natural England
A new refreshed Countryside Code has been published, 70 years since the first booklet was published in 1951 The Code allows people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that nature offers, while giving it the respect it deserves A new, refreshed Countryside Code has…
7:12 AM 1st April 2021
God’s Own Caravan: World’s First Yorkshire-inspired Holiday Home Launches
Yorkshire-based Victory Leisure Homes has announced its latest holiday home model - ‘God’s Own Caravan’ - today (1st April), which looks to bring a taste of Yorkshire to holidaymakers across the UK. A world first, God’s Own Caravan is packed full of every feature a true Yorkshire lad or lass could…
12:01 AM 1st April 2021
MPs Receive Nature ‘News From The Future’ On April Fool’s Day
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
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
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
West Yorkshire Mayoral Candidates Challenge Fossil Fuel Investments In Local Authority Pension Fund
They may not agree on much but all 4 of the main political parties’ West Yorkshire Mayoral candidates are agreed that the West Yorkshire Pension Fund needs to drop its fossil fuel investments. The Fossil Free West Yorkshire campaign has been really encouraged to see the cross-party support for getting…
2:16 PM 29th March 2021
Public Reminded They Must Meet Outside
The public are being reminded they must stay outside when meeting others as part of the next step of easing Covid restrictions in a new film released today narrated by GP Dr Hilary Jones MBE. From today, groups of 6 people, or 2 households, are allowed to meet outside …
8:02 AM 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
Mental Health Recovery Plan Backed By £500 Million
The government's mental health recovery action plan will support hundreds of thousands of people with mental health issues. People with mental health difficulties, ranging from severe mental illnesses such as bipolar and schizophrenia, to those with more common mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, will benefit from expanded mental health…
10:27 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
Are You Ready For The First Supermoon Of 2021?
Jan Harris
Assistant Editor
The first supermoon of 2021 will shine this weekend on Sunday 28 March. Super Worm Moon In March the full moon is also a super worm moon. It gets its name because the ground is getting warmer in the Northern Hemisphere and starts to thaw and the earthworms are re-appearing at the…
9:00 AM 26th March 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Have Prevented Thousands Of Deaths In Older Adults, New Data Shows
Public Health England (PHE) analysis indicates that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 6,100 deaths in those aged 70 and older in England up to the end of February. From 8 December 2020 to the end of January 2021, over 4 million vaccine doses were given to adults aged 70 and over.…
5:06 PM 25th March 2021
The New £50 Note Unveiled
Today, Governor Andrew Bailey unveils the design of the new £50 banknote featuring the scientist Alan Turing. He will be joined by Stephen Fry and Dr Simon Singh, who will reflect on the note, and the choice to feature Alan Turing on it. Following its public unveil today, the polymer…
9:16 AM 25th March 2021
MP Challenges Prime Minister To Keep Promise To Sheffield Leaseholders
Andrew Palmer
Politics and Business Editor
Image by Stanislav Hedvik from Pixabay
Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield today questioned the Prime Minister over his previous commitment to protect leaseholders from ‘unaffordable costs’ to fix building safety problems after meeting those affected in Sheffield last night. Highlighting the ‘unequivocal pledge’ made by Boris Johnson for their protection, he asked the PM to say…
7:15 PM 24th March 2021
The Clock Is Ticking - It's Time To End TB
World Tuberculosis Day is today 24 March. The theme of World TB Day 2021 - ‘The Clock is Ticking’ –conveys the sense that the world is running out of time to act on the commitments to end TB made by global leaders. This is especially critical in the context of the…
3:01 PM 24th March 2021
York’s Emergency Department 14,000 Petition To Be Presented To Parliament
Tonight, Rachael Maskell MP will present the public petition over the future of York’s Emergency Department and in particular the Minor Injuries Unit, to Parliament. The petition which received over 14,000 signatures from people across the city clearly set out that people did not want any part of the Emergency…
8:41 AM 24th March 2021
PM Statement At Coronavirus Press Conference: 23 March 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon everybody, thank you for joining us, When I asked you to go into lockdown exactly a year ago it seemed incredible that in the 21st Century this was the only way to fight a new respiratory disease - to stay at…
5:49 PM 23rd March 2021
Pause To Reflect On COVID-19
Residents across Leeds are being urged to reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year. Today (Tuesday 23 March) is National Day of Reflection organised by charity Marie Curie – an opportunity to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved and hope for a…
10:12 AM 23rd March 2021
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