Holiday bookings jump as UK Covid travel tests axed
Jet2 says bookings increased by 30% after it was announced test rules would be relaxed.
London bus crash: Children injured as double-decker hits shop
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said his thoughts were with those affected by the “terrible incident”.
Police to investigate Downing Street lockdown parties
Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick says the force will look into “potential breaches of Covid-19 regulations”.
Royal Mail to cut jobs amid ongoing postal delays
Around 700 management roles will go as the firm struggles to cope with Covid-related absences.
Government borrowed less than expected in December
Borrowing hit £16.8bn last month as pandemic support for the economy continues.
NI peatlands threatened by ‘toxic’ nitrogen rainwater
The gas poses a threat by killing critical species in Northern Ireland’s peatlands.
Birthday celebration for PM sparks new party row
Frustration from MPs grows amid revelations of another gathering held at No 10 during lockdown in 2020.
Thousands needed to try new Covid antiviral treatments
A UK study aims to find out who will benefit most from two pills designed to treat Covid-19.
The Beatles and John Lennon memorabilia to be sold as NFTs
John Lennon’s eldest son Julian will keep the physical items as he sells digital versions of them.
Marmite maker Unilever to cut thousands of jobs worldwide
Unilever, which also makes Dove soap and PG Tips, will cut the roles in more than 100 countries.