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Dominic Cummings insists that he behaved ‘reasonably’
In a highly unusual press conference in the rose garden of 10 Downing Street, the prime minister’s chief adviser said he made the journey because of fears over a lack of childcare if he became incapacitated with Covid-19, but also concerns about his family’s safety.
The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 514 after eight more deaths were reported by the Department of Health
The department also reported a further 39 cases of confirmed Covid-19, bringing the total number of positive cases in Northern Ireland to 4,609.
Belfast Chamber has written to the First Minister and deputy First Minister asking for a date for the re-opening of non-essential retailers to allow them time to prepare
Belfast Chamber Chief Executive Simon Hamilton said, “Non-essential retailers have now been closed for over two months. Easily over 90% of staff have been furloughed.
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced plans to extend expiring driving licences for an additional seven months from the expiry date
This extension will be automatically applied and new licences will not be issued during this period.
Dozens of parishioners at a Co Antrim church have joined together for the first time in weeks after the reopening of its drive-in service
Pastor Brian Madden, of Maghaberry Elim Church, said he was happy to be able to deliver his service in front of church members.
Belfast City Council is expected to furlough staff working in Belfast Zoo, markets and other areas this week, a trade union has said
Eight of Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils have already announced furlough schemes for permanent staff.
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