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Patel accused of ‘flagrant breach’ of ministerial code over PPE lobbying

Patel accused of ‘flagrant breach’ of ministerial code over PPE lobbying

The Home Secretary is reported to have lobbied Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove in April.

Elephant sculptures bring environmental message to Buckingham Palace

Elephant sculptures bring environmental message to Buckingham Palace

Famous faces Joanna Lumley, Amy Jackson and Donna Air showed their support for the campaign.

Assault on police officer ‘shocking and senseless’, says Home Secretary

Assault on police officer ‘shocking and senseless’, says Home Secretary

An officer was injured in an incident at an educational premises in Scunthorpe on Friday.

Thousands of Rangers fans gather at Ibrox ahead of title celebrations

Thousands of Rangers fans gather at Ibrox ahead of title celebrations

Police Scotland said that an ‘appropriate plan’ is in place to protect public safety.

Royal British Legion marks centenary with wreath-laying ceremony

Royal British Legion marks centenary with wreath-laying ceremony

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the charity.

Football stars encourage vaccine uptake praising jabs as ‘best defence’

Football stars encourage vaccine uptake praising jabs as ‘best defence’

Players and pundits have advised people to get their doses when offered.

London artists create own Tube poster campaign after Hockney piece goes viral

London artists create own Tube poster campaign after Hockney piece goes viral

Artist Laura Nevill said David Hockney’s much talked-about Piccadilly Circus creation was a “missed opportunity” to showcase emerging local talent.

Ex-SAS man ready to embark on groundbreaking solo row across Atlantic

Ex-SAS man ready to embark on groundbreaking solo row across Atlantic

Ian Rivers will set off on Monday, weather permitting, on a roughly 3,500-mile row that will take around three months.

Ministers under fire over Indian variant ahead of restrictions easing on Monday

Ministers under fire over Indian variant ahead of restrictions easing on Monday

Ministers said the Government was acting ‘calmly’ but the British Medical Association said the move was a ‘real worry’.

Forced Uighur labour behind world’s solar panels, investigation finds

Forced Uighur labour behind world’s solar panels, investigation finds

A study by Sheffield Hallam University has urged the world’s leading panel manufacturers not to source materials from Xinjiang.

Celebrity judges join charity contest in hunt for Britain’s next top dog

Celebrity judges join charity contest in hunt for Britain’s next top dog

Dog-owners are invited to submit photos of their pets to find winners across six themes.

5K runners set for test event to try to move out of lockdown

5K runners set for test event to try to move out of lockdown

Athletes and spectators at the Reunion 5K will be split into two different races to provide scientific data on Covid-19 transmission levels

Marcus Rashford and National Literacy Trust launch child reading initiative

Marcus Rashford and National Literacy Trust launch child reading initiative

WH Smith will gift a copy of the footballer’s book You Are A Champion: How To Be The Best You Can Be for every one that is sold.

What the papers say – May 15

What the papers say – May 15

The threat of delays to the UK’s reopening posed by the Indian Covid variant dominates the Saturday papers.

Final Debenhams stores to shut as chain’s 243-year history ends

Final Debenhams stores to shut as chain’s 243-year history ends

The retail firm collapsed amid the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

PM warns Indian variant could deliver ‘serious disruption’ to lockdown plans

PM warns Indian variant could deliver ‘serious disruption’ to lockdown plans

Boris Johnson says England could face ‘hard choices’ if the variant proves to be much more transmissible than other strains

Johnson’s Mustique holiday ‘was worth double the amount declared’

Johnson’s Mustique holiday ‘was worth double the amount declared’

The revelation will heap further pressure on Mr Johnson as he faces various investigations.

Incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots vows to unite unionism and defeat NI Protocol

Incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots vows to unite unionism and defeat NI Protocol

The Stormont Agriculture Minister defeated the DUP’s Westminster leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the battle to replace Arlene Foster on Friday.

Up to five visitors per resident to be allowed in care homes from Monday

Up to five visitors per resident to be allowed in care homes from Monday

Elderly and vulnerable people will be able to see more of their friends and relatives as the UK moves to the next stage of lockdown easing.

Brexit trade issues between Britain and Ireland can be resolved, says Martin

Brexit trade issues between Britain and Ireland can be resolved, says Martin

Micheal Martin said he assured Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the European Union ‘wants to be constructive’.

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