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Ancient tsunami could devastate Scottish towns if it happened today – study

Ancient tsunami could devastate Scottish towns if it happened today – study

Researchers found that the wave could have travelled up to 19 miles (30km) inland.

Murder charge after 14-year-old boy chased and stabbed

Murder charge after 14-year-old boy chased and stabbed

Michael Shields, 35, will appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

UK Government ‘open minded’ about extending furlough scheme, Michael Gove says

UK Government ‘open minded’ about extending furlough scheme, Michael Gove says

The Cabinet Office minister spoke ahead of a four-nations summit, chaired by the PM, to discuss the ongoing response to coronavirus.

Extending the school day still under review in Government catch-up plans

Extending the school day still under review in Government catch-up plans

Home Office minister Victoria Atkins said the Government was ‘continuing to look at things like lengthening the school day’.

Spanish and Greek islands could be added to travel green list

Spanish and Greek islands could be added to travel green list

Experts believe several popular summer hotspots will be given green tier status when the list is updated.

Climate activists block power station with washing machine

Climate activists block power station with washing machine

Aound 20 activists from Extinction Rebellion Scotland and Glasgow Calls Out Polluters are at the SSE gas power station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

Former British officer pleads for UK visa for Afghan interpreter

Former British officer pleads for UK visa for Afghan interpreter

Ahmadzai, a married father of five, is thought to be under threat from the Taliban.

Coin display honouring Queen lights up Tower of London

Coin display honouring Queen lights up Tower of London

Striking images of coins from Elizabeth’s reign were projected to mark the monarch’s coronation anniversary.

High Court to rule on challenge to housing asylum seekers in Napier Barracks

High Court to rule on challenge to housing asylum seekers in Napier Barracks

Mr Justice Linden is due to hand down his judgment on Thursday morning after a two-day hearing in April.

2.5 million people behind on broadband bills

2.5 million people behind on broadband bills

Young people, those with children aged under 18 and those on benefits are more likely to have fallen into debt, Citizens Advice said.

Victoria Cross won by ‘Hero of Manipur’ to be sold at auction

Victoria Cross won by ‘Hero of Manipur’ to be sold at auction

Colonel Charles Grant was a 29-year-old lieutenant when he fought in the Anglo-Manipur War in 1891.

What the papers say – June 3

What the papers say – June 3

Schools’ recovery tsar Sir Kevan Collins’s resignation features on many front pages on Thursday.

Army paused new tank trials over speed and safety concerns

Army paused new tank trials over speed and safety concerns

The £3.47 billion fleet of tanks has been hit by problems including an inability to travel safely over 20mph.

Pressure on Gavin Williamson after education chief quits over lack of funding

Pressure on Gavin Williamson after education chief quits over lack of funding

Sir Kevan Collins was appointed to advise the Government on the long-term measures needed to support pupils who have faced disruption due to Covid.

Rebellious Tory MPs aim to force Commons vote on Government’s aid cuts

Rebellious Tory MPs aim to force Commons vote on Government’s aid cuts

Conservative former chief whip Andrew Mitchell is leading a parliamentary push to ensure new legislation makes up the shortfall.

Travel list changes expected as holidaymakers await to see impact of variants

Travel list changes expected as holidaymakers await to see impact of variants

Boris Johnson has said the Government will have “no hesitation” about downgrading countries to the amber or red list if necessary

Parts of UK to experience ‘near miss’ heatwave despite more high temperatures

Parts of UK to experience ‘near miss’ heatwave despite more high temperatures

To meet the official criteria for a heatwave, areas must see three consecutive days of high temperature – ranging from around 25C to 28C.

Detectives probe ‘lift’ murder suspect took on day of double stabbing

Detectives probe ‘lift’ murder suspect took on day of double stabbing

Lincolnshire Police appealed for any witnesses to the 10-mile trip to come forward.

Racist language directed at teenager before he was stabbed to death, say police

Racist language directed at teenager before he was stabbed to death, say police

Dea-John Reid was killed on College Road in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham at about 7.30pm on Monday.

Economic cost of lost learning to run into billions, Sir Kevan Collins warns

Economic cost of lost learning to run into billions, Sir Kevan Collins warns

Various estimates suggest that the crisis in lost learning calls for a massive national policy response.

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