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Surge testing for Berkshire amid spread of Indian coronavirus variant

Surge testing for Berkshire amid spread of Indian coronavirus variant

Everyone aged 12 and above in specific postcode areas of Reading and Wokingham will be offered PCR testing.

Labour to force vote on ‘totally insufficient’ school catch-up funding

Labour to force vote on ‘totally insufficient’ school catch-up funding

The investment package was reportedly 10 times less than that recommended by the education recovery tsar, who has since quit.

Indian variant hospital numbers not increasing ‘significantly’

Indian variant hospital numbers not increasing ‘significantly’

Chris Hopson of NHS Providers said there were 50 people in hospital with Covid-19 compared to 170 in November.

Gavin Williamson urges all pupils and their families to get Covid tests

Gavin Williamson urges all pupils and their families to get Covid tests

The Government praised the ‘herculean efforts’ of students after more than 50 million rapid tests were taken in England since January.

‘Time to distinguish’ between vaccinated and unvaccinated, says Tony Blair

‘Time to distinguish’ between vaccinated and unvaccinated, says Tony Blair

The former prime minister advocates the idea that vaccine status matters.

What the papers say – June 5

What the papers say – June 5

The coronavirus latest features in the Saturday papers.

Start of tax year could move back – Office of Tax Simplification

Start of tax year could move back – Office of Tax Simplification

A move to March 31 would bring individuals into line with corporations.

Sophie insists royals are ‘still a family no matter what happens’

Sophie insists royals are ‘still a family no matter what happens’

The Countess of Wessex said she and her husband were flattered to be taking on a more prominent role in the monarchy.

Glasgow drops to Level 2 as coronavirus restrictions ease across Scotland

Glasgow drops to Level 2 as coronavirus restrictions ease across Scotland

While the whole of mainland Scotland was supposed to move to Level 1 on Monday, the city will join 13 other council areas in remaining in Level 2.

Exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases surge

Exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases surge

Social distancing and mask wearing could be set to remain in place until July 5, according to multiple reports.

Sophie insists royals are ‘still a family no matter what happens’

Sophie insists royals are ‘still a family no matter what happens’

The Wessex couple said they were ‘flattered’ to be taking on a more prominent role in a slimmed-down monarchy.

UK ticket-holder scoops £111m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder scoops £111m EuroMillions jackpot

The lucky player matched all five Euromillions numbers as well as the two Lucky Star numbers.

Vaccine rollout – are we ahead of schedule?

Vaccine rollout – are we ahead of schedule?

The PA news agency looks at why healthy people in their 20s may now be getting their call up for the jab.

Medical professionals criticise ‘inadequate’ communication over NHS data system

Medical professionals criticise ‘inadequate’ communication over NHS data system

The BMA and RCGP say the scheme is being implemented too fast and without sufficient patient consultation.

Putin says ‘don’t spoil Russian-British relations’ after MI6 chief’s criticism

Putin says ‘don’t spoil Russian-British relations’ after MI6 chief’s criticism

The Russian President stressed on Friday evening Richard Moore is ‘new’ to the role.

Firms bidding for major public sector contracts must sign net zero pledge

Firms bidding for major public sector contracts must sign net zero pledge

The Cabinet Office said the requirement would be placed on all tenders for contracts worth more than £5 million.

Downpours for the south of England ahead of sunny and warm weekend

Downpours for the south of England ahead of sunny and warm weekend

Temperatures plummeted to around 13C in some areas following the UK’s mini heatwave.

Health Secretary says ‘tough’ travel restrictions needed to protect UK freedoms

Health Secretary says ‘tough’ travel restrictions needed to protect UK freedoms

It comes as reports have suggested that plans to scrap all Covid restrictions on June 21 could be watered down.

Rapper Nines charged with drug offences

Rapper Nines charged with drug offences

He was arrested on Thursday.

Met Police chief says force is ready to tackle future violent incidents

Met Police chief says force is ready to tackle future violent incidents

Police also condemned the ‘brazen violence’ that took place in Hyde Park, west London.

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