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Getir triples valuation to £5.3bn as it secures funding boost

Getir triples valuation to £5.3bn as it secures funding boost

The rapid grocery delivery firm launched in London in January and plans to expand into more UK cities.

Police release images of Hyde Park disorder after reports of males with machetes

Police release images of Hyde Park disorder after reports of males with machetes

The Metropolitan Police said the violence witnessed by people enjoying the sun was ‘shocking and unacceptable’.

Demand for staff soars at fastest rate since 1998 – study

Demand for staff soars at fastest rate since 1998 – study

Employers are struggling to find new workers as they emerge from the pandemic lockdown.

Police forces agree Hillsborough cover-up compensation for 601 victims

Police forces agree Hillsborough cover-up compensation for 601 victims

The South Yorkshire and West Midlands forces agreed the settlement following a civil claim for misfeasance in a public office, lawyers said.

Date set for trial of 19-year-old accused of murdering teenager

Date set for trial of 19-year-old accused of murdering teenager

Lewis Ashdown appeared at Lewes Crown Court charged with the murder of Marc Williams.

‘Marked increase’ in people suffering with long Covid for at least a year

‘Marked increase’ in people suffering with long Covid for at least a year

Long Covid is used to describe the effects of the virus that continue for weeks or months beyond the initial illness.

Construction sector soars but inflation worries persist

Construction sector soars but inflation worries persist

The sector has seen the biggest rise in new orders since records began in 1997.

New car sales down 15% on pre-pandemic levels

New car sales down 15% on pre-pandemic levels

Some 156,737 new cars were registered in the UK last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

Travel quarantine decision ‘could be political retaliation’

Travel quarantine decision ‘could be political retaliation’

An Edinburgh University infection expert suggested the decision to move Portugal to the amber list may be politically motivated.

Portugal laments removal from UK’s travel green list

Portugal laments removal from UK’s travel green list

The president of the country’s National Health Council said the move was an overreaction.

Earth Overshoot Day to fall earlier than last year, campaigners warn

Earth Overshoot Day to fall earlier than last year, campaigners warn

July 29 will mark the date when humanity has used all the natural resources that earth regenerates during the year.

Michael Gove received coronavirus app alert after trip to Portugal

Michael Gove received coronavirus app alert after trip to Portugal

The Cabinet Office minister had to abandon a meeting with the PM and first ministers after he travelled to watch the Champions League final.

Campaign launched to encourage public to plant more trees and flowers

Campaign launched to encourage public to plant more trees and flowers

Government drive comes ahead of key nature and climate summits this year.

What the papers say – June 4

What the papers say – June 4

Travel ‘chaos’ caused by changes to the Government’s green list of holiday destinations leads most of the Friday papers.

Labour calls for Parliament’s sleaze watchdog to investigate PM over flat revamp

Labour calls for Parliament’s sleaze watchdog to investigate PM over flat revamp

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Scientists hail breakthrough in breast cancer treatment

Scientists hail breakthrough in breast cancer treatment

Trials have shown the benefits of cancer drug olaparib in early stage treatment.

Hopes for summer holidays fade as Portugal moved to amber list

Hopes for summer holidays fade as Portugal moved to amber list

Travel bosses are facing ‘another lost summer’ amid growing concerns over coronavirus variants and mutations.

How lockdown measures are being eased across the UK

How lockdown measures are being eased across the UK

Wales will see its Covid-19 measures further relaxed from June 7.

Coronavirus crisis has drastically impacted girls’ education worldwide – Malala

Coronavirus crisis has drastically impacted girls’ education worldwide – Malala

The activist and Nobel Proze laureate fears the pandemic will cause millions of girls worldwide to lose their education.

Large outdoor events for up to 10,000 people to resume in Wales

Large outdoor events for up to 10,000 people to resume in Wales

A further review ahead of June 21 will determine whether indoor events can restart.

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