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Half of UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

Half of UK adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19, figures show

Some 75.5% of people aged 18 and over have received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

Portugal ‘to be removed from travel green list’

Portugal ‘to be removed from travel green list’

The summer hotspot will move to the amber list on Thursday, according to the BBC.

Arctic sea ice ‘thinning up to twice as fast as previously thought’

Arctic sea ice ‘thinning up to twice as fast as previously thought’

Scientists say sea ice is essential for keeping the planet cool and a decline in frozen seawater could lead to potentially devastating consequences.

Gary Smith elected new head of GMB union

Gary Smith elected new head of GMB union

The union’s Scottish regional secretary succeeds Tim Roache.

Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist shot by police who feared his bomb would explode

Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist shot by police who feared his bomb would explode

Armed officers giving evidence at Usman Khan’s inquest recalled their panic at discovering an explosive belt around his waist.

Asylum seekers win challenge against Home Office over ‘squalid’ Napier Barracks

Asylum seekers win challenge against Home Office over ‘squalid’ Napier Barracks

High Court judge Mr Justice Linden said it was “virtually inevitable that large numbers of residents would contract Covid-19” due to the conditions.

Neurological symptoms like fatigue common in mild Covid-19 – study

Neurological symptoms like fatigue common in mild Covid-19 – study

Psychosocial factors relating to the context of the global pandemic may also play a role, researchers suggest.

Holiday hopes dashed with no countries added to green travel list

Holiday hopes dashed with no countries added to green travel list

Spanish and Greek islands had hoped to be added to Britain’s list of quarantine-free destinations on Thursday.

Taxpayers could be ‘paying more for less’ as councils make cuts after pandemic

Taxpayers could be ‘paying more for less’ as councils make cuts after pandemic

The Public Accounts Committee said services are likely to be slashed despite council tax bills going up this year in response to Covid’s impact.

Get gunman off the streets, pleads grandmother of two-year-old shooting victim

Get gunman off the streets, pleads grandmother of two-year-old shooting victim

Lillian Serunkuma said she believes people are not coming forward with information because of a fear of being accused of ‘snitching’.

Suspended sentence for ex-boss who stole £40,000 from castle charity

Suspended sentence for ex-boss who stole £40,000 from castle charity

Jac Davies used a company credit card at Next, Tesco and the luxury Celtic Manor Resort, as well as on Prime Video and iTunes.

Officer who shot Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist: I saw bomb and feared we’d all die

Officer who shot Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist: I saw bomb and feared we’d all die

The armed policeman, who cannot be named, told the inquest into Usman Khan’s death why he shot the attacker in the head.

Queen to meet President Joe Biden, palace announces

Queen to meet President Joe Biden, palace announces

The President and First Lady Jill Biden sent their condolences to the Queen following the death of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, in April.

Rail usage sinks to pre-1872 levels

Rail usage sinks to pre-1872 levels

Journey numbers in the 12 months to the end of March fell by 78%.

Prior coronavirus infection reduces new risk for up to 10 months – study

Prior coronavirus infection reduces new risk for up to 10 months – study

Researchers looked at rates of coronavirus infections between October and February among more than 2,000 care home residents and staff.

Timeline of key events at Napier Barracks

Timeline of key events at Napier Barracks

The PA news agency recaps some of the key moments concerning the army barracks in the past several months.

Number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England rises by 22%

Number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in England rises by 22%

It is the highest level for six weeks.

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

Deputy leader Angela Rayner has called for the Commissioner for Standards Kathryn Stone to probe whether Boris Johnson broke parliamentary rules.

EU court backs Tesco workers in dispute over equal pay

EU court backs Tesco workers in dispute over equal pay

The bloc’s top court ruled that EU rules guaranteeing equal pay for male and female workers can be invoked in the dispute over pay.

Tory MP criticises Government for lack of catch-up fund despite yacht spending

Tory MP criticises Government for lack of catch-up fund despite yacht spending

Robert Halfon said the Treasury can ‘find money from the back of the sofa’ when there is a political will.

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