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Edwin Poots’ EU comments lack ‘adherence to reality’, says ambassador

Edwin Poots’ EU comments lack ‘adherence to reality’, says ambassador

Joao Vale de Almeida argued that ‘there is no alternative’ to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Scientists split on June 21 reopening amid rise in cases of new variant

Scientists split on June 21 reopening amid rise in cases of new variant

Concerns have been raised about the rising rates of infection linked to the variant first identified in India.

Two serving soldiers charged with trying to sell ammunition

Two serving soldiers charged with trying to sell ammunition

Kirtland Gill and Rajon Graham were arrested following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Flying Squad.

Heathrow opens new facility to process passengers from red list countries

Heathrow opens new facility to process passengers from red list countries

Passengers arriving at the airport on direct flights from red list nations will be taken to a dedicated terminal.

Domino’s seeks 5,000 staff as temporary workers return to pre-Covid jobs

Domino’s seeks 5,000 staff as temporary workers return to pre-Covid jobs

The pizza chain hired many people from struggling industries during the crisis.

Man sought after woman and child found dead

Man sought after woman and child found dead

Lincolnshire Police are searching for 29-year-old Daniel Bolton following an incident in Louth.

UK house prices 10.9% higher in May than a year earlier on average – index

UK house prices 10.9% higher in May than a year earlier on average – index

Property values hit a new record average of £242,832, Nationwide Building Society said.

Carrie Johnson ordered decoy dresses to keep wedding secret – report

Carrie Johnson ordered decoy dresses to keep wedding secret – report

The dress she wore and three decoy frocks were reportedly delivered to Downing Street a few days before the wedding.

Covid testing blitz to begin in Canterbury after Indian variant cases

Covid testing blitz to begin in Canterbury after Indian variant cases

While case numbers are low, authorities have urged all asymptomatic people in two postcodes to undergo testing.

Five charged over murder of Lincoln man

Five charged over murder of Lincoln man

Sam Davies, 23, died after being found with suspected knife wounds on Thursday night.

What the papers say – June 1

What the papers say – June 1

Concerns about a third wave and the June 21 deadline dominate the Tuesday papers.

Share Covid jabs with poorer nations to end variants threat, world leaders urged

Share Covid jabs with poorer nations to end variants threat, world leaders urged

Experts have called for England’s unlocking on June 21 to be delayed due to the rise of the Indian variant.

Hunt for attackers after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

Hunt for attackers after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

The teenager died after an incident in Kingstanding, north of Birmingham.

Sturgeon to confirm if further easing of Covid restrictions can take place

Sturgeon to confirm if further easing of Covid restrictions can take place

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will announce to MSPs if a move to Level 1 restrictions will happen.

Record temperatures set to continue after balmy bank holiday Monday

Record temperatures set to continue after balmy bank holiday Monday

Britons enjoyed the long weekend and newly restored freedoms following the lifting of many lockdown restrictions.

Leading drama school investigating sexual harassment claims

Leading drama school investigating sexual harassment claims

The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts confirmed accusations had been made against a former teacher.

Hunt for attackers after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

Hunt for attackers after 14-year-old boy stabbed to death

West Midlands Police are fast-tracking CCTV inquiries after the incident north of Birmingham.

Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet names

Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet names

Experts working with the World Health Organisation developed the new names.

PM urged to adopt ‘one in, one out’ policy to boost jabs for developing world

PM urged to adopt ‘one in, one out’ policy to boost jabs for developing world

Boris Johnson has been urged to turn the UK into a ‘net vaccine exporter’.

Search for boy in River Thames two miles from where woman’s body recovered

Search for boy in River Thames two miles from where woman’s body recovered

Officers said there will be a police presence in the area while the search takes place.

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