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Family says UK quarantine was ‘worst ever experience’ after hospital trip

Family says UK quarantine was ‘worst ever experience’ after hospital trip

Abby Pansegrauw and her son were both taken to hospital with apparent food poisoning.

Girls as young as 14 among upskirting complainants during lockdown year

Girls as young as 14 among upskirting complainants during lockdown year

Police figures show the majority of incidents involved young people, while other alleged victims were in their 60s.

Government considers compulsory coronavirus jabs for NHS staff

Government considers compulsory coronavirus jabs for NHS staff

Labour warned that ministers should try to work with medics who had doubts about the jab.

Dolly Alderton’s Ghosts among novels in running for comic fiction prize

Dolly Alderton’s Ghosts among novels in running for comic fiction prize

The shortlist for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize has been announced.

Health chief calls for ‘better quality of debate’ over lockdown ending

Health chief calls for ‘better quality of debate’ over lockdown ending

NHS staff are reportedly ‘going full pelt’ to deal with waiting lists and do not have the space for a significant increase in Covid patients.

What the papers say – May 30

What the papers say – May 30

The Prime Minister’s surprise wedding to former Conservative Party staffer Carrie Symonds is splashed across most of the Sunday front pages.

Sunshine to continue through bank holiday weekend

Sunshine to continue through bank holiday weekend

London and the South East recorded highs of 21C on Saturday, sending people flocking to beaches and parks.

National Trust tests out sustainable alternatives to plastic tree guards

National Trust tests out sustainable alternatives to plastic tree guards

The charity is trialling more natural options to plastic as it gets its huge tree planting and woodland creation drive under way.

Animal welfare officer adopts dog which was buried alive

Animal welfare officer adopts dog which was buried alive

The border collie had been left for dead under a pile of rocks.

UK contemporary artworks to feature at buildings including 10 Downing Street

UK contemporary artworks to feature at buildings including 10 Downing Street

Some 90 modern pieces by 45 artists have been acquired by the Government Art Collection.

Ed Miliband calls for workers on company boards

Ed Miliband calls for workers on company boards

The former Labour leader said that in most European countries it is usual to include workers on boards of state-owned or former state-owned firms.

Summer-born children unfairly labelled as having educational needs, says study

Summer-born children unfairly labelled as having educational needs, says study

A report found that two out of five summer-born boys are categorised as having special educational needs and disabilities by primary schools.

Motorists set to make insurance savings as new whiplash claims portal launches

Motorists set to make insurance savings as new whiplash claims portal launches

Medical evidence to back up whiplash injuries will now be mandatory under clamp down on exaggerated claims which push up insurance costs.

One-to-one time for rescued donkeys to help save endangered wildflower

One-to-one time for rescued donkeys to help save endangered wildflower

Residents at the Donkey Sanctuary in Devon will tread in the seeds of the small-flowered catchfly while on walks with their grooms.

Letter written by ‘father of vaccines’ could sell for £8,000

Letter written by ‘father of vaccines’ could sell for £8,000

Dr Edward Jenner, who developed the smallpox vaccine, wrote to a fellow physician to thank him for endorsing his work

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

The couple married in front of family and friends at Westminster Cathedral.

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret ceremony

The wedding was attended by close friends and family at the end of a difficult week in Westminster for the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister marries for third time after Covid-dominated leadership of UK

Prime Minister marries for third time after Covid-dominated leadership of UK

The wedding comes just days after the couple were said to have sent save-the-date cards to friends and family for an event in July next year.

Decor, dog fights and ‘I dos’: The Prime Minister’s rollercoaster week

Decor, dog fights and ‘I dos’: The Prime Minister’s rollercoaster week

The Prime Minister has weathered allegations of Islamophobia, incompetence and extravagant interior design.

The PM’s ‘secret wedding’: Who is Carrie Symonds?

The PM’s ‘secret wedding’: Who is Carrie Symonds?

A profile on Boris Johnson’s wife and former Conservative Party communications chief Carrie Symonds.

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