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Half of people in their 30s in England given coronavirus jabs

Half of people in their 30s in England given coronavirus jabs

NHS England said some 53% of those aged 30 to 39 have received at least one dose of a vaccine since May 13.

Boy, 17, appears in court charged with murdering 16-year-old Rayon Pennycook

Boy, 17, appears in court charged with murdering 16-year-old Rayon Pennycook

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will next appear at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday.

Teenager remanded over shooting of black equal rights campaigner

Teenager remanded over shooting of black equal rights campaigner

Cameron Deriggs, 18, is charged with conspiracy to murder Sasha Johnson, who remains in a critical condition.

Cummings’ aim ‘to do as much damage as possible’ to Johnson, says Duncan Smith

Cummings’ aim ‘to do as much damage as possible’ to Johnson, says Duncan Smith

Boris Johnson’s former adviser Dominic Cummings gave evidence to MPs on Wednesday.

Artificial intelligence used by Royal Navy for first time at sea

Artificial intelligence used by Royal Navy for first time at sea

The Ministry of Defence said the technology is being tested on board HMS Dragon and HMS Lancaster.

Future of Edinburgh Festival Fringe in ‘real danger’, organiser warns

Future of Edinburgh Festival Fringe in ‘real danger’, organiser warns

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy wants the Scottish Government to drop its two-metre venue social distancing rule.

Experts to provide Government with ‘range of options’ on vaccinating children

Experts to provide Government with ‘range of options’ on vaccinating children

Professor Anthony Harnden, of the JCVI, said deciding whether to immunise children is a ‘complicated’ issue.

Billions lost in spending by passengers arriving at Heathrow – report

Billions lost in spending by passengers arriving at Heathrow – report

Business and leisure passengers arriving at the airport spend more than £16 billion a year across the UK, the CEBR says.

UK Government urged to extend EU Settlement Scheme

UK Government urged to extend EU Settlement Scheme

Scotland’s Europe Minister, Jenny Gilruth, said thousands of those eligible in Scotland have not yet applied.

‘Confusion’ over Government approach undermining Covid response, expert warns

‘Confusion’ over Government approach undermining Covid response, expert warns

Professor Stephen Reicher’s comments came as the spread of the Indian variant casts doubt on whether further restrictions can be lifted on June 21.

Pilots take the plunge during training for gruelling international contest

Pilots take the plunge during training for gruelling international contest

Pilots from across Europe have been practising ditching their light aircraft in a lake in Southampton ahead of the Greenland Air Trophy 2021 in June.

What the papers say – May 29

What the papers say – May 29

The Saturday papers feature a mix of pandemic warnings and economic developments.

Caution needed on easing lockdown, expert warns

Caution needed on easing lockdown, expert warns

A review of what measures will be relaxed on June 21 has been delayed due to the Indian variant.

Warm sunshine bringing hint of summer over bank holiday weekend

Warm sunshine bringing hint of summer over bank holiday weekend

The pleasant weather marks a welcome break from the rain that has dominated the UK since the start of the month.

Man due in court after shooting of black equal rights activist

Man due in court after shooting of black equal rights activist

Sasha Johnson remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Man charged after shooting of black equal rights activist

Man charged after shooting of black equal rights activist

Cameron Deriggs will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

Williamson sounds warning over anti-Semitism in schools

Williamson sounds warning over anti-Semitism in schools

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said there had been bullying of Jewish students and staff following the recent violence in the Middle East.

‘Hope, excitement and relief’ as Ireland prepares for extensive reopening

‘Hope, excitement and relief’ as Ireland prepares for extensive reopening

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the end of the pandemic was in sight as he unveiled extensive relaxation of Covid restrictions.

Terror laws watchdog calls for life sentences for attack planners

Terror laws watchdog calls for life sentences for attack planners

Jonathan Hall QC was speaking after an inquest jury highlighted a litany of failings.

TikTok ‘Piano Grandad’ diagnosed with cancer after raising thousands for charity

TikTok ‘Piano Grandad’ diagnosed with cancer after raising thousands for charity

Alan Melinek, 85, who has become a sensation online, has seen donations soar since announcing his diagnosis.

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