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What the papers say – May 1

What the papers say – May 1

The nation’s papers feature a mix of pandemic and economic developments on Saturday.

Relief as rule change allows outdoor family visits for care home residents

Relief as rule change allows outdoor family visits for care home residents

From Tuesday, residents leaving their home for a walk or to visit a loved one’s garden will no longer have to isolate for two weeks on return.

Campaign launched to build memorial for Covid-19 victims

Campaign launched to build memorial for Covid-19 victims

The appeal aims to raise £2.3 million to build a memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Raab hosting G7 foreign ministers meeting amid Covid restrictions

Raab hosting G7 foreign ministers meeting amid Covid restrictions

London is hosting the first G7 foreign ministers meeting in more than two years.

Police chief defends Met vetting process after Neo-Nazi former officer jailed

Police chief defends Met vetting process after Neo-Nazi former officer jailed

Ben Hannam, 22, was found guilty of being a member of banned right-wing extremist group National Action.

‘Surprised’ counter-terror chief suggests PM may be warned over phone security

‘Surprised’ counter-terror chief suggests PM may be warned over phone security

Neil Basu said there is no shortage of advice made available to the PM but ‘you have to want to take it’.

Police officer dismissed for hitting vulnerable teenage girl with baton 30 times

Police officer dismissed for hitting vulnerable teenage girl with baton 30 times

Metropolitan Police officer Benjamin Kemp was dismissed without notice following a disciplinary hearing.

Duchess of Sussex tells young girls to ‘challenge injustice’ in virtual chat

Duchess of Sussex tells young girls to ‘challenge injustice’ in virtual chat

Meghan hosted a roundtable to give young women a platform to ‘help define a path forward and continue making an impact’.

Shops reopen and pints pour again as NI takes stride out of lockdown

Shops reopen and pints pour again as NI takes stride out of lockdown

Pubs have resumed trading outdoors while all retailers are now allowed to open.

Care home isolation rule scrapped for ‘low risk’ visits out

Care home isolation rule scrapped for ‘low risk’ visits out

From Tuesday, care home residents will be able to leave their home for ‘low risk’ visits without having to self-isolate for 14 days on their return.

Boy, eight, to sleep in his garden for 100 nights for Captain Tom 100

Boy, eight, to sleep in his garden for 100 nights for Captain Tom 100

Archie has already braved some bitter nights, with rain and snow.

Netflix reality show star fined over abuse of airline cabin crew

Netflix reality show star fined over abuse of airline cabin crew

Matthew Mawhinney became rowdy on the flight home from filming the second series of dating show Too Hot to Handle in the Caribbean.

Forecasters predict bank holiday ‘washout’ with heavy winds and rain to hit UK

Forecasters predict bank holiday ‘washout’ with heavy winds and rain to hit UK

Weather warnings could be imposed over the weekend, the Met Office has said.

Noel Clarke apologises and says he will seek help after misconduct claims

Noel Clarke apologises and says he will seek help after misconduct claims

The actor denied criminal behaviour.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Selby, Hyndburn and North Lincolnshire are currently recording the highest rates.

One vaccine dose ‘offers more protection to people who have already had Covid’

One vaccine dose ‘offers more protection to people who have already had Covid’

The immune response of those who have not previously been infected and have only received one dose of the vaccine could be insufficient.

Family of PCSO Julia James plead for help to get ‘justice for Julia’

Family of PCSO Julia James plead for help to get ‘justice for Julia’

Ms James died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog and her body was found in woods close to her home in the village of Snowdown, Kent.

Sir Ed Davey: Mood change among Scottish voters may see Lib Dem gains

Sir Ed Davey: Mood change among Scottish voters may see Lib Dem gains

The Liberal Democrat leader is due to campaign in Scotland again next week.

Clubbers return to dancefloor for pilot event

Clubbers return to dancefloor for pilot event

Revellers at Circus in Liverpool did not have to wear face coverings or social distance for the first time since before lockdown began.

Starmer puts Tory ‘sleaze’ in spotlight ahead of Hartlepool by-election

Starmer puts Tory ‘sleaze’ in spotlight ahead of Hartlepool by-election

The Labour leader is due to visit the North East town on Saturday to campaign before Thursday’s vote.

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