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Bank holiday likely to see hottest day of the year so far

Bank holiday likely to see hottest day of the year so far

The mercury is expected to reach 25C in some parts of the UK by Monday.

There is a ‘deal to be had’ on global tech tax reform, Sunak says

There is a ‘deal to be had’ on global tech tax reform, Sunak says

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he wanted to ensure a level playing field between high street firms and online giants.

SF minister declines to comment on deputy FM nomination refusal query

SF minister declines to comment on deputy FM nomination refusal query

The new DUP leader Edwin Poots is expected to announce who he will appoint as First Minister this week.

Westminster Cathedral congregation welcome Prime Minister’s marriage news

Westminster Cathedral congregation welcome Prime Minister’s marriage news

Worshippers at the cathedral said they were ‘honoured’ to learn of his marriage to Carrie Symonds and shared their views on re-marriage in the faith.

Ministers face claims social care was ‘forgotten’ as coronavirus pandemic hit

Ministers face claims social care was ‘forgotten’ as coronavirus pandemic hit

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi insisted the situation was addressed ‘with the best of our capability’ at the time.

Covid vaccines must be incredibly safe before use on children – minister

Covid vaccines must be incredibly safe before use on children – minister

Nadhim Zahawi said regulators in the UK are looking ‘very carefully’ at the issue.

No police investigation into SNP finances – Swinney

No police investigation into SNP finances – Swinney

The party’s national treasurer Douglas Chapman MP announced his resignation on Saturday claiming he lacked information to do the job.

100,000 Covid-19 vaccinations delivered by army medics in Northern Ireland

100,000 Covid-19 vaccinations delivered by army medics in Northern Ireland

The armed forces also provided nursing assistants during the second surge, a mortuary, storage for PPE and transferred patients to England.

NHS chief warns of hospital pressures as Johnson faces decision on lockdown

NHS chief warns of hospital pressures as Johnson faces decision on lockdown

The spread of the Indian coronavirus variant has cast doubt on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ability to end restrictions on June 21.

Why was the twice-divorced PM allowed to marry in the Catholic church?

Why was the twice-divorced PM allowed to marry in the Catholic church?

Carrie Symonds is now Boris Johnson’s third wife, or – depending how you look at it – his first.

EU not using N Ireland to punish UK for Brexit, EC vice-president claims

EU not using N Ireland to punish UK for Brexit, EC vice-president claims

Maros Sefcovic said they searched for four years for the ‘best solution to the very sensitive situation in Northern Ireland’.

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.

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