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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.

Surge testing rolled out across parts of Lancashire

Surge testing rolled out across parts of Lancashire

The DHSC said the people who tested positive for the Indian variant have been told to self-isolate and their contacts are being identified.

Police investigating claims of intimidation during DUP leadership contest

Police investigating claims of intimidation during DUP leadership contest

Party leader Edwin Poots earlier said any acts of intimidation should be reported to police.

Sunak: G7 working for ‘green and global’ economic recovery post-Covid

Sunak: G7 working for ‘green and global’ economic recovery post-Covid

Chancellor Rishi Sunak hosted a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers ahead of an in-person gathering in London next week.

Representing Northern Ireland ‘greatest privilege of my life’ – Arlene Foster

Representing Northern Ireland ‘greatest privilege of my life’ – Arlene Foster

The First Minister made the remarks as she prepares to leave the top role after five years.

Festivals facing ‘lost summer’ over lack of Government insurance scheme – report

Festivals facing ‘lost summer’ over lack of Government insurance scheme – report

The DCMS Committee also warned of a possible increase in drug-related deaths.

Foster to step aside next Tuesday if Poots names new front bench

Foster to step aside next Tuesday if Poots names new front bench

Edwin Poots said it was up to Arlene Foster to decide when she leaves Northern Ireland’s top post.

Hancock’s failure to declare family firm’s NHS work a ‘minor breach’ of rules

Hancock’s failure to declare family firm’s NHS work a ‘minor breach’ of rules

The Prime Minister’s ethics adviser said the award of the framework contracts to Topwood ‘should have been declared at the time’.

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

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

Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale are recording the highest rates.

Cabinet agrees plan that will see widespread reopening of Ireland

Cabinet agrees plan that will see widespread reopening of Ireland

Taoiseach Micheal Martin will make a formal announcement.

PM raised ‘significant concerns’ over human rights in meeting with Orban

PM raised ‘significant concerns’ over human rights in meeting with Orban

Opposition politicians and human rights groups were critical of the decision to meet the Hungarian prime minister in No 10.

Almost 11 million car trips planned as temperatures soar over long weekend

Almost 11 million car trips planned as temperatures soar over long weekend

Traffic is expected to peak on Saturday and Monday.

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