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UK travellers to be barred from Germany amid Covid variant spread

UK travellers to be barred from Germany amid Covid variant spread

The country’s Public Health Institute designated the UK as a virus variant area of concern.

Animal rights activists stage blockades at McDonald’s distribution centres

Animal rights activists stage blockades at McDonald’s distribution centres

The group are demanding McDonald’s commit to becoming fully plant-based by 2025.

What the papers say – May 22

What the papers say – May 22

Another bombshell interview from the Duke of Sussex features among the stories on Saturday’s front pages.

Parkrun return delayed until June 26

Parkrun return delayed until June 26

Only about 250 of the 589 venues which had previously hosted the weekly run have given permission for the event to return.

Sunshine and showers for first weekend of relaxed rules in England

Sunshine and showers for first weekend of relaxed rules in England

Cool temperatures for the time of year in the high single figures are also predicted this weekend.

UK has regressed on racial equality, activists say ahead of renewed protests

UK has regressed on racial equality, activists say ahead of renewed protests

Racial equality group leaders have said racial equality in the UK has regressed since the Black Lives Matter protests last year.

BBC facing ‘serious questions’ following publication of Lord Dyson report

BBC facing ‘serious questions’ following publication of Lord Dyson report

Questions remain over why Bashir was rehired by the BBC in 2016.

Liz Truss in talks with Australia as trade deal edges closer

Liz Truss in talks with Australia as trade deal edges closer

The International Trade Secretary spoke to her Australian counterpart amid rising fears by UK farmers.

Brown bears euthanised at zoo after escaping enclosure

Brown bears euthanised at zoo after escaping enclosure

The bears crossed into a neighbouring section across a fallen tree.

BBC director-general says staff feel ‘deeply let down’ by Dyson report findings

BBC director-general says staff feel ‘deeply let down’ by Dyson report findings

Tim Davie took over as director-general last year from Lord Hall.

Heathrow to open dedicated arrivals facility for red list travellers

Heathrow to open dedicated arrivals facility for red list travellers

The facility will be based at Terminal 3 initially.

Coronavirus vaccine rollout opening up to people aged 32 and 33

Coronavirus vaccine rollout opening up to people aged 32 and 33

The NHS is urging everyone who is eligible to take up their jab at one of the 1,600 locations across the country.

G7 agrees to move ‘overwhelmingly’ to decarbonised power by 2030

G7 agrees to move ‘overwhelmingly’ to decarbonised power by 2030

Cop26 president Alok Sharma said it sends a clear signal to the world that coal is ‘on the way out’.

Government will make infected blood payouts if inquiry recommends it – Hancock

Government will make infected blood payouts if inquiry recommends it – Hancock

The inquiry is examining how thousands of patients were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.

Martin Bashir’s Diana interview scandal ‘has eroded trust in the BBC’

Martin Bashir’s Diana interview scandal ‘has eroded trust in the BBC’

Former journalist Andrew Carapiet has questioned why Martin Bashir was rehired by the corporation in 2016.

Domestic holiday hotspots ravaged by rain amid potentially record-breaking month

Domestic holiday hotspots ravaged by rain amid potentially record-breaking month

With nine days of the month still to go, Devon and Wales have seen almost double the average rainfall for May.

What is Parkinson’s disease and what are the symptoms?

What is Parkinson’s disease and what are the symptoms?

Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman has revealed he has been diagnosed with the disease.

Man admits drink-driving on e-scooter

Man admits drink-driving on e-scooter

Unal Gokbulut failed a roadside breath test near his home in Ipswich.

William begins Scotland tour hours after criticising BBC over Diana interview

William begins Scotland tour hours after criticising BBC over Diana interview

The Duke of Cambridge tested his touch skills during a football drill challenge at Ainslie Park Stadium in Edinburgh, home of The Spartans FC.

Boris Johnson ‘obviously concerned’ about inquiry findings from Dyson report

Boris Johnson ‘obviously concerned’ about inquiry findings from Dyson report

The BBC has faced criticism from William and Harry following the publication of the 127-page document.

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