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British Airways trials ‘game-changer’ 25-second coronavirus test

British Airways trials ‘game-changer’ 25-second coronavirus test

Flight and cabin crew will be invited to take the ultra-rapid antigen test.

Trial date set for man accused of ‘extremely violent’ murder of PCSO Julia James

Trial date set for man accused of ‘extremely violent’ murder of PCSO Julia James

Callum Wheeler was remanded in custody at Maidstone Crown Court.

Israel has legitimate right to defend itself, says Foreign Office minister

Israel has legitimate right to defend itself, says Foreign Office minister

James Cleverly said the UK Government is speaking with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to encourage de-escalation on both sides.

Trains with cracks to return to service after ‘rigorous tests’

Trains with cracks to return to service after ‘rigorous tests’

Services on large parts of Britain’s rail network have been disrupted since Saturday.

Watchdog warns package travel firms over refunds ahead of summer trips

Watchdog warns package travel firms over refunds ahead of summer trips

The CMA has reminded firms of their legal obligations and the need to ensure refund options are clear and accessible.

England’s NHS waiting list reaches record high

England’s NHS waiting list reaches record high

The number of people waiting more than a year to start treatment also hit a record high.

England Football offers condolences to family of boy hit by lightning

England Football offers condolences to family of boy hit by lightning

Jordan Banks’ family described him as ‘the brightest star’ and ‘wise beyond his years’.

Scientists keeping close eye on spread of Indian variant

Scientists keeping close eye on spread of Indian variant

The European Medicines Agency has said it is ‘pretty confident’ that vaccines currently in use will be effective against the Indian variant.

Online Safety Bill labelled ‘state-backed censorship’ by campaigners

Online Safety Bill labelled ‘state-backed censorship’ by campaigners

Privacy and civil rights groups have labelled the Bill as “flawed” and “disastrous” for free speech and privacy.

Party leaders sworn in at start of new Holyrood term

Party leaders sworn in at start of new Holyrood term

Nicola Sturgeon and Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie chose to affirm rather than take the oath.

County court judgment against Johnson came from defamation claim

County court judgment against Johnson came from defamation claim

Downing Street said the debt claim against the Prime Minister was ‘totally without merit’.

‘Virtual’ Chelsea Flower Show takes place again to fill gardening calendar gap

‘Virtual’ Chelsea Flower Show takes place again to fill gardening calendar gap

The online show will feature garden tours and demos and inspiration for growing plants as the physical event has been postponed to September.

Campaigners warn hydrogen policy risks keeping UK hooked on fossil fuels

Campaigners warn hydrogen policy risks keeping UK hooked on fossil fuels

Climate groups say the Government should focus on ‘green’ hydrogen from renewables and should not use it for widespread home heating.

Burberry cheers sales rebound on strong Asian and US demand

Burberry cheers sales rebound on strong Asian and US demand

The group’s fourth-quarter bounceback came despite 16% of its shops globally still remaining closed.

Rolls-Royce which belonged to Princess Margaret up for auction

Rolls-Royce which belonged to Princess Margaret up for auction

The 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II is being sold with H&H Classics at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire on May 26.

Bradley Lowery’s parents announce they are expecting another baby

Bradley Lowery’s parents announce they are expecting another baby

Bradley died in 2017 aged just six, following a battle with neuroblastoma.

Julia James murder accused due to make first crown court appearance

Julia James murder accused due to make first crown court appearance

Wheeler was arrested last Friday and charged with the murder on Monday.

MSPs to be sworn in ahead of new parliamentary term at Holyrood

MSPs to be sworn in ahead of new parliamentary term at Holyrood

The new Presiding Officer will also be chosen on Thursday afternoon.

Museums opening up again ‘can give mental health boost’

Museums opening up again ‘can give mental health boost’

Safety measures will be in place from Monday when indoor attractions reopen to the public.

Voters go to the polls in Airdrie and Shotts by-election

Voters go to the polls in Airdrie and Shotts by-election

Labour’s Kenneth Stevenson and the SNP’s Anum Qaisar-Javed lead the race to replace Neil Gray as MP.

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