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Royal Mail tests drone deliveries to Isles of Scilly

Royal Mail tests drone deliveries to Isles of Scilly

Parcels will be flown to the islands’ airport by drones, which can carry up to 220lb of mail at a time – equivalent to a typical delivery round.

Trouble brewing for British cuppa as climate change threatens tea production

Trouble brewing for British cuppa as climate change threatens tea production

Tea-growing countries such as Kenya face more erratic rainfall and rising temperatures, a report from Christian Aid warns.

More Big Issue vendors using contactless technology

More Big Issue vendors using contactless technology

Vendors offering cashless payments will sell up to 30% more magazines than someone only accepting cash.

Marvin Rees re-elected as Bristol Mayor

Marvin Rees re-elected as Bristol Mayor

The Labour incumbent beat off a strong challenge from the Green Party to win a second term as Mayor.

Sadiq Khan pledges to rebuild Government relations in mayoral victory speech

Sadiq Khan pledges to rebuild Government relations in mayoral victory speech

Mr Khan took 1,206,034 votes after second preferences were taken into account, compared to Mr Bailey at 977,601.

Starmer hires new strategist as fallout over Labour election results continues

Starmer hires new strategist as fallout over Labour election results continues

The Labour leader stripped his deputy Angela Rayner of her chairman position in a move criticised by left-wing MPs.

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London

Mr Khan took 1,206,034 votes after second preferences were taken into account, compared to Mr Bailey at 977,601.

PM calls Union summit as Sturgeon says second referendum is ‘will’ of Scotland

PM calls Union summit as Sturgeon says second referendum is ‘will’ of Scotland

Boris Johnson has written to the First Minister following the election of a pro-independence majority in Holyrood.

Prince Michael accused of using royal status to ‘sell access’ to Vladimir Putin

Prince Michael accused of using royal status to ‘sell access’ to Vladimir Putin

The Queen’s cousin was filmed at a business meeting with undercover reporters

Unionism in flux as UUP leader Aiken announces resignation

Unionism in flux as UUP leader Aiken announces resignation

The move by Mr Aiken, who will stay in post until a successor is chosen, comes after DUP leader Arlene Foster quit her role.

Lorna Slater: Scottish Greens will have more influence than ever

Lorna Slater: Scottish Greens will have more influence than ever

Newly-elected Lorna Slater said the Scottish Greens can wield greater influence at Holyrood after returning eight MSPs.

Election staff do the Macarena to ‘limber up’ ahead of vote counting in Norfolk

Election staff do the Macarena to ‘limber up’ ahead of vote counting in Norfolk

Videos of the dancing staff emerged on South Norfolk Council’s Twitter account, showing their moves to the hit song by by Los del Rio.

Angry leaseholders protest in London one day after tower blaze

Angry leaseholders protest in London one day after tower blaze

One observer said around 160 people were in attendance at the demonstration.

Scottish Tories equal best record at Holyrood elections

Scottish Tories equal best record at Holyrood elections

The party picked up two seats on the regional lists, offsetting the loss of two constituencies.

PM vows there will be ‘no let up in levelling up’ after election wins

PM vows there will be ‘no let up in levelling up’ after election wins

The Conservatives produced a strong showing in the Super Thursday elections.

Sturgeon insists Indyref2 is ‘will of the country’ after Holyrood election

Sturgeon insists Indyref2 is ‘will of the country’ after Holyrood election

The Scottish Parliament has a majority of MSPs who support another referendum, although the SNP fell short of winning an overall majority.

Sarwar pledges ‘credible alternative’ despite worst Holyrood performance

Sarwar pledges ‘credible alternative’ despite worst Holyrood performance

Scottish Labour lost two MSPs from 2016, reducing to its worst position in the history of the Scottish Parliament.

SNP wins emphatic victory, but just short of overall majority

SNP wins emphatic victory, but just short of overall majority

The Scottish Greens provided a pro-independence majority.

Greens make gains, creating pro-independence majority

Greens make gains, creating pro-independence majority

The Scottish Greens and the SNP now hold an independence majority in Holyrood.

Minister loses seat after failing in bid to oust Tory

Minister loses seat after failing in bid to oust Tory

Paul Wheelhouse missed out on his bid to take Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire.

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