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‘Premier League’ warships set sail for exercises in Scotland

‘Premier League’ warships set sail for exercises in Scotland

HMS Defender and HMS Diamond are part of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group due to deploy to the Indo-Pacific region next month.

Foreign Secretary gives BBC £8m to tackle disinformation around the world

Foreign Secretary gives BBC £8m to tackle disinformation around the world

Dominic Raab said it is ‘vital to safeguard independent and objective news reporting around the world’.

UK doctors launch telemedicine support for Indian colleagues battling Covid-19

UK doctors launch telemedicine support for Indian colleagues battling Covid-19

The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin is looking for volunteers to help their counterparts battling the crisis in India.

Memorial for Covid-19 victims will help grieving process, organisers say

Memorial for Covid-19 victims will help grieving process, organisers say

A campaign has been launched to raise £2.3m to build a memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral.

Return of clubbers to dancefloor offers ‘glimpse of the future’

Return of clubbers to dancefloor offers ‘glimpse of the future’

Scientists will be looking to see whether crowds mixing and dancing indoors increases the risk of transmission of Covid-19.

People both sides of the border ‘not prepared to foot bill for a united Ireland’

People both sides of the border ‘not prepared to foot bill for a united Ireland’

A clear majority in Northern Ireland and also the Republic would not accept higher taxes to fund reunification, according to a poll.

In Pictures: Morris Men see in May Day dawn

In Pictures: Morris Men see in May Day dawn

The event marked the first time they have been able to perform together since January 2020.

Tory staff given one week to hand over communication about PM flat refurbishment

Tory staff given one week to hand over communication about PM flat refurbishment

The Prime Minister has insisted the row is a ‘farrago of nonsense’.

Pair rescued after being trapped in disused mine near Barnard Castle

Pair rescued after being trapped in disused mine near Barnard Castle

The site was used to mine lead prior to the industry’s collapse at the end of the nineteenth century.

What the papers say – May 1

What the papers say – May 1

The nation’s papers feature a mix of pandemic and economic developments on Saturday.

Relief as rule change allows outdoor family visits for care home residents

Relief as rule change allows outdoor family visits for care home residents

From Tuesday, residents leaving their home for a walk or to visit a loved one’s garden will no longer have to isolate for two weeks on return.

Campaign launched to build memorial for Covid-19 victims

Campaign launched to build memorial for Covid-19 victims

The appeal aims to raise £2.3 million to build a memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Raab hosting G7 foreign ministers meeting amid Covid restrictions

Raab hosting G7 foreign ministers meeting amid Covid restrictions

London is hosting the first G7 foreign ministers meeting in more than two years.

Police chief defends Met vetting process after Neo-Nazi former officer jailed

Police chief defends Met vetting process after Neo-Nazi former officer jailed

Ben Hannam, 22, was found guilty of being a member of banned right-wing extremist group National Action.

‘Surprised’ counter-terror chief suggests PM may be warned over phone security

‘Surprised’ counter-terror chief suggests PM may be warned over phone security

Neil Basu said there is no shortage of advice made available to the PM but ‘you have to want to take it’.

Police officer dismissed for hitting vulnerable teenage girl with baton 30 times

Police officer dismissed for hitting vulnerable teenage girl with baton 30 times

Metropolitan Police officer Benjamin Kemp was dismissed without notice following a disciplinary hearing.

Duchess of Sussex tells young girls to ‘challenge injustice’ in virtual chat

Duchess of Sussex tells young girls to ‘challenge injustice’ in virtual chat

Meghan hosted a roundtable to give young women a platform to ‘help define a path forward and continue making an impact’.

Shops reopen and pints pour again as NI takes stride out of lockdown

Shops reopen and pints pour again as NI takes stride out of lockdown

Pubs have resumed trading outdoors while all retailers are now allowed to open.

Care home isolation rule scrapped for ‘low risk’ visits out

Care home isolation rule scrapped for ‘low risk’ visits out

From Tuesday, care home residents will be able to leave their home for ‘low risk’ visits without having to self-isolate for 14 days on their return.

Boy, eight, to sleep in his garden for 100 nights for Captain Tom 100

Boy, eight, to sleep in his garden for 100 nights for Captain Tom 100

Archie has already braved some bitter nights, with rain and snow.

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