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Labour challenges Tory MP over BAME lockdown claims

Labour challenges Tory MP over BAME lockdown claims

Craig Whittaker, Tory MP for Calder Valley, stood by his comments on LBC radio that most people breaking lockdown rules were from the BAME community.

Boris Johnson urges people to remember ‘hands, face, space’ slogan

Boris Johnson urges people to remember ‘hands, face, space’ slogan

The Prime Minister made the remark during a press conference on Friday.

Natalie Elphicke backed by local Conservative association

Natalie Elphicke backed by local Conservative association

The move comes after her husband, former Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke, was convicted of sexually assaulting two women on Thursday.

Thousands of grieving relatives call for action to make closing accounts easier

Thousands of grieving relatives call for action to make closing accounts easier

Campaigners want the Government to introduce a set of agreed standards for companies to meet when people close down loved ones’ accounts.

Anger as ‘shockingly short notice’ of new restrictions disrupt Eid celebrations

Anger as ‘shockingly short notice’ of new restrictions disrupt Eid celebrations

The announcement of the changes came hours before the Islamic festival began.

Scots advised against travel to northern England amid Covid-19 spike

Scots advised against travel to northern England amid Covid-19 spike

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken to the Prime Minister about the situation.

Shamima Begum’s potential return to UK on hold pending Supreme Court battle

Shamima Begum’s potential return to UK on hold pending Supreme Court battle

She was a schoolgirl when she travelled to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State.

Lockdown easing postponed as PM ‘squeezes the brake’ to control virus

Lockdown easing postponed as PM ‘squeezes the brake’ to control virus

Measures due to be lifted on Saturday have been postponed for at least two weeks.

Launch of emergency unit appointment service is ‘way forward’ for NHS, GP says

Launch of emergency unit appointment service is ‘way forward’ for NHS, GP says

The CAV 24/7 service will launch on August 5 and allow people seeking emergency treatment to be assessed over the phone.

Douglas Ross confirms Scottish Conservative leadership bid

Douglas Ross confirms Scottish Conservative leadership bid

It follows Jackson Carlaw’s surprise resignation on Thursday.

New AI test ‘can identify Covid-19 within one hour’

New AI test ‘can identify Covid-19 within one hour’

A tool developed at the University of Oxford uses early data from hospital admissions to predict a patient’s likely coronavirus diagnosis.

Thunderstorm warning issued as UK braces for hottest day of the year

Thunderstorm warning issued as UK braces for hottest day of the year

Temperatures are expected to reach a blistering 36C (96F) in Greater London but will be short lived, the Met Office has said.

Leicester ‘left in the dark’ over ‘shambolic’ lockdown announcement, mayor says

Leicester ‘left in the dark’ over ‘shambolic’ lockdown announcement, mayor says

Sir Peter Soulsby said the decisions made about Leicester were an ‘afterthought’.

Tearful Pc Harper widow tells court: ‘Life now is bleak, hopeless, irreparable’

Tearful Pc Harper widow tells court: ‘Life now is bleak, hopeless, irreparable’

Lissie Harper broke down twice as she read from her victim impact statement at the Old Bailey.

Up to 30 people can meet outdoors in Wales from Monday, says Drakeford

Up to 30 people can meet outdoors in Wales from Monday, says Drakeford

The First Minister also said swimming pools, gyms, leisure centres and children’s indoor play areas could reopen from August 10.

Up to 20% of people may have coronavirus without symptoms – study

Up to 20% of people may have coronavirus without symptoms – study

Researchers said this is the first UK-based pre-print study linking detailed ongoing symptom collection data with antibody testing.

Supreme Court to consider whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK

Supreme Court to consider whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to UK

The 20-year-old was a schoolgirl when she travelled to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State group in 2015.

Eid prayers at Croke Park ‘symbol of religious unity during pandemic’

Eid prayers at Croke Park ‘symbol of religious unity during pandemic’

The 82,000-seater Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) stadium is synonymous with Irish identity.

Judge rules out jury worry but acknowledges ‘controversy’ over Pc Harper verdict

Judge rules out jury worry but acknowledges ‘controversy’ over Pc Harper verdict

Henry Long, 19, and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers are being sentenced for manslaughter, having been cleared of murder.

Judge tells court Pc Harper case jury ‘not subject to improper pressure’

Judge tells court Pc Harper case jury ‘not subject to improper pressure’

Mr Justice Edis told the court he had been aware of an element of ‘controversy’.

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