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Jet2.com operates flights and holidays for first time since mid-March

Jet2.com operates flights and holidays for first time since mid-March

Almost 50 flights are due to depart on Wednesday, across seven airports in England and Scotland, to popular European destinations.

Food chains to cut prices as £4bn VAT cuts come into force

Food chains to cut prices as £4bn VAT cuts come into force

The Government has slashed VAT on hot meals, accommodation and attractions from 20% to 5% for the next six months.

Man arrested by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

Man arrested by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder

The 27-year-old suspect was detained in Londonderry on Wednesday.

Global population forecast to peak by 2064 before shrinking at end of century

Global population forecast to peak by 2064 before shrinking at end of century

Scientists based their findings on an expected fall in the overall fertility rate.

Vietnamese man jailed for 2006 killing in South Wales

Vietnamese man jailed for 2006 killing in South Wales

Tu Minh Le fled to Southeast Asia following the death of Tran Nguyen in Newport 14 years ago.

Captain Sir Tom Moore to be knighted by Queen in unique ceremony on Friday

Captain Sir Tom Moore to be knighted by Queen in unique ceremony on Friday

The Second World War veteran, who won the hearts of the nation for raising millions for charity, will be honoured at a special investiture.

Face coverings mandatory in shops for ‘foreseeable future’ says Hancock

Face coverings mandatory in shops for ‘foreseeable future’ says Hancock

The ruling that coverings will be compulsory in shops in England from July 24 has angered some Tories.

Hancock ‘not frankly interested’ in Gove not wearing a mask while shopping

Hancock ‘not frankly interested’ in Gove not wearing a mask while shopping

The Health Secretary said the Cabinet Office minister was photographed before the change in policy was announced.

Blackburn facing rising tide of coronavirus cases, public health director warns

Blackburn facing rising tide of coronavirus cases, public health director warns

The Lancashire town brought in extra restrictions on Tuesday.

Photographer Rankin: How lockdown has changed me

Photographer Rankin: How lockdown has changed me

The downtime has given the celebrity snapper the chance to rediscover why he loves photography.

Soldiers praised after helping deliver babies

Soldiers praised after helping deliver babies

The servicemen are part of a group helping paramedics with call-outs during the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Million smokers quit’ during Covid-19 crisis, charity suggests

‘Million smokers quit’ during Covid-19 crisis, charity suggests

A survey has suggested that young smokers are more likely to have quit during lockdown than older smokers.

Burberry to cut 500 jobs as sales plunge after lockdowns worldwide

Burberry to cut 500 jobs as sales plunge after lockdowns worldwide

The firm said it was taking action to save a further £55m in annual costs.

Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford to receive honorary degree

Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford to receive honorary degree

The Wythenshawe-born striker said his family relied on free school meals when he was growing up.

SNP urges Westminster to rule out ‘Brexit power grab on Scotland’

SNP urges Westminster to rule out ‘Brexit power grab on Scotland’

The party is calling for an extension to the Brexit transition period.

Rugby authorities should do more to protect players, study author says

Rugby authorities should do more to protect players, study author says

The leader of a global study into the problem has suggested reducing the number of players to cut the number of impacts they suffer in a game.

Sculpture of black protester installed on plinth on Edward Colston statue

Sculpture of black protester installed on plinth on Edward Colston statue

Artist Marc Quinn contacted Bristol resident Jen Reid after seeing an image of her on Instagram.

Inflation bounces higher on more expensive clothing and video games

Inflation bounces higher on more expensive clothing and video games

A consensus of economists had predicted that inflation would stay flat at 0.5% for the month.

Trump takes credit for convincing UK to ban China’s Huawei

Trump takes credit for convincing UK to ban China’s Huawei

The US president spoke of having worked to pressure nations to not use the technology firm.

Edward Colston statue replaced by sculpture of black protester

Edward Colston statue replaced by sculpture of black protester

Artist Marc Quinn’s piece was installed on the plinth in Bristol shortly before 5am on Wednesday.

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