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BBC iPlayer set new viewing figure record last month

BBC iPlayer set new viewing figure record last month

There were 570 million requests to stream programmes on the platform in May, according to the BBC.

Leicester pubs and restaurants may stay closed after Covid-19 increase – mayor

Leicester pubs and restaurants may stay closed after Covid-19 increase – mayor

The city has recorded 866 new cases of coronavirus in the last two weeks – leading to speculation that it will be locked down.

Football stars send video messages to schoolboys fighting cancer

Football stars send video messages to schoolboys fighting cancer

Best friends Oliver Doughty and Lucas Newton played a virtual game of keepie uppie together as they received treatment during lockdown.

BBC faces ‘difficult decision’ on over-75s’ TV licences, says director-general

BBC faces ‘difficult decision’ on over-75s’ TV licences, says director-general

Lord Tony Hall said the BBC had to arrive at a ‘sensitive’ outcome.

New ventilator could help save lives if virus cases spike, scientists say

New ventilator could help save lives if virus cases spike, scientists say

The low-cost device was developed by researchers at Glasgow University.

Britons to spend £210m in rush to the pub on July 4 weekend – research

Britons to spend £210m in rush to the pub on July 4 weekend – research

New research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research predicts a third of UK adults plan to visit a pub on the reopening weekend.

Neighbours throw surprise prom for teen with cerebral palsy

Neighbours throw surprise prom for teen with cerebral palsy

The community in Andover wanted to surprise 16-year-old Stacie Stroud after her prom was cancelled.

Parents who do not send children back to school in September could be fined

Parents who do not send children back to school in September could be fined

A detailed plan on how all pupils in England will return to the classroom will be set out later this week.

Inquiry urged into Glasgow asylum seekers’ ‘accommodation crisis’ after attack

Inquiry urged into Glasgow asylum seekers’ ‘accommodation crisis’ after attack

The Park Inn Hotel was being used to house asylum seekers at the time of the incident on Friday as six people including a police officer were injured.

High Court rules Johnny Depp in breach of court order in The Sun libel case

High Court rules Johnny Depp in breach of court order in The Sun libel case

The actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher, News Group Newspapers, and its executive editor over an article which referred to him as a ‘wife beater’.

Paper wine bottle launched to help reduce impact on environment

Paper wine bottle launched to help reduce impact on environment

The first wine to go on sale in the Frugal bottle is from the Italian vineyard Cantina Goccia.

Johnson faces storm over exit of Civil Service chief Sedwill

Johnson faces storm over exit of Civil Service chief Sedwill

Boris Johnson heaped praise on Sir Mark Sedwill, who is standing down as Cabinet Secretary amid speculation he was forced out by the PM’s allies.

Covid-19 pandemic has been a ‘nightmare’ and a ‘disaster’ – Boris Johnson

Covid-19 pandemic has been a ‘nightmare’ and a ‘disaster’ – Boris Johnson

Mr Johnson said he had been ‘very lucky’ in his recovery from Covid-19 and the experience had given him an ‘even deeper love’ for the NHS.

Johnson: UK will be ‘fitter and happier’ if obesity problem is tackled

Johnson: UK will be ‘fitter and happier’ if obesity problem is tackled

The Prime Minister said addressing the country’s weight problem would help prepare it for future Covid-style crises.

Johnson pledges spending blitz to heal economy after Covid-19

Johnson pledges spending blitz to heal economy after Covid-19

The Prime Minister has promised an approach comparable to Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal in the US in the 1930s.

Restaurants chains are ‘hurting’ due to pandemic, warns Deliveroo boss

Restaurants chains are ‘hurting’ due to pandemic, warns Deliveroo boss

Will Shu, chief executive of the food delivery business, also warned that customers face a ‘long period’ of socially-distanced dining.

‘Landmark’ year for Fairtrade Foundation, annual report shows

‘Landmark’ year for Fairtrade Foundation, annual report shows

Sales of products including flowers, coffee, wine, and gold increased in 2019.

Lookers auditor says £19m hit needed after accounting errors

Lookers auditor says £19m hit needed after accounting errors

Earlier this month, the car dealership business said its shares could be suspended due to investigations over potential fraud in its accounts.

Liverpool boss urges fans to celebrate title win ‘in a safe way’

Liverpool boss urges fans to celebrate title win ‘in a safe way’

Jurgen Klopp spoke after thousands of fans had gathered on the city’s waterfront over two nights.

Balmoral rangers urge public not to use estate grounds as a toilet

Balmoral rangers urge public not to use estate grounds as a toilet

People had been breaking into the public toilets at the site.

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