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‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger

‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger

But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn

Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn

Expecting pubs to contribute to furlough costs whilst they are still closed is ‘madness’, Chancellor told.

Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM

Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM

The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.

William reveals how poor eyesight helped him overcome public speaking anxiety

William reveals how poor eyesight helped him overcome public speaking anxiety

The Duke of Cambridge appears in a BBC documentary on men’s mental health.

Two NHS colleagues die on same day after testing positive for Covid-19

Two NHS colleagues die on same day after testing positive for Covid-19

Dominga David and Allan Macalalad came separately from the Philippines to work in the NHS in South Wales

Innocent law student shot dead in Blackburn amid business dispute, court told

Innocent law student shot dead in Blackburn amid business dispute, court told

Six people charged with murder appeared at Preston Crown Court.

Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.

Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe

Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe

Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.

BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds

BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds

‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

A University of Warwick researcher suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner

Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.

Online memorial honours care workers who have died with Covid-19

Online memorial honours care workers who have died with Covid-19

The website creators hope to ensure those who died are not forgotten.

Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars

Elon Musk: Space entrepreneur’s race to Mars

Where did Musk’s obsession with Mars come from and how are current plans progressing?

Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river

Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river

The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.

British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March

British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March

The commercial landlord, which owns shopping centres and office space, has written down the value of its retail portfolio by 26%.

NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena

NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena

The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.

Duchess of Cornwall joins all-star reading of Roald Dahl classic

Duchess of Cornwall joins all-star reading of Roald Dahl classic

She reads James And The Giant Peach with filmmaker Taika Waititi.

New photos issued in search for missing diplomat

New photos issued in search for missing diplomat

Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.

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