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Frankie and Benny’s owner to permanently close up to 120 restaurants

Frankie and Benny’s owner to permanently close up to 120 restaurants

The majority of these closures will affect Frankie and Benny’s sites, with smaller sister brands such as Garfunkel’s also affected.

Changes to insolvency laws will give struggling businesses ‘breathing space’

Changes to insolvency laws will give struggling businesses ‘breathing space’

The Government said it will allow directors of companies that are technically insolvent due to a Covid-19 related downturn to continue to trade.

China hits back at UK after Boris Johnson’s intervention over Hong Kong

China hits back at UK after Boris Johnson’s intervention over Hong Kong

Beijing accused the UK of having a ‘colonial mentality’ over the territory.

Labour hits out at ‘frustrating’ delay over lockdown talks with Boris Johnson

Labour hits out at ‘frustrating’ delay over lockdown talks with Boris Johnson

Sir Keir Starmer said he had requested a meeting two weeks ago with the Prime Minister to discuss reopening schools but received no response.

Lung patients’ symptoms improve during lockdown, charity finds

Lung patients’ symptoms improve during lockdown, charity finds

Some patients have said they have noticed improvements in symptoms.

Boris Johnson to lead new coronavirus strategy committee

Boris Johnson to lead new coronavirus strategy committee

The Prime Minister has said he takes ‘full responsibility for everything this Government has been doing’ in tackling Covid-19.

How pubs may try to control the spread of Covid-19

How pubs may try to control the spread of Covid-19

Suggestions were made at a Science Media Centre and Royal Academy of Engineering briefing.

In Pictures: Crowds gather in central London for Black Lives Matter protest

In Pictures: Crowds gather in central London for Black Lives Matter protest

People were reminded to observe social distancing.

Man arrested after car hits two people in central London

Man arrested after car hits two people in central London

The incident is not being treated as terror related.

Police scale back search for missing diplomat

Police scale back search for missing diplomat

Richard Morris has not been seen since he went jogging on May 6.

Thousands of homeless ‘at risk of eviction from hotels at end of June’

Thousands of homeless ‘at risk of eviction from hotels at end of June’

The charity Crisis says contracts between councils and hotels are due to end at the end of the month without Government funding.

Council ponders planning permission complaints over Cummings cottage

Council ponders planning permission complaints over Cummings cottage

The local Labour MP has asked Durham County Council to look at any potential issue over the outbuilding on his parents’ farm.

Nurses demonstrate outside Downing Street for better pay and PPE

Nurses demonstrate outside Downing Street for better pay and PPE

Nurses United UK has launched a PPE tracking tool.

Peers back plan to impose restitution costs on thugs who attack police

Peers back plan to impose restitution costs on thugs who attack police

The House of Lords backed legislation allowing Scottish courts to impose restitution orders to fund support for injured police officers

UK economy post-coronavirus under the microscope in ‘super inquiry’ by MPs

UK economy post-coronavirus under the microscope in ‘super inquiry’ by MPs

The BEIS committee will also look at how the Government could use the crisis as an opportunity to reset the UK economy and fix old problems.

Rapper convicted of manslaughter of actor’s daughter awaits appeal ruling

Rapper convicted of manslaughter of actor’s daughter awaits appeal ruling

Louella Fletcher-Michie, daughter of Holby City actor John Michie, died after taking the drug 2-CP during the Bestival music festival in 2017.

John Boyega tells George Floyd protesters: I’m speaking to you from my heart

John Boyega tells George Floyd protesters: I’m speaking to you from my heart

The British actor was speaking at a demonstration in Hyde Park.

Charles tells of golden opportunity for ‘Great Reset’ due to coronavirus

Charles tells of golden opportunity for ‘Great Reset’ due to coronavirus

The prince was launching the initiative with the World Economic Forum.

Plaid Cymru calls for inquiry into structural racism in Wales

Plaid Cymru calls for inquiry into structural racism in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford said he would think about setting one up following the death in the US of George Floyd.

Patel defends quarantine plans as ‘essential’ for arrivals to the UK

Patel defends quarantine plans as ‘essential’ for arrivals to the UK

The Home Secretary set out laws requiring most travellers to self-isolate for 14 days.

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