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Relatives of woman poisoned by Novichok want ‘key questions’ asked at inquest

Relatives of woman poisoned by Novichok want ‘key questions’ asked at inquest

Members of Dawn Sturgess’s family say a coroner has wrongly decided to limit what issues will be considered at the hearing.

Huge boost to business and jobs worldwide if nature prioritised: WEF

Huge boost to business and jobs worldwide if nature prioritised: WEF

It comes amid warnings that nature is declining at unprecedented rates.

Camilla thanks young carers for doing ‘most brilliant job’

Camilla thanks young carers for doing ‘most brilliant job’

The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Queen delighted by serviceman’s car exercise exploits

Queen delighted by serviceman’s car exercise exploits

The monarch video-called members of the Armed Forces deployed around the world.

Police raise concerns over enforcing face mask rules in English shops

Police raise concerns over enforcing face mask rules in English shops

Shoppers will face a fine of up to £100 if they fail to follow the new regulations from July 24.

Banksy creates coronavirus-related artwork on London Underground carriage

Banksy creates coronavirus-related artwork on London Underground carriage

The street artist released a video of the work being created on Instagram.

Do face coverings help reduce coronavirus transmission?

Do face coverings help reduce coronavirus transmission?

It will soon be mandatory to wear face coverings in supermarkets and other shops in England.

Mother passed coronavirus on to baby in the womb, study suggests

Mother passed coronavirus on to baby in the womb, study suggests

Previous studies have suggested transmission of the virus may occur in the period immediately before and after birth.

Huawei decision could lead to extra costs for mobile users, experts warn

Huawei decision could lead to extra costs for mobile users, experts warn

Industry analysts say the additional costs of removing Huawei from the UK’s 5G networks could be passed on to consumers by telecoms firms.

Charles a contender for governor-general, but only if married, documents reveal

Charles a contender for governor-general, but only if married, documents reveal

Mid-1970s letters between Australia’s then governor-general Sir John Kerr and the Queen’s private secretary Sir Martin Charteris released.

Government to reach decision on future of Leicester lockdown this week

Government to reach decision on future of Leicester lockdown this week

The city was the first to have localised restrictions which were reimposed on June 30.

UV cleaning robots introduced at Heathrow

UV cleaning robots introduced at Heathrow

The airport said the machines use UV rays to kill viruses and bacteria at night.

In Video: Purple patchwork of crops seen from above

In Video: Purple patchwork of crops seen from above

Echium and borage have added a colourful tint to fields in Essex.

Around 5,000 fewer heart attack admissions to English hospitals ‘due to Covid’

Around 5,000 fewer heart attack admissions to English hospitals ‘due to Covid’

The data indicates only two thirds of the expected admissions with heart attacks took place at the end of March 2020.

Tory backlash over mandatory face coverings for England’s shoppers

Tory backlash over mandatory face coverings for England’s shoppers

The move was branded a ‘monstrous imposition’ by a veteran MP.

Stylist claims Amber Heard had ‘no visible’ injuries day after alleged incident

Stylist claims Amber Heard had ‘no visible’ injuries day after alleged incident

Samantha McMillen said she was with Ms Heard to help her prepare for an appearance on James Corden’s The Late Late Show.

Space rocket test centre to be launched in Fife

Space rocket test centre to be launched in Fife

It is hoped 170 new jobs will be created at the site in Rosyth.

Former Barclays boss who called businesswoman ‘the tart’ apologises

Former Barclays boss who called businesswoman ‘the tart’ apologises

Roger Jenkins and another former Barclays boss, Richard Boath, discussed Amanda Staveley during a telephone call in October 2008, a judge heard.

Concerns raised over post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ plans

Concerns raised over post-Brexit ‘lorry park’ plans

The Department for Transport is understood to be in the process of buying a 27-acre site near Ashford in Kent.

NI Executive keeping mandatory face coverings ‘under review’

NI Executive keeping mandatory face coverings ‘under review’

Masks must be worn on public transport in the region, but there have been calls to extend this to shops.

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