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London bus lanes to operate 24/7 to support shift in travel times

London bus lanes to operate 24/7 to support shift in travel times

A trial of the measure will take place in late summer.

Matt Hancock hints at PHE reform during evidence to MPs

Matt Hancock hints at PHE reform during evidence to MPs

The Health Secretary told MPs the Government took the best decisions it could with the information it had.

Idea of faeces in bed ‘absolutely disgusting’

Idea of faeces in bed ‘absolutely disgusting’

Amber Heard has been giving evidence in the High Court case brought by Johnny Depp.

‘Horrendous scream’ as uncle found murder victim’s body, jury told

‘Horrendous scream’ as uncle found murder victim’s body, jury told

Keeley Bunker was found face-down in a brook partially concealed with branches in a park, in September last year.

‘Unrealistic’ to think UK-Russia relations can thaw while Putin in power – ISC

‘Unrealistic’ to think UK-Russia relations can thaw while Putin in power – ISC

The committee said any move towards closer ties with Russia would undermine the alliance built after the Salisbury attack.

Pompeo calls for UK to join international coalition to stand up to China

Pompeo calls for UK to join international coalition to stand up to China

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used his visit to London to hold talks with Boris Johnson and Dominic Raab.

Amber Heard claims James Franco asked about her face after alleged Depp incident

Amber Heard claims James Franco asked about her face after alleged Depp incident

Amber Heard says Mr Franco asked her: “Oh my god, what happened to you?”

US wants trade deal with UK ‘finalised before too long’

US wants trade deal with UK ‘finalised before too long’

Reports from the US suggested a trade deal was unlikely before the presidential election in November.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Oadby & Wigston, Hyndburn and Sandwell are among the areas reporting a week-on-week rise.

In Video: A cut above as lavender harvest gets under way in West Sussex

In Video: A cut above as lavender harvest gets under way in West Sussex

The bright purple fields have been closed to the public because of coronavirus.

Amber Heard claims she heard ‘rumour’ Johnny Depp ‘pushed Kate Moss down stairs’

Amber Heard claims she heard ‘rumour’ Johnny Depp ‘pushed Kate Moss down stairs’

The Aquaman actress is giving her second day of evidence in the actor’s libel action against The Sun newspaper.

Businessman named in Steele Dossier tells judge of ‘on-going anxiety’

Businessman named in Steele Dossier tells judge of ‘on-going anxiety’

Aleksej Gubarev told Mr Justice Warby that he was ‘stunned’ to learn that he featured in former spy Christopher Steele’s dossier.

GCSE and A-level results expected to be higher this summer after exams cancelled

GCSE and A-level results expected to be higher this summer after exams cancelled

Many schools and colleges were more optimistic with grades as teachers ‘want to do their best for their students’

Driving tests resume in England on Wednesday with huge backlog

Driving tests resume in England on Wednesday with huge backlog

Candidates are being urged to ensure they have ‘had enough practice’ before taking the test.

‘Significant link’ between living alone and dementia risk, study suggests

‘Significant link’ between living alone and dementia risk, study suggests

The researchers reviewed evidence from 12 studies in seven countries in Europe and Asia, concerning 21,666 people aged over 55.

More could be done to suppress spread of coronavirus before winter – expert

More could be done to suppress spread of coronavirus before winter – expert

One case in a million ought to be a stated goal or at least an aspiration, Sir Venki Ramakrishnan said.

Exotic spider found in shipment of chairs that arrived in UK from China

Exotic spider found in shipment of chairs that arrived in UK from China

A Huntsman spider is venomous but not harmful to humans.

Last year was ‘best ever’ for UK publishing industry

Last year was ‘best ever’ for UK publishing industry

Exports accounted for 59% of total sales for publishers.

Pompeo and Johnson discuss China as tensions mount with Beijing

Pompeo and Johnson discuss China as tensions mount with Beijing

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks with the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

Impact of Russian media and ‘troll’ accounts on Brexit vote ‘not fully assessed’

Impact of Russian media and ‘troll’ accounts on Brexit vote ‘not fully assessed’

The ISC’s report found the Government did not properly consider whether Moscow could interfere in the Brexit referendum until after the event.

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