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Government announces £283m funding to keep bus and rail passengers safe

Government announces £283m funding to keep bus and rail passengers safe

The cash, amounting to £254 million for buses and £29 million for trams, will increase frequency and capacity of services and aid social distancing.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise by 16

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise by 16

The statistics also indicate 15,041 people have now tested positive for the virus north of the border, up by 72 from Friday.

SNP calls for Cummings investigation in letter to civil service chief

SNP calls for Cummings investigation in letter to civil service chief

In the letter, Ian Blackford also continues his calls for Dominic Cummings to resign over the fiasco, stating his position as ‘completely untenable’.

Travel rules: Is it OK to travel for help with childcare?

Travel rules: Is it OK to travel for help with childcare?

The Government has said Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham for childcare purposes was essential travel – but is that clear in the rules?

Cummings defends lockdown trip as ‘right’ following calls for PM’s aide to quit

Cummings defends lockdown trip as ‘right’ following calls for PM’s aide to quit

Dominic Cummings travelled more than 250 miles to self-isolate while experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms.

Timeline: The coronavirus lockdown and Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham

Timeline: The coronavirus lockdown and Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham

He travelled north ‘to ensure his young child could be properly cared for’ a week after restrictions were introduced.

Five in court over drive-by murder of law student

Five in court over drive-by murder of law student

Innocent passer-by Aya Hachem was gunned down as she walked to a supermarket near her home in Blackburn last Sunday.

No 10: Cummings believes he behaved ‘reasonably and legally’ with lockdown trip

No 10: Cummings believes he behaved ‘reasonably and legally’ with lockdown trip

Dominic Cummings travelled more than 250 miles to self-isolate while experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms.

Company supports hospitality workers with candles that smell like the pub

Company supports hospitality workers with candles that smell like the pub

Scents of Normality candles will be raising funds for a charity supporting hospitality workers hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

Lockdown-abiding public slam Dominic Cummings as pressure grows on him to resign

Lockdown-abiding public slam Dominic Cummings as pressure grows on him to resign

The Downing Street aide is accused ‘unbelievable hypocrisy’ on Twitter.

No 10 accused of cover-up over allegations it knew about PM aide’s lockdown trip

No 10 accused of cover-up over allegations it knew about PM aide’s lockdown trip

Dominic Cummings travelled more than 260 miles to self-isolate away from London while experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms.

What the papers say – May 23

What the papers say – May 23

An apparent lockdown breach by Boris Johnson’s closest adviser is among the topics on the front pages.

William reveals parenthood brought back emotions felt after mother’s death

William reveals parenthood brought back emotions felt after mother’s death

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

Conductor discusses impact of child sexual abuse with Desert Island Discs host

Conductor discusses impact of child sexual abuse with Desert Island Discs host

Charles Hazlewood told Lauren Laverne he felt ready to speak out following ‘over a decade of healing and therapy’.

Downing Street feeling the heat as pressure grows on PM to sack Cummings

Downing Street feeling the heat as pressure grows on PM to sack Cummings

Boris Johnson’s adviser travelled more than 260-miles to self-isolate away from London while experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms.

The high-profile figures who have breached lockdown restrictions

The high-profile figures who have breached lockdown restrictions

Who are the other public figures known to have breached restrictions while the country is under lockdown?

Dominic Cummings: the PM’s maverick aide at the heart of Downing St

Dominic Cummings: the PM’s maverick aide at the heart of Downing St

A look at the rise of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top adviser.

What were the lockdown rules when PM’s chief adviser allegedly broke them?

What were the lockdown rules when PM’s chief adviser allegedly broke them?

Dominic Cummings allegedly violated the measures by travelling 260 miles from his London home to his family home in Durham.

People urged to keep away from UK beaches over bank holiday weekend

People urged to keep away from UK beaches over bank holiday weekend

Pictures of crowds flocking to beaches in Brighton and Southend in recent days have raised fears over social distancing.

Three more charged over murder of law student in drive-by shooting

Three more charged over murder of law student in drive-by shooting

Aya Hachem, 19, was gunned down as she walked to a supermarket in Blackburn.

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