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Victims may be forced to go to court over pension payments – commissioner

Victims may be forced to go to court over pension payments – commissioner

Victims’ Commissioner Judith Thompson said the treatment of severely injured Troubles survivors was ‘incredibly cruel’.

Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s record on coronavirus misinformation

Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s record on coronavirus misinformation

The social network’s founder said any content which presented an imminent threat of harm, including posts linked to Covid-19, was taken down.

Injured Troubles victims express anger and dismay at pension delay

Injured Troubles victims express anger and dismay at pension delay

The scheme is not set to open on schedule amid a stand-off between Stormont and the Government over who should stump up £100 million to pay for it.

Welsh Government defends testing policy after referral to human rights watchdog

Welsh Government defends testing policy after referral to human rights watchdog

Health minister Vaughan Gething said the advice and evidence was that there ‘wasn’t a value’ in testing people who were not symptomatic.

Premier Inn owner Whitbread to raise £1bn to weather virus crisis

Premier Inn owner Whitbread to raise £1bn to weather virus crisis

The company said it has furloughed around 27,000 staff on full pay during the coronavirus pandemic.

Heathrow boss calls for risk-based approach to get people flying again

Heathrow boss calls for risk-based approach to get people flying again

The airport is trialling new thermal screening measures to detect elevated temperatures of arriving passengers.

AstraZeneca to begin supply of Covid-19 vaccine in September

AstraZeneca to begin supply of Covid-19 vaccine in September

The pharmaceutical firm said it has secured the first agreements for at least 400 million doses of the vaccine.

Children are ‘rich pickings’ for terror groomers, arena victim’s mother says

Children are ‘rich pickings’ for terror groomers, arena victim’s mother says

Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett died in the Manchester bombing, also spoke of her struggles dealing with Friday’s anniversary while in lockdown.

‘Martyn’s Law’ plan to protect public at venues is delayed by coronavirus

‘Martyn’s Law’ plan to protect public at venues is delayed by coronavirus

The Protect Duty, which builds on a campaign by the family of Manchester Arena victim Martyn Hett, had been due to go to consultation this spring.

Online services to mark third anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing

Online services to mark third anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing

Plans have been adapted to mark the deaths of 22 people following the suicide bombing at Manchester Arena at 10.31pm on May 22 2017.

EasyJet to resume flights from June 15

EasyJet to resume flights from June 15

The low-cost carrier will restart flights on mainly domestic routes in the UK and France.

Woman rescued after 20-foot cliff fall

Woman rescued after 20-foot cliff fall

The woman injured both ankles.

What the papers say – May 21

What the papers say – May 21

The front pages are filled with coverage and speculation on an effective contact tracing system.

Tory MPs back call to scrap NHS fee for overseas workers

Tory MPs back call to scrap NHS fee for overseas workers

Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejected the calls at Wednesday’s PMQs.

‘Time running out’ for testing plan before second wave, says top health figure

‘Time running out’ for testing plan before second wave, says top health figure

Members of the NHS Confederation are ‘concerned’ over an apparent lack of a clear strategy.

What is the Trump-endorsed drug being trialled for UK Covid-19 treatment?

What is the Trump-endorsed drug being trialled for UK Covid-19 treatment?

The US leader said he has begun taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure.

Khan’s ‘deeply personal’ quest to protect bus drivers prompts Covid-19 study

Khan’s ‘deeply personal’ quest to protect bus drivers prompts Covid-19 study

At least 29 of the essential workers have died in the capital after contracting the disease.

Corals emit ‘dazzling colourful display’ to protect from rising sea temperature

Corals emit ‘dazzling colourful display’ to protect from rising sea temperature

Bright neon colours are believed to be a form of submarine sunscreen.

What do the experts say about schools reopening?

What do the experts say about schools reopening?

Scientists agree that testing and tracing is vital in order to further ease lockdown restrictions.

UK set for quietest spring bank holiday getaway on record

UK set for quietest spring bank holiday getaway on record

Some 68% of drivers surveyed do not expect to get in their car for recreational purposes over the long weekend.

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