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Quarantine for UK arrivals would be devastating, aviation industry warns

Quarantine for UK arrivals would be devastating, aviation industry warns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the move in an address to the nation on Sunday.

90-year anniversary since St Kilda islanders requested evacuation

90-year anniversary since St Kilda islanders requested evacuation

Members of the remote community wrote to the secretary of state for Scotland asking for help on May 10, 1930.

What the papers say- May 9

What the papers say- May 9

Saturday’s papers are dominated by the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Lockdown plan emerges: masks at work, visitor quarantine and more cycle lanes

Lockdown plan emerges: masks at work, visitor quarantine and more cycle lanes

Indications are emerging about the plan the Prime Minister will set out on Sunday for lifting the lockdown in England.

Education unions set out key tests for reopening schools

Education unions set out key tests for reopening schools

The measures include extra money for deep cleaning and personal protective equipment.

What advice did Sage give and when?

What advice did Sage give and when?

Several meeting papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies have been published.

Second World War veteran, 102, tells PM: We did it for the world

Second World War veteran, 102, tells PM: We did it for the world

Ernie Horsfall spoke to Boris Johnson on a Zoom call after the two-minute silence at 11am on Friday.

Garden centres allowed to reopen in England next week

Garden centres allowed to reopen in England next week

A Government source confirmed that garden centres are expected to be able to function safely with social distancing measures put in place.

VE Day message is never give up, Queen tells nation

VE Day message is never give up, Queen tells nation

The televised broadcast capped a day of bank holiday sunshine and virtual celebrations.

Queen’s message will resonate with nation in lockdown – royal expert

Queen’s message will resonate with nation in lockdown – royal expert

The monarch addressed the country on the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Amazon, Royal Mint and Jaguar Land Rover boost PPE supply

Amazon, Royal Mint and Jaguar Land Rover boost PPE supply

Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the support from businesses as ‘phenomenal’.

Saturday could be hottest day of the year with scorching 26C temperatures

Saturday could be hottest day of the year with scorching 26C temperatures

Most of the country will bask in warm sunshine, as London and the South East will be hotter than Ibiza and St Tropez.

Journalists at two Belfast newspapers threatened by loyalists

Journalists at two Belfast newspapers threatened by loyalists

It is understood the threats emanate from the breakaway South East Antrim UDA.

McDonalds drive-thru ‘made for social distancing’, says Environment Secretary

McDonalds drive-thru ‘made for social distancing’, says Environment Secretary

George Eustice said it is safe for takeaways to reopen.

No ‘dramatic overnight change’ to coronavirus lockdown measures, says minister

No ‘dramatic overnight change’ to coronavirus lockdown measures, says minister

The Environment Secretary said the UK was still ‘not out of the woods’.

Trumpeters and buglers unite across the country to play The Last Post

Trumpeters and buglers unite across the country to play The Last Post

The music was used to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Government misses coronavirus testing target for sixth day in a row

Government misses coronavirus testing target for sixth day in a row

Environment Secretary George Eustice highlighted ‘daily fluctuations’ in availability.

Queen honours wartime generation as she praises country’s Covid-19 response

Queen honours wartime generation as she praises country’s Covid-19 response

The head of state praised the support many people have shown to one another during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Queen surrounded by wartime mementos during VE Day anniversary address

Queen surrounded by wartime mementos during VE Day anniversary address

The monarch wore jewellery given to her by her father in 1944, and beside her was her own military hat.

Queen’s ‘first-hand’ experience of VE Day celebrations

Queen’s ‘first-hand’ experience of VE Day celebrations

As a young princess, she danced among the crowds outside Buckingham Palace.

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