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Inflation plunges to near four-year low in April

Inflation plunges to near four-year low in April

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of the Consumer Price Index fell to 0.8%, down from 1.5% in March.

Lottery winner trains assistance dog after brother’s epilepsy death

Lottery winner trains assistance dog after brother’s epilepsy death

Support Dogs in Sheffield trains dogs to help people with a wide range of needs, including epilepsy, autism and physical disabilities.

Liberal Democrats announce virtual leadership contest and party conference

Liberal Democrats announce virtual leadership contest and party conference

The party’s conference in September was due to take place in Brighton.

What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

The latest recognition for fundraiser Captain Tom Moore and machinations over schools reopening lead Wednesday’s papers.

Mercury expected to rise even higher after hottest day of the year so far

Mercury expected to rise even higher after hottest day of the year so far

St James’s Park in London saw a high of 26.2C (79.16F) on Tuesday.

Schools should reopen as soon as safe to do so, doctors’ union says

Schools should reopen as soon as safe to do so, doctors’ union says

A number of councils have advised their schools against reopening more widely to Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 pupils from June 1 amid safety concerns.

Cambridge University moves all lectures online for next academic year

Cambridge University moves all lectures online for next academic year

The university says it is ‘likely’ that social distancing will continue to be required.

Charles reveals coronavirus forced postponement of Ireland visit

Charles reveals coronavirus forced postponement of Ireland visit

The Prince of Wales highlighted the importance of reconciliation on the island of Ireland.

UK records year’s top temperature with mercury expected to rise

UK records year’s top temperature with mercury expected to rise

Some parts of the country saw temperatures of 26.2C on Tuesday.

Ministers defend handling of coronavirus in care homes amid stinging criticism

Ministers defend handling of coronavirus in care homes amid stinging criticism

Environment Secretary George Eustice rejected the assertion that the Government had made mistakes over its handling of care homes during the crisis.

Man who beat and raped pensioner in ‘terrifying ordeal’ to be freed from prison

Man who beat and raped pensioner in ‘terrifying ordeal’ to be freed from prison

Wendell Baker was jailed for life in 2013 after being convicted at a retrial under double jeopardy laws.

UK could ‘learn lessons’ from South Korea and Germany in Covid-19 response

UK could ‘learn lessons’ from South Korea and Germany in Covid-19 response

Professor Dame Angela McLean said she would draw ‘particular lessons’ from the two countries.

Focusing testing on hospital patients was ‘right thing to do’

Focusing testing on hospital patients was ‘right thing to do’

Professor Dame Angela McLean said the scientific advice is that there should be a ‘rapid and reliable’ testing system.

Transparency of scientific advice ‘big issue’ in future Covid inquiry, adviser says

Transparency of scientific advice ‘big issue’ in future Covid inquiry, adviser says

Environment Secretary George Eustice said the Government had been ‘candid’ in sharing information with the public.

Eugenie’s father-in-law thanks NHS staff after coronavirus hospital stay

Eugenie’s father-in-law thanks NHS staff after coronavirus hospital stay

George Brooksbank described his treatment as ‘incredible’.

New laws could restrict movements of terror suspects indefinitely

New laws could restrict movements of terror suspects indefinitely

The proposals are in the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill.

Microsoft boss praises ‘digital first responders’ in coronavirus crisis

Microsoft boss praises ‘digital first responders’ in coronavirus crisis

Satya Nadella said the technology industry had played a key role in the global response to Covid-19.

Facebook launches Shops as new online retail space for small businesses

Facebook launches Shops as new online retail space for small businesses

The social network says it wants to help those affected by the economic downturn during coronavirus lockdown.

Patient ‘disempowered’ when treatment paused due to Covid-19

Patient ‘disempowered’ when treatment paused due to Covid-19

Breast Cancer Now said thousands of women with incurable breast cancer are experiencing significant fears for their ongoing survival.

Labour’s annual party conference cancelled due to coronavirus

Labour’s annual party conference cancelled due to coronavirus

The annual gathering sees keynote speeches from shadow cabinet ministers and the party leader, as well as votes on motions to shape Labour’s policy.

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