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Man sentenced for selling fake Covid-19 treatment kits

Man sentenced for selling fake Covid-19 treatment kits

Frank Ludlow was ‘extremely enthusiastic’ about the kits, which police said risked spreading the virus.

Nicola Sturgeon tells of ‘cautious hope and optimism’ as lockdown eases further

Nicola Sturgeon tells of ‘cautious hope and optimism’ as lockdown eases further

But the First Minster also warned the changes also bring a ‘real danger’ of coronavirus cases surging once again.

Glee stars share prayers after Naya Rivera goes missing at California lake

Glee stars share prayers after Naya Rivera goes missing at California lake

The actress was at Lake Piru when she went missing.

Thousands of extra food bank parcels given out during pandemic

Thousands of extra food bank parcels given out during pandemic

More than 90,000 emergency food parcels were given out in May by members of the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN).

Johnny Depp described himself as a monster to ‘placate’ Amber Heard, court hears

Johnny Depp described himself as a monster to ‘placate’ Amber Heard, court hears

The actor said it was ‘like speaking to a child’.

Significant divergences still between Brussels and UK on trade deal, EU says

Significant divergences still between Brussels and UK on trade deal, EU says

The update came following a series of discussions between the lead negotiators in London this week.

Network operators warn of signal blackouts if Huawei equipment removed too quickly

Network operators warn of signal blackouts if Huawei equipment removed too quickly

BT and Vodafone told MPs that it would need at least five years to properly remove the firm’s equipment from UK networks without causing disruption.

Anish Kapoor sculptures displayed at stately home as lockdown eased

Anish Kapoor sculptures displayed at stately home as lockdown eased

An exhibition of the Turner Prize-winner’s work will open to the public at Houghton Hall in Norfolk this weekend.

Charles and Camilla thank distribution centre staff for work during outbreak

Charles and Camilla thank distribution centre staff for work during outbreak

The royal couple met workers at the Asda Distribution Centre in Avonmouth in Bristol.

Key changes in phase three of unlocking Scotland

Key changes in phase three of unlocking Scotland

July 10, 13, 15 and 22 will see further services and sectors allowed to restart operations.

Plans to turn ex-Battle of Britain airfield into ‘global freight hub’ approved

Plans to turn ex-Battle of Britain airfield into ‘global freight hub’ approved

It is thought the decision will lead to the creation of more than 23,000 jobs, with construction set to begin next year.

‘Vampire-slaying kit’ containing silver knife and crucifixes up for auction

‘Vampire-slaying kit’ containing silver knife and crucifixes up for auction

The lock-box also contains a 19th century New Testament, a painting of Jesus and pliers.

Businesswoman in £1.6bn battle with Barclays was ‘complete unknown’, judge told

Businesswoman in £1.6bn battle with Barclays was ‘complete unknown’, judge told

Amanda Staveley has made complaints about the behaviour of Barclays bosses when negotiating investment deals during the 2008 financial crisis

Williamson vows to end target of 50% at university to focus on skills

Williamson vows to end target of 50% at university to focus on skills

There are ‘limits’ to what can be achieved by sending more people into higher education, a minister said.

Mourners pay tribute to three young siblings killed in house fire

Mourners pay tribute to three young siblings killed in house fire

Fiona Gibson, 12, and brothers Alexander, eight, and Philip, five, died following the blaze at their flat in Paisley last month.

Minister apologises over ‘avoidable harm’ suffered by thousands of patients

Minister apologises over ‘avoidable harm’ suffered by thousands of patients

Health minister Nadine Dorries said she wanted to apologise for three NHS scandals.

PM misses 24-hour coronavirus testing target

PM misses 24-hour coronavirus testing target

It comes as a report suggested the number of people who have been tested for Covid-19 in the UK might never be known.

Grenfell fire engineer concedes advice ‘could have been worded better’

Grenfell fire engineer concedes advice ‘could have been worded better’

Terry Ashton said his advice was given on an ad hoc basis.

Some UC claimants faced 11-week wait even before coronavirus crisis – report

Some UC claimants faced 11-week wait even before coronavirus crisis – report

Concerns have been raised about the volume of telephone calls that case managers are receiving and increased absence levels.

Church must live with history of ‘saints and slave-traders’, archbishop says

Church must live with history of ‘saints and slave-traders’, archbishop says

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made the comments during a virtual service to confirm the election of the new Archbishop of York.

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