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PPE not necessary for teachers on school return, minister says

PPE not necessary for teachers on school return, minister says

Robert Jenrick said the current scientific advice is school staff will not need PPE, but that the Government would keep the situation under review.

Medieval arrows caused similar injuries to gunshots, say archaeologists

Medieval arrows caused similar injuries to gunshots, say archaeologists

Arrows fired from longbows could penetrate right through the human skull creating small entry and large exit wounds.

Warning over ‘perilous future’ for London Zoo in face of lockdown

Warning over ‘perilous future’ for London Zoo in face of lockdown

Zoological Society of London warns it is facing a very challenging situation as its core income from London and Whipsnade zoos has dried up.

Regulator receives 4,500 workplace health and safety concerns about Covid-19

Regulator receives 4,500 workplace health and safety concerns about Covid-19

The Health and Safety Executive warned employers could face enforcement action if they fail to follow Government guidelines.

Explanation demanded as Government misses test target for fourth consecutive day

Explanation demanded as Government misses test target for fourth consecutive day

Boris Johnson marked his return to the Commons by setting a new ambition for increasing test capacity to 200,000 a day by the end of the month.

Johnson signals plan to ease lockdown measures from Monday

Johnson signals plan to ease lockdown measures from Monday

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will use a speech on Sunday to set out his proposals for the next phase of dealing with coronavirus.

BAME groups ‘two to three times more likely to die from coronavirus’

BAME groups ‘two to three times more likely to die from coronavirus’

The likelihood of death from Covid-19 is significantly higher among England’s BAME communities than the general population, researchers say.

Ocado boss Tim Steiner gets £54m bonus approved

Ocado boss Tim Steiner gets £54m bonus approved

The founder had faced criticism over the huge payouts, and 30% of investors voted against the bonus.

Infection control website could reduce coronavirus spreading at home – study

Infection control website could reduce coronavirus spreading at home – study

Researchers say less attention has been given to transmission between family members.

Government urges public to ‘buy a newspaper’

Government urges public to ‘buy a newspaper’

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said ‘a free country needs a free press’ at the Downing Street briefing.

New Banksy artwork pays tribute to NHS heroes

New Banksy artwork pays tribute to NHS heroes

The piece, called Game Changer, is on display in a corridor at Southampton General Hospital.

Northern Ireland facing ‘crucial’ decision on easing lockdown

Northern Ireland facing ‘crucial’ decision on easing lockdown

Getting it wrong could have severe implications for people’s lives, finance minister Conor Murphy said.

Eating disorder sufferer’s anguish shines light on mental health provision

Eating disorder sufferer’s anguish shines light on mental health provision

Emily Nuttall, 26, has sought help from charities such as Mind and Beat to help her cope with mental health problems during lockdown.

Family pays tribute to church warden stabbed to death in Co-op

Family pays tribute to church warden stabbed to death in Co-op

John Rees, 88, who died after being stabbed in the convenience store in South Wales, was a ‘proud Welshman, his devastated family said.

Archie steals the show from mum Meghan in birthday video

Archie steals the show from mum Meghan in birthday video

The Duchess of Sussex is shown reading the book Duck! Rabbit! to her son.

Uplifting news: Dad recovers for son’s birthday and young amputee walks marathon

Uplifting news: Dad recovers for son’s birthday and young amputee walks marathon

A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.

First Facebook Oversight Board members confirmed

First Facebook Oversight Board members confirmed

Former Guardian editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger is among the 20 independent board members.

Death toll in England tops 44,000 from Covid-19 and the lockdown, expert says

Death toll in England tops 44,000 from Covid-19 and the lockdown, expert says

Statistician Nigel Marriott said excess deaths in April had been at record levels.

10-year-old amputee raises £10,000 for charity with lockdown marathon

10-year-old amputee raises £10,000 for charity with lockdown marathon

Maisie Catt aimed to raise £260 originally.

Heathrow to begin temperature screening of passengers

Heathrow to begin temperature screening of passengers

The airport is launching the measure despite Downing Street insisting it is not regarded as an effective way to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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