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UK unemployment rate could hit 15% after second Covid wave, OECD warns

UK unemployment rate could hit 15% after second Covid wave, OECD warns

Global jobless levels may end up being more comparable to those of the 1930s than 2008, officials said.

Paramedics stabbed on 999 welfare call-out ‘recovering well’, says boss

Paramedics stabbed on 999 welfare call-out ‘recovering well’, says boss

Paramedics Michael Hipgrave and Deena Evans were both taken to hospital after the incident.

In Pictures: Purple haze as lavender blooms in Sussex

In Pictures: Purple haze as lavender blooms in Sussex

The heavily scented crop provided an eye-catching scene.

Former MP Eric Joyce admits making an indecent image of a child

Former MP Eric Joyce admits making an indecent image of a child

The 59-year-old ex-MP for Falkirk is facing jail and will be placed on the sex offenders register after pleading guilty at Ipswich Crown Court.

Call to reduce pesticides in countryside and towns to reverse insect decline

Call to reduce pesticides in countryside and towns to reverse insect decline

A report from the Wildlife Trusts highlights farming and community projects which are boosting bugs, bees and butterflies.

Boris Johnson urged not to break ties with China amid pressure over Huawei role

Boris Johnson urged not to break ties with China amid pressure over Huawei role

Ex-chancellor Philip Hammond said he was ‘concerned about the outbreak of anti-Chinese sentiment’ within the Tory party.

Grenfell inquiry urged to be on ‘right side of history’

Grenfell inquiry urged to be on ‘right side of history’

Leslie Thomas QC told the disaster probe that the majority of people who died were people of colour, and that race was the ‘elephant in the room’.

Police identify seven of 18 suspects in Colston statue investigation

Police identify seven of 18 suspects in Colston statue investigation

Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident in Bristol on June 7.

Kasabian singer Tom Meighan admits assaulting ex-fiancee

Kasabian singer Tom Meighan admits assaulting ex-fiancee

He quit Kasabian on Monday, with the band releasing a statement saying he was dealing with ‘personal issues’.

P&O Cruises offloads one of its oldest ships

P&O Cruises offloads one of its oldest ships

The UK’s biggest cruise line said 20-year-old Oceana will leave its fleet this month.

More than one million Bounce Back Loans worth £30.9bn handed to small businesses

More than one million Bounce Back Loans worth £30.9bn handed to small businesses

The Treasury also revealed that more than 53,500 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans have now been approved.

Lammy labels police search footage of Team GB’s Bianca Williams as ‘shocking’

Lammy labels police search footage of Team GB’s Bianca Williams as ‘shocking’

The shadow justice secretary said such incidents are ‘diminishing trust among black populations in the criminal justice system’.

Ambulance damaged after traffic cone thrown from motorway bridge

Ambulance damaged after traffic cone thrown from motorway bridge

The vehicle was travelling on the M6 in Lancashire.

Virus likely to have brought forward deaths of elderly and vulnerable – ONS

Virus likely to have brought forward deaths of elderly and vulnerable – ONS

More than 55,000 deaths involving Covid-19 have been recorded in the UK during the outbreak.

Johnny Depp arrives at High Court for start of libel case against The Sun

Johnny Depp arrives at High Court for start of libel case against The Sun

The Hollywood star’s ex-wife, Amber Heard, also attended, with both wearing scarves over their faces as they arrived at the High Court.

Face coverings: When should I wear one?

Face coverings: When should I wear one?

The president of the Royal Society has called for people to be required to wear a face covering when they leave their homes.

Osprey chicks to be named by public as genders revealed

Osprey chicks to be named by public as genders revealed

Two males and a female hatched at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in the Highlands about five weeks ago.

London Mayor and Met chief remember victims on 15th anniversary of July 7 blasts

London Mayor and Met chief remember victims on 15th anniversary of July 7 blasts

Sadiq Khan and Dame Cressida Dick laid wreaths at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park on Tuesday morning.

Trust broken in funeral row ‘cannot be rebuilt without acknowledgement – Long

Trust broken in funeral row ‘cannot be rebuilt without acknowledgement – Long

The justice minister was speaking as MLAs prepared to debate whether to urge deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill to apologise.

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan due in court

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan due in court

His departure from the band was announced on Monday.

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