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William praises ‘fantastic’ NHS as royal couple meet healthcare heroes

William praises ‘fantastic’ NHS as royal couple meet healthcare heroes

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn.

Team GB sprinter accuses Met of ‘racial profiling’ over stop and search

Team GB sprinter accuses Met of ‘racial profiling’ over stop and search

Footage of the incident was shared widely on Twitter after being posted by former Olympic medalist Linford Christie.

Social care needs ‘huge amount of work’, says Starmer

Social care needs ‘huge amount of work’, says Starmer

The Labour leader made the comments after he joined a nationwide clap to mark the NHS’s 72nd birthday.

Cambridges visit Norfolk hospital to mark NHS birthday

Cambridges visit Norfolk hospital to mark NHS birthday

William and Kate met staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn.

Sturgeon: Too few countries set objective to eradicate homelessness

Sturgeon: Too few countries set objective to eradicate homelessness

Ms Sturgeon was speaking in a video call with Homeless World Cup founder Mel Young and Welsh actor Michael Sheen on Sunday.

In pictures: Nationwide clap celebrates 72nd anniversary of NHS

In pictures: Nationwide clap celebrates 72nd anniversary of NHS

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and #ClapForCarers founder Annemarie Plas led the commemoration from the doorstep of Number 10.

Government announces £1.57bn support package for the arts

Government announces £1.57bn support package for the arts

The package will be made up of grants and loans.

Boris Johnson leads nationwide applause for NHS to mark 72nd anniversary

Boris Johnson leads nationwide applause for NHS to mark 72nd anniversary

A nationwide clap for NHS and other key workers took place at 5pm on Sunday.

People asked to visit Wales safely as travel restrictions lifted

People asked to visit Wales safely as travel restrictions lifted

The Welsh Government had advised people to remain within five miles of their home.

Woman fatally stabbed and man injured in fall at London hotel

Woman fatally stabbed and man injured in fall at London hotel

The man was taken to hospital under police guard and his condition is being treated as life-threatening.

‘No misconduct issues’ in stop and search of Christie athletes, say Met Police

‘No misconduct issues’ in stop and search of Christie athletes, say Met Police

A clip of a stop and search was shared on social media.

‘Animals safe’ after fire breaks out at Fife Zoo

‘Animals safe’ after fire breaks out at Fife Zoo

A building at Fife Zoo near Ladybank caught fire on Sunday afternoon.

Churches reopen to public for Sunday services

Churches reopen to public for Sunday services

Worshippers attended services across England, including a socially distanced Holy Communion at York Minster and a drive-in service in Hampshire.

Sir Elton John hails ‘humbling milestone’ as Royal Mint coin celebrates legacy

Sir Elton John hails ‘humbling milestone’ as Royal Mint coin celebrates legacy

Coins engraved with Sir Elton’s distinctive hat and glasses will be available for purchase through the Royal Mint.

‘Crystal clear’ drinkers will not adhere to social distancing rules

‘Crystal clear’ drinkers will not adhere to social distancing rules

Images from London’s Soho district showed packed streets into the early hours of Sunday

Publicans warn over crowded streets outside bars in Dublin city centre

Publicans warn over crowded streets outside bars in Dublin city centre

Publicans said street drinking presented a terrible image and jeopardised public health.

Thousands of UK patients to enlist in ‘world-leading’ study on Covid-19 impacts

Thousands of UK patients to enlist in ‘world-leading’ study on Covid-19 impacts

The study will assess the long-term mental and physical impacts of coronavirus on those who were most severely affected by it.

Government’s food poverty inaction costing poor children’s lives, says report

Government’s food poverty inaction costing poor children’s lives, says report

The report said the way Britain produces, manufactures, sells and consumes food is a barrier to healthy eating.

Ofsted to begin visiting schools from September to ‘reassure’ parents

Ofsted to begin visiting schools from September to ‘reassure’ parents

Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief inspector, insisted that the visits were not ‘inspection by stealth’.

Chancellor urged to focus recovery plans on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’

Chancellor urged to focus recovery plans on ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’

Rishi Sunak is due to make a statement on the Government’s economic recovery plans in the Commons on Wednesday.

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