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‘Turn the tide’ on coronavirus in 12 weeks – was Boris Johnson right?

‘Turn the tide’ on coronavirus in 12 weeks – was Boris Johnson right?

What the numbers say about Covid-19 in the UK since March 19.

Fewer students say degree is ‘good value for money’ amid Covid-19 and strikes

Fewer students say degree is ‘good value for money’ amid Covid-19 and strikes

And fewer university undergraduates say they are happy and believe their life to be worthwhile, a survey suggests.

Covid-19 has shifted narrative around homeworking, say equality campaigners

Covid-19 has shifted narrative around homeworking, say equality campaigners

Around 80% of families have enjoyed spending time together during shutdown, sparking calls for greater workplace flexibility.

In Pictures: London Zoo gears up to welcome back visitors

In Pictures: London Zoo gears up to welcome back visitors

The latest lockdown easing will see zoos and safari parks reopening from June 15.

Officers showed no lack of courage during Bristol protest – chief constable

Officers showed no lack of courage during Bristol protest – chief constable

Home Secretary Priti Patel is understood to have had a ‘firm’ conversation with Andy Marsh over the issue.

Hallucinations in people with seizures may signal suicide risk – study

Hallucinations in people with seizures may signal suicide risk – study

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland carried out the research.

Calls for investigation after rapper Wretch 32’s father is Tasered by police

Calls for investigation after rapper Wretch 32’s father is Tasered by police

Footage posted online shows Millard Scott, 62, fall down stairs after being warned by officers.

Lockdown restrictions could be eased in Wales next week, says First Minister

Lockdown restrictions could be eased in Wales next week, says First Minister

Mark Drakeford told the Senedd the pandemic regulations would be reviewed next week, which could pave the way for non-essential retail to reopen.

Make homes more energy efficient to boost economy after pandemic – report

Make homes more energy efficient to boost economy after pandemic – report

A £2.8 billion stimulus package would support jobs, cut energy bills and tackle climate emissions, experts said.

Migrants rescued trying to cross Channel on raft made from windsurfing boards

Migrants rescued trying to cross Channel on raft made from windsurfing boards

They tried to make the highly-dangerous journey aboard a makeshift raft and paddled using shovels.

Tougher border controls ‘more effective if introduced earlier’, MPs told

Tougher border controls ‘more effective if introduced earlier’, MPs told

Public health experts from around the world gave evidence to the Commons Home Affairs Committee.

Terrorist propaganda ‘aims to split communities during lockdown’

Terrorist propaganda ‘aims to split communities during lockdown’

Police chiefs also want the public to remain aware of the continued risk of a terror attack as lockdown rules are eased.

Abuse victims given free access to support websites on smartphones

Abuse victims given free access to support websites on smartphones

Victims of crime will be able to access sites run by the likes of Refuge and the NSPCC without incurring any charges.

Johnson defends police stop-and-search powers

Johnson defends police stop-and-search powers

The PM refused to condemn Donald Trump’s response to the death of George Floyd, describing the US as a ‘bastion of peace and security’.

Queen reveals her favourite horses of all time

Queen reveals her favourite horses of all time

The monarch chose a list of her best horses, ponies and racehorses for Horse & Hound magazine.

Kate celebrates ‘amazing’ images submitted to lockdown photographic project

Kate celebrates ‘amazing’ images submitted to lockdown photographic project

The Duchess of Cambridge has teamed up with the National Portrait Gallery to stage the Hold Still photographic project.

Warning over unsafe cars on the road due to MOT exemption

Warning over unsafe cars on the road due to MOT exemption

All cars, vans and motorcycles have been eligible to delay MOT testing for six months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Contact tracing apps cannot replace human contact, expert says

Contact tracing apps cannot replace human contact, expert says

Infectious disease specialist Professor David Heymann said that at present, apps are not effective enough to be used alone.

Take responsibility for your failings over Covid-19, Starmer tells Johnson

Take responsibility for your failings over Covid-19, Starmer tells Johnson

The Labour leader also pressed the Prime Minister to work with him to deal with the ‘mess’ over schools.

Covid has ‘fast-tracked’ rebuilding of Stormont working relations, leaders say

Covid has ‘fast-tracked’ rebuilding of Stormont working relations, leaders say

The PA news agency has been behind the scenes with First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill.

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