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Patel condemns ‘unacceptable thuggery’ as ‘statue protectors’ clash with police

Patel condemns ‘unacceptable thuggery’ as ‘statue protectors’ clash with police

There were ugly scenes in Whitehall as officers were pelted with bottles by men chanting ‘England’.

Hundreds gather to protect war memorials outside Belfast City Hall

Hundreds gather to protect war memorials outside Belfast City Hall

Those behind the event said they have no political message.

Heidi says hi! Five-year-old hugs grandmother for first time in three months

Heidi says hi! Five-year-old hugs grandmother for first time in three months

A new lockdown rule means people living alone in England can now pair with another household for support.

In Pictures: Soldiers socially distance to mark Queen’s official birthday

In Pictures: Soldiers socially distance to mark Queen’s official birthday

Troops from the Welsh Guards held a small parade at Windsor Castle.

Black Lives Matter protesters form mile-long line along Brighton seafront

Black Lives Matter protesters form mile-long line along Brighton seafront

The demonstrators observed social distancing rules where possible, as they gathered in the warm sunshine.

Hundreds turn out ‘to protect’ Glasgow war memorial

Hundreds turn out ‘to protect’ Glasgow war memorial

The gathering was organised by a group called the Loyalist Defence League.

School named after slave trader Edward Colston considering change

School named after slave trader Edward Colston considering change

Colston’s Girls’ School in Bristol is to launch a six-week ‘transparent consultation’ in September on whether to rename.

Smiling Queen enjoys socially-distanced military tribute to mark birthday

Smiling Queen enjoys socially-distanced military tribute to mark birthday

Soldiers from the Welsh Guards staged the event in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Khan hits back at Patel over boarding up of Churchill statue

Khan hits back at Patel over boarding up of Churchill statue

The London mayor has accused the Home Secretary of political point scoring after she criticised the move.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

At least 193 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

Filipino NHS scientist ‘on the forefront’ of testing dies with Covid-19

Filipino NHS scientist ‘on the forefront’ of testing dies with Covid-19

A campaign has raised more than £6,800 for the body of Richzeal Albufera to be sent back to his family.

Trooping the Colour through the decades

Trooping the Colour through the decades

The military parade has marked the official birthday of the sovereign for more than 270 years.

Churchill’s grandson condemns ‘disgusting’ defacing of Parliament Square statue

Churchill’s grandson condemns ‘disgusting’ defacing of Parliament Square statue

Former Conservative minister Sir Nicholas Soames said Britain has ‘lost its compass’.

‘Support bubbles’ for single households – how the system will work

‘Support bubbles’ for single households – how the system will work

Elderly people living alone could form a bubble with the household of an adult child enabling them to visit and even hug their grandchildren again.

Bereaved relative draws comparisons between Grenfell and pandemic

Bereaved relative draws comparisons between Grenfell and pandemic

Karim Mussilhy lost his uncle Hesham Rahman in the fire.

What the papers say – June 13

What the papers say – June 13

The effect of the coronavirus on the economy and some lingering news on the Dominic Cummings scandal feature on the Saturday front pages.

Prince of Wales congratulates 90-year-old raising money by climbing staircase

Prince of Wales congratulates 90-year-old raising money by climbing staircase

Margaret Payne is almost at the end of her task to climb the equivalent of Suilven using her staircase.

People living alone reunited with families in NI

People living alone reunited with families in NI

They will be able to meet with one other household to combat loneliness caused by the coronavirus restrictions.

Black Lives Matter protesters must disperse by 5pm on Saturday, police warn

Black Lives Matter protesters must disperse by 5pm on Saturday, police warn

Police fear anti-racism protesters were clash with counter-demonstrations organised by far-right groups.

People living alone form ‘support bubbles’ to end lockdown loneliness

People living alone form ‘support bubbles’ to end lockdown loneliness

Some elderly people hugged their grandchildren and couples living apart were reunited as restrictions were eased in England.

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