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What’s the score with border checks on imports from the EU?

What’s the score with border checks on imports from the EU?

Border checks on EU imports to Great Britain will be phased in over six months.

Man in court accused of murdering Dutch crime writer in 2016

Man in court accused of murdering Dutch crime writer in 2016

Christopher Hughes made no plea over the death of Martin Kok.

Fast-track violent protester prosecutions ‘could cause miscarriages of justice’

Fast-track violent protester prosecutions ‘could cause miscarriages of justice’

There are also fears courts will buckle under the pressure of added workload.

‘Cautious’ lifting of lockdown to continue in Wales

‘Cautious’ lifting of lockdown to continue in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford said he would not ‘throw it all away’ by easing the restrictions too quickly.

KT Tunstall among headliners for virtual festival supporting music venues

KT Tunstall among headliners for virtual festival supporting music venues

Other artists on the main bill on June 19 and 20 include Fatherson, Wet Wet Wet. The Xcerts, Hunter and the Bear, Be Charlotte and Luke La Volpe.

UK coronavirus reproduction number remains at 0.7-0.9

UK coronavirus reproduction number remains at 0.7-0.9

The Government Office for Science has published regional values for the R number for the first time.

Emily Sheffield to replace George Osborne as Evening Standard editor

Emily Sheffield to replace George Osborne as Evening Standard editor

The former deputy editor of British Vogue is Samantha Cameron’s sister.

Coronavirus: Does the reproduction number tell us less than it used to?

Coronavirus: Does the reproduction number tell us less than it used to?

For a number of weeks the R value across the UK has remained below one, ranging from 0.7-1.0.

Robert the Bruce statue vandalised with ‘racist king’ graffiti

Robert the Bruce statue vandalised with ‘racist king’ graffiti

The words ‘bring down the statue’ have also been daubed on the Battle of Bannockburn site in Stirling.

Fathers of murdered police officers start work on national memorial

Fathers of murdered police officers start work on national memorial

The tribute in Staffordshire is likely to be opened next year.

In Pictures: Winston Churchill statue at centre of protests over the years

In Pictures: Winston Churchill statue at centre of protests over the years

Demonstrations in Parliament Square have inevitably seen the monument to the former prime minister targeted.

We’ll Meet Again: Zebra born at Gloucestershire zoo named after Dame Vera Lynn

We’ll Meet Again: Zebra born at Gloucestershire zoo named after Dame Vera Lynn

Vera was born on June 7 and is a boon for her near-threatened species.

Baden-Powell statue boarded up after appearing on target list

Baden-Powell statue boarded up after appearing on target list

Campaigners had highlighted Baden-Powell’s associations with the Nazis and the Hitler Youth programme.

Leather business sees increase in sales after making it big in Japan

Leather business sees increase in sales after making it big in Japan

Almost three quarters of sales of the leather accessories made by Rutherfords, based in Cheshire, make their way to the Japanese market.

Boy admits kicking police officers in Hackney incident

Boy admits kicking police officers in Hackney incident

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two charges of assault on an emergency worker.

200 jobs to go as Le Pain Quotidien rescued from administration

200 jobs to go as Le Pain Quotidien rescued from administration

The cafe chain will close 11 sites after being purchased by newly-formed business BrunchCo in a pre-pack administration deal.

Stoke Newington hero believes knife attack on Jewish man was ‘hate crime’

Stoke Newington hero believes knife attack on Jewish man was ‘hate crime’

Construction site manager Lazar Friedlander and his brother Matt restrained the alleged attacker until police arrived.

Extend Treasury support to save jobs and prevent virus spread – Nicola Sturgeon

Extend Treasury support to save jobs and prevent virus spread – Nicola Sturgeon

The First Minister was speaking after UK GDP figures released on Friday showed a record decline in April of more than 20%.

Two Irish lorry drivers set to be extradited to UK over migrant deaths

Two Irish lorry drivers set to be extradited to UK over migrant deaths

Authorities in the UK want to prosecute Ronan Hughes and Eamonn Harrison in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in a lorry.

Brexit: Gove U-turns on plan to immediately introduce full border checks with EU

Brexit: Gove U-turns on plan to immediately introduce full border checks with EU

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said ‘the moment for extension has now passed’.

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