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Black Lives Matter protesters fill Trafalgar Square

Black Lives Matter protesters fill Trafalgar Square

They marched past Buckingham Palace.

Government actively working on air bridges, says Transport Secretary

Government actively working on air bridges, says Transport Secretary

Officials are talking to airlines about the possibility of opening up the so-called ‘travel corridors’.

Grant Shapps denies claims chief nursing officer was dropped from briefing

Grant Shapps denies claims chief nursing officer was dropped from briefing

Ruth May was allegedly dropped from a briefing on 1 June for refusing to support Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham.

Grenfell bereaved ‘frustrated’ at cladding issue three years on

Grenfell bereaved ‘frustrated’ at cladding issue three years on

Some 2,000 residential buildings are still wrapped in dangerous cladding.

Businesswoman says firm earned £5m as a result of Manchester City sale

Businesswoman says firm earned £5m as a result of Manchester City sale

Amanda Staveley is giving evidence at a High Court trial in London after becoming embroiled in a £1.6 billion battle with Barclays.

Remembering face coverings should become routine, says Transport Secretary

Remembering face coverings should become routine, says Transport Secretary

Other indoor close-contact spaces such as shops will not require the masks, despite them being mandatory on public transport in England from Monday.

Coronavirus-hit UK economy shrinks by a fifth in first month of lockdown

Coronavirus-hit UK economy shrinks by a fifth in first month of lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned of a ‘tough’ few months ahead.

SF – UK decision not to extend Brexit transition period shameful

SF – UK decision not to extend Brexit transition period shameful

Michelle O’Neill said it showed a complete disregard for Northern Ireland’s economy.

Queen’s official birthday to be marked by new military ceremony

Queen’s official birthday to be marked by new military ceremony

The traditional Trooping the Colour event is not going ahead in its traditional format but a smaller military event is planned.

Married couple ‘first in UK’ to be sentenced for possessing chemical weapon

Married couple ‘first in UK’ to be sentenced for possessing chemical weapon

Martyn and Michaela Tasker discovered abandoned canisters in Lincolnshire woodland in October 2017.

Investigation launched into Facebook takeover of Giphy over competition concerns

Investigation launched into Facebook takeover of Giphy over competition concerns

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was assessing whether the acquisition could cause a ‘substantial lessening of competition’.

Edward Colston statue contained hidden magazine from 125 years ago, experts discover

Edward Colston statue contained hidden magazine from 125 years ago, experts discover

The monument was toppled during a Black Lives Matter march in Bristol on Sunday.

University of St Andrews apologies for ‘letting down’ BAME students and staff

University of St Andrews apologies for ‘letting down’ BAME students and staff

It also said just over 20% of its student population identifies as black, Asian or minority ethnic.

Low-key resumption of retail as customers make cautious return to Belfast shops

Low-key resumption of retail as customers make cautious return to Belfast shops

Streets in Belfast city centre remained relatively quiet on Friday despite all non-essential outlets being allowed to reopen.

Charles and Camilla to welcome Macron to UK

Charles and Camilla to welcome Macron to UK

The French president is reportedly visiting London to award the capital France’s highest decoration – Legion d’Honneur.

Appropriate for broadcasters to boycott high-profile boxing bout, Varadkar says

Appropriate for broadcasters to boycott high-profile boxing bout, Varadkar says

The High Court in Dublin previously named Kinahan as a senior figure in an organised crime gang.

Two men arrested after video shows car speeding at over 200mph

Two men arrested after video shows car speeding at over 200mph

The incident happened on the M23 in Sussex at some point during the Covid-19 shutdown.

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.

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