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Boris Johnson and Queen send TV ratings to historic highs

Boris Johnson and Queen send TV ratings to historic highs

A combined TV audience of 28.2 million watched the Prime Minister announce the lockdown.

Suspicions raised about Manchester Arena bomber before blast

Suspicions raised about Manchester Arena bomber before blast

Salman Abedi’s home-made bomb, packed with shrapnel, killed 22 innocent bystanders.

Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen

Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen

The 100-year-old former Army officer, who raised almost £33 million for the NHS, was joined by his family in Windsor Castle’s quadrangle.

Lloyds promises drive to hire more black managers

Lloyds promises drive to hire more black managers

The move comes after worldwide protests against systemic racism, sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man, in police custody in the US.

Blood group may play small role in coronavirus infection risk – study

Blood group may play small role in coronavirus infection risk – study

Researchers say that data suggests people with blood group O have a lower risk of being infected by Covid-19.

‘Predatory’ Army officer sacked after sex assault conviction

‘Predatory’ Army officer sacked after sex assault conviction

Captain Dominic Moore was dismissed from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

Demolition of historic lighthouse begins

Demolition of historic lighthouse begins

The work is likely to take weeks, with as many artefacts as possible being saved.

Starmer: Where was money for social care in next stage of easing lockdown?

Starmer: Where was money for social care in next stage of easing lockdown?

The Labour leader also urged PM Boris Johnson to ‘be honest’ about mistakes made during the pandemic.

Boris Johnson pledges to increase testing capacity to 500,000 a day

Boris Johnson pledges to increase testing capacity to 500,000 a day

The Prime Minister said it was necessary to boost capacity and beef up the Test and Trace system by November ahead of any winter coronavirus surge.

What are the latest Covid-19 lockdown measures to be eased?

What are the latest Covid-19 lockdown measures to be eased?

Boris Johnson has announced plans to ease measures around returning to work, visiting theatres and using public transport.

Former MP Elphicke ‘in complete shock’ when told of sex assault allegations

Former MP Elphicke ‘in complete shock’ when told of sex assault allegations

Charlie Elphicke denies three counts of sexually assaulting two women between 2007 and 2016.

Secret royal wedding – who are Beatrice and Edoardo?

Secret royal wedding – who are Beatrice and Edoardo?

Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi began dating in autumn 2018.

Ireland has become safe haven for man fighting extradition to France, court told

Ireland has become safe haven for man fighting extradition to France, court told

Ian Bailey is facing a third extradition process to France where he is facing a 25-year prison sentence over the death of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

Police ‘not told of agreements allowing Harry Dunn suspect to claim immunity’

Police ‘not told of agreements allowing Harry Dunn suspect to claim immunity’

The family have said Northamptonshire Police’s new grounds for defence show the FCO kept them ‘in the dark’.

Queen describes Princess Beatrice’s marriage ceremony as ‘very nice’

Queen describes Princess Beatrice’s marriage ceremony as ‘very nice’

The ceremony at Royal Lodge, Windsor, was also attended by the Duke of Edinburgh and the bride’s parents the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York.

Warning issued over Amazon Prime phishing scam

Warning issued over Amazon Prime phishing scam

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has urged the public to be wary of scam emails claiming to be linked to Amazon Prime accounts.

Shamima Begum should face justice in the UK – Sadiq Khan

Shamima Begum should face justice in the UK – Sadiq Khan

Senior judges ruled Ms Begum should be allowed to return to the UK to fight the decision to remove her British citizenship.

Amber Heard spat at Johnny Depp, claims security guard

Amber Heard spat at Johnny Depp, claims security guard

Travis McGivern, who has worked for the Hollywood star for almost seven years, also alleged Ms Heard threw a can of Red Bull at the actor.

Non-essential use of public transport allowed in England

Non-essential use of public transport allowed in England

Boris Johnson said the Government has scrapped its guidance that people should avoid public transport where possible.

Lamont: Chancellor may have to eat his words and write off toxic Covid-19 debt

Lamont: Chancellor may have to eat his words and write off toxic Covid-19 debt

Former chancellor Lord Lamont has warned ‘the difficult part is yet to come’.

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