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Boris Johnson: George Floyd’s killing awakened undeniable feeling of injustice

Boris Johnson: George Floyd’s killing awakened undeniable feeling of injustice

A commemoration is planned in London as Mr Floyd is buried in the US.

Possible delays to English schools reopening despite Covid-19 being ‘in retreat’

Possible delays to English schools reopening despite Covid-19 being ‘in retreat’

The Department of Education said it remained the ‘ambition’ for all primary school children to return before the summer holidays.

German prosecutors have ‘some evidence’ Madeleine McCann is dead

German prosecutors have ‘some evidence’ Madeleine McCann is dead

A spokesman for the Braunschweig public prosecutor’s office said they have some evidence that Madeleine is dead but not enough for a trial.

Epstein probe chief: Andrew falsely portraying himself as willing to aid inquiry

Epstein probe chief: Andrew falsely portraying himself as willing to aid inquiry

The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York said the royal has repeatedly declined a request to schedule an interview.

Johnson: Protesters must work peacefully to defeat racism

Johnson: Protesters must work peacefully to defeat racism

The Prime Minister said he would not support those who break social distancing rules aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus.

Jet2 delays restarting flights by two weeks until July 15

Jet2 delays restarting flights by two weeks until July 15

Customers due to travel before that date will be contacted to rebook or request a refund.

Coronavirus testing for pupils and teachers under surveillance plan

Coronavirus testing for pupils and teachers under surveillance plan

The Department of Health and Social Care stressed the scheme would be voluntary.

Experts suggest new child syndrome is result of Covid-19

Experts suggest new child syndrome is result of Covid-19

The researchers said the discovery of a new inflammatory condition during the outbreak is unlikely to be a coincidence.

‘It’s clear that the epidemic in care homes is coming under control’ – Hancock

‘It’s clear that the epidemic in care homes is coming under control’ – Hancock

A social care task force was announced as the Government confirmed the expansion of testing to all adult care homes in England.

Home Secretary tells violent protesters: You will face justice

Home Secretary tells violent protesters: You will face justice

Anti-racism demonstrators clashed with police and tore down a statue of a slave trader.

New Royal Mail stamps celebrate Roman legacy in Britain

New Royal Mail stamps celebrate Roman legacy in Britain

Eight new stamp designs showing Roman artefacts and architecture will be available for general purchase next Thursday.

Council investigating cricket tournament during coronavirus suspension

Council investigating cricket tournament during coronavirus suspension

The event took place at Pleasington Playing Fields near Blackburn on Sunday.

Pub reopenings ‘on the list’ of reviewed lockdown rules, Mark Drakeford says

Pub reopenings ‘on the list’ of reviewed lockdown rules, Mark Drakeford says

Ministers revealed that three more people in Wales had died from coronavirus, taking the total to 1,401.

Horse freed from riverbank by firefighters and a farmer

Horse freed from riverbank by firefighters and a farmer

Teams from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) used a harness and a farmer’s forklift to rescue the horse.

Murder probe after sisters found dead in park following birthday party

Murder probe after sisters found dead in park following birthday party

The deaths of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry are being treated as ‘suspicious’.

NI First Minister backs police response to anti-racism protests

NI First Minister backs police response to anti-racism protests

Some politicians have criticised police after between 60-70 fines were issued over breaches of coronavirus regulations over mass gatherings.

Sign taped over plaque that describes slave trader as ‘virtuous and wise’

Sign taped over plaque that describes slave trader as ‘virtuous and wise’

The statue of Edward Colston was pulled down and thrown in the river on Sunday but the plaque remained on a plinth.

Smaller shops to open in NI as country takes ‘huge’ step towards normality

Smaller shops to open in NI as country takes ‘huge’ step towards normality

On Monday the powersharing administration accelerated the pace of recovery from a pandemic lock down which has devastated the local economy.

Barclays hits back over claims bosses misled market during 2008 crisis

Barclays hits back over claims bosses misled market during 2008 crisis

PCP Capital Partners, a private equity firm run by Amanda Staveley, is suing the bank and wants £1.6 billion damages.

Jailed fantasist Carl Beech ordered to compensate Harvey Proctor

Jailed fantasist Carl Beech ordered to compensate Harvey Proctor

A judge said an investigation found Beech had assets consisting of a dilapidated property in Sweden, £16,560 in a bank account and a £1,000 watch.

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