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Former Barclays boss tells judge he is ‘an honest man’

Former Barclays boss tells judge he is ‘an honest man’

Roger Jenkins is giving evidence in a High Court fight featuring Barclays and businesswoman Amanda Staveley.

Johnson tells school leavers their ‘sacrifice’ helped save thousands of lives

Johnson tells school leavers their ‘sacrifice’ helped save thousands of lives

Students told to jump on every opportunity that comes their way and ‘rugby tackle’ it to the floor.

Hundreds of bikers attend funeral of Louise, 16

Hundreds of bikers attend funeral of Louise, 16

A man has been charged with the murder of the teenager.

Google confirms existence of new Nest speaker

Google confirms existence of new Nest speaker

The announcement came following a leak and very few details are known about the new product.

Watchdog orders package holiday firms to issue refunds ‘promptly’

Watchdog orders package holiday firms to issue refunds ‘promptly’

The Competition and Markets Authority has written to more than 100 of the most commonly criticised companies.

PM urged not to impose Grayling on intelligence watchdog

PM urged not to impose Grayling on intelligence watchdog

Boris Johnson is widely thought to want the ex-transport secretary to chair the new Intelligence and Security Committee.

Kate serves up tennis star Sir Andy Murray to young fans

Kate serves up tennis star Sir Andy Murray to young fans

The double Wimbledon champion makes a surprise appearance during the Duchess of Cambridge’s virtual visit to London school.

Daring hamster escapologist draws comparisons with Jean-Claude Van Damme

Daring hamster escapologist draws comparisons with Jean-Claude Van Damme

The flexible rodent shimmied up the corner of a wall in an attempt at liberation.

Six in 10 adults ‘uncomfortable’ eating indoors at a restaurant – ONS

Six in 10 adults ‘uncomfortable’ eating indoors at a restaurant – ONS

A meal deal scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak this week hopes to get more people dining out in August.

Royal Mail fined £1.5m over failure to deliver first-class post on time

Royal Mail fined £1.5m over failure to deliver first-class post on time

Ofcom said Royal Mail missed its target to deliver at least 93% of first-class post across the UK within one working day of collection.

Police issue no fines for quarantine travel breaches

Police issue no fines for quarantine travel breaches

Just 10 penalties have been handed out to people not wearing face coverings on public transport.

Culture minister says she wears face mask ‘all the time’

Culture minister says she wears face mask ‘all the time’

Caroline Dinenage said ‘a lot’ of her colleagues had taken to wearing face coverings, as the wait goes on for the Prime Minister to wear one.

16 homeless people known to have died with coronavirus – ONS

16 homeless people known to have died with coronavirus – ONS

The ONS said the figure may be an underestimate of the true number of homeless people who have died with the virus.

New director appointed to lead V&A Dundee’s ‘awakening’ from lockdown

New director appointed to lead V&A Dundee’s ‘awakening’ from lockdown

Leonie Bell said she is ‘honoured’ to have been selected for the role.

Johnny Depp to begin fourth day of evidence in libel case against The Sun

Johnny Depp to begin fourth day of evidence in libel case against The Sun

The Hollywood star had accused his former wife Amber Heard of ‘building a dossier’ to support her ‘hoax’ allegations that he was violent.

Dame Esther Rantzen: BBC timing on TV licence change is ‘insensitive’

Dame Esther Rantzen: BBC timing on TV licence change is ‘insensitive’

But she said it was the actions of politicians which felt like a ‘slap in the face to older people’.

More than 70,000 apply to become police officers in Government recruitment drive

More than 70,000 apply to become police officers in Government recruitment drive

The recruitment campaign launched last year to hire 20,000 new officers.

Leaving dogs in cars can be potentially dangerous all year round, experts warn

Leaving dogs in cars can be potentially dangerous all year round, experts warn

Temperatures inside cars are hot enough all year round to pose a risk to dog health, scientists say.

Serbia removed from quarantine-free list on day policy is implemented

Serbia removed from quarantine-free list on day policy is implemented

Serbian authorities have reported 352 coronavirus deaths and 17,342 cases, but it has been claimed the data does not represent the true picture.

Seven-year-old boy sends Queen a word search to spread cheer during lockdown

Seven-year-old boy sends Queen a word search to spread cheer during lockdown

Timothy Madders’ ‘happiness word search’ features terms including ‘smile’, ‘family’, ‘holiday’ and ‘sunshine’.

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