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Move into phase three of easing lockdown welcomed

Move into phase three of easing lockdown welcomed

Businesses and museums have hailed news they can now prepare to reopen later this month.

Four arrested in London and Leicestershire counter-terror raids

Four arrested in London and Leicestershire counter-terror raids

Police said no shots were fired during armed raids on two addresses in the capital.

No extra cash for locked-down Leicester, says minister

No extra cash for locked-down Leicester, says minister

The city became the first to be put into local lockdown after a rise in Covid-19 infections.

Woman shot by police in Liverpool

Woman shot by police in Liverpool

Merseyside Police said officers were called to reports of a woman armed with a knife on Cairns Street in Toxteth.

Water supply could run out within 20 years, MPs warn

Water supply could run out within 20 years, MPs warn

The Commons Public Accounts Committee has urged the Government to ‘make up for lost time’ in addressing problems such as leakage.

Wales confirms countries exempt from travel quarantine

Wales confirms countries exempt from travel quarantine

The list of 73 countries and territories mirrors the one published for England.

Improve wildlife monitoring to avoid future pandemics, say experts

Improve wildlife monitoring to avoid future pandemics, say experts

The Wildlife Disease Surveillance Focus Group said the lack of screening for disease-causing organisms in the wildlife trade is concerning.

Search resumes for missing Glee star Naya Rivera

Search resumes for missing Glee star Naya Rivera

The actress went missing during a boating trip on Lake Piru in California.

Fire engineer’s Grenfell cladding-approval conversation ‘did not take place’

Fire engineer’s Grenfell cladding-approval conversation ‘did not take place’

Terry Ashton said he had only given ad hoc advice.

Minister raises concerns over ‘unintentional bias’ against women in healthcare

Minister raises concerns over ‘unintentional bias’ against women in healthcare

Health minister Nadine Dorries, a former nurse, made the remarks as MPs considered a major review into three NHS scandals.

Around one in 3,900 people have Covid-19 across England, data suggests

Around one in 3,900 people have Covid-19 across England, data suggests

The ONS said the decline in cases appears to have levelled off in recent weeks.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s relationship was ‘complicated’, court told

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s relationship was ‘complicated’, court told

Mr Depp was being questioned during the third day of his libel action against News Group Newspapers.

Illegal shellfish picking on UK beaches could be linked to lockdown – expert

Illegal shellfish picking on UK beaches could be linked to lockdown – expert

Organised crime could be behind the uptick in gangs appearing on shores, possibly to supply Chinese takeaways post-lockdown.

Man sentenced for selling fake Covid-19 treatment kits

Man sentenced for selling fake Covid-19 treatment kits

Frank Ludlow was ‘extremely enthusiastic’ about the kits, which police said risked spreading the virus.

Nicola Sturgeon tells of ‘cautious hope and optimism’ as lockdown eases further

Nicola Sturgeon tells of ‘cautious hope and optimism’ as lockdown eases further

But the First Minster also warned the changes also bring a ‘real danger’ of coronavirus cases surging once again.

Glee stars share prayers after Naya Rivera goes missing at California lake

Glee stars share prayers after Naya Rivera goes missing at California lake

The actress was at Lake Piru when she went missing.

Thousands of extra food bank parcels given out during pandemic

Thousands of extra food bank parcels given out during pandemic

More than 90,000 emergency food parcels were given out in May by members of the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN).

Johnny Depp described himself as a monster to ‘placate’ Amber Heard, court hears

Johnny Depp described himself as a monster to ‘placate’ Amber Heard, court hears

The actor said it was ‘like speaking to a child’.

Significant divergences still between Brussels and UK on trade deal, EU says

Significant divergences still between Brussels and UK on trade deal, EU says

The update came following a series of discussions between the lead negotiators in London this week.

Network operators warn of signal blackouts if Huawei equipment removed too quickly

Network operators warn of signal blackouts if Huawei equipment removed too quickly

BT and Vodafone told MPs that it would need at least five years to properly remove the firm’s equipment from UK networks without causing disruption.

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