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Key changes in phase three of unlocking Scotland

Key changes in phase three of unlocking Scotland

July 10, 13, 15 and 22 will see further services and sectors allowed to restart operations.

Plans to turn ex-Battle of Britain airfield into ‘global freight hub’ approved

Plans to turn ex-Battle of Britain airfield into ‘global freight hub’ approved

It is thought the decision will lead to the creation of more than 23,000 jobs, with construction set to begin next year.

‘Vampire-slaying kit’ containing silver knife and crucifixes up for auction

‘Vampire-slaying kit’ containing silver knife and crucifixes up for auction

The lock-box also contains a 19th century New Testament, a painting of Jesus and pliers.

Businesswoman in £1.6bn battle with Barclays was ‘complete unknown’, judge told

Businesswoman in £1.6bn battle with Barclays was ‘complete unknown’, judge told

Amanda Staveley has made complaints about the behaviour of Barclays bosses when negotiating investment deals during the 2008 financial crisis

Williamson vows to end target of 50% at university to focus on skills

Williamson vows to end target of 50% at university to focus on skills

There are ‘limits’ to what can be achieved by sending more people into higher education, a minister said.

Mourners pay tribute to three young siblings killed in house fire

Mourners pay tribute to three young siblings killed in house fire

Fiona Gibson, 12, and brothers Alexander, eight, and Philip, five, died following the blaze at their flat in Paisley last month.

Minister apologises over ‘avoidable harm’ suffered by thousands of patients

Minister apologises over ‘avoidable harm’ suffered by thousands of patients

Health minister Nadine Dorries said she wanted to apologise for three NHS scandals.

PM misses 24-hour coronavirus testing target

PM misses 24-hour coronavirus testing target

It comes as a report suggested the number of people who have been tested for Covid-19 in the UK might never be known.

Grenfell fire engineer concedes advice ‘could have been worded better’

Grenfell fire engineer concedes advice ‘could have been worded better’

Terry Ashton said his advice was given on an ad hoc basis.

Some UC claimants faced 11-week wait even before coronavirus crisis – report

Some UC claimants faced 11-week wait even before coronavirus crisis – report

Concerns have been raised about the volume of telephone calls that case managers are receiving and increased absence levels.

Church must live with history of ‘saints and slave-traders’, archbishop says

Church must live with history of ‘saints and slave-traders’, archbishop says

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made the comments during a virtual service to confirm the election of the new Archbishop of York.

Sunak defends social media messaging dubbed ‘Brand Rishi’

Sunak defends social media messaging dubbed ‘Brand Rishi’

The Chancellor has been mocked for posting graphics and soft-focus pictures overlaid with his signature and artistic text.

MoJ permanent secretary latest in string of senior civil servants to step down

MoJ permanent secretary latest in string of senior civil servants to step down

He will step down after a five-year tenure and nearly 30 years in the civil service.

Scotland moves into phase three of easing lockdown

Scotland moves into phase three of easing lockdown

Indoor pubs, hairdressers, church services and libraries will soon be operating once again.

Female paramedic stabbed during 999 call-out discharged from hospital

Female paramedic stabbed during 999 call-out discharged from hospital

Deena Evans and her colleague, Michael Hipgrave, who was also attacked, are said to be ‘in good spirits’.

Man tells of ‘miracle’ escape as crane collapse killed great aunt

Man tells of ‘miracle’ escape as crane collapse killed great aunt

June Harvey, 85, died and others were injured in the incident in east London on Wednesday.

Ministers signal gyms could reopen in days with announcement ‘imminent’

Ministers signal gyms could reopen in days with announcement ‘imminent’

Oliver Dowden said the aim was still to get gyms back by mid-July.

Free TV licence for over-75s to be means-tested from August 1

Free TV licence for over-75s to be means-tested from August 1

The BBC pushed the start of the new scheme back from June 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Johnny Depp ‘wouldn’t be alive without Amber Heard’s drug detox help’

Johnny Depp ‘wouldn’t be alive without Amber Heard’s drug detox help’

The actor told the High Court that drugs withdrawal was ‘agonising’ and he was at the ‘lowest point’ in his life during a trip to the Bahamas in 2014.

Murder accused denies ‘cynical lie’ to cover up sound of Pc dragged to death

Murder accused denies ‘cynical lie’ to cover up sound of Pc dragged to death

Pc Andrew Harper was pulled behind a Seat Toledo for more than a mile, a court heard.

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