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Cummings lockdown breach reports ‘an issue of Johnson’s judgment and integrity’

Cummings lockdown breach reports ‘an issue of Johnson’s judgment and integrity’

SNP MP Kirsty Blackman spoke out as a number of Tory MPs broke ranks to criticise the Prime Minister’s top aide on Sunday morning.

Belfast’s Mater Hospital prepared for potential second surge

Belfast’s Mater Hospital prepared for potential second surge

The hospital dealt with the start of the first surge in March before the Nightingale facility was set up at the City Hospital.

Coronavirus crisis has proved BBC can bring people together – director general

Coronavirus crisis has proved BBC can bring people together – director general

Lord Hall said 92% of the organisation was working from home during the pandemic.

Tory MPs ramp up pressure on Johnson over Cummings ‘lockdown breaches’

Tory MPs ramp up pressure on Johnson over Cummings ‘lockdown breaches’

The Prime Minister has been urged to sack his chief adviser after reports surfaced that the 48-year-old made a second trip to County Durham.

Frontline paediatric doctor observed ‘surreal’ Ramadan during lockdown

Frontline paediatric doctor observed ‘surreal’ Ramadan during lockdown

Dr Kiran Rahim, a paediatric registrar, is now also working as a nursing assistant during the coronavirus.

Virgin Orbit set for first test flight of LauncherOne vehicle

Virgin Orbit set for first test flight of LauncherOne vehicle

The test is scheduled to commence at 5.30pm BST.

Drastic changes needed for public toilets after pandemic, says report

Drastic changes needed for public toilets after pandemic, says report

Gender neutral facilities could see men and women queuing at one door and exiting on the other side.

Delay in imposing lockdown saw cases rise by 1.3m in nine days – report

Delay in imposing lockdown saw cases rise by 1.3m in nine days – report

The study found cases rose from 200,000 to 1.5 million between March 14 and 23.

Cash payouts for victims of London Bridge attack ahead of third anniversary

Cash payouts for victims of London Bridge attack ahead of third anniversary

An Old Bailey inquest last year into the victims’ deaths had heard how ringleader Butt was known to MI5 as a suspect of interest.

Young drivers resort to ‘auto-isolation’ to escape people they live with – poll

Young drivers resort to ‘auto-isolation’ to escape people they live with – poll

Some 30% of motorists aged 18-24 have sought solitude by finding an excuse to go for a drive, a new survey suggests.

What the papers say – May 24

What the papers say – May 24

The papers continue to be led by the Dominic Cummings saga.

Dominic Cummings lockdown saga enters third day as ministers face further scrutiny

Dominic Cummings lockdown saga enters third day as ministers face further scrutiny

The Prime Minister’s closest aide reportedly went on a day trip during lockdown and drove up to County Durham a second time.

25,000 recruited ahead of launch of new coronavirus test and trace system

25,000 recruited ahead of launch of new coronavirus test and trace system

The Government has been aiming for human contact tracers to be in place for June 1.

Police challenge Government over Dominic Cummings lockdown denial

Police challenge Government over Dominic Cummings lockdown denial

Durham Police claimed officers spoke to Dominic Cummings’ father following Downing Street denials there was any contact with his family.

Police confirm body of missing teenager has been found

Police confirm body of missing teenager has been found

Louise Smith was last seen in Leigh Park, Havant, at about midday on May 8.

Fresh calls for PM to sack aide after new allegations of lockdown travel emerge

Fresh calls for PM to sack aide after new allegations of lockdown travel emerge

Dominic Cummings reportedly went on a day trip during lockdown and drove up to County Durham a second time.

Widow of captain struck by forklift driven by US soldier calls for investigation

Widow of captain struck by forklift driven by US soldier calls for investigation

Captain Dean Sprouting died following an incident at a military base while serving in Iraq in January 2018.

Labour calls for ‘urgent investigation’ into PM aide’s lockdown movements

Labour calls for ‘urgent investigation’ into PM aide’s lockdown movements

The Labour Party has written to the head of the civil service calling for an “urgent investigation” into the movements of the Prime Minister’s chief adviser during the coronavirus lockdown.In the letter to Sir Mark Sedwill, the party said that Downing Street’s explanation for Dominic Cummings’ journey from London to County Durham “raised more questions …

Detectives given more time to question suspect in student murder probe

Detectives given more time to question suspect in student murder probe

Nineteen-year-old Aya Hachem was gunned down near her home in Blackburn last Sunday.

Sailor rescued 500 miles off Cornwall coast

Sailor rescued 500 miles off Cornwall coast

A beacon alert was received for the UK-registered Helena at 12:20am on Friday

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