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Sturgeon reiterates need to be cautious to avoid coronavirus second wave

Sturgeon reiterates need to be cautious to avoid coronavirus second wave

The First Minister cited Covid-19 spikes in China, Germany and South Korea as she urged Scots not to become complacent.

NHS stories of ‘hope’ displayed at London’s Piccadilly Circus

NHS stories of ‘hope’ displayed at London’s Piccadilly Circus

Stories from NHS staff, key workers and carers have been made into a mosaic art installation in central London.

BBC to prioritise £100 million for ‘diverse and inclusive content’

BBC to prioritise £100 million for ‘diverse and inclusive content’

The BBC’s director of content said she had been challenged for not doing enough by artist and filmmaker Sir Steve McQueen.

Bread mould avoids infection by mutating its own DNA – study

Bread mould avoids infection by mutating its own DNA – study

Although mutations can enable species to adapt, most are harmful.

Kate’s sunflower promise in memory of boy cared for by hospice

Kate’s sunflower promise in memory of boy cared for by hospice

The duchess joined Camilla on a video call – their first joint engagement – to mark Children’s Hospice Week.

Food supplies could be hit more by no-deal Brexit than Covid-19, experts claim

Food supplies could be hit more by no-deal Brexit than Covid-19, experts claim

Cesar Revoredo-Giha and Montserrat Costa-Font from Scotland’s Rural College warned it could make it harder for people to eat healthily.

Pc Harper murder trial of ‘utmost importance’, potential jurors told

Pc Harper murder trial of ‘utmost importance’, potential jurors told

Mr Justice Edis addressed men and women gathered at the Old Bailey on Monday before they were selected to try the case.

Liz Truss expects Australian trade deal to be an ‘exemplar’ for other countries

Liz Truss expects Australian trade deal to be an ‘exemplar’ for other countries

Post-Brexit free trade negotiations between the two countries officially commenced last week.

Fundraiser restarts walk of UK coastline after isolating alone on island

Fundraiser restarts walk of UK coastline after isolating alone on island

Chris Lewis and his dog Jet have been staying on Hildasay since lockdown.

Head teachers pay tribute to siblings who died after fire

Head teachers pay tribute to siblings who died after fire

Fiona, Alexander and Philip Gibson died following the blaze at their flat in Paisley.

Men ‘make more coronavirus antibodies’ than women

Men ‘make more coronavirus antibodies’ than women

Covid-19 survivors are being sought to donate blood plasma as part of a major trial assessing whether it could help some of the sickest patients.

Mr Bean offers tips on social distancing and kindness in new cartoon

Mr Bean offers tips on social distancing and kindness in new cartoon

The World Health Organisation video also offers advice on washing hands and looking out for symptoms.

Charles: Nation owes ‘debt of gratitude’ to Windrush generation

Charles: Nation owes ‘debt of gratitude’ to Windrush generation

The Prince of Wales delivered a video message to mark Windrush Day.

Black hole theory ‘verified by researchers’

Black hole theory ‘verified by researchers’

A team at the University of Glasgow set out to validate British physicist Roger Penrose’s 1969 work.

London Stock Exchange chief named next Financial Conduct Authority boss

London Stock Exchange chief named next Financial Conduct Authority boss

Nikhil Rathi will join the financial watchdog following his appointment by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

UK ‘unequivocally recognises’ Venezuela’s Maduro government, High Court told

UK ‘unequivocally recognises’ Venezuela’s Maduro government, High Court told

The High Court must decide who the UK Government recognises as president of Venezuela in a battle over one billion US dollars (£800m) of gold.

Study links coronavirus 5G phone mast attacks to anger and paranoia

Study links coronavirus 5G phone mast attacks to anger and paranoia

Psychologists from Northumbria University spoke to more than 600 people for their study into the conspiracy theory that has gone worldwide.

UK set to be hotter than Ibiza in coming days

UK set to be hotter than Ibiza in coming days

Temperatures are expected to reach around 30C (86F) in London on Wednesday, with high temperatures across the UK.

Residents tell of disbelief after three killed in collision

Residents tell of disbelief after three killed in collision

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and three counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

Anne Sacoolas’s diplomatic immunity claim an absurdity – diplomacy expert

Anne Sacoolas’s diplomatic immunity claim an absurdity – diplomacy expert

Sir Ivor Roberts said the immunity claim was ‘wholly illogical’ – describing it as an ‘absurd position’.

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