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Public using social media less for coronavirus news, Ofcom survey suggests

Public using social media less for coronavirus news, Ofcom survey suggests

News consumption about coronavirus has dropped slightly but social media experienced one of the biggest falls, data indicates.

Younger children’s mental health suffering during lockdown

Younger children’s mental health suffering during lockdown

Prioritisation mental health for children is ‘critical’, one expert has said.

Government should invest £15bn in firms and sell stakes to public – report

Government should invest £15bn in firms and sell stakes to public – report

A new report by think-tank the Social Market Foundation said the fund could be floated on the stock market, with discounts for the low-paid.

Civil War memorial damaged and spray-painted with ‘BLM’

Civil War memorial damaged and spray-painted with ‘BLM’

Police said they are ‘looking at all possible groups and individuals that may have caused this damage’.

What the latest figures tell us about UK Covid-19 deaths

What the latest figures tell us about UK Covid-19 deaths

The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK is now just over 53,000.

More suspected migrants cross Channel despite thick sea fog

More suspected migrants cross Channel despite thick sea fog

Border Force boats were busy in the English Channel on Tuesday as crossings appeared to continue unabated.

Queen says behind-closed-doors Royal Ascot will feel different for many

Queen says behind-closed-doors Royal Ascot will feel different for many

The 94-year-old monarch and horseracing fan will watch the coverage on television from Windsor Castle.

Black people in West Midlands four times as likely to be stopped by police

Black people in West Midlands four times as likely to be stopped by police

The situation was described as ‘unacceptable’ by the region’s police and crime commissioner.

Charles and Camilla meet hospital staff in first royal engagement since lockdown

Charles and Camilla meet hospital staff in first royal engagement since lockdown

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall made an unannounced visit to the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to meet frontline NHS workers.

Racism has contributed to risk of BAME communities dying from Covid-19 – report

Racism has contributed to risk of BAME communities dying from Covid-19 – report

The Public Health England report was not published alongside a first study, despite accusations that it was being withheld.

Under-20s around half as susceptible to coronavirus, study suggests

Under-20s around half as susceptible to coronavirus, study suggests

Researchers say understanding the role of age in the transmission and disease severity is crucial for determining the impact of social distancing.

Clinical trial for anti-inflammatory drug that could reduce Covid-19 deaths

Clinical trial for anti-inflammatory drug that could reduce Covid-19 deaths

Results of the trial are expected by the end of the year.

Madeleine McCann’s parents deny getting letter saying there is ‘proof’ of death

Madeleine McCann’s parents deny getting letter saying there is ‘proof’ of death

She went missing in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz in May 2007.

Lockdown sees over 600,000 UK workers lose jobs, but worse yet to come

Lockdown sees over 600,000 UK workers lose jobs, but worse yet to come

The ONS also said benefit claims rocketed by a record 1.6 million since March to 2.8 million.

Public warned not to risk starting countryside fires with barbecues on days out

Public warned not to risk starting countryside fires with barbecues on days out

The National Trust said it has seen a rise in people bringing barbecues to beauty spots and littering amid easing of lockdown and the good weather.

‘Daddy did such a good job’ – daughters’ pride in protest rescuer

‘Daddy did such a good job’ – daughters’ pride in protest rescuer

Patrick Hutchinson, from south London, was pictured carrying a man to safety when protests around Waterloo station became violent on Saturday.

Locations across Britain for new access to cash pilot initiative revealed

Locations across Britain for new access to cash pilot initiative revealed

The areas which successfully applied to take part in the Community Access to Cash Pilot initiative will look at how to keep cash viable.

Travel to be discussed in meeting between UK and France this week, says PM

Travel to be discussed in meeting between UK and France this week, says PM

Boris Johnson said he will be talking to French President Emmanuel Macron about safe travel between the two countries.

Covid deaths in England and Wales at lowest level since start of lockdown – ONS

Covid deaths in England and Wales at lowest level since start of lockdown – ONS

The data, for the week to June 5, shows the percentage of deaths involving coronavirus declined for the seventh week running.

Oak Furnitureland rescued from collapse in pre-pack administration deal

Oak Furnitureland rescued from collapse in pre-pack administration deal

The new hedge fund owners will decide on the future of the 1,491 workers and 105 stores following a review.

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