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Chief of British Airways owner hits back at ‘unjustified’ criticism from MPs

Chief of British Airways owner hits back at ‘unjustified’ criticism from MPs

A report by the Commons Transport Select Committee said the airline’s treatment of its workforce during the pandemic was a ‘national disgrace’.

Two more healthcare workers from the Philippines die after contracting Covid-19

Two more healthcare workers from the Philippines die after contracting Covid-19

Remigio Cabansag and Rizal Manalo were both working on the front line when they died.

Green number plates that could give electric car drivers perks get go-ahead

Green number plates that could give electric car drivers perks get go-ahead

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the new plates would help councils identify low-emission vehicles in order to offer ‘incentives’.

Hollywood Bowl to reopen centres in England from July 4

Hollywood Bowl to reopen centres in England from July 4

In accordance with current Government guidelines, 54 centres across the country will open for the first time since lockdown began.

TV news consumption surges during Covid-19 lockdown – study

TV news consumption surges during Covid-19 lockdown – study

There was also an uptick in the number of people getting their news from social media.

Experts will continue to appear at coronavirus briefings, says Raab

Experts will continue to appear at coronavirus briefings, says Raab

Downing Street earlier insisted there was no issue in the Government’s relations with scientists.

Pilot of crashed US fighter jet found dead

Pilot of crashed US fighter jet found dead

A US Air Force F15C Eagle crashed into the North Sea.

Expert tells peers he would be ‘very surprised’ if UK avoided second wave

Expert tells peers he would be ‘very surprised’ if UK avoided second wave

Sir John Bell said other countries were already seeing the outbreak return.

Reliable approach to easing lockdown best for economy, First Minister says

Reliable approach to easing lockdown best for economy, First Minister says

Public Health Wales said a further four people had died after testing positive for the virus.

‘Four in five’ public transport users in London comply with face covering rule

‘Four in five’ public transport users in London comply with face covering rule

Face coverings became mandatory on public transport in England on Monday.

Solar Orbiter prepares to capture closest image of the sun ever taken

Solar Orbiter prepares to capture closest image of the sun ever taken

The UK-built satellite came within 47 million miles of its surface on Monday.

Judge takes no action over Barclays trial tweet

Judge takes no action over Barclays trial tweet

Mr Justice Waksman issued a warning after lawyers told that him a screenshot of proceedings had been tweeted by someone watching online.

Restaurateur ‘over the moon’ at reopening date for eateries

Restaurateur ‘over the moon’ at reopening date for eateries

Michael Deane said he hoped to start taking bookings after the reopening date was announced.

Johnson defends launch of new commission into racial inequality

Johnson defends launch of new commission into racial inequality

The PM has been criticised for launching another review instead of taking action to address inequality.

Jaguar Land Rover to axe 1,100 jobs as Covid-19 bites

Jaguar Land Rover to axe 1,100 jobs as Covid-19 bites

Car sales dropped by almost two thirds in April.

Wreckage of US fighter jet that crashed into North Sea is located

Wreckage of US fighter jet that crashed into North Sea is located

The search for the pilot of the single-seater F15 is continuing.

Migrant children detained in inadequate conditions at airport – report

Migrant children detained in inadequate conditions at airport – report

The Independent Monitoring Board for London Heathrow and City airports said better facilities were needed.

Oil and gas industry sets ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions

Oil and gas industry sets ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions

An industry body has committed to halving greenhouse gas emissions within a decade.

West End shoppers enjoy ‘wonderful freedom’ as stores reopen

West End shoppers enjoy ‘wonderful freedom’ as stores reopen

Safety measures include hand sanitiser stations on street corners and queues mapped out using stickers on the ground.

China tea sets, buttons and bras – what customers bought as the shops reopened

China tea sets, buttons and bras – what customers bought as the shops reopened

In some of England’s cities shoppers queued well before stores were due to open their doors.

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