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PM will reply to Marcus Rashford’s plea for meal voucher scheme to be extended

PM will reply to Marcus Rashford’s plea for meal voucher scheme to be extended

Education unions have voiced their support for the footballer’s demands for a Government U-turn.

IS fanatic incited car, bomb and meat cleaver attack in Germany, court told

IS fanatic incited car, bomb and meat cleaver attack in Germany, court told

The Old Bailey heard Fatah Abdullah set about learning how to make a pressure cooker bomb to relay the information to fellow conspirators.

New ambassador to China appointed at time of ‘challenges’ says Raab

New ambassador to China appointed at time of ‘challenges’ says Raab

Caroline Wilson will take over the key diplomatic role in September, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said.

Patrick Hutchinson: Daughter’s pride for ‘hero’ of London protests

Patrick Hutchinson: Daughter’s pride for ‘hero’ of London protests

Mr Hutchinson’s daughter Sidena watched on excitedly as her father featured on TV news bulletins for saving a white man from attackers.

Microsoft deal ‘will truly join up NHS, saving hundreds of millions of pounds’

Microsoft deal ‘will truly join up NHS, saving hundreds of millions of pounds’

As many as 1.2 million staff across the NHS will gain access to the tech giant’s productivity and collaboration apps.

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland in last 24 hours

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland in last 24 hours

Fresh data means the total number of recorded Covid-19 cases has risen by more than 2,000 to 18,030

AI trial to help track damaging invasive plant species

AI trial to help track damaging invasive plant species

Pilot aims to teach artificial intelligence how to identify Japanese knotweed and other problem plants.

Travis Perkins announces 2,500 jobs and 165 stores to go

Travis Perkins announces 2,500 jobs and 165 stores to go

The builder’s merchant said the closures were due to expectations sales will not recover for at least two years.

Manufacturers call for 12-month warning on EU safety standards

Manufacturers call for 12-month warning on EU safety standards

Companies said they do not yet know what to prepare for after Brexit

Airport launches ‘flysafe’ campaign as staff prepare for return of passengers

Airport launches ‘flysafe’ campaign as staff prepare for return of passengers

Protective screens have been installed at Edinburgh Airport check-in, security and arrivals, while staff will be wearing face coverings and PPE.

Covid-19 forces permanent closure of zoo

Covid-19 forces permanent closure of zoo

The Living Coasts attraction in Torquay, Devon said the decision would mean all the animals would be rehomed and 44 staff were at risk of redundancy

Two million children have done ‘hardly any schoolwork at home’ amid lockdown

Two million children have done ‘hardly any schoolwork at home’ amid lockdown

The findings come as ministers face pressure to get children back to school as soon as possible.

New scam advert alert system launched to target online fraud

New scam advert alert system launched to target online fraud

The new scheme with sees regulators and online platforms working together to remove scam adverts.

Martin set to be Ireland’s next taoiseach as government coalition deal agreed

Martin set to be Ireland’s next taoiseach as government coalition deal agreed

The leaders of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Greens have finalised the text of a draft programme for government four months on from the election.

Cap UK death toll by making face coverings mandatory, suggest researchers

Cap UK death toll by making face coverings mandatory, suggest researchers

At present, face coverings are mandatory on public transport and in hospitals in England, and are recommended in crowded places, such as busy shops.

Football fan who urinated next to Pc Keith Palmer memorial jailed

Football fan who urinated next to Pc Keith Palmer memorial jailed

Andrew Banks, from Stansted, Essex, was handed a 14-day immediate jail term.

Coronavirus immune response ‘may remain stable for two months after diagnosis’

Coronavirus immune response ‘may remain stable for two months after diagnosis’

Research also suggests that antibodies were not detectable in everyone exposed to the virus.

William surprises shielding family with video call

William surprises shielding family with video call

The Duke of Cambridge’s conversation will feature on The One Show on Tuesday.

Anxiety levels reduce as Britons move towards ‘new normal’

Anxiety levels reduce as Britons move towards ‘new normal’

But around 19 million Britons are still suffering high levels of anxiety.

US fighter jet crashes into North Sea

US fighter jet crashes into North Sea

The status of the pilot is not known and a search and rescue operation is under way.

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