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Uber makes face coverings mandatory from Monday

Uber makes face coverings mandatory from Monday

Passengers and drivers will be allowed to cancel a trip without financial penalty if the other party is not following the new rule.

I am ‘ancient fairy godmother’ of children’s writing competition, jokes Camilla

I am ‘ancient fairy godmother’ of children’s writing competition, jokes Camilla

The Duchess of Cornwall marked the tenth anniversary of the event for budding writers by recording a video message.

Three men and boy, 13, to face court charged with attacking police in Hackney

Three men and boy, 13, to face court charged with attacking police in Hackney

A video of the incident was widely circulated on social media.

Black Lives Matter protest called off over far-right fears

Black Lives Matter protest called off over far-right fears

The Democratic Football Lads Alliance has called on protesters to travel to London to protect monuments.

Airlines launch legal action against ‘flawed’ quarantine policy

Airlines launch legal action against ‘flawed’ quarantine policy

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair have asked for a judicial review to be heard ‘as soon as possible’.

Economy shrank by a fifth in April as lockdown took hold

Economy shrank by a fifth in April as lockdown took hold

The UK went into lockdown on March 23 to slow the spread of coronavirus.

What the papers say – June 12

What the papers say – June 12

Concerns stemming from the UK’s anti-racism protests continue to dominate the nation’s papers.

Khan warns of ‘violence and disorder’ as far-right protest planned in London

Khan warns of ‘violence and disorder’ as far-right protest planned in London

The Mayor of London has pleaded with protesters to stay at home this weekend.

Put-upon parents ‘offering cash bribes for children to complete schoolwork’

Put-upon parents ‘offering cash bribes for children to complete schoolwork’

Many parents said they offered their children cash to keep quiet while they worked from home themselves.

Questions for Johnson over claims care homes were pandemic ‘afterthought’

Questions for Johnson over claims care homes were pandemic ‘afterthought’

It has been found that 25,000 hospital patients were discharged into England’s care homes without proper testing at the height of the pandemic.

UKTV removes ‘don’t mention the war’ episode of Fawlty Towers

UKTV removes ‘don’t mention the war’ episode of Fawlty Towers

The streaming service said it had temporarily made the episode unavailable because it contains ‘racial slurs’.

UK to backtrack on plan to introduce full border checks with EU from January 1

UK to backtrack on plan to introduce full border checks with EU from January 1

Michael Gove is set to hold a second joint committee meeting with European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic.

Shoppers return to high streets in Northern Ireland

Shoppers return to high streets in Northern Ireland

All retailers have been given approval by Stormont to reopen following a reduction in the numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths.

Violent protesters could face jail within 24 hours

Violent protesters could face jail within 24 hours

The fast-track court plans courts come as Black Lives Matter and far-right demonstrations are expected this weekend.

Young mother faces loss of independence due to pandemic redundancies

Young mother faces loss of independence due to pandemic redundancies

Research has revealed 78% of those who have lost their jobs so far due to the pandemic are women.

Sony reveals PlayStation 5 console due for launch later this year

Sony reveals PlayStation 5 console due for launch later this year

Spider-Man: Miles Morales was among the roster of games teased for the next-generation console.

Driver requests apology from officer who said he stopped him because he is black

Driver requests apology from officer who said he stopped him because he is black

The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Slave trader’s name removed from tower block as more statues set to go in London

Slave trader’s name removed from tower block as more statues set to go in London

It comes as two statues linked to the slave trade are set to be removed from two London hospitals.

Suffolk Police apologise for ‘racist’ comments from officers

Suffolk Police apologise for ‘racist’ comments from officers

Footage of two officers demanding a middle-aged black couple hand over ID because they “look suspicious” has sparked outrage.

Coronavirus BAME protection advice ‘unpublished’

Coronavirus BAME protection advice ‘unpublished’

Public Health England (PHE) said the recommendations will be published next week

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