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Charles to join tributes to soldiers caught up in ‘forgotten Dunkirk’

Charles to join tributes to soldiers caught up in ‘forgotten Dunkirk’

More than 450 pipers from around the world will play the pipers’ march Heroes Of St Valery at 10am on June 12 in memory of the soldiers.

British Gas owner Centrica to slash 5,000 jobs in turnaround plan

British Gas owner Centrica to slash 5,000 jobs in turnaround plan

The business has been losing ground to its rivals for several years.

Unilever to ditch dual structure for single HQ in London

Unilever to ditch dual structure for single HQ in London

The move comes less than two years after the company was forced into an embarrassing U-turn on plans to move its London HQ to Rotterdam.

Heathrow launches voluntary redundancy scheme

Heathrow launches voluntary redundancy scheme

The west London airport has around 7,000 directly employed staff.

Toppled slave trader statue lifted out of Bristol Harbour

Toppled slave trader statue lifted out of Bristol Harbour

The statue of Edward Colston was rolled into the water during an anti-racism demonstration.

Police name victim of Shepherds Bush fatal shooting

Police name victim of Shepherds Bush fatal shooting

The investigation has focused on a a white Range Rover Evoque seen near the scene of the crime.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah reveals cancer has spread to his lungs

BBC newsreader George Alagiah reveals cancer has spread to his lungs

The TV journalist was first diagnosed with the illness in 2014.

What the papers say – June 11

What the papers say – June 11

Further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates Thursday’s papers.

Murderer who killed eight in house fire to have ‘lenient’ minimum term reviewed

Murderer who killed eight in house fire to have ‘lenient’ minimum term reviewed

Shahid Mohammed carried out the attack with other men in 2002 following a long-running and bitter family dispute.

Tech giants unveil new collective plans to tackle online child abuse content

Tech giants unveil new collective plans to tackle online child abuse content

The Technology Coalition, whose members include industry giants, plans to improve collaboration between firms to help fight online child abuse.

Working mothers will be hit hardest in aftermath of Covid-19, experts warn

Working mothers will be hit hardest in aftermath of Covid-19, experts warn

Loss of jobs in hospitality, retail and tourism coupled with an increased care burden could see some women locked out of the workforce for years.

Shamima Begum to challenge decision not to allow her into UK to pursue appeal

Shamima Begum to challenge decision not to allow her into UK to pursue appeal

Ms Begum was one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to Syria to join so-called Islamic State in February 2015.

Frustration with democratic process led to Colston statue’s removal, Nandy says

Frustration with democratic process led to Colston statue’s removal, Nandy says

Calls for the removal of contentious monuments continue to grow across the UK.

Two-metre restriction ‘could be cut to help schools and pubs reopen’

Two-metre restriction ‘could be cut to help schools and pubs reopen’

Reports have suggested that the Prime Minister wants social-distancing guidance reduced to one metre by September.

What was Britain’s involvement in the slave trade?

What was Britain’s involvement in the slave trade?

Traders from Britain shipped millions of people from west Africa in the transatlantic slave trade.

Police watchdog to assess Tasering of Wretch 32’s father

Police watchdog to assess Tasering of Wretch 32’s father

The rapper shared footage of the incident on social media.

Stormont ministers to discuss coronavirus restrictions

Stormont ministers to discuss coronavirus restrictions

The Executive is keen to explore the concept of people meeting in social ‘bubbles’.

‘Sickening and disgraceful’ attack on police condemned

‘Sickening and disgraceful’ attack on police condemned

Video on social media shows an officer pinned down on the ground and being kicked, while his female colleague is pushed when she tries to intervene.

Emma Watson speaks out in support of transgender community amid JK Rowling row

Emma Watson speaks out in support of transgender community amid JK Rowling row

She urged her followers to donate to the Mermaids charity for transgender children.

Marmite only making small jars due to yeast shortage

Marmite only making small jars due to yeast shortage

The spread, made with yeast extract, is now only being produced in a 250g size jar.

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