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Government’s plans for primary schools to open more widely in disarray

Government’s plans for primary schools to open more widely in disarray

Schools have said they are limited by classroom sizes, the need for social distancing and inadequate staff numbers.

Hoseasons firm to refund cancelled trips after competition watchdog probe

Hoseasons firm to refund cancelled trips after competition watchdog probe

Vacation Rentals has now changed its policy after originally refusing to give money back to customers whose stays had been cancelled due to Covid-19.

Holidaymakers staying in UK this year so they can splash out in 2021

Holidaymakers staying in UK this year so they can splash out in 2021

Travel firm Kuoni has reported a ‘clear upturn’ in demand for holidays next year.

Khan forms diversity commission to review London landmarks amid racism protests

Khan forms diversity commission to review London landmarks amid racism protests

The leader said it is ‘an uncomfortable truth that our nation and city owes a large part of its wealth to its role in the slave trade’.

One of world’s rarest whales stranded in UK for first time

One of world’s rarest whales stranded in UK for first time

The female True’s beaked whale was found at Kearvaig Bay in Sutherland.

What the papers say – June 9

What the papers say – June 9

Tuesday’s front pages are led by the latest on Madeleine McCann and a royal being unable to shake his connection to a US criminal.

Epstein probe chief: Andrew falsely portraying himself as willing to aid inquiry

Epstein probe chief: Andrew falsely portraying himself as willing to aid inquiry

The Duke of York’s legal team insists the royal has made three offers to help with the inquiry into his former associate.

Boris Johnson: George Floyd’s killing awakened undeniable feeling of injustice

Boris Johnson: George Floyd’s killing awakened undeniable feeling of injustice

A commemoration is planned in London as Mr Floyd is buried in the US.

Possible delays to English schools reopening despite Covid-19 being ‘in retreat’

Possible delays to English schools reopening despite Covid-19 being ‘in retreat’

The Department of Education said it remained the ‘ambition’ for all primary school children to return before the summer holidays.

German prosecutors have ‘some evidence’ Madeleine McCann is dead

German prosecutors have ‘some evidence’ Madeleine McCann is dead

A spokesman for the Braunschweig public prosecutor’s office said they have some evidence that Madeleine is dead but not enough for a trial.

Epstein probe chief: Andrew falsely portraying himself as willing to aid inquiry

Epstein probe chief: Andrew falsely portraying himself as willing to aid inquiry

The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York said the royal has repeatedly declined a request to schedule an interview.

Johnson: Protesters must work peacefully to defeat racism

Johnson: Protesters must work peacefully to defeat racism

The Prime Minister said he would not support those who break social distancing rules aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus.

Jet2 delays restarting flights by two weeks until July 15

Jet2 delays restarting flights by two weeks until July 15

Customers due to travel before that date will be contacted to rebook or request a refund.

Coronavirus testing for pupils and teachers under surveillance plan

Coronavirus testing for pupils and teachers under surveillance plan

The Department of Health and Social Care stressed the scheme would be voluntary.

Experts suggest new child syndrome is result of Covid-19

Experts suggest new child syndrome is result of Covid-19

The researchers said the discovery of a new inflammatory condition during the outbreak is unlikely to be a coincidence.

‘It’s clear that the epidemic in care homes is coming under control’ – Hancock

‘It’s clear that the epidemic in care homes is coming under control’ – Hancock

A social care task force was announced as the Government confirmed the expansion of testing to all adult care homes in England.

Home Secretary tells violent protesters: You will face justice

Home Secretary tells violent protesters: You will face justice

Anti-racism demonstrators clashed with police and tore down a statue of a slave trader.

New Royal Mail stamps celebrate Roman legacy in Britain

New Royal Mail stamps celebrate Roman legacy in Britain

Eight new stamp designs showing Roman artefacts and architecture will be available for general purchase next Thursday.

Council investigating cricket tournament during coronavirus suspension

Council investigating cricket tournament during coronavirus suspension

The event took place at Pleasington Playing Fields near Blackburn on Sunday.

Pub reopenings ‘on the list’ of reviewed lockdown rules, Mark Drakeford says

Pub reopenings ‘on the list’ of reviewed lockdown rules, Mark Drakeford says

Ministers revealed that three more people in Wales had died from coronavirus, taking the total to 1,401.

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