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No coronavirus deaths in Scotland for second consecutive day

No coronavirus deaths in Scotland for second consecutive day

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed people who are shielding will be asked to continue to do so until at least July 31.

BP to slash 10,000 jobs due to coronavirus

BP to slash 10,000 jobs due to coronavirus

The UK-based oil giant said the move will ‘significantly impact senior levels’ of management in the business.

Irish Olympian dons running spikes again following lockdown

Irish Olympian dons running spikes again following lockdown

Kerry O’Flaherty, 38, from Newcastle in Co Down, admitted she had been nervous at the prospect of having lost some speed.

Parole Board rejects calls to keep man who beat and raped pensioner in jail

Parole Board rejects calls to keep man who beat and raped pensioner in jail

Wendell Baker was jailed for life in 2013 after being convicted at a retrial under double jeopardy laws.

First UK airport arrivals enter two weeks of quarantine

First UK airport arrivals enter two weeks of quarantine

But some said the 14-day self-isolation measure is ‘too much’.

Frontline officers call for apology after 49 injured in anti-racism protests

Frontline officers call for apology after 49 injured in anti-racism protests

The Prime Minister said demonstrations have been ‘subverted by thuggery’

£3m fund for urgent work to historic sites to help support recovery

£3m fund for urgent work to historic sites to help support recovery

Historic England says grants of up to £25,000 will help keep specialists and businesses in the heritage sector afloat and protect treasured sites.

Businesswoman accuses Barclays’ bosses of misleading market during 2008 crisis

Businesswoman accuses Barclays’ bosses of misleading market during 2008 crisis

PCP Capital Partners, a private equity firm run by Amanda Staveley, is suing the bank and wants £1.6 billion damages – Barclays disputes the claim

Giving drivers £6,000 to switch to electric car would be ‘fantastic move’

Giving drivers £6,000 to switch to electric car would be ‘fantastic move’

It has been reported that Boris Johnson is considering launching a car scrappage scheme to boost the automotive industry.

Mulberry to axe quarter of workforce after virus hits luxury fashion

Mulberry to axe quarter of workforce after virus hits luxury fashion

The UK handbag-maker said it has launched a consultation on plans to reduce its global workforce of around 1,500 staff by 25%.

Liverpool sued for commission over £15 million training kit sponsorship deal

Liverpool sued for commission over £15 million training kit sponsorship deal

The trial before Judge Mark Pelling QC is due to last five days.

Nature-friendly farming delivers for wildlife, climate and profits, charity says

Nature-friendly farming delivers for wildlife, climate and profits, charity says

National Trust releases results of “health check” of Wimpole Home Farm’s wildlife and carbon storage.

Lockdown eases in Northern Ireland

Lockdown eases in Northern Ireland

Reopening of outdoor sports facilities, as well as large retailers such as car showrooms and Debenhams in Belfast, was given the go-ahead.

Survey highlights loneliness of young people during lockdown

Survey highlights loneliness of young people during lockdown

The data, collected by the ONS from April 3 to May 3, is divided into chronic loneliness and lockdown loneliness.

Keir Starmer: Colston statue should have been taken down ‘a long time ago’

Keir Starmer: Colston statue should have been taken down ‘a long time ago’

The bronze figure was pulled down with ropes, dragged through the streets and thrown into the harbour during a Black Lives Matter protest.

More courts and tribunal buildings to reopen

More courts and tribunal buildings to reopen

The Ministry of Justice has announced that 16 buildings will reopen as the nation continues to emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown.

Harry Dunn’s father says Duke of York and Anne Sacoolas deal ‘no brainer’

Harry Dunn’s father says Duke of York and Anne Sacoolas deal ‘no brainer’

Tim Dunn said the family need Anne Sacoolas back in the UK to get ‘closure for the loss of our son’.

Huawei pledges ‘commitment to Britain’ amid ongoing concerns over its 5G role

Huawei pledges ‘commitment to Britain’ amid ongoing concerns over its 5G role

The Chinese telecoms giant has published an open letter outlining its commitment to the UK, as the Government continues to consider the firm’s role.

Groundbreaking technology reveals buried Roman city without any digging

Groundbreaking technology reveals buried Roman city without any digging

Archaeologists used GPR technology to map an entire Roman city dating back to the 3rd century.

Woman pleads for stem cell donor to come forward and save husband’s life

Woman pleads for stem cell donor to come forward and save husband’s life

Tony Ferreira, 40, from Jersey, suffers from a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called Sezary syndrome.

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