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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.

Suitor pulls bid for Amigo as lender warns over £35m complaints backlog

Suitor pulls bid for Amigo as lender warns over £35m complaints backlog

Shares in the guarantor lender plunged after it told investors that an unnamed suitor had withdrawn its £100 million offer the company.

Frankie & Benny’s owner confirms talks with landlords over restructuring

Frankie & Benny’s owner confirms talks with landlords over restructuring

It is understood that the casual dining business is set to permanently close between 100 and 120 restaurants.

Quarantine laws: What are the rules?

Quarantine laws: What are the rules?

The new laws came into force on Monday.

Imperial College London to start human Covid-19 vaccine trials

Imperial College London to start human Covid-19 vaccine trials

The vaccine is now due to enter phase one and two human clinical trials on June 15 with 300 people.

Neo-Nazi ‘diehards’ to be sentenced for terrorist group membership

Neo-Nazi ‘diehards’ to be sentenced for terrorist group membership

Alice Cutter and her ex-partner, Mark Jones, will be sentenced alongside Garry Jack and Connor Scothern.

Quarantine rules will cost millions of jobs, Ryanair boss warns

Quarantine rules will cost millions of jobs, Ryanair boss warns

Michael O’Leary issued the warning as the requirement for UK arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days comes into effect.

Mayor feels no sense of loss after slave trader statue thrown into harbour

Mayor feels no sense of loss after slave trader statue thrown into harbour

The statue of Edward Colston was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol.

Murder probe after man shot dead

Murder probe after man shot dead

No arrests have been made.

Prime Minister: Anti-racism protests subverted by thuggery

Prime Minister: Anti-racism protests subverted by thuggery

Demonstrators toppled a statue of a slave trader in Bristol and clashed with police in London.

‘US requests UK assistance to obtain Prince Andrew testimony in Epstein probe’

‘US requests UK assistance to obtain Prince Andrew testimony in Epstein probe’

The Department of Justice has reportedly submitted a mutual legal assistance (MLA) request to the Home Office.

Twelve arrested in Black Lives Matter protest in central London

Twelve arrested in Black Lives Matter protest in central London

Anti-racism demonstrations were held right throughout the UK.

What the papers say – June 8

What the papers say – June 8

The ongoing anti-racism protests dominate Monday’s papers.

New easements for lockdown in Northern Ireland

New easements for lockdown in Northern Ireland

Those shielding are permitted to spend time outside, while weddings with ten people can take place and outdoor retailers may open.

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