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Racism in Britain ‘deeply hard-wired into our culture’ – historian

Racism in Britain ‘deeply hard-wired into our culture’ – historian

David Olusoga said ‘the real revolution of this week is black people and white people coming together and talking about what racism feels like’.

UK must be ‘more realistic’ in Brexit trade talks, French MEP says

UK must be ‘more realistic’ in Brexit trade talks, French MEP says

Nathalie Loiseau said it was ‘possible’ that the UK and EU would reach a deal.

Further support needed to save high street retailers, says Sports Direct CFO

Further support needed to save high street retailers, says Sports Direct CFO

Chris Wootton also accused the Government of being ‘very vague’ on its guidance around the reopening of shops.

Hancock disagrees with expert who says coronavirus lockdown came too late

Hancock disagrees with expert who says coronavirus lockdown came too late

Professor John Edmunds said he wished the UK had gone into lockdown earlier, saying he thought the delay had ‘cost a lot of lives unfortunately’.

Labour seeks review of how Parliament operates during pandemic

Labour seeks review of how Parliament operates during pandemic

Shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon said that MPs having to form a queue in order to vote is an inefficient way of working.

John Barnes: Systemic racism must be challenged

John Barnes: Systemic racism must be challenged

His comments come as further Black Lives Matter demonstrations are planned for cities across the UK.

Archbishop of York John Sentamu marks retirement with virtual services

Archbishop of York John Sentamu marks retirement with virtual services

Dr Sentamu is retiring after a 15-year tenure as the second most important figure in the Church of England.

Lisa Nandy: You cannot be silent in face of racism and police brutality

Lisa Nandy: You cannot be silent in face of racism and police brutality

Ms Nandy was speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr programme on Sunday.

NI First Minister fears Brexit trade talks ‘are not going particularly well’

NI First Minister fears Brexit trade talks ‘are not going particularly well’

Arlene Foster said she wants a trade deal to be agreed.

Assaults on officers at anti-racism rally ‘shocking’ – Met Police chief

Assaults on officers at anti-racism rally ‘shocking’ – Met Police chief

Dame Cressida Dick said 14 officers were injured during clashes with a minority of protesters in central London.

Diners to flock to independent restaurants post-lockdown, says Tastecard boss

Diners to flock to independent restaurants post-lockdown, says Tastecard boss

It comes amid a testing period for casual dining chains as they wait for Government guidance on when their sites can reopen.

BA begins legal proceedings over ‘unlawful’ quarantine measures

BA begins legal proceedings over ‘unlawful’ quarantine measures

Rivals Ryanair and easyJet also signed the letter sent to ministers by BA’s parent company.

Secondary school exams next summer ‘may be delayed’

Secondary school exams next summer ‘may be delayed’

It comes as more schools shelve plans to reopen on Monday after new data suggests coronavirus could still be spreading in the North West of England.

Vaccine scientists ‘on verge of antibody treatment for most vulnerable’

Vaccine scientists ‘on verge of antibody treatment for most vulnerable’

Backing from an Indian firm is crucial if the treatment is to move to the next stage.

What the papers say – June 7

What the papers say – June 7

Protests, the new suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance and Boris Johnson’s latest moves dominate the Sunday papers.

Ballet dancers get creative to remain en pointe during lockdown

Ballet dancers get creative to remain en pointe during lockdown

With no special handrails in their homes, the 40 dancers have had to adapt by using pieces of furniture to keep their balance.

Manufacturers start to emerge from coronavirus lockdown, report suggests

Manufacturers start to emerge from coronavirus lockdown, report suggests

Firms regained some of their losses in May, said business advisers.

Third of people ‘hold chief executive personally responsible for cyber attacks’

Third of people ‘hold chief executive personally responsible for cyber attacks’

New research found that 8% believe CEOs should be jailed if their company fails to protect personal data in a cyberattack.

Charles praises teachers in video message

Charles praises teachers in video message

The Prince of Wales highlighted the work of the education charity Teach First, which he supports as patron.

Smart appliance makers ‘failing to be clear on how long they provide updates’

Smart appliance makers ‘failing to be clear on how long they provide updates’

Which? said the majority of manufacturers claimed they would offer updates for what they termed ‘the life of the product’.

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