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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe must wait another week for clemency decision

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe must wait another week for clemency decision

Richard Ratcliffe said: ‘This is no way to keep testing someone after four years of trauma.’

Lessons must be learned to prevent second wave of coronavirus, says expert

Lessons must be learned to prevent second wave of coronavirus, says expert

Professor Dame Anne Glover said an inquiry into failures around the handling of the pandemic must be delivered within months, not years.

Relaxing Sunday trading would be ‘grossly unfair’ to shopworkers, unions claim

Relaxing Sunday trading would be ‘grossly unfair’ to shopworkers, unions claim

Reports have suggested that ministers plan to suspend Sunday trading laws for a year to try and stimulate the economy.

In Pictures: Black Lives Matter protesters take to streets

In Pictures: Black Lives Matter protesters take to streets

Ministers had urged people to avoid mass gatherings.

Normandy veterans complete 104-mile cycling challenge

Normandy veterans complete 104-mile cycling challenge

The endeavour was the same distance as Len Gibbon’s historic journey from Portsmouth to Gold Beach, Normandy, in 1944.

Banksy shows support for Black Lives Matter movement on Instagram

Banksy shows support for Black Lives Matter movement on Instagram

The anonymous graffiti read: ‘People of colour are being failed by the system’ alongside a painting of the American flag burning.

More schools shelve reopening plans amid virus spread in North West

More schools shelve reopening plans amid virus spread in North West

Data from Public Health England suggests that the R value of Covid-19 transmission is above the crucial threshold of 1 in the region.

Third of firms getting emergency coronavirus loans have tax haven links – study

Third of firms getting emergency coronavirus loans have tax haven links – study

The analysis comes after calls for the Government to deny coronavirus loans to companies deemed risky by HMRC.

Historic street market reopens after coronavirus closure

Historic street market reopens after coronavirus closure

Traders last sold their wares on March 21.

Police conducting checks on roads and transport hubs ahead of protests

Police conducting checks on roads and transport hubs ahead of protests

They said anyone travelling to take part in a protest can expect to be stopped, advised to return home and could face a fine or court appearance.

Government believed to be on track to meet care home testing target

Government believed to be on track to meet care home testing target

Meanwhile, the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group said it was concerned the Government was ‘continuing to overlook’ other parts of the sector.

Hospitality sector calls for two-metre social distancing rule to be halved

Hospitality sector calls for two-metre social distancing rule to be halved

Trade groups fear venues will have to stay shut if smaller gaps are not allowed between customers.

Tommy Robinson released on bail by police over assault claim

Tommy Robinson released on bail by police over assault claim

Robinson had been arrested following an incident in Barrow-in-Furness on Thursday.

Schools urged to delay reopening amid concerns over Covid-19 spread

Schools urged to delay reopening amid concerns over Covid-19 spread

Headteachers in Tameside are urged not to reopen after new data on infection rates in north-west England.

NHS trusts not consulted on face mask policy change, healthcare chief says

NHS trusts not consulted on face mask policy change, healthcare chief says

Chris Hopson said political leaders ‘need to understand that running these organisations is a complex and difficult task’.

Call to save grave of women’s union pioneer from bulldozers

Call to save grave of women’s union pioneer from bulldozers

Sarah Dearman – nee Chapman – wrote her name into the history books due to her role in leading the 1888 matchgirls’ strike over pay and conditions.

Where and when should I wear face coverings?

Where and when should I wear face coverings?

The PA news agency examines the key questions surrounding the Government’s new rules regarding face coverings.

Man dead after suspected shooting in Hackney

Man dead after suspected shooting in Hackney

No arrests have been made.

More than 700 families send tributes from afar to honour D-Day heroes

More than 700 families send tributes from afar to honour D-Day heroes

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is offering to place tributes at graves after the coronavirus pandemic curtailed commemoration plans in France.

Rescue car for stranded Britons breaks down in Indian tiger reserve

Rescue car for stranded Britons breaks down in Indian tiger reserve

Hundreds of passengers had been stuck in Southern India for four weeks after flight options ceased following the coronavirus outbreak.

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