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Government defends Covid-19 test and trace programme

Government defends Covid-19 test and trace programme

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said contact tracers were making ‘thousands of calls’.

Mass gatherings over death of George Floyd unlawful, Met Police say

Mass gatherings over death of George Floyd unlawful, Met Police say

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said Covid-19 rules state that ‘for health reasons people should not be meeting in groups of six’.

More private schools ‘could close permanently due to Covid-19 pandemic’

More private schools ‘could close permanently due to Covid-19 pandemic’

The warning came as two historic prep schools announced proposals to shut their doors to children.

Portuguese police face renewed scrutiny over German paedophile

Portuguese police face renewed scrutiny over German paedophile

Madeleine was abducted from a room on May 3 2007.

Petition in support of railway worker signed by million-plus people

Petition in support of railway worker signed by million-plus people

Belly Mujinga died with coronavirus after an incident at London’s Victoria railway station.

Dental patients will find ‘skeleton service’ as third of practices set to reopen

Dental patients will find ‘skeleton service’ as third of practices set to reopen

Practices estimate they will only be able to treat less than a quarter of the patient numbers they saw before the pandemic, a survey suggests.

‘Morale booster’ llama spotted at Black Lives Matter protest

‘Morale booster’ llama spotted at Black Lives Matter protest

Caesar the therapy llama was spotted by Black Lives Matter protesters at a demonstration in Portland, Oregon.

Revolution Bars taps investors for £15m as it eyes August reopenings

Revolution Bars taps investors for £15m as it eyes August reopenings

Revolution also announced plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange’s main market in favour of a listing on its junior market AIM.

Coronavirus outbreak simulation in Scotland noted ‘clear gap’ in preparedness

Coronavirus outbreak simulation in Scotland noted ‘clear gap’ in preparedness

Exercise Iris, which assessed how the country would respond to a Mers epidemic, was held in March 2018.

Teenager held for ‘attempted murder’ after two-year-old boy shot

Teenager held for ‘attempted murder’ after two-year-old boy shot

The child is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reports ‘very high’ demand after sites reopen

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reports ‘very high’ demand after sites reopen

The High Wycombe-based firm told investors that its order book is ‘strong’ and has seen a ‘healthy increase in reservations’ in recent weeks.

What the papers say – June 5

What the papers say – June 5

New developments have seen a cold case continue to dominate the front pages.

Bentley to cut up to 1,000 jobs under voluntary release programme

Bentley to cut up to 1,000 jobs under voluntary release programme

The Crewe-based luxury carmaker said it cannot rule out compulsory job losses.

High Court to rule on HS2 legal challenge

High Court to rule on HS2 legal challenge

A High Court judge will give his ruling on a legal challenge over plans to create tunnels into Euston station

‘Bat-like’ sensor could help social distancing as lockdown lifts

‘Bat-like’ sensor could help social distancing as lockdown lifts

It is hoped the sensor could help make social distancing in office buildings and other areas easier while still ensuring privacy.

Government set to approve move to phase two of lockdown exit

Government set to approve move to phase two of lockdown exit

Cabinet will meet on Friday morning to consider a recommendation from health experts on whether the country should move out of phase one on Monday

Test and trace programme will be ‘world class by September or October’

Test and trace programme will be ‘world class by September or October’

The chief operating officer said the programme would be an “imperfect service at launch” that will “improve over time”.

Human rights watchdog to probe racial inequalities exposed by Covid-19

Human rights watchdog to probe racial inequalities exposed by Covid-19

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says it is a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to deliver change.

Face coverings: What are the new rules?

Face coverings: What are the new rules?

People must wear face coverings when using public transport in England from mid-June.

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘confessed to abduction in 2017’

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘confessed to abduction in 2017’

German prosecutors said the suspect was living in the Algarve between 1995 and 2007, where he funded his lifestyle by committing crimes.

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