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Airlines, chemicals giants, and an oil field company – who has the Bank of England lent to?

Airlines, chemicals giants, and an oil field company – who has the Bank of England lent to?

The full list, according to the Bank of England

Labour hopes to rebuild voter trust through ‘constructive’ coronavirus approach

Labour hopes to rebuild voter trust through ‘constructive’ coronavirus approach

Party leader Sir Keir Starmer said his decision to work with the Government was about showing voters Labour could govern again.

Human rights watchdog to investigate racial inequalities ‘laid bare’ by pandemic

Human rights watchdog to investigate racial inequalities ‘laid bare’ by pandemic

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it would seek answers to ‘serious issues that have yet to be fully answered’.

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan in High Court dispute with former director

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan in High Court dispute with former director

Michael Isaac has sued Mr Tan, and Cardiff City Football Club (Holdings), and claims that his shareholding has been diluted.

Retailers see online sales double but fail to offset high street woes

Retailers see online sales double but fail to offset high street woes

The BDO retail sales tracker for May revealed that online sales surged 129.5% higher compared with the same month last year.

High blood pressure can double risk of Covid-19 death, study says

High blood pressure can double risk of Covid-19 death, study says

Patients should not discontinue or change their normal antihypertensive treatment, scientists said.

First dedicated cyber regiment joins British Army

First dedicated cyber regiment joins British Army

The 13th Signal Regiment will be dedicated to protecting the armed forces in cyberspace.

Airlines handed £1.8 billion in emergency coronavirus loans

Airlines handed £1.8 billion in emergency coronavirus loans

The Bank of England has lent to 53 businesses £16.25 billion to help them through the coronavirus crisis.

Keir Starmer calls on PM to urge Donald Trump to ‘respect human rights’

Keir Starmer calls on PM to urge Donald Trump to ‘respect human rights’

The Labour leader made his comments in a letter to Boris Johnson.

Madeleine McCann: A timeline of key dates and developments

Madeleine McCann: A timeline of key dates and developments

The youngster went missing from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in southern Portugal in May 2007.

Save Our Zoo campaign raises more than £1m

Save Our Zoo campaign raises more than £1m

Chester Zoo bosses revealed on Wednesday that the attraction was ‘at risk of extinction’.

Parole Board decision on James Bulger killer Jon Venables delayed

Parole Board decision on James Bulger killer Jon Venables delayed

A decision is being made on whether to free one of James Bulger’s killers from jail.

Pharma company director disqualified for competition law breaches

Pharma company director disqualified for competition law breaches

Amit Patel is banned from holding a director role at any UK company for the next five years.

Sister of man who died in custody in Fife calls for virtual Floyd protests

Sister of man who died in custody in Fife calls for virtual Floyd protests

Kadijartu Johnson’s brother Sheku Bayoh died aged 32 after being restrained by officers in Kirkcaldy in 2015.

‘You really want to give people a hug’ – Charles on lockdown

‘You really want to give people a hug’ – Charles on lockdown

The Prince of Wales is interviewed by Sky News about his thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic

Birmingham BLM protesters urged to socially distance after London clashes

Birmingham BLM protesters urged to socially distance after London clashes

It comes after thousands of demonstrators in London abandoned the two-metre rule.

WhatsApp messages should not have been heard at cricketer rape trial, court told

WhatsApp messages should not have been heard at cricketer rape trial, court told

Alex Hepburn, 24, is challenging his conviction for rape at the Court of Appeal.

Ant and Dec and David Walliams to deliver virtual school assembly about Covid-19

Ant and Dec and David Walliams to deliver virtual school assembly about Covid-19

It is part of the NSPCC’s Speak Out Stay Safe programme of assemblies.

My hair risks me looking like long-haired lover from Liverpool, says Rees-Mogg

My hair risks me looking like long-haired lover from Liverpool, says Rees-Mogg

The Cabinet minister suggested his family nanny may need to offer assistance.

Not extending Brexit transition period ‘will add to burden on businesses’

Not extending Brexit transition period ‘will add to burden on businesses’

Former senior civil servant Philip Rycroft told MSPs that not seeking an extension is a ‘political decision’.

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