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Clashes with police after thousands join Black Lives Matter rally in London

Clashes with police after thousands join Black Lives Matter rally in London

Videos shared on social media showed protesters and police clashing outside Downing Street.

500 revellers defy lockdown rules at London street party

500 revellers defy lockdown rules at London street party

The Metropolitan Police said five arrests were made as hundreds of people swarmed on a road in Harlesden on Tuesday evening.

#TakeTheKnee: Thousands across the UK join peaceful protest against Floyd death

#TakeTheKnee: Thousands across the UK join peaceful protest against Floyd death

‘It made me feel like part of a bigger whole,’ said 12-year-old Oran from Hackney.

MPs who took part in London Black Lives Matter protest urged to self-isolate

MPs who took part in London Black Lives Matter protest urged to self-isolate

Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing said some MPs had ‘put themselves at risk’.

Business Secretary tested for coronavirus after appearing ill in the Commons

Business Secretary tested for coronavirus after appearing ill in the Commons

Alok Sharma struggled during a speech at the despatch box.

German child sex offender is suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance

German child sex offender is suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance

Madeleine vanished while on holiday with her family in Portugal in 2007.

Charles calls for nature to be ‘at the centre of everything we do’

Charles calls for nature to be ‘at the centre of everything we do’

The Prince of Wales spoke about his experiences of Covid-19 in an interview.

Dozens take a knee for George Floyd in peaceful Edinburgh protest

Dozens take a knee for George Floyd in peaceful Edinburgh protest

Around 50-60 people gathered in Parliament Square at 6pm and observed social distancing measures while also wearing masks.

PM urges public to avoid indoor gatherings as weather worsens

PM urges public to avoid indoor gatherings as weather worsens

The PM warned the risk of passing on the virus on is ‘significantly higher’ indoors.

How will the quarantine rules work?

How will the quarantine rules work?

The rules will be reviewed every three weeks.

Uplifting news: 82-year-old’s charity bike ride and medic reunited with family

Uplifting news: 82-year-old’s charity bike ride and medic reunited with family

A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.

Black Lives Matter protest closes down Belfast city centre

Black Lives Matter protest closes down Belfast city centre

More than 1,000 demonstrators sang, chanted and listened to speeches outside City Hall for over two hours.

Johnson ‘very proud’ of coronavirus response as death toll passes 50,000

Johnson ‘very proud’ of coronavirus response as death toll passes 50,000

The Prime Minister defended the Government’s record on tackling the virus and its economic consequences.

Ministers urged to halt decline in roads police officers

Ministers urged to halt decline in roads police officers

Since 2010, the decline in road deaths and serious injuries has ‘largely ceased’ as roads police numbers have fallen.

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.

Not enough people are booking a Covid-19 test, Government says

Not enough people are booking a Covid-19 test, Government says

Polling has suggested that only 44% of adults know that anyone with symptoms is eligible for a test.

Parties need to step up and compensate Troubles victims, says DUP

Parties need to step up and compensate Troubles victims, says DUP

Diane Dodds accused others of dragging their feet on compensating people badly injured during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Education unions criticise Welsh government’s school return plan

Education unions criticise Welsh government’s school return plan

One teachers union accused minister Kirsty Williams of ‘risking lives’ with the decision to reopen all schools.

Kate and Gerry McCann: The couple who refuse to give up hope

Kate and Gerry McCann: The couple who refuse to give up hope

The pair have found solace through their relatives and their faith in the years since their daughter Madeleine went missing.

German suspect identified in Madeleine McCann disappearance

German suspect identified in Madeleine McCann disappearance

Her parents Kate and Gerry said they will “never give up hope” of finding their daughter alive

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