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Hunt for gunman after two-year-old boy shot

Hunt for gunman after two-year-old boy shot

The child’s mother and two men in their late teens were also taken to hospital with gunshot wounds following the attack in north-west London.

NHS facing more cyberattacks since coronavirus outbreak, GCHQ boss says

NHS facing more cyberattacks since coronavirus outbreak, GCHQ boss says

Jeremy Fleming told the Cheltenham Science Festival that the UK’s cybersecurity agencies had seen increased targeting of the health sector.

Princess Alexandra praises strength of Cornwall’s community amid fears for its economy

Princess Alexandra praises strength of Cornwall’s community amid fears for its economy

The Queen’s cousin opened the virtual Royal Cornwall Show live on air.

Use loss of taste and smell as key screening tool for Covid-19, researchers say

Use loss of taste and smell as key screening tool for Covid-19, researchers say

Researchers say the prevalence of loss of smell and taste was three-fold higher in individuals testing positive than in those testing negative.

Performing arts students cover Somewhere Over The Rainbow with group video

Performing arts students cover Somewhere Over The Rainbow with group video

Northampton College hopes its performance of the classic song will provide a ‘glimmer of light’.

Government spending on coronavirus policies revised up to £132.5bn – OBR

Government spending on coronavirus policies revised up to £132.5bn – OBR

The Office for Budget Responsibility, the fiscal watchdog, has said it expects costs to rise following the latest interventions by the Government.

PM urges world leaders to focus ‘collective ingenuity’ on Covid-19 vaccine hunt

PM urges world leaders to focus ‘collective ingenuity’ on Covid-19 vaccine hunt

Representatives from 50 countries are expected to join the virtual summit, hosted by the UK.

Train passengers to be warned about busy services

Train passengers to be warned about busy services

Online journey planners will alert travellers about trains with high demand.

Three arrested after largest drug seizure ever made by NCA in Northern Ireland

Three arrested after largest drug seizure ever made by NCA in Northern Ireland

An estimated 600 kilos of herbal cannabis was discovered among vegetables on a lorry stopped in Co Antrim.

Man arrested after taxi driver subjected to tirade in viral video

Man arrested after taxi driver subjected to tirade in viral video

The rant went on for more than a minute.

HSBC feels heat from MPs after support for controversial Hong Kong law

HSBC feels heat from MPs after support for controversial Hong Kong law

HSBC said it supports ‘laws and regulations that will enable (Hong Kong) to recover and rebuild the economy’.

PM may have to self-isolate if Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, No 10 says

PM may have to self-isolate if Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, No 10 says

The PM and Chancellor Rishi Sunak held a 45-minute socially distanced meeting on the economy with Business Secretary Alok Sharma on Tuesday.

Virgin Atlantic to resume passenger flights on July 20

Virgin Atlantic to resume passenger flights on July 20

The airline will initially operate London Heathrow flights to Orlando, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York and Los Angeles.

Losses from Covid-19 scams ‘pass £5m mark’

Losses from Covid-19 scams ‘pass £5m mark’

Action Fraud figures show £5,142,265-worth of fraud has been reported since February, with the number of reports totalling more than 2,100.

German prosecutors believe Madeleine McCann is dead

German prosecutors believe Madeleine McCann is dead

The suspect is reportedly serving a seven-year prison sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman in Portugal in 2005.

Labour MP contributes to abortion debate with her baby in her arms

Labour MP contributes to abortion debate with her baby in her arms

Labour’s Stella Creasy was targeted by anti-abortion campaigners during her pregnancy last year.

Sophie’s tribute to volunteers for Kate’s photographic project

Sophie’s tribute to volunteers for Kate’s photographic project

The Duchess of Cambridge’s Hold Still photographic initiative aims to capture the ‘spirit of the nation’ during the coronavirus outbreak.

Westminster warns against ‘unnecessary’ delays to Troubles compensation scheme

Westminster warns against ‘unnecessary’ delays to Troubles compensation scheme

Labour echoed the Government’s message on the scheme.

Quarantine plan under fire as expert questions scientific basis

Quarantine plan under fire as expert questions scientific basis

Questioning of the scheme continued as Boris Johnson prepared to urge world leaders to ‘unite humanity in the fight against disease’.

Meghan’s speech ‘very powerful’ despite royal exit

Meghan’s speech ‘very powerful’ despite royal exit

The Duchess of Sussex is no longer a senior working royal, but is still part of the Windsor family.

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