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Dominic Cummings to be named as respondent in employment tribunal case

Dominic Cummings to be named as respondent in employment tribunal case

Sonia Khan was fired by the Prime Minister’s chief adviser last year and escorted out of Downing Street by police officers.

Former PMs among world leaders calling for urgent G20 summit

Former PMs among world leaders calling for urgent G20 summit

A joint letter from 225 world leaders and experts calls for quicker action to avoid a deep global recession.

Cathedral home of ‘disappearing cat’ seeks donations as Covid-19 threatens jobs

Cathedral home of ‘disappearing cat’ seeks donations as Covid-19 threatens jobs

A video of Leo the cat disappearing beneath the Dean of Canterbury’s robes while he was speaking has been viewed more than two million times.

Public urged to be vigilant over scam test and trace messages

Public urged to be vigilant over scam test and trace messages

Cybersecurity experts and charities have warned that elderly and vulnerable people could be tricked by scammers posing as contact tracers.

Shoe retailer Aldo collapses as coronavirus continues to hammer high street

Shoe retailer Aldo collapses as coronavirus continues to hammer high street

Aldo footwear will still be available online and in some department stores.

Trainee teacher reunited with grandparents on their 63rd wedding anniversary

Trainee teacher reunited with grandparents on their 63rd wedding anniversary

Maisie Masterman said her grandparents are her ‘favourite people in the world’.

US violence ‘alarming’ says No 10 after clashes sparked by George Floyd death

US violence ‘alarming’ says No 10 after clashes sparked by George Floyd death

Boris Johnson’s spokesman said people must be allowed to protest peacefully.

Co-op chief condemns George Floyd death

Co-op chief condemns George Floyd death

Steve Murrells becomes one of the first major UK bosses to speak out and vows to focus more on improving diversity and stamp out intolerance.

M&S lays out changes as clothing departments prepare to reopen

M&S lays out changes as clothing departments prepare to reopen

Marks & Spencer has continued operations at its food stores through the outbreak but closed most of its clothing operations in March.

Council leader calls for travel restrictions after ‘awful’ Durdle Door scenes

Council leader calls for travel restrictions after ‘awful’ Durdle Door scenes

Three men were seriously injured after jumping 200ft into the sea from the top of Durdle Door arch on Saturday.

Dental leaders say some practices will not be able to reopen next week

Dental leaders say some practices will not be able to reopen next week

New guidance says patients should have a pre-appointment assessment carried out which asks them about their health.

Relative finds note from nurses after collecting mother’s belongings

Relative finds note from nurses after collecting mother’s belongings

“We have caring nurses going the extra mile,” they said.

Customers and workers return to partly reopened Camden Market

Customers and workers return to partly reopened Camden Market

A phased re-opening saw small street food traders and some outdoors stalls back at work.

Man sent for trial after death of ‘smiley, generous’ 16-year-old Louise Smith

Man sent for trial after death of ‘smiley, generous’ 16-year-old Louise Smith

The teenager’s body was found in woodland at Havant Thicket on May 21.

Police can tell people to leave a property if breaking new lockdown rules

Police can tell people to leave a property if breaking new lockdown rules

The rules were changed in England on Monday.

Comic book face mask covers to help ease children’s anxiety about flight rules

Comic book face mask covers to help ease children’s anxiety about flight rules

The covers feature lion and pilot designs, and are to be worn over the top of a young traveller’s own face mask.

Parents refuse to send children back to ‘dystopian’ schools

Parents refuse to send children back to ‘dystopian’ schools

It follows the decision by the Government to authorise a partial return on June 1.

Electrician planning property spree after £1m EuroMillions windfall

Electrician planning property spree after £1m EuroMillions windfall

Simon Waddup from Coventry scooped the cash after buying his first ever EuroMillions ticket.

Two-metre distance more effective than one at curbing Covid-19 spread – study

Two-metre distance more effective than one at curbing Covid-19 spread – study

Researchers found that keeping a distance of more than one metre from other people was associated with a much lower risk of infection.

Almost 800 police dispersals on Saturday as Sturgeon warns lockdown breakers

Almost 800 police dispersals on Saturday as Sturgeon warns lockdown breakers

The First Minister was joined by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith at the daily coronavirus briefing.

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