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Fake reviews experiment suggests online shoppers more likely to buy poor goods

Fake reviews experiment suggests online shoppers more likely to buy poor goods

Consumer group Which? presented people with different product reviews to see how they would react if buying in real life.

Gardens and parkland sites begin to open to visitors as lockdown eases

Gardens and parkland sites begin to open to visitors as lockdown eases

The National Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society are to reopen gardens to limited numbers of visitors who have booked in advance.

Wearing face masks at home might help curb spread of coronavirus – study

Wearing face masks at home might help curb spread of coronavirus – study

Researchers found the practice was 79% effective at stopping the spread of transmission before symptoms emerged in the first person infected.

Life on the inside: 10 low and no-alcohol drinks for lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 low and no-alcohol drinks for lockdown

It’s tempting to enjoy a drink on a warm night in lockdown so here’s how to avoid too much of a good thing.

Payouts made to fewer than 5% of Windrush compensation claimants

Payouts made to fewer than 5% of Windrush compensation claimants

The Home Office said £362,996 has been paid out from the fund which totals at least £200 million, with offers valued at £280,000 also made.

Missing Liverpool teenagers could be in North Ayrshire, say police

Missing Liverpool teenagers could be in North Ayrshire, say police

Andrew O’Brien and Elliot Ryan have been missing for a week.

Ex-girlfriend of Babes in the Wood killer faces court over 1987 evidence

Ex-girlfriend of Babes in the Wood killer faces court over 1987 evidence

Russell Bishop was acquitted in the original trial before being convicted in 2018 after double jeopardy laws were overturned.

Caledonian Sleeper train overshot platform because ‘brakes would not work’

Caledonian Sleeper train overshot platform because ‘brakes would not work’

The London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley service missed its intended stopping point by around 650 metres, an RAIB report found.

How does the coronavirus Test and Trace programme work?

How does the coronavirus Test and Trace programme work?

The system will initially rely on the public acting responsibly and following the guidance.

Luxury travel firm starts offering staycations with demand set to soar

Luxury travel firm starts offering staycations with demand set to soar

Among the new locations being offered by Kuoni are the Isles of Scilly off the Cornish coast and the Gower Peninsular in South Wales.

Nissan’s UK plant remains important part of business, says car giant

Nissan’s UK plant remains important part of business, says car giant

The Japanese company has announced the closure of its site in Barcelona, with the loss of thousands of jobs, under a worldwide restructuring.

UK-bound air passenger numbers plummet by 99% during coronavirus

UK-bound air passenger numbers plummet by 99% during coronavirus

Only 112,300 made the journey in April.

Daily Mail owner reveals 17% slump in circulation due to Covid-19 shutdown

Daily Mail owner reveals 17% slump in circulation due to Covid-19 shutdown

Daily Mail General Trust, which also owns Metro and i newspapers along with a portfolio of other companies, said advertising revenues are down too.

Sanctuary inundated with donkeys abandoned during lockdown

Sanctuary inundated with donkeys abandoned during lockdown

Donegal Donkey Sanctuary is handling unprecedented numbers of arrivals at a time when revenues have been slashed due to closure of its visitor centre

Fundraiser motivated by family link for Dunkirk cycle efforts

Fundraiser motivated by family link for Dunkirk cycle efforts

John Carpenter is cycling a total of 750km for Help for Heroes.

Tui cancels holidays for UK customers until at least end of June

Tui cancels holidays for UK customers until at least end of June

The firm had previously axed all trips up to June 11, but is now extending that ‘due to ongoing travel restrictions’.

Stagecoach shares lift as Government payments boost bus services

Stagecoach shares lift as Government payments boost bus services

The company said its local bus operations are running at around 17% of levels for the same period in previous years.

Tech firm developing mobile game to help children prevent spread of coronavirus

Tech firm developing mobile game to help children prevent spread of coronavirus

Game Doctor has been given a £50,000 grant by Innovate UK for the app, which it is hoped will launch in September as a free download.

NHS Test and Trace system launches amid growing Tory anger at Cummings’ actions

NHS Test and Trace system launches amid growing Tory anger at Cummings’ actions

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said ‘the instructions are absolutely clear’ and it is important that individuals contacted self-isolate for 14 days.

Pret A Manger – which stores will be open from June 1?

Pret A Manger – which stores will be open from June 1?

The sandwich and coffee chain is welcoming customers back for takeaway and delivery at a further 200 sites from Monday.

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