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Edward and Sophie praise local resilience forums for their ‘unsung’ work

Edward and Sophie praise local resilience forums for their ‘unsung’ work

The earl and countess gave thanks on behalf of all of the people of ‘Wessex’.

UK demand for products such as cocoa threatens wildlife overseas – report

UK demand for products such as cocoa threatens wildlife overseas – report

Failure to prevent supply chains causing deforestation and increased contact with wildlife raises risk of future pandemics, green groups warn.

Boris Johnson would ‘follow travel guidelines’ when considering G7 meeting

Boris Johnson would ‘follow travel guidelines’ when considering G7 meeting

US President Donald Trump has suggested rescheduling the gathering of world leaders and holding the talks in person.

Fundraising page for railway worker who died of coronavirus tops £40,000

Fundraising page for railway worker who died of coronavirus tops £40,000

Messages have been sent to Belly Mujinga’s trade union from across the UK and countries including the United States and Germany.

Okapi kicks inside mother’s womb as London Zoo prepares to welcome arrival

Okapi kicks inside mother’s womb as London Zoo prepares to welcome arrival

Footage taken by keepers at ZSL London Zoo shows a baby okapi kicking inside its mother’s womb for the first time.

Falling number of coronavirus cases ‘highly reassuring’ – Professor

Falling number of coronavirus cases ‘highly reassuring’ – Professor

London mayor Sadiq Khan said while it was ‘good news’ infection rates were falling in the capital, he feared it could lead to ‘complacency’.

Public urged to photograph local war memorials this bank holiday weekend

Public urged to photograph local war memorials this bank holiday weekend

The Imperial War Museum is asking for people to ‘help fill the gaps’ in its 80,000 digital records by taking pictures this bank holiday.

Commissioner questions speed of testing in care homes in Wales

Commissioner questions speed of testing in care homes in Wales

Public Health Wales said a further nine people had died after testing positive for the virus.

Pubs warn two-metre distancing rule will lead to bankruptcy

Pubs warn two-metre distancing rule will lead to bankruptcy

The Sage scientific panel has advised ministers that the two-metre rule should stay.

How lockdown rules have been eased around UK

How lockdown rules have been eased around UK

The devolved administrations are moving at different paces from the UK Government.

Pupils preparing for exams could return to school in Northern Ireland in August

Pupils preparing for exams could return to school in Northern Ireland in August

All children are intended to restart classes on a phased basis, involving a mixture of physical attendance and remote learning, in September.

Key points: The four phases of easing lockdown in Scotland

Key points: The four phases of easing lockdown in Scotland

The first steps are expected to be taken next week.

Cafe boss using curtains and air purifier to prepare for reopening

Cafe boss using curtains and air purifier to prepare for reopening

Francini Osorio will provide gloves and encourage people to wear masks.

Co Londonderry Irish citizenship campaigner drops court challenge

Co Londonderry Irish citizenship campaigner drops court challenge

Emma DeSouza dropped her case after a change to immigration laws but vowed to campaign for full recognition of Irish citizenship in Northern Ireland.

CCTV image released of missing teenager on night before she disappeared

CCTV image released of missing teenager on night before she disappeared

Louise was last seen at midday on May 8, in Somborne Drive, Havant, Hampshire.

UK’s economic recovery requires move to sensible risk-taking, ministers told

UK’s economic recovery requires move to sensible risk-taking, ministers told

Conservative Baroness Noakes and party colleague Lord Dobbs made the case to reopen workplaces to help respond to Covid-19 crisis.

Frontline NHS worker describes observing Ramadan while working on Covid-19 ward

Frontline NHS worker describes observing Ramadan while working on Covid-19 ward

Hajrah Mukhtar, 26, says this weekend’s Eid celebrations will be a different experience to previous years.

Johnson stands firm on NHS surcharge for overseas health and care staff

Johnson stands firm on NHS surcharge for overseas health and care staff

The Prime Minister is facing a mounting Tory revolt over the levy on migrant workers.

Novice cyclist rides 856 miles to raise money for friend with terminal cancer

Novice cyclist rides 856 miles to raise money for friend with terminal cancer

Ben Chatfield, who has stage four brain cancer, hopes to live long enough to see his daughter’s first birthday.

Lib Dem peer vows to pay back furlough after criticism over ‘milking’ system

Lib Dem peer vows to pay back furlough after criticism over ‘milking’ system

Lord Fox had furloughed himself while continuing to claim his daily £162 allowance for work in the House of Lords.

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