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Climate change could leave fish swapping brains for brawn

Climate change could leave fish swapping brains for brawn

University of Glasgow biologists suggest physiological changes to freshwater fish could have potentially challenging consequences.

Thousands of people with Covid-19 in the UK are being missed – expert

Thousands of people with Covid-19 in the UK are being missed – expert

Professor Tim Spector said 50,000 to 70,000 people are not being picked up because they do not have the main symptoms.

Ryanair boss slams Government’s quarantine plans

Ryanair boss slams Government’s quarantine plans

Michael O’Leary said it was ‘laughable that this Government can come up with any plans for a quarantine that will be strict and fully enforced’.

Demand for train travel remains low despite services being ramped up

Demand for train travel remains low despite services being ramped up

Extra police officers and security personnel were deployed to deal with any overcrowding, but many major stations were quiet.

King’s Cross Station near deserted despite ramping up of rail capacity

King’s Cross Station near deserted despite ramping up of rail capacity

The Rail Delivery Group says train companies are increasing services to 70% of standard timetable capacity.

In Pictures: Swimmers return to Serpentine

In Pictures: Swimmers return to Serpentine

The Serpentine Swimming Club gathered for a morning dip following the loosening of some lockdown restrictions in England last week.

Shopping centre owner Intu set to default on debts amid virus impact

Shopping centre owner Intu set to default on debts amid virus impact

Shares in the company nudged lower as it said that talks with its lenders over its finances are continuing.

Health Minister ‘pleased and nervous’ Ireland is taking first steps out of lockdown

Health Minister ‘pleased and nervous’ Ireland is taking first steps out of lockdown

Some retail outlets are reopening, outdoor work is resuming and sports like golf and tennis can be played again.

Labour brands new immigration legislation a ‘threat to national interest’

Labour brands new immigration legislation a ‘threat to national interest’

The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill is part of the move towards a new points-based system.

Police speak to Neil Gaiman over lockdown journey from New Zealand to Skye

Police speak to Neil Gaiman over lockdown journey from New Zealand to Skye

A statement from Police Scotland confirmed the 59-year-old had been given ‘suitable advice’ after he travelled 11,000 miles to ‘isolate easily’.

Sir Frederick Barclay releases video of ‘nephew planting bug in Ritz hotel’

Sir Frederick Barclay releases video of ‘nephew planting bug in Ritz hotel’

The 85-year-old businessman is involved in a bitter High Court battle with three of his twin brother Sir David’s sons.

Ryanair warns of soaring losses as it faces ‘difficult’ year

Ryanair warns of soaring losses as it faces ‘difficult’ year

The carrier told investors that it has sufficient funds to ‘weather Covid-19 and emerge stronger when the crisis passes’.

What the papers say – May 18

What the papers say – May 18

Resumed rail services and an approximate date for a Covid-19 vaccine are among the topics covered in Monday’s papers.

High Court to rule on latest stage of Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun

High Court to rule on latest stage of Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun

The actor is suing over an article that referred to him as a ‘wife-beater’.

Post-lockdown queues as recycling facilities and garden centres re open

Post-lockdown queues as recycling facilities and garden centres re open

The reopenings came on Monday morning as part of the relaxation measures.

Ireland moves to phase one of lockdown exit plan

Ireland moves to phase one of lockdown exit plan

Some outdoor work is resuming, some retail outlets are reopening while sports like golf and tennis are allowed again.

Boy, 14, walks marathon after life-saving brain surgery

Boy, 14, walks marathon after life-saving brain surgery

Ben Mattocks, who was told he could be wheelchair-bound following a brain infection, raised more than £1,500 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Ford resumes production at British factories

Ford resumes production at British factories

Work areas are being redesigned to ensure social-distancing guidelines are maintained.

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

Murder investigation launched after woman dies in suspected shooting

The victim is believed to be 19 years old.

Extra trains running for first full working week after lockdown eased in England

Extra trains running for first full working week after lockdown eased in England

From Monday, train companies are increasing services but capacity is being restricted.

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