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Covid-19 is deepening inequalities, says LGBT charity

Covid-19 is deepening inequalities, says LGBT charity

The United Nations said LGBT people are at an elevated risk of domestic and family violence.

Scottish Government announces new powers to intervene in failing care homes

Scottish Government announces new powers to intervene in failing care homes

The amendments to the Coronavirus (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill will be introduced to parliament next week.

Family sparks lockdown craze by hiding Pokemon in local park

Family sparks lockdown craze by hiding Pokemon in local park

Ben da Costa is recreating Pokemon Go for his young sons to keep them active and entertained.

Invest in children’s services to prevent post-coronavirus crisis, charities warn

Invest in children’s services to prevent post-coronavirus crisis, charities warn

Charities have warned the pandemic will exacerbate existing problems in underfunded local authorities.

MPs to consider repealing EU freedom of movement rules in the UK

MPs to consider repealing EU freedom of movement rules in the UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has an 80-seat majority in Parliament.

Pair arrested on suspicion of kidnapping girl released on bail

Pair arrested on suspicion of kidnapping girl released on bail

The teenager, identified by police as being called Louise, was last seen on May 8.

Doctors believe blood-thinning drugs could save lives

Doctors believe blood-thinning drugs could save lives

Royal Brompton Hospital researchers have found a link between Covid-19 and blood clotting.

Nine more coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland

Nine more coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland

The latest daily figures show 14,537 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland.

Labour urges new Brexit timetable if Government cannot secure trade deal on time

Labour urges new Brexit timetable if Government cannot secure trade deal on time

Shadow Cabinet Office minister Rachel Reeves said the Government must secure a good deal and not rush trade talks.

Author Neil Gaiman criticised over journey from New Zealand to Skye in lockdown

Author Neil Gaiman criticised over journey from New Zealand to Skye in lockdown

The writer said he needed somewhere he could ‘isolate easily’.

Sew you want to go straight? Ex-prisoners’ sewing circle making face coverings

Sew you want to go straight? Ex-prisoners’ sewing circle making face coverings

Ex-offenders join army of volunteers in national effort to sew face masks for all

Fundraising appeal launched after baby dies from rare illness

Fundraising appeal launched after baby dies from rare illness

Alexander Parsons, from Plymouth, died last month at Bristol Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed with Kawasaki disease.

Nearly half of doctors fear for their health – survey

Nearly half of doctors fear for their health – survey

The Royal College of Physicians also found more than a third of doctors have had to self-isolate.

Line Of Duty shutdown due to Covid-19 was a massive blow – Vicky McClure

Line Of Duty shutdown due to Covid-19 was a massive blow – Vicky McClure

The actress says she is keen to get back to work but the most important thing is everyone’s safety.

UK on road to ruin if ‘bully’ US wins in Harry Dunn extradition row – mother

UK on road to ruin if ‘bully’ US wins in Harry Dunn extradition row – mother

Charlotte Charles made the comments as the UK agreed to extradite two fugitives to the US.

Navy launches probe after leak on board aircraft carrier

Navy launches probe after leak on board aircraft carrier

Water was ankle-deep in an accommodation area following an incident on board HMS Prince of Wales.

Co Antrim-based 2 Rifles deployment to Kabul goes ahead despite pandemic

Co Antrim-based 2 Rifles deployment to Kabul goes ahead despite pandemic

Several hundred personnel are deploying in staggered stages to the Afghan capital as scheduled, after two weeks of quarantine.

Heathrow boss in plea for flights to restart between ‘low risk’ countries

Heathrow boss in plea for flights to restart between ‘low risk’ countries

John Holland-Kaye also said a common international standard is required to plot the way forward.

Gove admits ‘big lessons’ need to be learned over care homes

Gove admits ‘big lessons’ need to be learned over care homes

The Cabinet Office Minister says significant steps have been taken to improve the situation.

Post-coronavirus austerity ‘not a done deal’, says OBR chairman

Post-coronavirus austerity ‘not a done deal’, says OBR chairman

OBR chairman Robert Chote said reported Government debt of more than £300bn did not necessarily have to mean years of slashing public expenditure.

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