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V-shaped economic bounceback could be short-lived, economist tells MPs

V-shaped economic bounceback could be short-lived, economist tells MPs

V-shaped economic bounceback could be short-lived, economist tells MPs

01 July 2020

The IMF chief economist said going forward she thinks ‘we could end up with a much more flat’ recovery.


Covid-19: Regions with high infection rates ‘working hard’ to avoid lockdowns

Covid-19: Regions with high infection rates ‘working hard’ to avoid lockdowns

Covid-19: Regions with high infection rates ‘working hard’ to avoid lockdowns

01 July 2020

Areas with higher than average infection rates include Rochdale, Barnsley, Bradford and Kirklees.


The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: How Gil Scott-Heron inspires 50 years on

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: How Gil Scott-Heron inspires 50 years on

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: How Gil Scott-Heron inspires 50 years on

01 July 2020

The singer’s daughter, now living in London, says her father’s lyrics are as relevant in the age of Black Lives Matter as they have ever been.


Coronavirus immunity ‘probably significantly higher’ than tests suggest

Coronavirus immunity ‘probably significantly higher’ than tests suggest

Coronavirus immunity ‘probably significantly higher’ than tests suggest

01 July 2020

A study found it was not just individuals with Covid-19 who showed T-cell immunity but also many of their exposed asymptomatic family members.


Zoom boss says it ‘will not stop’ focus on security improvements

Zoom boss says it ‘will not stop’ focus on security improvements

Zoom boss says it ‘will not stop’ focus on security improvements

01 July 2020

Eric Yuan said the video app had improved as a platform as he marked the end of its 90-day programme


Harry’s words at The Diana Awards ceremony

Harry’s words at The Diana Awards ceremony

Harry’s words at The Diana Awards ceremony

01 July 2020

The duke delivered a surprise speech about tackling racism.


‘Urgent need’ for more research on Covid-19 antibody tests – experts

‘Urgent need’ for more research on Covid-19 antibody tests – experts

‘Urgent need’ for more research on Covid-19 antibody tests – experts

01 July 2020

The examination, published in The BMJ, looked at evidence on tests published before April 30.


Charles visits mill boosted by surge in lockdown bakers

Charles visits mill boosted by surge in lockdown bakers

Charles visits mill boosted by surge in lockdown bakers

01 July 2020

The Prince of Wales toured Shipton Mill, near Tetbury, and saw flour from his own Home Farm that had been milled by the business.


Showers to dampen pub-goers on Saturday as wind and rain hits England

Showers to dampen pub-goers on Saturday as wind and rain hits England

Showers to dampen pub-goers on Saturday as wind and rain hits England

01 July 2020

Strong winds and rain will move in from the west during the morning, becoming heavy in parts with cloud remaining throughout the day, forecasters say.


Starmer warns local Covid-19 lockdowns could last for ‘months and months’

Starmer warns local Covid-19 lockdowns could last for ‘months and months’

Starmer warns local Covid-19 lockdowns could last for ‘months and months’

01 July 2020

The Labour leader has told councils there is a ‘massive problem’ with the Government’s Test and Trace programme.


Merkel warns of ‘very limited’ progress in post-Brexit UK-EU talks

Merkel warns of ‘very limited’ progress in post-Brexit UK-EU talks

Merkel warns of ‘very limited’ progress in post-Brexit UK-EU talks

01 July 2020

As talks on a trade deal continued, Downing Street said the UK would be prepared for ‘either eventuality’ at the end of the year.


O’Neill stands over actions at Bobby Storey funeral amid apology calls

O’Neill stands over actions at Bobby Storey funeral amid apology calls

O’Neill stands over actions at Bobby Storey funeral amid apology calls

01 July 2020

The Deputy First Minister accused her critics of trying to score political points as the First Minister called on her to make amends.


Harry champions young people tackling racial injustice in surprise message

Harry champions young people tackling racial injustice in surprise message

Harry champions young people tackling racial injustice in surprise message

01 July 2020

The Duke Of Sussex shared his congratulations as part of The Diana Award online ceremony on his late mother’s birthday.


NHS trust records 10% of weekly coronavirus deaths citing ‘second, late peak’

NHS trust records 10% of weekly coronavirus deaths citing ‘second, late peak’

NHS trust records 10% of weekly coronavirus deaths citing ‘second, late peak’

01 July 2020

East Kent Hospitals said high numbers of patients with Covid-19 in May and an elderly demographic were behind the figure.


Heritage railways ‘relying on emergency funding for survival’

Heritage railways ‘relying on emergency funding for survival’

Heritage railways ‘relying on emergency funding for survival’

01 July 2020

The coronavirus pandemic extinguished the income of heritage lines just as they were preparing for normally busy periods.


Ed Sheeran and Rolling Stones among 1,500 acts urging Government action

Ed Sheeran and Rolling Stones among 1,500 acts urging Government action

Ed Sheeran and Rolling Stones among 1,500 acts urging Government action

01 July 2020

An open letter warned that the live music industry is at imminent risk of ‘mass insolvencies’.


Record numbers sign up to cyber skills summer courses

Record numbers sign up to cyber skills summer courses

Record numbers sign up to cyber skills summer courses

01 July 2020

The National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) CyberFirst courses aim to teach young people early cybersecurity skills.


Shetland’s Up Helly Aa festival cancelled next year due to pandemic

Shetland’s Up Helly Aa festival cancelled next year due to pandemic

Shetland’s Up Helly Aa festival cancelled next year due to pandemic

01 July 2020

The next event will now take place in January 2022.


Military personnel banned from ‘taking the knee’ while in uniform

Military personnel banned from ‘taking the knee’ while in uniform

Military personnel banned from ‘taking the knee’ while in uniform

01 July 2020

Footballers, police officers and protesters around the world have been pictured taking a knee since the death of George Floyd in the US.


John Lewis and Topshop empire latest to reveal job woes in retail bloodbath

John Lewis and Topshop empire latest to reveal job woes in retail bloodbath

John Lewis and Topshop empire latest to reveal job woes in retail bloodbath

01 July 2020

It comes as Upper Crust owner SSP announced up to 5,000 roles may go in the face of the coronavirus crisis.


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