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Lottery winners make planters to give to key workers

Lottery winners make planters to give to key workers

Lottery winners make planters to give to key workers

21 May 2020

Daniel and Charlotte Peart came up with the idea while trying to keep their children occupied during lockdown.


Blood test could track immune response to coronavirus, researchers say

Blood test could track immune response to coronavirus, researchers say

Blood test could track immune response to coronavirus, researchers say

21 May 2020

Scientists say their findings could allow doctors to identify at an early stage who might need additional treatment or critical care.


Phased easing of lockdown to begin in Scotland next week, Nicola Sturgeon confirms

Phased easing of lockdown to begin in Scotland next week, Nicola Sturgeon confirms

Phased easing of lockdown to begin in Scotland next week, Nicola Sturgeon confirms

21 May 2020

The First Minister announced plans to ease coronavirus measures as she addressed MSPs in the Scottish Parliament.


National Trust donates mountain of chocolate after Easter egg hunts cancelled

National Trust donates mountain of chocolate after Easter egg hunts cancelled

National Trust donates mountain of chocolate after Easter egg hunts cancelled

21 May 2020

The charity received 30,000 eggs from Cadbury before Britain went into lockdown.


PM should have disclosed ‘close association’, but faces no police probe – IOPC

PM should have disclosed ‘close association’, but faces no police probe – IOPC

PM should have disclosed ‘close association’, but faces no police probe – IOPC

21 May 2020

The IOPC said it ‘would have been wise’ for Mr Johnson to have declared their ‘close association’ as a conflict of interest.


Independent schools may consider ‘keeping Year 6 pupils at home’ amid reopening

Independent schools may consider ‘keeping Year 6 pupils at home’ amid reopening

Independent schools may consider ‘keeping Year 6 pupils at home’ amid reopening

21 May 2020

One independent school is planning to use thermal cameras to detect whether children have a temperature.


Clarks to cut 900 office jobs in major turnaround plan

Clarks to cut 900 office jobs in major turnaround plan

Clarks to cut 900 office jobs in major turnaround plan

21 May 2020

Clarks said 170 employees left the business last year as it started its turnaround strategy.


‘Incredible’ 100-year-old man emulates Captain Tom while fasting for Ramadan

‘Incredible’ 100-year-old man emulates Captain Tom while fasting for Ramadan

‘Incredible’ 100-year-old man emulates Captain Tom while fasting for Ramadan

21 May 2020

Dabirul Islam Choudhury has raised over £150,000 for Covid-19 relief by walking 100 laps of his garden during Ramadan.


Sir Stelios reveals questions for crunch easyJet vote to oust the airline’s boss

Sir Stelios reveals questions for crunch easyJet vote to oust the airline’s boss

Sir Stelios reveals questions for crunch easyJet vote to oust the airline’s boss

21 May 2020

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who has a 34% stake in the airline, is claiming a conflict of interest between the board and manufacturer Airbus.


20 years for youth who stabbed student after rap gig

20 years for youth who stabbed student after rap gig

20 years for youth who stabbed student after rap gig

21 May 2020

Andre Bent was stabbed with a large hunting knife amid violent scenes following a MoStack rap concert last year.


Google Maps adds accommodation finder for medical staff

Google Maps adds accommodation finder for medical staff

Google Maps adds accommodation finder for medical staff

21 May 2020

Free or discounted hotel rooms for NHS workers will be displayed on the platform during the pandemic.


‘Wave of homelessness’ predicted if eviction ban lifted without support

‘Wave of homelessness’ predicted if eviction ban lifted without support

‘Wave of homelessness’ predicted if eviction ban lifted without support

21 May 2020

Shelter said such a move could overwhelm councils and cause unnecessary suffering.


Sadiq Khan considers ban on Tube and bus use in London without a face covering

Sadiq Khan considers ban on Tube and bus use in London without a face covering

Sadiq Khan considers ban on Tube and bus use in London without a face covering

21 May 2020

Existing guidance from Transport for London only goes as far as advising passengers to wear face coverings.


Migrant NHS cleaner behind viral video will carry on fight for workers’ rights

Migrant NHS cleaner behind viral video will carry on fight for workers’ rights

Migrant NHS cleaner behind viral video will carry on fight for workers’ rights

21 May 2020

Hassan Akkad helped force a Government U-turn on a policy excluding support staff from a scheme offered to other migrant NHS workers.


Police watchdog will not launch criminal probe into PM over Arcuri relationship

Police watchdog will not launch criminal probe into PM over Arcuri relationship

Police watchdog will not launch criminal probe into PM over Arcuri relationship

21 May 2020

Jennifer Arcuri received thousands of pounds in public money and was given privileged access to three foreign trade trips, it was alleged.


Crime falls by a quarter amid coronavirus lockdown

Crime falls by a quarter amid coronavirus lockdown

Crime falls by a quarter amid coronavirus lockdown

21 May 2020

Assaults on emergency services are up 14% in the four weeks to May 10 compared to the same period last year.


William told of teddy bear hugs in calls with Northern Irish carers

William told of teddy bear hugs in calls with Northern Irish carers

William told of teddy bear hugs in calls with Northern Irish carers

21 May 2020

The Duke of Cambridge raised concerns about the long-term impact of the coronavirus crisis on children’s mental health.


Sheku Bayoh death inquiry scope outlined

Sheku Bayoh death inquiry scope outlined

Sheku Bayoh death inquiry scope outlined

21 May 2020

The family of the 32-year-old, who died while being restrained by police, said they welcome the terms of reference for the probe.


Bobby Norris: Online abuse and trolling has increased during lockdown

Bobby Norris: Online abuse and trolling has increased during lockdown

Bobby Norris: Online abuse and trolling has increased during lockdown

21 May 2020

The reality star was giving evidence to MPs.


Virtual Commons supporters ‘lazy’ and ‘work-shy’, says Tory MP

Virtual Commons supporters ‘lazy’ and ‘work-shy’, says Tory MP

Virtual Commons supporters ‘lazy’ and ‘work-shy’, says Tory MP

21 May 2020

MPs from all parties have opposed a return to traditional proceedings in June.


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