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Children are ‘rich pickings’ for terror groomers, arena victim’s mother says

Children are ‘rich pickings’ for terror groomers, arena victim’s mother says

Children are ‘rich pickings’ for terror groomers, arena victim’s mother says

21 May 2020

Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett died in the Manchester bombing, also spoke of her struggles dealing with Friday’s anniversary while in lockdown.


‘Martyn’s Law’ plan to protect public at venues is delayed by coronavirus

‘Martyn’s Law’ plan to protect public at venues is delayed by coronavirus

‘Martyn’s Law’ plan to protect public at venues is delayed by coronavirus

21 May 2020

The Protect Duty, which builds on a campaign by the family of Manchester Arena victim Martyn Hett, had been due to go to consultation this spring.


Online services to mark third anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing

Online services to mark third anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing

Online services to mark third anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing

21 May 2020

Plans have been adapted to mark the deaths of 22 people following the suicide bombing at Manchester Arena at 10.31pm on May 22 2017.


EasyJet to resume flights from June 15

EasyJet to resume flights from June 15

EasyJet to resume flights from June 15

21 May 2020

The low-cost carrier will restart flights on mainly domestic routes in the UK and France.


Woman rescued after 20-foot cliff fall

Woman rescued after 20-foot cliff fall

Woman rescued after 20-foot cliff fall

21 May 2020

The woman injured both ankles.


What the papers say – May 21

What the papers say – May 21

What the papers say – May 21

21 May 2020

The front pages are filled with coverage and speculation on an effective contact tracing system.


Tory MPs back call to scrap NHS fee for overseas workers

Tory MPs back call to scrap NHS fee for overseas workers

Tory MPs back call to scrap NHS fee for overseas workers

21 May 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejected the calls at Wednesday’s PMQs.


‘Time running out’ for testing plan before second wave, says top health figure

‘Time running out’ for testing plan before second wave, says top health figure

‘Time running out’ for testing plan before second wave, says top health figure

21 May 2020

Members of the NHS Confederation are ‘concerned’ over an apparent lack of a clear strategy.


What is the Trump-endorsed drug being trialled for UK Covid-19 treatment?

What is the Trump-endorsed drug being trialled for UK Covid-19 treatment?

What is the Trump-endorsed drug being trialled for UK Covid-19 treatment?

21 May 2020

The US leader said he has begun taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure.


Khan’s ‘deeply personal’ quest to protect bus drivers prompts Covid-19 study

Khan’s ‘deeply personal’ quest to protect bus drivers prompts Covid-19 study

Khan’s ‘deeply personal’ quest to protect bus drivers prompts Covid-19 study

21 May 2020

At least 29 of the essential workers have died in the capital after contracting the disease.


Corals emit ‘dazzling colourful display’ to protect from rising sea temperature

Corals emit ‘dazzling colourful display’ to protect from rising sea temperature

Corals emit ‘dazzling colourful display’ to protect from rising sea temperature

21 May 2020

Bright neon colours are believed to be a form of submarine sunscreen.


What do the experts say about schools reopening?

What do the experts say about schools reopening?

What do the experts say about schools reopening?

21 May 2020

Scientists agree that testing and tracing is vital in order to further ease lockdown restrictions.


UK set for quietest spring bank holiday getaway on record

UK set for quietest spring bank holiday getaway on record

UK set for quietest spring bank holiday getaway on record

21 May 2020

Some 68% of drivers surveyed do not expect to get in their car for recreational purposes over the long weekend.


Coronavirus conspiracy beliefs ‘reduce adherence to Covid-19 guidance’ – study

Coronavirus conspiracy beliefs ‘reduce adherence to Covid-19 guidance’ – study

Coronavirus conspiracy beliefs ‘reduce adherence to Covid-19 guidance’ – study

21 May 2020

Almost three fifths (59%) of adults in England believe to some extent that the Government is misleading the public about the cause of the virus.


South-east London tower-block blaze brought under control

South-east London tower-block blaze brought under control

South-east London tower-block blaze brought under control

21 May 2020

There were no reported injuries from the fire.


Scotland to test UK virus unity with new route out of lockdown

Scotland to test UK virus unity with new route out of lockdown

Scotland to test UK virus unity with new route out of lockdown

20 May 2020

The Scottish First Minister will on Thursday detail how she will begin the “very gradual process” of easing restrictions north of the border.


Risk of thunderstorms after UK records hottest day of the year so far

Risk of thunderstorms after UK records hottest day of the year so far

Risk of thunderstorms after UK records hottest day of the year so far

20 May 2020

The mercury reached 28.2C at Santon Downham in Suffolk on Wednesday.


Young adults not ‘strictly’ sticking to lockdown rules, study says

Young adults not ‘strictly’ sticking to lockdown rules, study says

Young adults not ‘strictly’ sticking to lockdown rules, study says

20 May 2020

Over 90,000 adults were questioned about how they feel about the lockdown


Harry Dunn’s mother calls for Foreign Secretary’s resignation

Harry Dunn’s mother calls for Foreign Secretary’s resignation

Harry Dunn’s mother calls for Foreign Secretary’s resignation

20 May 2020

Charlotte Charles said: ‘You wouldn’t treat an animal the way Government treated us.’


Key dates as Boris Johnson commits to testing and tracing strategy by June 1

Key dates as Boris Johnson commits to testing and tracing strategy by June 1

Key dates as Boris Johnson commits to testing and tracing strategy by June 1

20 May 2020

The Prime Minister said that the rollout of a contact tracing app will come later.


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