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UK coronavirus R value and growth rate remain the same

UK coronavirus R value and growth rate remain the same

UK coronavirus R value and growth rate remain the same

25 June 2020

Data suggests there are slight changes in the English regions, but for the UK as whole the figures are unchanged.


Red, white and blue makeover for plane used by PM unveiled

Red, white and blue makeover for plane used by PM unveiled

Red, white and blue makeover for plane used by PM unveiled

25 June 2020

The respray cost almost £1 million but would ‘promote the UK around the world’, officials said.


Renewables generated 47% of UK’s electricity in first three months of 2020

Renewables generated 47% of UK’s electricity in first three months of 2020

Renewables generated 47% of UK’s electricity in first three months of 2020

25 June 2020

Share of power from renewable technology such as wind, biomass, solar and hydro climbed to a record high.


Travel firms urge ministers to map out air bridge holiday plans

Travel firms urge ministers to map out air bridge holiday plans

Travel firms urge ministers to map out air bridge holiday plans

25 June 2020

The Government is expected to announce next week the destinations where people can go on holiday without needing to quarantine on their return.


Woman dies at Worthing beach as temperatures hit 28C

Woman dies at Worthing beach as temperatures hit 28C

Woman dies at Worthing beach as temperatures hit 28C

25 June 2020

Sussex Police said the woman in her 50s is reported to have suffered a ‘medical episode’.


Downing St condemns violence as 22 police officers injured at street party

Downing St condemns violence as 22 police officers injured at street party

Downing St condemns violence as 22 police officers injured at street party

25 June 2020

A spokesman for the PM described the scenes as ‘appalling’.


Wildlife park takes cautious approach to reopening

Wildlife park takes cautious approach to reopening

Wildlife park takes cautious approach to reopening

25 June 2020

Blair Drummond Safari Park in Stirlingshire will welcome pre-booked visitors only from Monday.


Minibond investors get £2.5 million back from failed scheme

Minibond investors get £2.5 million back from failed scheme

Minibond investors get £2.5 million back from failed scheme

25 June 2020

London Capital and Finance trapped around £237 million worth of investor money when it collapsed


In Pictures: Surf’s up as sunseekers swarm to beaches

In Pictures: Surf’s up as sunseekers swarm to beaches

In Pictures: Surf’s up as sunseekers swarm to beaches

25 June 2020

Beaches across the country are packed as Britons make the most of the warm weather.


Secondary school class sizes on the rise

Secondary school class sizes on the rise

Secondary school class sizes on the rise

25 June 2020

Around 65,400 pupils in key stage 1 in primary are in classes of 31 or more, figures show.


Syrian who died trying to save drowning friend ‘came to UK for better life’

Syrian who died trying to save drowning friend ‘came to UK for better life’

Syrian who died trying to save drowning friend ‘came to UK for better life’

25 June 2020

The 31-year-old father-of-five had been hoping his wife and children could have joined him in Britain soon, his cousin said.


Charles’s annual income rises to £22.2 million

Charles’s annual income rises to £22.2 million

Charles’s annual income rises to £22.2 million

25 June 2020

But the Duchy of Cornwall is predicting a ‘significant’ drop next year because of the coronavirus pandemic.


Tate Modern attack teenager ‘sniggered’ and said ‘it’s not my fault’, court told

Tate Modern attack teenager ‘sniggered’ and said ‘it’s not my fault’, court told

Tate Modern attack teenager ‘sniggered’ and said ‘it’s not my fault’, court told

25 June 2020

Jonty Bravery, who has autism, blamed social services for the incident at the London tourist attraction in August last year.


Teenagers held on suspicion of manslaughter after death at castle

Teenagers held on suspicion of manslaughter after death at castle

Teenagers held on suspicion of manslaughter after death at castle

25 June 2020

There was shock and sadness at the death of Charles Hilder following a ‘disturbance’ at the 15th-century Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford.


5,000 cards designed by schoolchildren helping with pandemic loneliness

5,000 cards designed by schoolchildren helping with pandemic loneliness

5,000 cards designed by schoolchildren helping with pandemic loneliness

25 June 2020

The vibrant messages were delivered to people shielding and self-isolating as part of an effort to tackle social isolation.


Coronavirus-free care homes in Scotland to welcome visitors from next week

Coronavirus-free care homes in Scotland to welcome visitors from next week

Coronavirus-free care homes in Scotland to welcome visitors from next week

25 June 2020

Facilities that have never had a Covid-19 case or have been free of the virus for 28 days will be able to open up from July 3.


Baby dolphins learn special foraging technique from others, not just mum – study

Baby dolphins learn special foraging technique from others, not just mum – study

Baby dolphins learn special foraging technique from others, not just mum – study

25 June 2020

Dolphins usually learn how to hunt for food by learning from their mother but scientists believe some acquire skills from peers too.


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