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Face coverings: What does the law say?

Face coverings: What does the law say?

Face coverings: What does the law say?

15 June 2020

It is mandatory to wear a face covering while using public transport in England unless you have a reasonable excuse.


One in five ‘has underlying condition that increases severe Covid-19 risk’

One in five ‘has underlying condition that increases severe Covid-19 risk’

One in five ‘has underlying condition that increases severe Covid-19 risk’

15 June 2020

According to a new study study, 4% of the world’s population would require hospitalisation if infected.


UK calls for trade deal with the European Union to be agreed by ‘end of summer’

UK calls for trade deal with the European Union to be agreed by ‘end of summer’

UK calls for trade deal with the European Union to be agreed by ‘end of summer’

15 June 2020

Boris Johnson was holding talks with senior European Union figures after little obvious progress in negotiations so far.


Four months of political deadlock broken with government agreement

Four months of political deadlock broken with government agreement

Four months of political deadlock broken with government agreement

15 June 2020

This will be the first time the two civil war parties will go into coalition together.


Search for US pilot after fighter jet crashes into North Sea

Search for US pilot after fighter jet crashes into North Sea

Search for US pilot after fighter jet crashes into North Sea

15 June 2020

The base commander said he is ‘hopeful’ that the airman will be ‘located and recovered’.


PM will reply to Marcus Rashford’s plea for meal voucher scheme to be extended

PM will reply to Marcus Rashford’s plea for meal voucher scheme to be extended

PM will reply to Marcus Rashford’s plea for meal voucher scheme to be extended

15 June 2020

Education unions have voiced their support for the footballer’s demands for a Government U-turn.


IS fanatic incited car, bomb and meat cleaver attack in Germany, court told

IS fanatic incited car, bomb and meat cleaver attack in Germany, court told

IS fanatic incited car, bomb and meat cleaver attack in Germany, court told

15 June 2020

The Old Bailey heard Fatah Abdullah set about learning how to make a pressure cooker bomb to relay the information to fellow conspirators.


New ambassador to China appointed at time of ‘challenges’ says Raab

New ambassador to China appointed at time of ‘challenges’ says Raab

New ambassador to China appointed at time of ‘challenges’ says Raab

15 June 2020

Caroline Wilson will take over the key diplomatic role in September, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said.


Patrick Hutchinson: Daughter’s pride for ‘hero’ of London protests

Patrick Hutchinson: Daughter’s pride for ‘hero’ of London protests

Patrick Hutchinson: Daughter’s pride for ‘hero’ of London protests

15 June 2020

Mr Hutchinson’s daughter Sidena watched on excitedly as her father featured on TV news bulletins for saving a white man from attackers.


Microsoft deal ‘will truly join up NHS, saving hundreds of millions of pounds’

Microsoft deal ‘will truly join up NHS, saving hundreds of millions of pounds’

Microsoft deal ‘will truly join up NHS, saving hundreds of millions of pounds’

15 June 2020

As many as 1.2 million staff across the NHS will gain access to the tech giant’s productivity and collaboration apps.


No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland in last 24 hours

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland in last 24 hours

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland in last 24 hours

15 June 2020

Fresh data means the total number of recorded Covid-19 cases has risen by more than 2,000 to 18,030


AI trial to help track damaging invasive plant species

AI trial to help track damaging invasive plant species

AI trial to help track damaging invasive plant species

15 June 2020

Pilot aims to teach artificial intelligence how to identify Japanese knotweed and other problem plants.


Travis Perkins announces 2,500 jobs and 165 stores to go

Travis Perkins announces 2,500 jobs and 165 stores to go

Travis Perkins announces 2,500 jobs and 165 stores to go

15 June 2020

The builder’s merchant said the closures were due to expectations sales will not recover for at least two years.


Manufacturers call for 12-month warning on EU safety standards

Manufacturers call for 12-month warning on EU safety standards

Manufacturers call for 12-month warning on EU safety standards

15 June 2020

Companies said they do not yet know what to prepare for after Brexit


Airport launches ‘flysafe’ campaign as staff prepare for return of passengers

Airport launches ‘flysafe’ campaign as staff prepare for return of passengers

Airport launches ‘flysafe’ campaign as staff prepare for return of passengers

15 June 2020

Protective screens have been installed at Edinburgh Airport check-in, security and arrivals, while staff will be wearing face coverings and PPE.


Covid-19 forces permanent closure of zoo

Covid-19 forces permanent closure of zoo

Covid-19 forces permanent closure of zoo

15 June 2020

The Living Coasts attraction in Torquay, Devon said the decision would mean all the animals would be rehomed and 44 staff were at risk of redundancy


Two million children have done ‘hardly any schoolwork at home’ amid lockdown

Two million children have done ‘hardly any schoolwork at home’ amid lockdown

Two million children have done ‘hardly any schoolwork at home’ amid lockdown

15 June 2020

The findings come as ministers face pressure to get children back to school as soon as possible.


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