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Photographic archive created to preserve life in lockdown

Photographic archive created to preserve life in lockdown

Photographic archive created to preserve life in lockdown

01 June 2020

It was the first time since the Second World War the public were asked to capture a moment in time to be saved in the Historic England Archive.


Government updates advice for people shielding: key questions answered

Government updates advice for people shielding: key questions answered

Government updates advice for people shielding: key questions answered

01 June 2020

It is advised that at-risk people avoid crowds or crowded areas.


Temperatures to remain high as lockdown restrictions ease

Temperatures to remain high as lockdown restrictions ease

Temperatures to remain high as lockdown restrictions ease

01 June 2020

The Met Office said the UK has recorded its sunniest Spring since records began in 1929.


More than 500 land vertebrate species on the brink of extinction, study suggests

More than 500 land vertebrate species on the brink of extinction, study suggests

More than 500 land vertebrate species on the brink of extinction, study suggests

01 June 2020

Human activities have been blamed for the deterioration.


What the papers say – June 1

What the papers say – June 1

What the papers say – June 1

01 June 2020

The return of pupils to classrooms as restrictions ease leads the front pages.


Tensions continue over lockdown easing as pupils begin returning to school

Tensions continue over lockdown easing as pupils begin returning to school

Tensions continue over lockdown easing as pupils begin returning to school

31 May 2020

Primary schools welcome back children on Monday, with families also able to reunite and markets reopening in England.


Queen pictured riding pony in first public appearance since lockdown began

Queen pictured riding pony in first public appearance since lockdown began

Queen pictured riding pony in first public appearance since lockdown began

31 May 2020

The 94-year-old regularly rides in the grounds of Windsor.


Contact tracing system rolled out across Wales as restrictions eased

Contact tracing system rolled out across Wales as restrictions eased

Contact tracing system rolled out across Wales as restrictions eased

31 May 2020

From June 8, contact tracing will be supported by an online system that gives people the option of providing details of close contacts electronically.


Charities call for evidence on shielding advice change to be set out

Charities call for evidence on shielding advice change to be set out

Charities call for evidence on shielding advice change to be set out

31 May 2020

The updated guidance sees those considered extremely vulnerable told they can venture out.


Peerage for ex-deputy Labour leader Tom Watson blocked – reports

Peerage for ex-deputy Labour leader Tom Watson blocked – reports

Peerage for ex-deputy Labour leader Tom Watson blocked – reports

31 May 2020

John Bercow and Karie Murphy also reportedly had their nominations blocked.


Shielding grandfather tells of plan to take tentative but scary first step out

Shielding grandfather tells of plan to take tentative but scary first step out

Shielding grandfather tells of plan to take tentative but scary first step out

31 May 2020

Steve Burton has remained at his Blackpool home since March 16, but plans to take a short walk to the park with his wife on Monday.


What can I do when lockdown rules change?

What can I do when lockdown rules change?

What can I do when lockdown rules change?

31 May 2020

Rules will be different in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.


Hot weather will continue as lockdown restrictions are eased

Hot weather will continue as lockdown restrictions are eased

Hot weather will continue as lockdown restrictions are eased

31 May 2020

Met Office forecasters said high temperatures will give way to cooler air, winds and some showers by the middle of the week.


Genuine NHS Track and Trace calls will be very obvious – Government medic

Genuine NHS Track and Trace calls will be very obvious – Government medic

Genuine NHS Track and Trace calls will be very obvious – Government medic

31 May 2020

The Government has provided lists of details which Track and Trace employees will and will not ask members of the public to disclose.


Thousands march across London protesting against George Floyd death

Thousands march across London protesting against George Floyd death

Thousands march across London protesting against George Floyd death

31 May 2020

The London demonstration comes after tens of thousands of people joined nightly protests across the US.


Royal Mint launches first coin series with augmented reality technology

Royal Mint launches first coin series with augmented reality technology

Royal Mint launches first coin series with augmented reality technology

31 May 2020

Experts at the Natural History Museum worked in conjunction with the Royal Mint to bring the prehistoric creatures to life.


On the front line: Family fighting Covid together in Surrey hospital

On the front line: Family fighting Covid together in Surrey hospital

On the front line: Family fighting Covid together in Surrey hospital

31 May 2020

Debbie Cottrell, her two sons and daughter-in-law discuss working in the same hospital together during the coronavirus pandemic.


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