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Union criticises ‘flimsy’ evidence behind Government’s plan to reopen schools

Union criticises ‘flimsy’ evidence behind Government’s plan to reopen schools

Union criticises ‘flimsy’ evidence behind Government’s plan to reopen schools

15 May 2020

Education unions say they have been left with more questions than answers after a briefing with chief scientists.


Wales’ lockdown exit plan puts people’s health first, says First Minister

Wales’ lockdown exit plan puts people’s health first, says First Minister

Wales’ lockdown exit plan puts people’s health first, says First Minister

15 May 2020

The Welsh Government has decided not to give any dates for when the country could expect any of the changes.


Economists warn ministers to treat virus impact ‘like fighting a war’

Economists warn ministers to treat virus impact ‘like fighting a war’

Economists warn ministers to treat virus impact ‘like fighting a war’

15 May 2020

One economist said most experts are forecasting the magnitude of the fall in GDP to be “between 10% and 15%” for the year.


Child sex abuse victims ‘married off’ to abusers to avoid shame, inquiry told

Child sex abuse victims ‘married off’ to abusers to avoid shame, inquiry told

Child sex abuse victims ‘married off’ to abusers to avoid shame, inquiry told

15 May 2020

Religious leaders in minority groups were accused of acting as ‘gatekeepers’ to hide abuse.


St John Ambulance preparing to make more than 250 staff redundant

St John Ambulance preparing to make more than 250 staff redundant

St John Ambulance preparing to make more than 250 staff redundant

15 May 2020

The charity offers workplace training, first aid cover and supports the emergency services.


Government faces fresh pressure to ramp up contact-tracing recruitment

Government faces fresh pressure to ramp up contact-tracing recruitment

Government faces fresh pressure to ramp up contact-tracing recruitment

15 May 2020

It came as signs of regional rebellions to the Government’s approach to easing the lockdown emerged.


UK’s Covid-19 response ‘too little, too late, too flawed’ – experts

UK’s Covid-19 response ‘too little, too late, too flawed’ – experts

UK’s Covid-19 response ‘too little, too late, too flawed’ – experts

15 May 2020

The Government’s strategy has cost lives, public health experts argue.


Facebook acquires social Gif-making site Giphy

Facebook acquires social Gif-making site Giphy

Facebook acquires social Gif-making site Giphy

15 May 2020

The Gif-sharing platform says it will continue to be openly available to others.


William and Kate praise ‘trailblazing’ volunteers at mental health service

William and Kate praise ‘trailblazing’ volunteers at mental health service

William and Kate praise ‘trailblazing’ volunteers at mental health service

15 May 2020

The couple’s KensingtonRoyal Instagram account will be temporarily taken over by a Shout volunteer on Saturday to promote the service.


Army veteran unable to be with young sons after heart transplant

Army veteran unable to be with young sons after heart transplant

Army veteran unable to be with young sons after heart transplant

15 May 2020

Phillip Hardwell last saw his sons Reggie, seven, and Luca, two, during a hospital visit in February.


First Minister criticises Boris Johnson’s Government over communication

First Minister criticises Boris Johnson’s Government over communication

First Minister criticises Boris Johnson’s Government over communication

15 May 2020

Mark Drakeford said there had been no contact between Westminster and Cardiff this week.


Lawyers question warrant for Irish man wanted in UK over Essex lorry deaths

Lawyers question warrant for Irish man wanted in UK over Essex lorry deaths

Lawyers question warrant for Irish man wanted in UK over Essex lorry deaths

15 May 2020

Ronan Hughes faces extradition from the Ireland to the UK, where he will be charged with manslaughter over the deaths of the migrants last year


Aviation firms that receive bailout must protect jobs and climate, says Labour

Aviation firms that receive bailout must protect jobs and climate, says Labour

Aviation firms that receive bailout must protect jobs and climate, says Labour

15 May 2020

Shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon said that businesses should be doing ‘all they can’ to protect jobs.


Shoreham Airshow crash inquests postponed to allow families to attend

Shoreham Airshow crash inquests postponed to allow families to attend

Shoreham Airshow crash inquests postponed to allow families to attend

15 May 2020

The coroner said it would not be appropriate to hold the inquests with Covid-19 social distancing restrictions.


London’s congestion charge to be reinstated from Monday

London’s congestion charge to be reinstated from Monday

London’s congestion charge to be reinstated from Monday

15 May 2020

The fee for driving into the centre of the capital will be increased by 30% from June 22.


The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

15 May 2020

From porters to doctors, more than 170 frontline healthcare staff have died during the coronavirus pandemic.


Dunn family still in dark in Red Notice saga

Dunn family still in dark in Red Notice saga

Dunn family still in dark in Red Notice saga

15 May 2020

Harry Dunn was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base in Northamptonshire on August 27 last year.


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