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Gatwick Airport drone arrest couple to receive £200,000 police payout

Gatwick Airport drone arrest couple to receive £200,000 police payout

Gatwick Airport drone arrest couple to receive £200,000 police payout

14 June 2020

Paul and Elaine Gait settled their claims for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment against Sussex Police.


WTO warns it will carefully monitor ‘light touch’ approach to EU imports

WTO warns it will carefully monitor ‘light touch’ approach to EU imports

WTO warns it will carefully monitor ‘light touch’ approach to EU imports

14 June 2020

Its director-general Roberto Azevedo said while such a move is ‘not a no-go by definition’, the UK would have to follow strict rules.


Ministers will make decisions on easing two-metre rule, says Sunak

Ministers will make decisions on easing two-metre rule, says Sunak

Ministers will make decisions on easing two-metre rule, says Sunak

14 June 2020

The Chancellor says a comprehensive review ordered by Boris Johnson will look at the issue ‘in the round’.


French and UK border patrols active in the Channel as more migrants rescued

French and UK border patrols active in the Channel as more migrants rescued

French and UK border patrols active in the Channel as more migrants rescued

14 June 2020

A Border Force vessel is believed to have taken migrants found in UK waters to Dover.


Scouts must learn ‘failings’ of founder Baden-Powell, says Bear Grylls

Scouts must learn ‘failings’ of founder Baden-Powell, says Bear Grylls

Scouts must learn ‘failings’ of founder Baden-Powell, says Bear Grylls

14 June 2020

The Chief Scout expressed his support for the Black Lives Matter movement.


Charge after man appears to urinate next to Pc Keith Palmer memorial

Charge after man appears to urinate next to Pc Keith Palmer memorial

Charge after man appears to urinate next to Pc Keith Palmer memorial

14 June 2020

An image was shared widely on social media during clashes between protesters and police.


Bank set to launch more QE after record economic plunge in April

Bank set to launch more QE after record economic plunge in April

Bank set to launch more QE after record economic plunge in April

14 June 2020

Economists expect the Bank to launch at least another £100 billion of quantitative easing, on top of the £200 billion already unleashed in March.


Meal kit and grocery deliveries soar as lockdown keeps shoppers at home

Meal kit and grocery deliveries soar as lockdown keeps shoppers at home

Meal kit and grocery deliveries soar as lockdown keeps shoppers at home

14 June 2020

Spending on meal kits and grocery boxes sent to people’s doors soared by 114% in April, according to new figures from Cardlytics.


World’s largest container ship arrives in UK for first time

World’s largest container ship arrives in UK for first time

World’s largest container ship arrives in UK for first time

14 June 2020

HMM Algeciras concluded its journey from China to Essex via South Korea, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.


German prosecutor holds out slim hope Madeleine could still be alive

German prosecutor holds out slim hope Madeleine could still be alive

German prosecutor holds out slim hope Madeleine could still be alive

14 June 2020

The suspect, who is currently serving a prison sentence, has been named in reports as Christian Brueckner.


EasyJet boss claims he would ‘feel 100% safe’ on full planes as flights restart

EasyJet boss claims he would ‘feel 100% safe’ on full planes as flights restart

EasyJet boss claims he would ‘feel 100% safe’ on full planes as flights restart

14 June 2020

Chief executive Johan Lundgren said not operating a single flight in nearly three months has been ‘devastating’.


Shops, zoos and private prayer – all you need to know about lockdown changes

Shops, zoos and private prayer – all you need to know about lockdown changes

Shops, zoos and private prayer – all you need to know about lockdown changes

14 June 2020

Shops must have developed hygiene procedures such as increasing the frequency of hand-washing and surface cleaning.


Call for more stem cell donors after Covid-19 hits new registration numbers

Call for more stem cell donors after Covid-19 hits new registration numbers

Call for more stem cell donors after Covid-19 hits new registration numbers

14 June 2020

Experts said a stem cell transplant was often a patient’s ‘last opportunity’.


Waterstones’ goal to isolate books after browsing not possible, says HMV owner

Waterstones’ goal to isolate books after browsing not possible, says HMV owner

Waterstones’ goal to isolate books after browsing not possible, says HMV owner

14 June 2020

The major high street bookstore plans to use ‘browsing trollies’ where items can be replaced and then quarantined for 72 hours.


Call for two-metre rule to be relaxed as London’s West End emerges from lockdown

Call for two-metre rule to be relaxed as London’s West End emerges from lockdown

Call for two-metre rule to be relaxed as London’s West End emerges from lockdown

14 June 2020

World renowned stores including Selfridges and Hamleys will be among the 90% of West End retailers opening their doors.


One in three Britons targeted by scam since lockdown started, survey suggests

One in three Britons targeted by scam since lockdown started, survey suggests

One in three Britons targeted by scam since lockdown started, survey suggests

14 June 2020

Citizens Advice has seen a 19% increase in the number of people visiting its website for advice on scams.


Face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England

Face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England

Face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England

14 June 2020

Passengers caught not complying with the regulation aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19 risk being fined £100 and removed from services.


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