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UK facing ‘cultural catastrophe’, creative body warns

UK facing ‘cultural catastrophe’, creative body warns

A report said the impact will be felt in all parts of the UK.

‘Difficult days’ ahead if economy does not pick up after coronavirus hit

‘Difficult days’ ahead if economy does not pick up after coronavirus hit

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the Government has to ‘restart the economy but without restarting the virus’.

Serious Fraud Office drops investigation into banknote maker De La Rue

Serious Fraud Office drops investigation into banknote maker De La Rue

The investigation was launched in 2019 into De La Rue’s business operations in South Sudan, where it had a contract to print the country’s currency.

Workers on UK payrolls tumble and benefit claims soar during lockdown

Workers on UK payrolls tumble and benefit claims soar during lockdown

The ONS said early estimates showed the number of paid employees dropped by 2.1% or 612,000 in May compared with March.

Greggs to reopen 800 stores on Thursday

Greggs to reopen 800 stores on Thursday

But pasty lovers will only get a reduced menu and some staff will remain furloughed as sales are expected to dip, the company said.

What the papers say – June 16

What the papers say – June 16

Brexit, education, school meals and race are among an array of subjects on the Tuesday front pages.

Lineker backs Rashford over school meals

Lineker backs Rashford over school meals

Several prominent figures have joined the Manchester United star’s call for vouchers to be continued through the summer holidays.

Queen misses out on Royal Ascot visit for first time during reign

Queen misses out on Royal Ascot visit for first time during reign

The head of state is expected to be watching the event from Windsor Castle.

Pressure piling on PM to ease lockdown amid more evidence of economic ‘disaster’

Pressure piling on PM to ease lockdown amid more evidence of economic ‘disaster’

New figures showed a sharp drop in the number of paid employees, down by 2.1% or 612,000 in May compared with March.

Six months free internet to help disadvantaged children with home schooling

Six months free internet to help disadvantaged children with home schooling

BT is joining forces with the Department for Education to open up millions of WiFi hotspots from June 16.

Private prayer in reopened places of worship is ‘moment of grace’

Private prayer in reopened places of worship is ‘moment of grace’

A full reopening with services is not expected to happen until at least July 4.

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

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

At least 195 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

Chief of British Airways owner hits back at ‘unjustified’ criticism from MPs

Chief of British Airways owner hits back at ‘unjustified’ criticism from MPs

A report by the Commons Transport Select Committee said the airline’s treatment of its workforce during the pandemic was a ‘national disgrace’.

Two more healthcare workers from the Philippines die after contracting Covid-19

Two more healthcare workers from the Philippines die after contracting Covid-19

Remigio Cabansag and Rizal Manalo were both working on the front line when they died.

Green number plates that could give electric car drivers perks get go-ahead

Green number plates that could give electric car drivers perks get go-ahead

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the new plates would help councils identify low-emission vehicles in order to offer ‘incentives’.

Hollywood Bowl to reopen centres in England from July 4

Hollywood Bowl to reopen centres in England from July 4

In accordance with current Government guidelines, 54 centres across the country will open for the first time since lockdown began.

TV news consumption surges during Covid-19 lockdown – study

TV news consumption surges during Covid-19 lockdown – study

There was also an uptick in the number of people getting their news from social media.

Experts will continue to appear at coronavirus briefings, says Raab

Experts will continue to appear at coronavirus briefings, says Raab

Downing Street earlier insisted there was no issue in the Government’s relations with scientists.

Pilot of crashed US fighter jet found dead

Pilot of crashed US fighter jet found dead

A US Air Force F15C Eagle crashed into the North Sea.

Expert tells peers he would be ‘very surprised’ if UK avoided second wave

Expert tells peers he would be ‘very surprised’ if UK avoided second wave

Sir John Bell said other countries were already seeing the outbreak return.

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