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EU accused of ‘wishful thinking’ over claims UK set to compromise in trade talks

EU accused of ‘wishful thinking’ over claims UK set to compromise in trade talks

The latest round of trade talks is taking place but progress so far has been limited.

Making two-metre guidance enforceable ‘would heap enormous pressure on police’

Making two-metre guidance enforceable ‘would heap enormous pressure on police’

Health minister Robin Swann urged people gathering in large numbers to act responsibly.

Hancock says ‘black lives matter’ as report shows Covid-19 risk to BAME people

Hancock says ‘black lives matter’ as report shows Covid-19 risk to BAME people

Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Commons the evidence showed that coronavirus targets people in an ‘unequal and disproportionate way’.

Patients given first dose of coronavirus antibody treatment

Patients given first dose of coronavirus antibody treatment

Researchers say LY-CoV555 is the first potential new medicine specifically designed to attack the virus that causes Covid-19.

Downing Street scraps weekend press conferences

Downing Street scraps weekend press conferences

Number 10 insisted the Government was ‘absolutely committed to keeping people updated’.

Equalities watchdog writes to MPs warning against plans to end online voting

Equalities watchdog writes to MPs warning against plans to end online voting

The proposal announced by Jacob Rees-Mogg could see parliamentarians forming kilometre-long queues in order to obey social distancing rules.

Customers want sanitiser in shopping centres and 10-minute queue times – poll

Customers want sanitiser in shopping centres and 10-minute queue times – poll

Shopping centre owner Intu found customers are willing to return – although 28% said they would spend less – if enough safety measures are in place.

Evidence of rare Neolithic textiles discovered in Orkney

Evidence of rare Neolithic textiles discovered in Orkney

The 5,000-year-old impression found on a fragment of pottery is said to be only the second such find in Scotland.

Firefighters’ union applies for key role in Manchester Arena inquiry

Firefighters’ union applies for key role in Manchester Arena inquiry

The Fire Brigades Union argued firefighters had a significant interest in the outcome of the inquiry.

School closures are widening attainment gap for the disadvantaged, study says

School closures are widening attainment gap for the disadvantaged, study says

Education and social groups fear that progress made in closing the gap since 2011 could be undone.

In Pictures: Sky high for soaring aerial views of London’s landmarks

In Pictures: Sky high for soaring aerial views of London’s landmarks

Here are the city’s landmarks as seen from the air.

Most students ‘support delaying start of term for more face-to-face classes’

Most students ‘support delaying start of term for more face-to-face classes’

Nearly half of university applicants fear cuts because of Covid-19 will negatively impact their education.

Hey Beeb: New BBC digital assistant has a northern male accent

Hey Beeb: New BBC digital assistant has a northern male accent

Early testers can try out the new software to request a range of tasks using their voice, from getting live radio, to receiving quirky facts from QI.

Sturgeon pays tribute to unpaid carers as coronavirus death toll rises by 12

Sturgeon pays tribute to unpaid carers as coronavirus death toll rises by 12

The First Minister was joined at the briefing by interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith and chief nursing officer Fiona McQueen.

Drunk driver returned to pub after killing man in bus-stop crash

Drunk driver returned to pub after killing man in bus-stop crash

Martin Henderson, 30, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

Older people risking broadband price hikes over switching fears, research says

Older people risking broadband price hikes over switching fears, research says

A study by UK broadband provider Zen Internet found many over-55s were risking out-of-contract price rises because they fear switching providers.

Footballer in court over sex offence against girl aged 14

Footballer in court over sex offence against girl aged 14

Tyrell Robinson was sacked by Bradford City earlier this year.

House that had been left teetering over edge after cliff collapse falls

House that had been left teetering over edge after cliff collapse falls

The house on the picturesque Isle of Sheppey had been left partially suspended over a sheer drop after a ‘significant cliff collapse’ late on Friday.

Teenager denies nursery abuse charges

Teenager denies nursery abuse charges

The 17-year-old will face trial at Exeter Crown Court in September accused of offences linked to Jack and Jill Childcare in Torquay.

Government says two-metre distancing rule to remain in place

Government says two-metre distancing rule to remain in place

Several MPs had called for the distance to be reduced while an environmental health body said maintaining two metres was “vital”.

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