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Ministers and unions urged to end ‘squabbling’ over reopening schools

Ministers and unions urged to end ‘squabbling’ over reopening schools

The Children’s Commissioner for England says children are suffering away from the classroom.

Gurkhas rescue 109 Britons stranded in Nepal due to coronavirus

Gurkhas rescue 109 Britons stranded in Nepal due to coronavirus

Strict lockdown measures and reduced transport measures in Nepal meant that many travellers were unable to reach chartered repatriation flights.

More than 100 firefighters tackle warehouse blaze in east London

More than 100 firefighters tackle warehouse blaze in east London

Officers from the London Fire Brigade were called to the single storey warehouse on Friday evening after reports of a building being alight.

Surging numbers of Britons turn to Christianity amid pandemic, figures suggest

Surging numbers of Britons turn to Christianity amid pandemic, figures suggest

The Church of England and Salvation Army have seen huge numbers watching online services.

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

If it is greater than one, the infection will ‘spread exponentially’, scientists say.

Matt Hancock refuses to promise a pay rise for nurses

Matt Hancock refuses to promise a pay rise for nurses

The Health Secretary said he would fight for ‘fair reward’ for nurses in the aftermath of the pandemic, but stopped short of promising more money.

UK minister does not deny plans for enhanced checks at NI ports

UK minister does not deny plans for enhanced checks at NI ports

Stormont junior minister Declan Kearney said the executive had been told plans include physical posts at ports.

Government remains confident as coronavirus ‘R’ value creeps up

Government remains confident as coronavirus ‘R’ value creeps up

The rise in the figure is thought to be driven by the virus spreading in care homes and hospitals.

Coronavirus tests for all care home staff and residents in England by early June

Coronavirus tests for all care home staff and residents in England by early June

A £600 million ‘Infection Control Fund’ has been launched to support efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in care homes.

Temporary Huawei licence extension could be the last, US warns

Temporary Huawei licence extension could be the last, US warns

The US department of commerce says the licence may be ‘revised and possibly eliminated’ after the latest 90-day extension.

Police issue warning after child abuse images seen on Zoom

Police issue warning after child abuse images seen on Zoom

The video-conferencing app has been the subject of questions about its security.

Mother ends 30-year police career by patrolling with officer daughter

Mother ends 30-year police career by patrolling with officer daughter

PCSO Charlotte Carter, 19, said she was ‘inspired’ by her mother working in the force.

Covid-19 death peaks: How the four nations of the UK compare

Covid-19 death peaks: How the four nations of the UK compare

Deaths have come down, but the pattern is not the same everywhere.

Uplifting news: Covid survivor meets grandson and Stephen Fry hosts virtual quiz

Uplifting news: Covid survivor meets grandson and Stephen Fry hosts virtual quiz

A round-up of Friday’s uplifting stories.

Estimated coronavirus reproduction rate appears to increase

Estimated coronavirus reproduction rate appears to increase

Experts say the so-called R value is now between 0.7 and 1.0.

Taoiseach – Talks on Irish Government formation ‘going well’

Taoiseach – Talks on Irish Government formation ‘going well’

Leo Varadkar hoped to be able to negotiate a programme for the new adminstration’s priorities before the end of this month.

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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