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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.

St John Ambulance preparing to make more than 250 staff redundant

St John Ambulance preparing to make more than 250 staff redundant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More than one in three nursing staff have inadequate PPE, survey suggests

More than one in three nursing staff have inadequate PPE, survey suggests

Almost a quarter of respondents who need gowns said there were not enough for them to use.

More than 12,500 people in care homes have now died with Covid-19

More than 12,500 people in care homes have now died with Covid-19

The latest data includes all care home residents who died with coronavirus either at their care home or in hospital.

Police and CPS apologise after dozens wrongly charged under coronavirus laws

Police and CPS apologise after dozens wrongly charged under coronavirus laws

All 44 charges brought under the Coronavirus Act were incorrect, including 13 wrongful convictions.

First new trials to start at Crown Courts

First new trials to start at Crown Courts

Jury trials had been on hold during the lockdown, with preliminary, plea and sentencing hearings being held virtually.

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