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Police scale back search for missing diplomat

Police scale back search for missing diplomat

Richard Morris has not been seen since he went jogging on May 6.

Thousands of homeless ‘at risk of eviction from hotels at end of June’

Thousands of homeless ‘at risk of eviction from hotels at end of June’

The charity Crisis says contracts between councils and hotels are due to end at the end of the month without Government funding.

Council ponders planning permission complaints over Cummings cottage

Council ponders planning permission complaints over Cummings cottage

The local Labour MP has asked Durham County Council to look at any potential issue over the outbuilding on his parents’ farm.

Nurses demonstrate outside Downing Street for better pay and PPE

Nurses demonstrate outside Downing Street for better pay and PPE

Nurses United UK has launched a PPE tracking tool.

Peers back plan to impose restitution costs on thugs who attack police

Peers back plan to impose restitution costs on thugs who attack police

The House of Lords backed legislation allowing Scottish courts to impose restitution orders to fund support for injured police officers

UK economy post-coronavirus under the microscope in ‘super inquiry’ by MPs

UK economy post-coronavirus under the microscope in ‘super inquiry’ by MPs

The BEIS committee will also look at how the Government could use the crisis as an opportunity to reset the UK economy and fix old problems.

Rapper convicted of manslaughter of actor’s daughter awaits appeal ruling

Rapper convicted of manslaughter of actor’s daughter awaits appeal ruling

Louella Fletcher-Michie, daughter of Holby City actor John Michie, died after taking the drug 2-CP during the Bestival music festival in 2017.

John Boyega tells George Floyd protesters: I’m speaking to you from my heart

John Boyega tells George Floyd protesters: I’m speaking to you from my heart

The British actor was speaking at a demonstration in Hyde Park.

Charles tells of golden opportunity for ‘Great Reset’ due to coronavirus

Charles tells of golden opportunity for ‘Great Reset’ due to coronavirus

The prince was launching the initiative with the World Economic Forum.

Plaid Cymru calls for inquiry into structural racism in Wales

Plaid Cymru calls for inquiry into structural racism in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford said he would think about setting one up following the death in the US of George Floyd.

Patel defends quarantine plans as ‘essential’ for arrivals to the UK

Patel defends quarantine plans as ‘essential’ for arrivals to the UK

The Home Secretary set out laws requiring most travellers to self-isolate for 14 days.

Lockerbie bombing conviction appeal launched at High Court

Lockerbie bombing conviction appeal launched at High Court

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was found guilty of mass murder after the atrocity in December 1988, which killed 270 people.

Significant numbers affected by poor sleep during pandemic

Significant numbers affected by poor sleep during pandemic

Fewer hours rest, vivid dreams and disturbed nights are some of the problems being highlighted.

Social media companies ‘failing to act on 90% of Covid-19 misinformation’

Social media companies ‘failing to act on 90% of Covid-19 misinformation’

Only one in 10 reports of coronavirus misinformation to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are being dealt with, according to a new study.

Facebook encryption plans could increase risk of online child abuse, MPs told

Facebook encryption plans could increase risk of online child abuse, MPs told

The National Crime Agency and the Internet Watch Foundation said they were ‘very concerned’ by Facebook’s plans to introduce end-to-end encryption.

BA could lose Heathrow slots due to job cuts, minister suggests

BA could lose Heathrow slots due to job cuts, minister suggests

Aviation minister Kelly Tolhurst told the Commons that she will be reviewing slot allocations at the UK’s busiest airport.

PM dismisses criticism of ‘shameful’ queuing for MPs to vote

PM dismisses criticism of ‘shameful’ queuing for MPs to vote

The Prime Minister said the Government wants proxy voting to be in place for those who cannot attend Parliament.

What is happening in Hong Kong?

What is happening in Hong Kong?

Activists in the former British colony have complained that a security law endorsed by Beijing last week may be used to suppress political activity.

‘Sickened and appalled’ Johnson calls for UK Floyd protests to remain peaceful

‘Sickened and appalled’ Johnson calls for UK Floyd protests to remain peaceful

The Prime Minister has faced calls to review sales of riot control equipment to the US.

Queen’s official birthday to be marked by ‘small’ military ceremony

Queen’s official birthday to be marked by ‘small’ military ceremony

The traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony is not going ahead in its traditional format but a smaller military event is planned.

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