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Nissan to phase in resumed vehicle production from June

Nissan to phase in resumed vehicle production from June

The Japanese motor giant furloughed almost all of its 6,000 employees after shutting down the Sunderland plant in March.

Fifth of retailers do not intend to reopen after lockdown, MPs told

Fifth of retailers do not intend to reopen after lockdown, MPs told

Andrew Goodacre, chief executive officer of the British Independent Retailers Association, said it has been the ‘worst time ever for retail’.

‘Exit signs’ on fishing nets help non-target species escape

‘Exit signs’ on fishing nets help non-target species escape

A system of LED lights cut bycatch of some species by nearly 50% in waters around the Isle of Man, and might help protect mammals and seabirds.

Superman auction to help NHS superheroes

Superman auction to help NHS superheroes

A statue of the Man of Steel, wearing a surgical mask, will go under the hammer.

Court refuses bail to man facing extradition to UK over lorry deaths

Court refuses bail to man facing extradition to UK over lorry deaths

Ronan Hughes watched the High Court hearing in Dublin by video link from Cloverhill Prison.

Archbishop of Canterbury delivers virtual assembly on hope to pupils at home

Archbishop of Canterbury delivers virtual assembly on hope to pupils at home

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson also spoke to children as part of the inaugural assembly.

Pothole-related breakdowns up 64% in first three months of 2020, figures suggest

Pothole-related breakdowns up 64% in first three months of 2020, figures suggest

Although last winter was relatively mild overall, severe flooding caused damage to road surfaces in some areas.

Princess Royal thanks those involved in creating NHS Louisa Jordan hospital

Princess Royal thanks those involved in creating NHS Louisa Jordan hospital

The site was built in Glasgow in just under three weeks to offer extra capacity for treating coronavirus patients from across Scotland.

More than 1,800 jobs to go as no buyer found for Oasis and Warehouse

More than 1,800 jobs to go as no buyer found for Oasis and Warehouse

Administrators were called in earlier this month.

Put public health at top of political agenda to avoid second outbreak – WHO

Put public health at top of political agenda to avoid second outbreak – WHO

An expert said it was important to mitigate the impact of a second or third wave.

Watchdogs drop investigation into Hale Barns stabbing death of grammar schoolboy

Watchdogs drop investigation into Hale Barns stabbing death of grammar schoolboy

Yousef Makki, 17, was stabbed in the heart by ex-public schoolboy Joshua Molnar, who was cleared of murder.

NHS charities thank Captain Tom for raising more than £30m

NHS charities thank Captain Tom for raising more than £30m

Frontline staff and volunteers sang Happy Birthday to the Second World War veteran as he turned 100.

NHS staff pay tribute to colleague as funeral cortege passes hospital

NHS staff pay tribute to colleague as funeral cortege passes hospital

Jane Murphy, 73, died earlier this month after contracting coronavirus.

Harry Dunn’s parents appeal to Donald Trump to review extradition block

Harry Dunn’s parents appeal to Donald Trump to review extradition block

The letter comes after lawyers acting on behalf of Anne Sacoolas opened up a dialogue with the Foreign Office.

Huge increase in food bank use in recent weeks, charities report

Huge increase in food bank use in recent weeks, charities report

A coalition has urged the Government to do more to help protect people from being ‘swept into destitution’.

Time for Captain Tom to rest after bringing hope and unity, says daughter

Time for Captain Tom to rest after bringing hope and unity, says daughter

Hannah Ingram-Moore said the 100-year-old has ‘touched the hearts of many people around the world’.

Investigation launched following death of doctor who pleaded for more PPE

Investigation launched following death of doctor who pleaded for more PPE

Dr Peter Tun reportedly asked numerous times for more personal protective equipment but was told his ward was not a priority.

Covid-19 loans slow as another £1.3bn handed to small businesses

Covid-19 loans slow as another £1.3bn handed to small businesses

Last week UK Finance reported that around £1.45 billion in small business loans had been approved.

Give your lawn a monthly ‘Mohican’ mow to boost wildlife, experts urge

Give your lawn a monthly ‘Mohican’ mow to boost wildlife, experts urge

Cutting the grass once a month and leaving some areas to grow long maximises flowers for bees, Plantlife said.

Self-harm incidents in prisons jump to record high

Self-harm incidents in prisons jump to record high

The number of prisoners self-harming was also at a record high.

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