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Debenhams to reopen 50 stores in England on June 15

Debenhams to reopen 50 stores in England on June 15

The retailer said it will open three stores in Northern Ireland on June 8.

Scenes made from Lego help teach children about social distancing

Scenes made from Lego help teach children about social distancing

Cat Cook came up with the idea to teach her two children as lockdown restrictions start to ease.

Man charged in connection with image of George Floyd death

Man charged in connection with image of George Floyd death

Police said the 26-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and has now been charged.

Fall in number of Scots worried about paying bills, survey suggests

Fall in number of Scots worried about paying bills, survey suggests

The ScotPulse poll for Citizens Advice Scotland found people are less worried than they were earlier in the coronavirus pandemic.

David Lloyd health clubs launch socially-distanced outdoor fitness classes

David Lloyd health clubs launch socially-distanced outdoor fitness classes

The chain said the activities will be rolled out at 50 of its health clubs for up to six adults at a time.

Sage scientist casts doubt on quarantine plans

Sage scientist casts doubt on quarantine plans

The Government is facing criticism over its decision to legally require travellers to the UK to isolate for 14 days.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier returns to base after successful sea training

Royal Navy aircraft carrier returns to base after successful sea training

HMS Queen Elizabeth has been carrying out exercises.

Funding row need not hold up Troubles compensation scheme – Brandon Lewis

Funding row need not hold up Troubles compensation scheme – Brandon Lewis

The scheme for payments to victims of the Troubles had been due to open on May 29 but been delayed.

Decline in rail journeys ‘unprecedented’

Decline in rail journeys ‘unprecedented’

The number of trips made on Britain’s network fell by 51 million in the course of a year.

Key quotes from Meghan’s speech

Key quotes from Meghan’s speech

The Duchess of Sussex told students that black lives matter and the only wrong thing to say was nothing.

Colin Farrell hails charity challenge by brave friend with rare skin disease

Colin Farrell hails charity challenge by brave friend with rare skin disease

Emma Fogarty, who has a disorder known as butterfly skin, is trying to complete 36km to mark her 36th birthday later this month.

Business Secretary may have had severe hay fever, says Cabinet colleague

Business Secretary may have had severe hay fever, says Cabinet colleague

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis suggested Alok Sharma, who has been tested for coronavirus, might have had seasonal allergies.

Unprecedented decline in construction eases in May but gloom remains – survey

Unprecedented decline in construction eases in May but gloom remains – survey

The IHS Markit/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index rose to 28.9 in May from an all-time low of 8.2 in April.

Young’s plans to reopen pubs in August – but could open beer gardens next month

Young’s plans to reopen pubs in August – but could open beer gardens next month

The London-based pub group said it ‘expects’ to have opened its pubs by August 3, having shut all its 276 sites in March.

Meghan’s own family’s encounters with racism

Meghan’s own family’s encounters with racism

The Duchess of Sussex gave an impassioned address to girls graduating from her old school about the death of George Floyd.

Full list of 261 McDonald’s drive-thrus reopening on Thursday

Full list of 261 McDonald’s drive-thrus reopening on Thursday

This week 926 drive-thrus have opened, with 73 starting delivery.

Davey launches Liberal Democrat leadership bid

Davey launches Liberal Democrat leadership bid

He is the acting leader of the party.

Herd ‘moo-vements’ tracked with GPS to monitor impact on new woodland

Herd ‘moo-vements’ tracked with GPS to monitor impact on new woodland

Six Dexter cows have been introduced to Avon Valley Woods to help the woodland and wildlife develop, Woodland Trust says.

Only 20,000 new cars sold in May as pandemic has ‘devastating impact’

Only 20,000 new cars sold in May as pandemic has ‘devastating impact’

Car showrooms across the UK were closed for the whole of May, but have been able to reopen in England since Monday.

Continued fall in recruitment as firms delay taking on staff – report

Continued fall in recruitment as firms delay taking on staff – report

Starting levels of pay are falling as more people look for jobs, say recruitment agencies.

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