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Shops reopening could distract children from school work, MPs told

Shops reopening could distract children from school work, MPs told

The Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield was giving evidence to the Education Select Committee.

Death of man at medieval castle due to heart attack, police say

Death of man at medieval castle due to heart attack, police say

Police have revealed 66-year-old Charles Hilder collapsed and later died from a heart attack after confrontations with two boys.

Clean tech and climate policies ‘could cut fossil fuel profits by two thirds’

Clean tech and climate policies ‘could cut fossil fuel profits by two thirds’

The world is witnessing the ‘decline and fall of the fossil fuel industry’, analysts say.

Two in five primary schools in England did not reopen more widely – poll

Two in five primary schools in England did not reopen more widely – poll

The findings come as children have been returning to the classroom after lockdown measures were eased.

UK police chiefs ‘appalled and horrified’ after George Floyd death

UK police chiefs ‘appalled and horrified’ after George Floyd death

Chief constables from across the UK issued a joint statement saying they ‘stand alongside all those across the globe’ who were horrified by his death.

Man appears in court charged with murdering his wife and daughter

Man appears in court charged with murdering his wife and daughter

Marcin Zdun will next appear before Winchester Crown Court on Friday.

Total UK deaths involving Covid-19 passes 50,000

Total UK deaths involving Covid-19 passes 50,000

New figures from Scotland mean the death toll has passed another grim milestone.

Key questions answered on air bridges

Key questions answered on air bridges

Air bridges would be implemented on routes between countries deemed at low risk of spreading coronavirus.

Covid-19 lockdown could help stem HIV spread

Covid-19 lockdown could help stem HIV spread

Lockdown measures could help ‘break the chain’ of HIV transmissions, a charity said as it urged people to get tested.

All schools in Wales to reopen later this month, education minister says

All schools in Wales to reopen later this month, education minister says

Kirsty Williams said the time would allow pupils, teachers and parents to adjust to a ‘new normal’ for the next academic year.

Rapper jailed for drug death manslaughter of actor’s daughter begins appeal

Rapper jailed for drug death manslaughter of actor’s daughter begins appeal

Louella Fletcher-Michie died after taking the hallucinogenic drug 2-CP at the Bestival music festival in Dorset, in September 2017.

Rare Covid-19 syndrome in children ‘may be more common in African communities’

Rare Covid-19 syndrome in children ‘may be more common in African communities’

A 14-year-old boy with no underlying health conditions was the first British child to die from the syndrome.

MPs queuing to vote in Commons ‘appalling yet comical’

MPs queuing to vote in Commons ‘appalling yet comical’

Pete Wishart, the SNP representative for Perth and North Perthshire, accused the UK Parliament of acting irresponsibly.

Stop Covid-19 loans to companies deemed risky by HMRC, former PAC chair urges

Stop Covid-19 loans to companies deemed risky by HMRC, former PAC chair urges

Dame Margaret Hodge warned that ‘unscrupulous’ corporations could see the loans as ‘easy pickings’.

Disability rights activist urges MPs to reject NI abortion regulations

Disability rights activist urges MPs to reject NI abortion regulations

Stormont lawmakers voted against new provisions that include terminations up to birth in cases of serious non-fatal disabilities.

Dunblane massacre victim’s father brands opposition to firearms ban ‘appalling’

Dunblane massacre victim’s father brands opposition to firearms ban ‘appalling’

Mick North has responded to newly released papers that detail an attempt by ministers to prevent gun control within 24 hours of the mass shooting.

UK buildings turn purple to honour George Floyd

UK buildings turn purple to honour George Floyd

The 46-year-old died when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

Public Health England denies parts were missing from BAME coronavirus report

Public Health England denies parts were missing from BAME coronavirus report

A report in the Health Service Journal said it had evidence that the Department of Health removed a key section from the review.

Fifth of Britons following lockdown rules less strictly, poll indicates

Fifth of Britons following lockdown rules less strictly, poll indicates

Around 7% of Britons said the actions of Boris Johnson’s aide, Dominic Cummings, were a factor in their own lockdown breaches.

Cloud and rain forecast as temperatures drop

Cloud and rain forecast as temperatures drop

The Met Office said May had been exceptionally dry.

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