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Speaker authorises ‘historic’ use of electronic voting in the House of Commons

Speaker authorises ‘historic’ use of electronic voting in the House of Commons

But MPs were warned there may be technical hitches.

Matt Hancock: UK has had to build testing capacity from scratch

Matt Hancock: UK has had to build testing capacity from scratch

The Health Secretary said it would have been ‘wonderful’ to have had testing facilities similar to Germany at the start of the crisis.

Harry and Meghan celebrate son Archie’s first birthday with video

Harry and Meghan celebrate son Archie’s first birthday with video

The Duchess of Sussex is shown reading the book Duck! Rabbit! to her son.

Rory Stewart abandons London mayoral ambitions

Rory Stewart abandons London mayoral ambitions

Local and mayoral elections in England were postponed for 12 months in March.

Cafes may reopen if they can provide outdoor facilities, says Hancock

Cafes may reopen if they can provide outdoor facilities, says Hancock

Boris Johnson is expected to publish a road map at the weekend on how restrictions may be eased.

Mixed-race woman afraid to return to work after being spat on during commute

Mixed-race woman afraid to return to work after being spat on during commute

Jenny Pattinson said she does not feel safe in public without her husband.

People want to see green spaces prioritised after lockdown – poll

People want to see green spaces prioritised after lockdown – poll

Survey finds people are appreciating their local parks, countryside and green belt more.

Dunn family to meet shadow foreign secretary to encourage FCO scrutiny

Dunn family to meet shadow foreign secretary to encourage FCO scrutiny

The teenager’s family are set for a virtual meeting with Lisa Nandy on Friday.

Chinese people ‘too scared to venture out alone’ amid rising coronavirus abuse

Chinese people ‘too scared to venture out alone’ amid rising coronavirus abuse

Reported experiences ranged from casual jokes to violent attacks and death threats.

Second World War mystery solved after 77 years

Second World War mystery solved after 77 years

The wreck of a landing craft has been discovered off the coast of North Wales – over 100 miles from where it was thought to have sunk.

Small businesses pocket £2bn on first day of new government loans

Small businesses pocket £2bn on first day of new government loans

The new Bounce Back Loan Scheme was launched on Monday morning.

Hancock: Police should consider action against scientist in distancing ‘error’

Hancock: Police should consider action against scientist in distancing ‘error’

Professor Neil Ferguson resigned as a Government adviser after conceding he made an ‘error of judgment’ by allowing a woman to visit him at home.

John Bishop to narrate film of beluga whales heading to open-water sanctuary

John Bishop to narrate film of beluga whales heading to open-water sanctuary

An ITV documentary will follow the journey of two beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, as they are moved to an open-water sanctuary.

No evidence Covid-19 has mutated into different types, researchers conclude

No evidence Covid-19 has mutated into different types, researchers conclude

Scientists at the University of Glasgow analysed samples of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.

Construction activity hits all-time low after historic contraction, report shows

Construction activity hits all-time low after historic contraction, report shows

The closely-watched IHS Markit/CIPS UK construction purchasing managers’ index showed a reading of just 8.2 in April, down from 39.3 in March.

South coast MP writes to Home Secretary over ‘deep unease’ at migrant crossings

South coast MP writes to Home Secretary over ‘deep unease’ at migrant crossings

Sally-Ann Hart, MP for Hastings and Rye, said a beach in her constituency has become ‘the chosen destination’ for migrants.

£100m raised for NHS charities to support staff and patients

£100m raised for NHS charities to support staff and patients

So far £20 million of the total raised has been distributed to member charities across the UK.

Twitter to guide users to 5G facts in search results

Twitter to guide users to 5G facts in search results

The social network will show links to an official Government webpage which debunks conspiracies around 5G and coronavirus.

Down’s syndrome campaigner urges Stormont to reject ‘hurtful’ abortion laws

Down’s syndrome campaigner urges Stormont to reject ‘hurtful’ abortion laws

Heidi Crowter said Boris Johnson’s Westminster Government did not have to introduce abortion for babies with Down’s syndrome up to birth.

Mental health worker and ‘best dad ever’ dies after contracting coronavirus

Mental health worker and ‘best dad ever’ dies after contracting coronavirus

Charles Kwame Tanor died with Covid-19 at Coventry University Hospital on March 11.

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