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Services sector remains in ‘severe’ downturn but contracts at slower pace

Services sector remains in ‘severe’ downturn but contracts at slower pace

The closely-watched IHS Markit/CIPS Services purchasing managers’ index rose to 29 last month, from an all-time low of 13.4 in April.

Dig ponds in countryside to boost rare wetland plants, experts urge

Dig ponds in countryside to boost rare wetland plants, experts urge

A nine-year project reveals clean water ponds deliver ‘unprecedented’ gains for nature in the landscape.

Man charged with murdering his wife and daughter

Man charged with murdering his wife and daughter

Marcin Zdun will appear before Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Budget airline Wizz Air boosts profits prior to virus uncertainty

Budget airline Wizz Air boosts profits prior to virus uncertainty

The Hungary-based business saw underlying profits increase by 16% to 345 million euros in the year to March 31 as passengers increased.

International visitor quarantine ‘sends message UK is closed for business’

International visitor quarantine ‘sends message UK is closed for business’

The London Chamber of Commerce questioned plans to introduce a blanket quarantine for all international arrivals.

Portugal seeking ‘air bridge’ with UK to avoid quarantine

Portugal seeking ‘air bridge’ with UK to avoid quarantine

Most people arriving in the UK from Monday will be told to isolate for 14 days.

Tui strikes compensation deal with Boeing after grounding of 737 Max planes

Tui strikes compensation deal with Boeing after grounding of 737 Max planes

The UK’s biggest tour operator has reached a deal for slower delivery of the aircraft.

Customers want sanitiser in shopping centres and 10-minute queue times – poll

Customers want sanitiser in shopping centres and 10-minute queue times – poll

Shopping centre owner Intu found customers are willing to return – although 28% said they would spend less – if enough safety measures are in place.

Police find ‘strong correlation’ between lockdown breaches and warmer weather

Police find ‘strong correlation’ between lockdown breaches and warmer weather

Met Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Simmons said officers had adopted a proportionate approach to the punishment of coronavirus breaches.

Nissan warns Sunderland plant ‘unsustainable’ without EU trade deal

Nissan warns Sunderland plant ‘unsustainable’ without EU trade deal

The 7,000 workers of the UK’s largest car manufacturing plant survived a cost-cutting decision last week, but there are other fears for the future.

‘Large number’ of Frankie & Benny’s outlets to close permanently

‘Large number’ of Frankie & Benny’s outlets to close permanently

Staff are reportedly set to be told that many sites are ‘no longer viable to trade and will remain closed’.

What the papers say – June 3

What the papers say – June 3

The nation’s papers are filled with optimism that Britons will soon be able to take summer holidays overseas.

Rapper convicted of manslaughter of actor’s daughter mounts appeal

Rapper convicted of manslaughter of actor’s daughter mounts appeal

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

Ray Winstone and Hugh Jackman offer prizes for The Big Issue charity raffle

Ray Winstone and Hugh Jackman offer prizes for The Big Issue charity raffle

The magazine is raising funds to support its vendors.

Lancet ‘expresses concern’ over hydroxychloroquine paper

Lancet ‘expresses concern’ over hydroxychloroquine paper

The findings prompted the WHO to suspend hydroxychloroquine testing within Covid-19 drug trials as a precaution.

PM opens door to ‘route to citizenship’ for 3 million people in Hong Kong

PM opens door to ‘route to citizenship’ for 3 million people in Hong Kong

Boris Johnson said China’s proposed security law would ‘dramatically erode’ Hong Kong’s autonomy.

Starmer tells PM to ‘get a grip’ ahead of first PMQs since Cummings row

Starmer tells PM to ‘get a grip’ ahead of first PMQs since Cummings row

All eyes will be on the House of Commons at midday to see how the Prime Minister performs opposite the Labour leader.

Gradual easing of lockdown better for global supply chain, study suggests

Gradual easing of lockdown better for global supply chain, study suggests

Researchers also found that stricter, shorter lockdowns were ‘economically preferable’ to more moderate measures imposed for four to six months.

Police break up brawl on Hampstead Heath

Police break up brawl on Hampstead Heath

Hundreds of youths were ordered to leave the park on Tuesday evening and six people were arrested.

Temperatures around UK to plunge after days of hot sunshine

Temperatures around UK to plunge after days of hot sunshine

The highest temperature of the year so far was 28.3C recorded in the Highlands of Scotland on May 29.

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