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Growing safety concerns among public transport users – survey

Growing safety concerns among public transport users – survey

A Transport Focus poll indicated that 72% of people would not travel unless social distancing was in place, up from 62% two weeks ago.

William wants more help for emergency workers facing traumatic experiences

William wants more help for emergency workers facing traumatic experiences

The Duke of Cambridge spoke to a group of Scottish 999 employees and a mountain rescue volunteer on a video call on Wednesday.

Barnier hits back at Frost and says ‘dynamism’ needed to avoid UK-EU stalemate

Barnier hits back at Frost and says ‘dynamism’ needed to avoid UK-EU stalemate

Michel Barnier used his reply to David Frosts’s strongly-worded letter to defend the EU’s approach to negotiations.

Firefighters battle large blaze on Merseyside industrial estate

Firefighters battle large blaze on Merseyside industrial estate

The fire at Newton-le-Willows involves a large quantity of plastic crates and a brick building.

Hospitality firms threaten legal claim against insurers Aviva and QBE

Hospitality firms threaten legal claim against insurers Aviva and QBE

Firms are frustrated after insurers excluded disruption caused by coronavirus as part of their business interruption policies.

High street retailer offers Covid-19 antibody test

High street retailer offers Covid-19 antibody test

Scientists have waded in after Superdrug became the latest organisation to offer a home sampling kit to test for Covid-19 antibodies.

David Walliams and Camilla in video chat about lockdown writing

David Walliams and Camilla in video chat about lockdown writing

The pair encouraged young people to take part in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition.

Man sees family for first time since being in hospital for two months

Man sees family for first time since being in hospital for two months

Brian Harvey spent four weeks in a medically induced coma.

11 in custody over drive-by shooting of 19-year-old law student Aya Hachem

11 in custody over drive-by shooting of 19-year-old law student Aya Hachem

Aya died after being hit by a shot fired from a vehicle near her home

Uplifting news: Dolphins spotted in North East, and masks to help deaf community

Uplifting news: Dolphins spotted in North East, and masks to help deaf community

A round-up of Wednesday’s feelgood stories.

Train operator Grand Central extends suspension of rail services

Train operator Grand Central extends suspension of rail services

The firm, which operates from London King’s Cross to Yorkshire and the North East, does not benefit from the Government’s package of support.

Home Secretary warned against changing asylum laws to tackle migrant crossings

Home Secretary warned against changing asylum laws to tackle migrant crossings

At least 145 migrants crossed the Channel and made it to the UK on VE Day, believed to be a record for a single day.

Bank of England boss says ‘foolish’ to rule out negative UK interest rates

Bank of England boss says ‘foolish’ to rule out negative UK interest rates

Governor Andrew Bailey told MPs the Bank was keeping its monetary policy tool kit under ‘active review’.

Key questions about Government’s Northern Ireland Brexit proposals answered

Key questions about Government’s Northern Ireland Brexit proposals answered

The Northern Ireland part of the Brexit deal is supposed to be implemented even if a trade agreement cannot be struck with the EU.

Hottest day of the year so far as mercury tops 27C

Hottest day of the year so far as mercury tops 27C

Temperatures reached 27.8C near Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.

Drinking at the bar could be stopped under proposals to reopen pubs

Drinking at the bar could be stopped under proposals to reopen pubs

UKHospitality has put forward proposals as pubs and restaurants look at a potential reopening in July.

Britain First leader convicted of Terrorism Act offence

Britain First leader convicted of Terrorism Act offence

Paul Golding refused to give police access to his mobile phone on his return from a political trip to Russia.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release extended until clemency decision, says husband

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release extended until clemency decision, says husband

The British-Iranian mother-of-one was freed from Evin prison on March 17 as part of the Iranian response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Government’s Brexit objectives must be unmovable – DUP

Government’s Brexit objectives must be unmovable – DUP

Arlene Foster’s party voted against the Withdrawal Agreement in Parliament.

Surge in campsite bookings as holidaymakers opt for staycations

Surge in campsite bookings as holidaymakers opt for staycations

A campsite booking firm recorded its strongest day for revenue on Sunday in its 14-year history.

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