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Migrant crossings ‘becoming a major threat’ to the UK border

Migrant crossings ‘becoming a major threat’ to the UK border

Questions have been raised about French Navy ships possibly shadowing migrant dinghies as they cross into British waters.

Rare public statement the latest twist in bitter Barclay family saga

Rare public statement the latest twist in bitter Barclay family saga

Aidan and Howard Barclay, sons of Sir Frederick’s twin brother Sir David, hit back at claims they sold London’s The Ritz hotel to a Qatari buyer.

Crashing into parked cars becomes most common road accident during lockdown

Crashing into parked cars becomes most common road accident during lockdown

An insurer reported that the proportion of claims it receives involving a collision with a parked car has risen from 19% to 29% during the pandemic.

Microsoft marks 30 years of Solitaire on Windows

Microsoft marks 30 years of Solitaire on Windows

The game arrived on PC in 1990 to help teach people how to use a computer mouse.

Children half as likely to contract Covid-19, review of global studies concludes

Children half as likely to contract Covid-19, review of global studies concludes

But the researchers warned evidence ‘remains weak’ on how likely children are to transmit the virus to others.

In Video: London Underground undergoes deep clean

In Video: London Underground undergoes deep clean

Trains, buses and stations are being cleaned at least once per day, but underground trains are now given enhanced cleans every few days.

How will the coronavirus vaccine trial work?

How will the coronavirus vaccine trial work?

Researchers want to recruit 10,260 people for the next stages of the trials.

Only 2% of school staff reassured it will be safe to return to class on June 1

Only 2% of school staff reassured it will be safe to return to class on June 1

The Government’s scientific experts are preparing to publish evidence underpinning the decision.

Rare lemur born at British zoo

Rare lemur born at British zoo

The tiny Lake Alaotra gentle lemur is smaller than a tennis ball and has been born at Bristol’s Wild Place Project.

Weekly testing in care homes ‘premature’, says Government expert

Weekly testing in care homes ‘premature’, says Government expert

Results from a pilot study show 2.2% of staff and 4.4% of residents tested were asymptomatic but tested positive for Covid-19.

Carluccio’s: Full list of 30 restaurants saved in rescue deal

Carluccio’s: Full list of 30 restaurants saved in rescue deal

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has saved more than 800 jobs after buying the Italian restaurant chain.

Call for probe after email addresses of contact tracers accidentally shared

Call for probe after email addresses of contact tracers accidentally shared

Labour has called for urgent action to be taken by the Government following the error by outsourcing company Serco.

Not possible to predict when coronavirus vaccine will be ready, scientist says

Not possible to predict when coronavirus vaccine will be ready, scientist says

The Government said up to 30 million doses of vaccine could be available for the UK by September.

Burberry boss says it will ‘take time to heal’ after virus hammers sales

Burberry boss says it will ‘take time to heal’ after virus hammers sales

Burberry said total sales slid by 27% in the three months to March after 60% of its stores were forced to shut their doors.

Bus fares reintroduced in London from Saturday

Bus fares reintroduced in London from Saturday

Passengers have not needed to present their payment card since April 20 in a bid to reduce the chance of drivers being infected by coronavirus.

Mortgage customers set to be able to extend payment holidays

Mortgage customers set to be able to extend payment holidays

The Financial Conduct Authority has announced proposals to extend current help available for struggling mortgage borrowers.

Retailers see double-figure collapse in sales as shutdown bites

Retailers see double-figure collapse in sales as shutdown bites

The total volume of retail sales dropped a record 18.1% in April, as the Chancellor warned the country to brace for recession.

1,000 jobs to go as Carluccio’s bought in rescue deal by Giraffe owner

1,000 jobs to go as Carluccio’s bought in rescue deal by Giraffe owner

The sale will save 30 restaurants and 800 jobs, after Carluccio’s tumbled into administration in March.

Government borrowing soars to record £62bn in April to cope with coronavirus

Government borrowing soars to record £62bn in April to cope with coronavirus

Borrowing in April was £51.1 billion more than the same month last year, the Office for National Statistics said.

Leading scientist urges faster exit from UK’s lockdown

Leading scientist urges faster exit from UK’s lockdown

Professor Sunetra Gupta said pubs, nightclubs and restaurants could reopen without serious risk.

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