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Minibond investors get £2.5 million back from failed scheme

Minibond investors get £2.5 million back from failed scheme

London Capital and Finance trapped around £237 million worth of investor money when it collapsed

In Pictures: Surf’s up as sunseekers swarm to beaches

In Pictures: Surf’s up as sunseekers swarm to beaches

Beaches across the country are packed as Britons make the most of the warm weather.

Secondary school class sizes on the rise

Secondary school class sizes on the rise

Around 65,400 pupils in key stage 1 in primary are in classes of 31 or more, figures show.

Syrian who died trying to save drowning friend ‘came to UK for better life’

Syrian who died trying to save drowning friend ‘came to UK for better life’

The 31-year-old father-of-five had been hoping his wife and children could have joined him in Britain soon, his cousin said.

Charles’s annual income rises to £22.2 million

Charles’s annual income rises to £22.2 million

But the Duchy of Cornwall is predicting a ‘significant’ drop next year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tate Modern attack teenager ‘sniggered’ and said ‘it’s not my fault’, court told

Tate Modern attack teenager ‘sniggered’ and said ‘it’s not my fault’, court told

Jonty Bravery, who has autism, blamed social services for the incident at the London tourist attraction in August last year.

Teenagers held on suspicion of manslaughter after death at castle

Teenagers held on suspicion of manslaughter after death at castle

There was shock and sadness at the death of Charles Hilder following a ‘disturbance’ at the 15th-century Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford.

5,000 cards designed by schoolchildren helping with pandemic loneliness

5,000 cards designed by schoolchildren helping with pandemic loneliness

The vibrant messages were delivered to people shielding and self-isolating as part of an effort to tackle social isolation.

Coronavirus-free care homes in Scotland to welcome visitors from next week

Coronavirus-free care homes in Scotland to welcome visitors from next week

Facilities that have never had a Covid-19 case or have been free of the virus for 28 days will be able to open up from July 3.

Baby dolphins learn special foraging technique from others, not just mum – study

Baby dolphins learn special foraging technique from others, not just mum – study

Dolphins usually learn how to hunt for food by learning from their mother but scientists believe some acquire skills from peers too.

Proposal for Stormont body to set MLA expenses to be considered

Proposal for Stormont body to set MLA expenses to be considered

It would replace the Independent Financial Review Panel set up in 2011.

Rees-Mogg suggests pub-goers enjoy ‘a yard of ale’ to mark lockdown easing

Rees-Mogg suggests pub-goers enjoy ‘a yard of ale’ to mark lockdown easing

The Commons Leader said people should drink ‘safely and properly’ upon returning to the pub.

Plans revealed for coronavirus-inspired summer al fresco revolution

Plans revealed for coronavirus-inspired summer al fresco revolution

Ministers have announced legislation making it easier for pubs and restaurants to use outside areas for eating and drinking.

International crime gang smashed after smuggling ransacked treasures into UK

International crime gang smashed after smuggling ransacked treasures into UK

The items were illegally excavated in Bulgaria and date from the Roman period, the Bronze Age and the Ottoman period.

Boris Johnson stands by Robert Jenrick as Westferry planning storm continues

Boris Johnson stands by Robert Jenrick as Westferry planning storm continues

Senior Tories rallied round Communities Secretary Mr Jenrick but questions about his handling of the row continued to mount.

Walk-in centres to provide coronavirus testing in ‘heart of communities’

Walk-in centres to provide coronavirus testing in ‘heart of communities’

The idea is being trialled at six different sites in England, including one on a basketball court.

Temperatures reach a scorching 30C before midday but thunderstorms forecast

Temperatures reach a scorching 30C before midday but thunderstorms forecast

Thursday could be the hottest day of the year so far.

Pipe bomb attack deeply worrying, warns crime commissioner

Pipe bomb attack deeply worrying, warns crime commissioner

A teenage girl has been undergoing surgery to remove shotgun pellets following the incident in Tipton in the early hours of Wednesday.

Government postpones new assessments for four-year-olds by a year amid Covid-19

Government postpones new assessments for four-year-olds by a year amid Covid-19

It comes after thousands of people signed a letter to the schools minister calling for the plan to be scrapped.

Third of people in UK have enjoyed lockdown, research suggests

Third of people in UK have enjoyed lockdown, research suggests

Those with higher incomes and living with others have enjoyed the period the most, the coronavirus social study found.

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