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Government advisers warn lockdown lifting too early as crowds flock to beaches

Government advisers warn lockdown lifting too early as crowds flock to beaches

They cited the continuing high number of daily coronavirus cases being confirmed.

Almost two thirds of care homes have had no staff tested, data suggests

Almost two thirds of care homes have had no staff tested, data suggests

Just 15% of care home staff have been tested at any time since the outbreak.

Insert if there has been a bereavement: MP apologises for ‘stupid’ email mistake

Insert if there has been a bereavement: MP apologises for ‘stupid’ email mistake

Anthony Mangnall said he is ‘incredibly sorry’ for mistakenly leaving the instruction in the email.

In Pictures: Sunny skies tempt hundreds out of lockdown

In Pictures: Sunny skies tempt hundreds out of lockdown

Downing Street warned the public that meet-ups remain prohibited until Monday.

Liverpool deputy mayor investigated over lockdown garden gathering

Liverpool deputy mayor investigated over lockdown garden gathering

Lynnie Hinnigan said a birthday surprise was organised by her daughter, but guests had only dropped off presents.

Virtual Parliament must continue to avoid disenfranchising voters, MP warns

Virtual Parliament must continue to avoid disenfranchising voters, MP warns

Ex-minister Karen Bradley said the end of remote sessions will exclude many MPs who cannot get to Westminster due to coronavirus restrictions.

Blood test could predict how well prostate cancer patients respond to treatment

Blood test could predict how well prostate cancer patients respond to treatment

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK.

Nazanin ‘fairly deflated’ as wait for news on clemency continues

Nazanin ‘fairly deflated’ as wait for news on clemency continues

The British-Iranian mother was hoping to hear if she would be granted her freedom in Iran on Saturday morning.

Supermarket-style queues expected at primary school gates as pupils return

Supermarket-style queues expected at primary school gates as pupils return

A range of other measures are also being introduced to help keep children safe.

23-year-old charged with murder of autistic man shot dead on doorstep

23-year-old charged with murder of autistic man shot dead on doorstep

Chad Gordon, 27, was killed after answering his door in Haringey, north London last week.

Mother given green light for US cancer treatment dies

Mother given green light for US cancer treatment dies

Sarah Wright was accepted to take part in the trial of Leronlimab last month and given permission to go to the US despite the travel ban.

Tory MPs urge shortening of two-metre rule

Tory MPs urge shortening of two-metre rule

Boris Johnson is being asked to adopt a 1.5m rule to prevent large-scale redundancies, particularly in the hospitality sector.

‘Captain Tobias’ set to finish his ‘ginormous’ marathon challenge

‘Captain Tobias’ set to finish his ‘ginormous’ marathon challenge

His supporters are expected give him his biggest socially distanced boost yet.

New nuclear power station reaches major milestone

New nuclear power station reaches major milestone

The 49,000-tonne base of the second reactor at Hinkley Point has been completed on schedule.

Scientists warn ‘too soon to ease lockdown’ ahead of ‘tempting’ warm weekend

Scientists warn ‘too soon to ease lockdown’ ahead of ‘tempting’ warm weekend

The comments come ahead of relaxation of restrictions in England on Monday.

What the papers say – May 30

What the papers say – May 30

The easing of lockdown has taken over from the Dominic Cummings affair on the nation’s front pages.

Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.

Top scientists say its too early too ease lockdown amid fears over warm weekend

Top scientists say its too early too ease lockdown amid fears over warm weekend

Police have urged the public to maintain current safeguards about social contact ahead of the lessening of restrictions next week.

No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says

No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says

President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.

What is the Covid Alert Levels system?

What is the Covid Alert Levels system?

The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.

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