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Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

Downing Street backs Harry Dunn’s parents in extradition plea to Donald Trump

The letter comes after lawyers acting on behalf of Anne Sacoolas opened up a dialogue with the Foreign Office.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs after two sailors test positive for Covid-19

Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs after two sailors test positive for Covid-19

HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed from Portsmouth after the two crew members were removed from the warship.

More than 3,000 extra police officers hired in first wave of recruitment drive

More than 3,000 extra police officers hired in first wave of recruitment drive

Police officer numbers in England and Wales have fallen by more than 20,000 since 2009.

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

More than 9,000 fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches in England and Wales

Police have been given powers to hand out a £60 penalty, that is reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks.

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?

If it is greater than one, the infection will spread exponentially.

Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels

Satellite data show extent of Antarctic and Greenland melt adding to sea levels

The study used an advanced Earth-observing satellite launched by US space agency Nasa.

Widower, 88, praised as ‘lovely chap’ as murder probe continues

Widower, 88, praised as ‘lovely chap’ as murder probe continues

Dennis Kellond, who lived alone, died from a head injury.

Lecturer transforms study to make more than 1,000 face shields

Lecturer transforms study to make more than 1,000 face shields

Aaron McConville is a lecturer in electronic engineering at Ulster University in Belfast.

Rower, 72, breaks two world records despite being towed ashore in last few miles

Rower, 72, breaks two world records despite being towed ashore in last few miles

Graham Walters, 72, was told he had become the oldest person to row across any ocean.

Mental health guide for NHS staff advises against ‘heroes’ label

Mental health guide for NHS staff advises against ‘heroes’ label

A researcher said the tag might make people with genuine fears feel like cowards.

Sun less active compared to similar stars, scientists find

Sun less active compared to similar stars, scientists find

Research shows comparable stars typically fluctuate about five times stronger than the Sun.

Birthday wishes for Captain Tom from Queen and Prime Minister

Birthday wishes for Captain Tom from Queen and Prime Minister

The war veteran’s fundraising efforts for the NHS have crossed the £30 million mark.

Scientists welcome escalation of Covid-19 testing in the community

Scientists welcome escalation of Covid-19 testing in the community

The Department of Health said swab tests will be sent to 100,000 randomly selected people.

Next week may be too early to ease lockdown, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Next week may be too early to ease lockdown, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister was speaking during her Government’s daily coronavirus briefing.

Patients with severe Covid-19 infections had ‘abnormal’ blood clotting

Patients with severe Covid-19 infections had ‘abnormal’ blood clotting

The study was carried out by the Irish Centre for Vascular Biology and St James’s Hospital, Dublin.

B&Q reopens all 288 UK stores

B&Q reopens all 288 UK stores

B&Q said it is ‘strictly limiting the number of customers in store at any one time’.

Child abuse calls to helpline up almost a fifth during lockdown

Child abuse calls to helpline up almost a fifth during lockdown

In particular, concerns around children suffering emotional abuse have increased by 50%, the NSPCC said.

Life on the inside: 10 classic novels you always meant to read

Life on the inside: 10 classic novels you always meant to read

A good book may be a useful alternative to the television to fill up some spare time.

Nissan to phase in resumed vehicle production from June

Nissan to phase in resumed vehicle production from June

The Japanese motor giant furloughed almost all of its 6,000 employees after shutting down the Sunderland plant in March.

Fifth of retailers do not intend to reopen after lockdown, MPs told

Fifth of retailers do not intend to reopen after lockdown, MPs told

Andrew Goodacre, chief executive officer of the British Independent Retailers Association, said it has been the ‘worst time ever for retail’.

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