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Joe Biden rebuke was call for UK to do the ‘sensible thing’, Irish premier says

Joe Biden rebuke was call for UK to do the ‘sensible thing’, Irish premier says

Joe Biden rebuke was call for UK to do the ‘sensible thing’, Irish premier says

10 June 2021

Micheal Martin said the US president has made clear that closer EU-UK alignment will not negatively impact a US trade deal.


Partial solar eclipse delights UK skygazers as observers see crescent sun

Partial solar eclipse delights UK skygazers as observers see crescent sun

Partial solar eclipse delights UK skygazers as observers see crescent sun

10 June 2021

Despite cloudy skies, astronomy enthusiasts were able to see nearly a third of the sun being blocked out by the moon.


Hancock: I have seen no evidence to suggest medics died due to lack of PPE

Hancock: I have seen no evidence to suggest medics died due to lack of PPE

Hancock: I have seen no evidence to suggest medics died due to lack of PPE

10 June 2021

The Health Secretary made the comments as he was grilled by MPs investigating the handling of the pandemic.


Boris Johnson unveils plans to distribute vaccines to countries in need

Boris Johnson unveils plans to distribute vaccines to countries in need

Boris Johnson unveils plans to distribute vaccines to countries in need

10 June 2021

The Prime Minister made the commitment as G7 leaders gathered in Cornwall.


New space mission to explore Venus

New space mission to explore Venus

New space mission to explore Venus

10 June 2021

EnVision will look at the geology and atmosphere of our neighbouring planet to help determine why Earth became the only known planet to sustain life.


Charles gets on his bike to launch charity cycle ride

Charles gets on his bike to launch charity cycle ride

Charles gets on his bike to launch charity cycle ride

10 June 2021

The event is in aid of the British Asian Trust, which was founded in 2001 by the Prince of Wales with a group of prominent Asian business leaders.


‘Third of black adults’ aged 40 and over have not had first vaccine dose

‘Third of black adults’ aged 40 and over have not had first vaccine dose

‘Third of black adults’ aged 40 and over have not had first vaccine dose

10 June 2021

The vaccination rate for people identifying as white British is 93%.


Healthcare assistant stole dead Covid patient’s bank card and bought fizzy pop

Healthcare assistant stole dead Covid patient’s bank card and bought fizzy pop

Healthcare assistant stole dead Covid patient’s bank card and bought fizzy pop

10 June 2021

Ayesha Basharat, who used the card just 17 minutes after the patient died, has been handed a suspended jail term.


Number of people testing positive for Covid rises 45% in a week, figures show

Number of people testing positive for Covid rises 45% in a week, figures show

Number of people testing positive for Covid rises 45% in a week, figures show

10 June 2021

Since April 9, everyone in England has been eligible for rapid Covid-19 tests twice a week.


Fan zone will be one of the safest places to watch Euro 2020, claims official

Fan zone will be one of the safest places to watch Euro 2020, claims official

Fan zone will be one of the safest places to watch Euro 2020, claims official

10 June 2021

Spectators will be able to watch matches on giant screens in Glasgow Green throughout the tournament.


Ex-MP Sir Simon Hughes settles phone-hacking claim against News Group Newspapers

Ex-MP Sir Simon Hughes settles phone-hacking claim against News Group Newspapers

Ex-MP Sir Simon Hughes settles phone-hacking claim against News Group Newspapers

10 June 2021

Sir Simon sued the company for misuse of private information and breach of confidence in 2019.


Maya Forstater’s transgender views should be ‘tolerated in society’, judge rules

Maya Forstater’s transgender views should be ‘tolerated in society’, judge rules

Maya Forstater’s transgender views should be ‘tolerated in society’, judge rules

10 June 2021

Ms Forstater won her appeal against an employment tribunal on Thursday.


Concern of ‘false reassurance’ with asymptomatic care home testing – Hancock

Concern of ‘false reassurance’ with asymptomatic care home testing – Hancock

Concern of ‘false reassurance’ with asymptomatic care home testing – Hancock

10 June 2021

The Health Secretary told MPs the Government had tried to throw a ‘protective ring’ around care homes at the start of the pandemic.


Oxford college should place ‘Sorry’ sign on Cecil Rhodes statue, says academic

Oxford college should place ‘Sorry’ sign on Cecil Rhodes statue, says academic

Oxford college should place ‘Sorry’ sign on Cecil Rhodes statue, says academic

10 June 2021

More than 100 academics at Oxford University are refusing requests to give tutorials to Oriel College undergraduates amid the statue row.


Darcy Bourne embracing role model status with ‘great deal’ to do in racism fight

Darcy Bourne embracing role model status with ‘great deal’ to do in racism fight

Darcy Bourne embracing role model status with ‘great deal’ to do in racism fight

10 June 2021

The England Under-21 hockey player shot to fame after a picture of her at a Black Lives Matter protest in London went viral.


Royal Mail to increase electric vehicles in its fleet

Royal Mail to increase electric vehicles in its fleet

Royal Mail to increase electric vehicles in its fleet

10 June 2021

Plans have been announced to introduce around 3,000 additional low-emission vans across the UK.


Doctors use TikTok to encourage young people to get vaccinated

Doctors use TikTok to encourage young people to get vaccinated

Doctors use TikTok to encourage young people to get vaccinated

10 June 2021

Dr William Budd and Dr Tasnim Jara are part of Team Halo, a group tackling Covid-19 misinformation.


Ordering earlier lockdown would have been against scientific advice – Hancock

Ordering earlier lockdown would have been against scientific advice – Hancock

Ordering earlier lockdown would have been against scientific advice – Hancock

10 June 2021

The Health Secretary said he told the NHS in January 2020 to ‘plan on the basis of a reasonable worst-case scenario’ of 820,000 deaths.


Queen to welcome Joe Biden to Windsor with tea and Guard of Honour

Queen to welcome Joe Biden to Windsor with tea and Guard of Honour

Queen to welcome Joe Biden to Windsor with tea and Guard of Honour

10 June 2021

The US president and First Lady Jill Biden are in the UK for the G7 summit.


Maya Forstater wins appeal against employment tribunal over transgender tweet

Maya Forstater wins appeal against employment tribunal over transgender tweet

Maya Forstater wins appeal against employment tribunal over transgender tweet

10 June 2021

Ms Forstater’s contract was not renewed in March 2019 after she posted her tweet.


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