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Queen and Philip together in ‘royal cocoon’ during lockdown

Queen and Philip together in ‘royal cocoon’ during lockdown

Queen and Philip together in ‘royal cocoon’ during lockdown

The couple have been married for more than 70 years.

Controversial statues could go as councils pledge reviews amid anti-racism demos

Controversial statues could go as councils pledge reviews amid anti-racism demos

Controversial statues could go as councils pledge reviews amid anti-racism demos

Two UK monuments to slave traders have already been taken down in recent days.

Rapper Wretch 32 shares video of his father being Tasered

Rapper Wretch 32 shares video of his father being Tasered

Rapper Wretch 32 shares video of his father being Tasered

Footage shows Millard Scott tumbling downstairs.

Council removes slave trader statue as others pledge to review monuments

Council removes slave trader statue as others pledge to review monuments

Council removes slave trader statue as others pledge to review monuments

Labour council leaders have been asked to work with their communities to review “the appropriateness” of monuments and statues in their areas.

Protesters block street in protest over Cecil Rhodes statue

Protesters block street in protest over Cecil Rhodes statue

Protesters block street in protest over Cecil Rhodes statue

Thousands of people have signed new petitions to have the Rhodes monument at Oxford University’s Oriel College taken down.

In Pictures: Anti-racism protests continue as funeral held for George Floyd

In Pictures: Anti-racism protests continue as funeral held for George Floyd

In Pictures: Anti-racism protests continue as funeral held for George Floyd

Mr Floyd was the victim of police brutality in the US.

Coronavirus outbreak has ‘substantially’ worsened mental health – study

Coronavirus outbreak has ‘substantially’ worsened mental health – study

Coronavirus outbreak has ‘substantially’ worsened mental health – study

The Institute of Fiscal Studies said warned of a major impact on women and young people.

Activists commemorate George Floyd’s life in London gathering

Activists commemorate George Floyd’s life in London gathering

Activists commemorate George Floyd’s life in London gathering

Around 50 people marched to Downing Street after observing a minute’s silence.

What must non-essential shops do in order to safely re-open from Monday?

What must non-essential shops do in order to safely re-open from Monday?

What must non-essential shops do in order to safely re-open from Monday?

Shops will need to develop hygiene procedures, increasing the frequency of hand-washing and surface cleaning.

War of words continues over US request to Andrew on Epstein questioning

War of words continues over US request to Andrew on Epstein questioning

War of words continues over US request to Andrew on Epstein questioning

The Duke of York has been accused of trying to ‘falsely portray himself to the public as eager and willing to co-operate’.

F-35 Lightning jets land on HMS Queen Elizabeth for flight trials

F-35 Lightning jets land on HMS Queen Elizabeth for flight trials

F-35 Lightning jets land on HMS Queen Elizabeth for flight trials

First time ‘Dambusters’ squadron fully embarks on board Royal Navy aircraft carrier

‘Challenge is not over’ warn retail bosses as shops given go-ahead for June 15

‘Challenge is not over’ warn retail bosses as shops given go-ahead for June 15

‘Challenge is not over’ warn retail bosses as shops given go-ahead for June 15

It came after business secretary Alok Sharma said non-essential stores could reopen their doors on Monday June 15.

When are children set to return to school across the UK?

When are children set to return to school across the UK?

When are children set to return to school across the UK?

Schools in England will no longer be required to bring back all primary school pupils before the summer amid capacity concerns.

Shops to reopen from Monday in England but primary schools plan shelved

Shops to reopen from Monday in England but primary schools plan shelved

Shops to reopen from Monday in England but primary schools plan shelved

Non-essential shops will be allowed to open if they follow strict rules to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Labour councils to review all statues and monuments across England and Wales

Labour councils to review all statues and monuments across England and Wales

Labour councils to review all statues and monuments across England and Wales

It comes as a statue of slave owner Robert Milligan in east London was removed.

Andrew’s trust to close after breach of Charity Commission rules

Andrew’s trust to close after breach of Charity Commission rules

Andrew’s trust to close after breach of Charity Commission rules

The Prince Andrew Charitable Trust had supported the Duke of York’s philanthropic work.

Campaign for ‘countrywide thank you’ to coronavirus helpers on NHS’s birthday

Campaign for ‘countrywide thank you’ to coronavirus helpers on NHS’s birthday

Campaign for ‘countrywide thank you’ to coronavirus helpers on NHS’s birthday

Influential figures have voiced their support for making July 5 an official day to pay tribute to those who have helped during the pandemic.

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