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Sculpture paying tribute to health workers proves popular with passers-by

Sculpture paying tribute to health workers proves popular with passers-by

Sculpture paying tribute to health workers proves popular with passers-by

Wings and Scrubs in a West Midlands park depicts a winged medical worker as a gesture of thanks, creator Luke Perry said.

Andrew’s accuser warns Epstein’s alleged associates in new Neflix series

Andrew’s accuser warns Epstein’s alleged associates in new Neflix series

Andrew’s accuser warns Epstein’s alleged associates in new Neflix series

Virginia Giuffre features in a four-part series called Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich.

Archaeologists unearth largest ever Pictish site perched on hill

Archaeologists unearth largest ever Pictish site perched on hill

Archaeologists unearth largest ever Pictish site perched on hill

Scientists date the settlement at Tap O’ Noth in Aberdeenshire to between the fifth and sixth centuries.

Majority of Scots confident Holyrood ministers can prevent second wave – survey

Majority of Scots confident Holyrood ministers can prevent second wave – survey

Majority of Scots confident Holyrood ministers can prevent second wave – survey

The findings are among the preliminary results from the UK-wide CovidLife survey launched by the University of Edinburgh.

Only a matter of time before fatality in footballer raids, says security adviser

Only a matter of time before fatality in footballer raids, says security adviser

Only a matter of time before fatality in footballer raids, says security adviser

Many players give away too much information and become a ‘challenge’ to would-be robbers, said security adviser Alex Bomberg.

Government borrowing to hit almost £300bn this year, says OBR

Government borrowing to hit almost £300bn this year, says OBR

Government borrowing to hit almost £300bn this year, says OBR

The Office for Budget Responsibility has increased its borrowing predictions to account for the furlough extension to October.

Nicola Sturgeon confirms Covid-19 death toll after positive test now above 2,000

Nicola Sturgeon confirms Covid-19 death toll after positive test now above 2,000

Nicola Sturgeon confirms Covid-19 death toll after positive test now above 2,000

The First Minister was speaking during her daily briefing on the pandemic.

Zoom executive says security questions are normal speed bumps for growing apps

Zoom executive says security questions are normal speed bumps for growing apps

Zoom executive says security questions are normal speed bumps for growing apps

The video calling app’s chief information officer Harry Moseley said the company was focused on constantly improving its service as new users joined.

Wait of up to 21 days for coronavirus test results at care home, peer warns

Wait of up to 21 days for coronavirus test results at care home, peer warns

Wait of up to 21 days for coronavirus test results at care home, peer warns

Ministers were also told some care home organisations are not getting any test results back.

Brussels launches legal action against UK over free movement ‘failure’

Brussels launches legal action against UK over free movement ‘failure’

Brussels launches legal action against UK over free movement ‘failure’

According to the infringement decision, the UK has failed to ‘comply with EU law on the free movement of EU citizens and their family members’.

Police watchdog to investigate after man Tasered in front of young son

Police watchdog to investigate after man Tasered in front of young son

Police watchdog to investigate after man Tasered in front of young son

The Independent Office for Police Conduct confirmed it would investigate whether the use of force had been appropriate.

Young adults more likely to have poor mental health during lockdown – survey

Young adults more likely to have poor mental health during lockdown – survey

Young adults more likely to have poor mental health during lockdown – survey

The Royal Society for Public Health found 70% of 18 to 24-year-olds felt anxious about the future more often than normal.

Johnson and May failed to defend civil service from Brexit attacks – report

Johnson and May failed to defend civil service from Brexit attacks – report

Johnson and May failed to defend civil service from Brexit attacks – report

Divided cabinets caused ‘fundamental tensions’ over Whitehall’s role during the Brexit process, according to a study.

Applications for EU settlement scheme hit 3.5 million

Applications for EU settlement scheme hit 3.5 million

Applications for EU settlement scheme hit 3.5 million

The Home Office revealed the latest figure on Thursday.

Shopkeeper’s bungalow overwhelmed with thousands of plants as online trade booms

Shopkeeper’s bungalow overwhelmed with thousands of plants as online trade booms

Shopkeeper’s bungalow overwhelmed with thousands of plants as online trade booms

Kerri Notman closed her bricks-and-mortar shop in late March and moved her stock into her small home.

Rail trespassing up 25% during coronavirus lockdown

Rail trespassing up 25% during coronavirus lockdown

Rail trespassing up 25% during coronavirus lockdown

Network Rail said there were 1,024 trespass incidents recorded between March 23 and April 26.

Growing expectation it will be six months or more before back to ‘normal’ – poll

Growing expectation it will be six months or more before back to ‘normal’ – poll

Growing expectation it will be six months or more before back to ‘normal’ – poll

The Office for National Statistics also found people believe society will be more united and kinder following the pandemic.

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