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In Pictures: Basking on the beach in bank holiday sunshine

In Pictures: Basking on the beach in bank holiday sunshine

In Pictures: Basking on the beach in bank holiday sunshine

Sun-seekers seized the opportunity to top up their tans.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Charles dedicates radio show to performers after ‘heartbreaking’ cancellations

Charles dedicates radio show to performers after ‘heartbreaking’ cancellations

Charles dedicates radio show to performers after ‘heartbreaking’ cancellations

The Prince of Wales said his heart goes out to musicians, singers and dancers ‘in these anxious times’.

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Reaction was strong in the County Durham market town where the Downing Street adviser was reported to have visited in April.

Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement

Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement

Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement

Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.

Timeline: How the Dominic Cummings controversy unfolded

Timeline: How the Dominic Cummings controversy unfolded

Timeline: How the Dominic Cummings controversy unfolded

Boris Johnson backed his top aide but there has been criticism from Tory MPs, opposition parties, scientists and even bishops.

Boris Johnson faces sustained pressure to sack Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson faces sustained pressure to sack Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson faces sustained pressure to sack Dominic Cummings

It comes amid warnings that the Prime Minister’s chief adviser’s actions have ‘undermined’ efforts to fight coronavirus.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Johnson supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Nicola Sturgeon says

Johnson supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Nicola Sturgeon says

Johnson supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Nicola Sturgeon says

Scotland’s First Minister accused the PM of risking public confidence in coronavirus guidelines by keeping his adviser in post.

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

No one was injured in the blaze which broke out at the Belfast facility on Sunday night.

Johnson facing party revolt over Cummings

Johnson facing party revolt over Cummings

Johnson facing party revolt over Cummings

Tories and political foes alike say the PM’s top adviser has to go after his breach of lockdown laws.

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

The deliveries, which usually involve a 45-minute ferry crossing, will be cut to around 15 minutes.

‘What planet are they on?’ – Press attacks Johnson and Cummings

‘What planet are they on?’ – Press attacks Johnson and Cummings

‘What planet are they on?’ – Press attacks Johnson and Cummings

Criticism has come from some unlikely sections of the national media over the crisis at No 10.

What the papers say – May 25

What the papers say – May 25

What the papers say – May 25

The crisis at No 10 over Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson dominate the nation’s papers on Monday.

Boris Johnson lockdown plan overshadowed by Dominic Cummings fallout

Boris Johnson lockdown plan overshadowed by Dominic Cummings fallout

Boris Johnson lockdown plan overshadowed by Dominic Cummings fallout

The Cabinet is due to meet on Monday but attention remains on whether his senior aide can survive.

Key lockdown adviser criticises Johnson’s defence of Cummings

Key lockdown adviser criticises Johnson’s defence of Cummings

Key lockdown adviser criticises Johnson’s defence of Cummings

Behavioural science expert Stephen Reicher says the country’s leadership has been compromised at a critical time.

Covid-19 frontline doctor vows to resign if Cummings keeps job

Covid-19 frontline doctor vows to resign if Cummings keeps job

Covid-19 frontline doctor vows to resign if Cummings keeps job

Dr Dominic Pimenta said the Government’s defence of Mr Cummings is a ‘betrayal’ of health workers.

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