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Rail passengers who travel to work two or three days a week now have the option of a flexible monthly ticket.
Margate beaches remain closed to swimmers after wastewater was released into the sea during a storm.
David Harris is jailed for four years and nine months for killing 77-year-old Sidney Collier.
Harry Richford died seven days after an emergency delivery in hospital in Margate.
At least six different species' prints were found in Folkestone after being exposed by a storm.
The lifting of restrictions is being delayed, which could affect planned events
As lockdown restrictions ease gradually across the UK, what are the rules about returning to work?
Coronavirus restrictions are staying in place because of concerns about the Delta variant.
Will we still need to be socially distanced through the summer? A social distancing review is advising the government.
Ben Stokes and Joe Root are on the winning side for Durham and Yorkshire respectively, while Notts tie with Lancashire.
Gillingham sign David Tutonda on a free transfer after the defender had his contract at Bristol Rovers terminated.
Jonny Bairstow smashes 112 as Yorkshire beat Worcestershire, while there are also T20 Blast wins for Kent and Birmingham Bears.
Kent agree a three-year deal with Essex's Matt Quinn to begin in 2022, but he returns immediately on loan.
Birmingham Bears beat Northants to top North Group, while Sussex hammer Essex to maintain their 100% South Group winning record.
Divisive terms like "white privilege" do not help and promote disharmony, the committee chairman says.
England have secured a spot in the last 16, but what do Scotland need in the final group game and who might await them in the Euro 2020 knockout stages?
The first minister is expected to say a move to level zero in Scotland will be pushed back until mid-July.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
Children who are worried a nude picture of them has been shared online can flag it to be removed.
A senior employee wrote on Twitter that the extra holiday was to deal with "collective burnout".
The founder of a Michelin-star restaurant says he had to reduce opening hours to manage shortages.
The right to free expression is in danger of being undermined, a parliamentary committee warns.
Membership would lower tariffs on exporting goods such as cars and whisky, the government says.
The Australian government says it is "stunned" by the UN body's recommendation and will oppose it.
There are chronic shortages in some nations where Covid infections are surging, a key official says.
Customers say they've lost out on tickets to the finals because the rules on credit cards weren't made clear.
The news that Scotland footballer Billy Gilmour has tested positive for Covid features on many front pages.
Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus.
Learn what's at stake as voters head to the polls to choose a new leader for New York City.
ITV’s biggest reality show returns for a seventh series with a brand-new cast of singletons.
Their version of From Now On from the musical is watched more than 900,000 times in three weeks.
Some scaled fences to enter the site in Wiltshire, with a live feed pulled amid safety concerns.
Since receiving the world's first Covid-19 vaccine, Ms Keenan has stayed in contact with the nurse who administered it.
The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.
The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram.
How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster.
Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why?
The model and influencer says she created an OnlyFans account to give her more career control.
Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports.
With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan?
By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary?
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it?
Wales celebrate one of their greatest defeats, a loss in Rome which takes them to the knockout stage of Euro 2020, where "the real stuff starts".
Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors.
Denmark will play Wales in the last 16 of Euro 2020 after an emphatic victory over Russia in Copenhagen.
Belgium score two second-half goals to secure top spot in Group B and leave Finland's qualification hopes in the balance.
England's Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount are doubts for Tuesday's game with the Czech Republic as they self-isolate as a precaution after coming into close contact with Scotland's Billy Gilmour.
Watch all the goals, celebrations and reaction from Denmark's emotional 4-1 victory over Russia on a frantic night in Copenhagen.
Watch highlights as Belgium score two second-half goals to secure top spot in Group B and leave Finland's qualification hopes in the balance.
Andreas Christensen scores with a sensational strike from 25 yards to give Denmark their third goal of the game to send the Copenhagen crowd into a frenzy.
Watch highlights as Denmark score four in an emphatic victory over Russia on a frantic night in Copenhagen, including a sensational strike from Andreas Christensen.
All you need to know from Euro 2020 with standings, results, remaining group fixtures and who awaits who in the last 16.
Former England defender and BBC Sport columnist Rio Ferdinand hopes Raheem Sterling can dominate Euro 2020.
Some big names are left out as BBC Sport readers pick their starting XI for England's Euro 2020 game against the Czech Republic.
From sitting on the bench to becoming a scoring machine and the Premier League's best creator, we track Harry Kane's footballing evolution.
The 1970s disco classic has become the country's unofficial anthem ahead of the match with England.
The lifting of restrictions is being delayed, which could affect planned events
As lockdown restrictions ease gradually across the UK, what are the rules about returning to work?
Will we still need to be socially distanced through the summer? A social distancing review is advising the government.
Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.
We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.
Ros Atkins traces back the story of the Delta variant and how it delayed the UK’s reopening plans.
Restrictions on weddings have been eased across the UK - so how can you now celebrate?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as more than 42 million people receive at least one dose.
Foreign holidays are possible, but travellers must follow strict rules on their return.
The vaccine rollout is now available for younger adults. What do they need to know about getting jabbed?
The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.
People who live, work or travel in various parts of the UK are being urged to get a Covid test.
Going abroad is not straightforward, so many people are opting to stay in the UK for their holidays.
Wearing a face covering is currently a legal requirement in many places, but could the rules change as lockdown eases further?
Coronavirus restrictions are staying in place because of concerns about the Delta variant.
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.
Covid rules are making things a bit different for Euro 2020 spectators.
New guidance gives hope to people who want to go to see their loved ones.
Over 40s in England and Scotland can have their second dose after eight weeks instead of 12.
Gary Allen's conviction for the murders of two women brings a 20-year quest for justice to an end.
Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers.
Specialist health professionals say obesity should be regarded as a complex illness, and people with the condition shouldn't be blamed for it.
History is inescapable to Americans and visitors alike but now it's become more contested than ever.
After the distressing birth of his daughter, Elliott Rae struggled with post traumatic stress disorder.
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1. How to handle tough conversations. Do you need to deliver negative feedback to a colleague, performance manage an employee or relay bad news to a client? The trick to it is all in the timing. READ MORE 2. Sunak plans pensions grab. The Treasury plans a pensions tax raid to help pay for public spending during the Covid pandemic. A trio of changes to how pension contributions are taxed is being considered, including reducing the pensions lifetime allowance from a little above £1m to £800,000 or £900,000, lowering the point above which extra tax charges are applied. “Our job is to keep people out of poverty, not to enrich the middle classes,” said a senior government source. The Daily Telegraph 3. UK traffic exceeds pre-Covid levels. Traffic on British roads is now heavier than before the Covid pandemic due to a reluctance to use public transport and a sharp rise in internet shopping. Weekday traffic has reached 104% of pre-pandemic levels. On weekends traffic is even busier - on Sunday June 6, it reached 113% of the pre-pandemic level. Transport Technology Forum said that vans and trucks account for a greater proportion of journeys than before the pandemic, reflecting the rise in the delivery of shopping. The Evening Standard 4. Thinktank says inflation will hit 4%. The Resolution Foundation says the government should prepare for a jump in inflation this year that will eat into household living standards and force more low-income families into poverty. The thinktank says inflation could rise above 4% in the next few months as the economy opens up and consumers begin to spend some of the savings they have built up. Figures released last week showed the CPI measure of inflation rose to 2.1%. The Guardian 5. Let’s lose sight of the dream job. Not to be a bubble-burster, but what if we told you your dream job doesn't exist? We need to let go of the expectation, or fantasy, that we will find fulfilment through our work. This can put undue pressure on young people, particularly recent graduates, who have grown increasingly "disillusioned" by the concept of a "dream job." There are other ways to establish our self-worth and it's good to give people space and flexibility so they can figure out what it is they want to do, both in and out of work. Your work does not have to define you, many other areas of your life can do that too. This piece of advice is taken from my weekly motivational talks to school year-groups. Editor |
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6. Exports to EU hit by Brexit. Food and drink exports to the EU almost halved in the first three months of the year, the Food and Drink Federation reports. The group’s data showed that EU sales dropped by 47% compared to the same period in 2020. Covid is likely to have had an impact but the trade body said the decline was largely due to changes in the UK’s trading relationships with the bloc. The government said it was “too early to draw any firm conclusions” on the long-term impact of Brexit. The Independent 7. 4-day week, meet 5-hour day. If we polled a large portion of the working populace on whether they preferred an 8-hour workday or a 5-hour workday, we're confident we could predict the results. But what if we told you a 5-hour workday had some benefits, including productivity? The five-hour days may be a better option to the four-day workweek. The time constraint of the shorter workday forces people to think creatively on how to get jobs done with more efficiency. Not only that, five hours is about the limit we can focus on one task, without our mind and focus waning. Editor 9. House prices hit record high. Asking prices for houses have hit record levels across every part of Great Britain, according to data from Rightmove, a property listings website. The average price of properties coming to market rose by 0.8% month-on-month in June, reaching a third consecutive record of £336,073. However, experts say much of the “pent-up” demand in the market has “now been met” and the “phasing out of stamp duty reliefs has also taken away some of the urgency to move”. The Daily Mail 8. Is working from home a legal right? Should employers be made to prove having staff in the office is essential, with the right to flexible working enshrined in law? Several UK publications reported that ministers were considering creating a legal right to work from home – and while the government has now denied it will legislate on the issue, the idea has grabbed our attention. Have your say in our poll. VOTE HERE 10. The bottom line. A poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations revels that 62% of French people believe the EU’s political system is broken, along with 55% of Germans, 57% of Italians and 52% of Spaniards. 36% of Germans believe it is working, down from more than 50% seven months ago. The Times |
Caitríona Lagan is a 15-year-old All-Ireland champion musician who plays five instruments.
Since receiving the world's first Covid-19 vaccine, Ms Keenan has stayed in contact with the nurse who administered it.
Their version of From Now On from the musical is watched more than 900,000 times in three weeks.
Tottenham Hotspur's stadium has become a walk-in vaccination centre for the day.
A girl, 15, who donated her hair to a cancer charity finds out a year later she has cancer herself.
Peter Capaldi says his famously abrasive character wouldn't fit into the current government landscape.
Vaccination, testing and new treatments should mean fewer restrictions if Covid infections increase.
Sir Ed Davey says dozens of Conservative MPs should be worried about their seats.
Andy Burnham says he will demand compensation from Scottish leader, Nicola Sturgeon.
This weekend's Download Festival is part of a live event trial to see if large-scale gatherings are possible.
Ros Atkins traces back the story of the Delta variant and how it delayed the UK’s reopening plans.
Two midsize fashion influencers speak out about the importance of body positivity on social media.
Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.
Petroleum jelly stops a slippery customer from nabbing an easy lunch.
One woman speaks to the BBC about her experience of reporting sexual assault.
Ten thousand people are taking part in a government-backed pilot version of the three-day rock festival.
Paul Price and his partner, Elaine McIver, were at the Manchester Arena when the bomb exploded.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey hails the success of Sarah Green in the Chesham and Amersham by-election.
Mark King’s 12-year-old son died after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.
The driver fled the scene and was later arrested on suspicion of drink driving and failing to stop.
Boris the bulldog and Doris the duckling have become inseparable, even sharing meals together.
Deborah Ajaja struggled to find milestone cards that matched her child’s heritage, so she created her own.
The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading.
As the health secretary heads to Parliament, he is asked about a phrase the PM is alleged to have used about him last year.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, tells 5 Live about the "giant-sized hole" the Duke of Edinburgh’s death has left in the Royal family.
The year Mike Tindall won the Rugby World Cup was the same year his father received his diagnosis.
The Met Police has been accused of "institutional corruption" for concealing or denying failings over the unsolved murder.
Watch the moment a young couple find out they can have a full-scale wedding next week.
Boris Johnson has confirmed lockdown easing will be pushed back to 19 July.
Luca Maggiora, the owner of London’s Cuckoo Club says the pandemic forced him into £700k of debt.
Prof Adam Finn says he understands why people need dates to hold on to but "this is a process".
Gay couple Oscar and Xavier donate blood for the first time after rules change across most of the UK.
BBC director general Tim Davie responds to an inquiry into the rehiring of journalist Martin Bashir.
Olly Murs and friends of Caroline Flack have taken part in a trek in her memory.
A marine biologist says it’s the first time he’s ever seen a long-snouted seahorse in the wild.
John Butler's videos have been watched by millions after he became popular with the ASMR community.
French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland.
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