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Herd ‘moo-vements’ tracked with GPS to monitor impact on new woodland

Herd ‘moo-vements’ tracked with GPS to monitor impact on new woodland

Herd ‘moo-vements’ tracked with GPS to monitor impact on new woodland

04 June 2020

Six Dexter cows have been introduced to Avon Valley Woods to help the woodland and wildlife develop, Woodland Trust says.


Only 20,000 new cars sold in May as pandemic has ‘devastating impact’

Only 20,000 new cars sold in May as pandemic has ‘devastating impact’

Only 20,000 new cars sold in May as pandemic has ‘devastating impact’

04 June 2020

Car showrooms across the UK were closed for the whole of May, but have been able to reopen in England since Monday.


Continued fall in recruitment as firms delay taking on staff – report

Continued fall in recruitment as firms delay taking on staff – report

Continued fall in recruitment as firms delay taking on staff – report

04 June 2020

Starting levels of pay are falling as more people look for jobs, say recruitment agencies.


Government offers £10bn in trade credit insurance guarantees

Government offers £10bn in trade credit insurance guarantees

Government offers £10bn in trade credit insurance guarantees

04 June 2020

The Government said the scheme will be backdated to April and will operate until the end of 2020.


Full text of Duchess of Sussex’s address

Full text of Duchess of Sussex’s address

Full text of Duchess of Sussex’s address

04 June 2020

Meghan spoke to Immaculate Heart High leavers in a video call.


Blue Planet Live presenter Bonnin condemns ‘way we manipulate wildlife’

Blue Planet Live presenter Bonnin condemns ‘way we manipulate wildlife’

Blue Planet Live presenter Bonnin condemns ‘way we manipulate wildlife’

04 June 2020

Liz Bonnin said the Covid-19 pandemic is an existential crisis and blamed the over-extraction of natural resources and ‘manipulation’ of wildlife.


Aston Martin to slash up to 500 jobs as car sales plunge

Aston Martin to slash up to 500 jobs as car sales plunge

Aston Martin to slash up to 500 jobs as car sales plunge

04 June 2020

The troubled car-maker said the move has been driven by lower-than-planned production volumes and improved productivity.


Lookers axing around 1,500 jobs and shutting car dealerships to slash costs

Lookers axing around 1,500 jobs and shutting car dealerships to slash costs

Lookers axing around 1,500 jobs and shutting car dealerships to slash costs

04 June 2020

The car dealership said it was launching redundancy consultations across all areas of the group.


Duchess of Sussex: Situation in US ‘absolutely devastating’

Duchess of Sussex: Situation in US ‘absolutely devastating’

Duchess of Sussex: Situation in US ‘absolutely devastating’

04 June 2020

Meghan spoke to leavers at the Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles.


Only 20,000 new cars sold in the UK in May

Only 20,000 new cars sold in the UK in May

Only 20,000 new cars sold in the UK in May

04 June 2020

Registrations were down around 90% compared with the same month last year.


What the papers say – June 4

What the papers say – June 4

What the papers say – June 4

04 June 2020

Thursday’s papers are dominated by a new development in the Madeleine McCann case.


Winnie the Pooh letter to go under the hammer

Winnie the Pooh letter to go under the hammer

Winnie the Pooh letter to go under the hammer

04 June 2020

The letter ‘written’ by the famous bear is expected to sell for up to £6,000 at auction.


Cricketer jailed for rape to appeal against conviction

Cricketer jailed for rape to appeal against conviction

Cricketer jailed for rape to appeal against conviction

04 June 2020

Alex Hepburn was jailed for five years.


Mark Hamill praises John Boyega following his emotional anti-racism speech

Mark Hamill praises John Boyega following his emotional anti-racism speech

Mark Hamill praises John Boyega following his emotional anti-racism speech

04 June 2020

Boyega received support from across Hollywood after voicing concerns his career would be harmed by speaking out.


UK warned to brace for ‘many job losses’ as deaths pass 50,000

UK warned to brace for ‘many job losses’ as deaths pass 50,000

UK warned to brace for ‘many job losses’ as deaths pass 50,000

03 June 2020

The Government will take an ‘interventionist’ approach to support the economy as it emerges from the lockdown, Mr Johnson said.


Clashes with police after thousands join Black Lives Matter rally in London

Clashes with police after thousands join Black Lives Matter rally in London

Clashes with police after thousands join Black Lives Matter rally in London

03 June 2020

Videos shared on social media showed protesters and police clashing outside Downing Street.


500 revellers defy lockdown rules at London street party

500 revellers defy lockdown rules at London street party

500 revellers defy lockdown rules at London street party

03 June 2020

The Metropolitan Police said five arrests were made as hundreds of people swarmed on a road in Harlesden on Tuesday evening.


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