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An easing of lockdown restrictions in England has seen some pupils return to schools and queues form at stores.

The IHS Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index (PMI) recorded a score of 40.7 in May, up from 32.6 in April.

The call by Water UK comes after an exceptionally dry and sunny May in England.

The Business Secretary was discussing the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

More than 4,000 birds belonging to members of the Barnsley Federation of Racing Pigeons were released from a park.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma said he understands parents’ concerns.

The company also revealed a new turnaround strategy in a bid to return to profitable growth under new boss Rachel Osborne.

Major hotels, travel firms and restaurateurs are calling for air bridges to be created which enable people to travel.

Owner Associated British Foods said it anticipates its stores in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will reopen in late June.

It was the first time since the Second World War the public were asked to capture a moment in time to be saved in the Historic England Archive.

It is advised that at-risk people avoid crowds or crowded areas.

The Met Office said the UK has recorded its sunniest Spring since records began in 1929.

Human activities have been blamed for the deterioration.

The return of pupils to classrooms as restrictions ease leads the front pages.

Primary schools welcome back children on Monday, with families also able to reunite and markets reopening in England.

The 94-year-old regularly rides in the grounds of Windsor.

From June 8, contact tracing will be supported by an online system that gives people the option of providing details of close contacts electronically.