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Life on the inside: 10 tips to reinvent your career during lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 tips to reinvent your career during lockdown

Life on the inside: 10 tips to reinvent your career during lockdown

20 May 2020

Those who have lost jobs, been placed on furlough or been given a new perspective on work may be considering a change in direction.


Astronomers see first direct evidence of a baby planet coming into existence

Astronomers see first direct evidence of a baby planet coming into existence

Astronomers see first direct evidence of a baby planet coming into existence

20 May 2020

The new world is in the process of being formed 520 light years away from Earth.


M&S boss warns customer habits have been ‘changed forever’ by virus

M&S boss warns customer habits have been ‘changed forever’ by virus

M&S boss warns customer habits have been ‘changed forever’ by virus

20 May 2020

Chief executive Steve Rowe said the ‘aftershocks of this will endure for the coming year and beyond’.


Rolls-Royce to cut at least 9,000 jobs amid aviation crisis

Rolls-Royce to cut at least 9,000 jobs amid aviation crisis

Rolls-Royce to cut at least 9,000 jobs amid aviation crisis

20 May 2020

It said it expects the job losses from its global workforce of 52,000 as part of a ‘major reorganisation’ of the business to adapt to lower demand.


Inflation plunges to near four-year low in April

Inflation plunges to near four-year low in April

Inflation plunges to near four-year low in April

20 May 2020

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of the Consumer Price Index fell to 0.8%, down from 1.5% in March.


Lottery winner trains assistance dog after brother’s epilepsy death

Lottery winner trains assistance dog after brother’s epilepsy death

Lottery winner trains assistance dog after brother’s epilepsy death

20 May 2020

Support Dogs in Sheffield trains dogs to help people with a wide range of needs, including epilepsy, autism and physical disabilities.


Liberal Democrats announce virtual leadership contest and party conference

Liberal Democrats announce virtual leadership contest and party conference

Liberal Democrats announce virtual leadership contest and party conference

20 May 2020

The party’s conference in September was due to take place in Brighton.


What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

What the papers say – May 20

20 May 2020

The latest recognition for fundraiser Captain Tom Moore and machinations over schools reopening lead Wednesday’s papers.


Mercury expected to rise even higher after hottest day of the year so far

Mercury expected to rise even higher after hottest day of the year so far

Mercury expected to rise even higher after hottest day of the year so far

19 May 2020

St James’s Park in London saw a high of 26.2C (79.16F) on Tuesday.


Schools should reopen as soon as safe to do so, doctors’ union says

Schools should reopen as soon as safe to do so, doctors’ union says

Schools should reopen as soon as safe to do so, doctors’ union says

19 May 2020

A number of councils have advised their schools against reopening more widely to Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 pupils from June 1 amid safety concerns.


Cambridge University moves all lectures online for next academic year

Cambridge University moves all lectures online for next academic year

Cambridge University moves all lectures online for next academic year

19 May 2020

The university says it is ‘likely’ that social distancing will continue to be required.


Charles reveals coronavirus forced postponement of Ireland visit

Charles reveals coronavirus forced postponement of Ireland visit

Charles reveals coronavirus forced postponement of Ireland visit

19 May 2020

The Prince of Wales highlighted the importance of reconciliation on the island of Ireland.


UK records year’s top temperature with mercury expected to rise

UK records year’s top temperature with mercury expected to rise

UK records year’s top temperature with mercury expected to rise

19 May 2020

Some parts of the country saw temperatures of 26.2C on Tuesday.


Ministers defend handling of coronavirus in care homes amid stinging criticism

Ministers defend handling of coronavirus in care homes amid stinging criticism

Ministers defend handling of coronavirus in care homes amid stinging criticism

19 May 2020

Environment Secretary George Eustice rejected the assertion that the Government had made mistakes over its handling of care homes during the crisis.


Man who beat and raped pensioner in ‘terrifying ordeal’ to be freed from prison

Man who beat and raped pensioner in ‘terrifying ordeal’ to be freed from prison

Man who beat and raped pensioner in ‘terrifying ordeal’ to be freed from prison

19 May 2020

Wendell Baker was jailed for life in 2013 after being convicted at a retrial under double jeopardy laws.


UK could ‘learn lessons’ from South Korea and Germany in Covid-19 response

UK could ‘learn lessons’ from South Korea and Germany in Covid-19 response

UK could ‘learn lessons’ from South Korea and Germany in Covid-19 response

19 May 2020

Professor Dame Angela McLean said she would draw ‘particular lessons’ from the two countries.


Focusing testing on hospital patients was ‘right thing to do’

Focusing testing on hospital patients was ‘right thing to do’

Focusing testing on hospital patients was ‘right thing to do’

19 May 2020

Professor Dame Angela McLean said the scientific advice is that there should be a ‘rapid and reliable’ testing system.


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