Actor and eco-fashion advocate to take a seat on board of conglomerate that oversees Gucci, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueenEmma Watson, the actor and activist who made her name as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, has joined the board of the French fashion giant Kering, Read more
Anyone visiting the Russian president at his official residence must pass through a special disinfection chamber, state TV saysCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has been protected from the coronavirus by a special disinfection tunnel that anyone visiting his residence outside Moscow must pass Read more
Conflicting reports sow doubt about whether extremely vulnerable will be told to stop isolating in JulyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHealthcare charities have called for clarity amid growing confusion over government plans to end the coronavirus shielding programme in England.The scheme affects roughly 2.2 million “clinically extremely vulnerable” Read more
The government will ban the “rough sex defence” under new domestic abuse legislation, a justice minister has indicated. Via: 'Rough sex defence' to be banned, says justice minister
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Follow the action as it happened Via: Boris Johnson news: PM U-turns over free school meals after Marcus Rashford's campaign, as Keir Starmer urges government to stop 'distractions'
Mencap raises concerns over social isolation and lack of testing Via: People with learning disabilities forgotten during pandemic, charity warns
Plea comes as MPs debate including new offence of ‘non-fatal strangulation’ in landmark legislation Via: Sister of woman murdered by ex-boyfriend urges government to include strangulation in domestic abuse bill
Royal Ascot fans have donned their best hat and dress from the comfort of their own home today as the race meeting, held in Berkshire, commenced for the first time behind closed doors. Via: Royal Ascot revellers dress up in all their race day finery in their gardens
Department of Health bosses have yet to confirm the final tally, which is often much higher because it takes into account laboratory-confirmed fatalities in all settings in England. Via: UK records 93 more Covid-19 victims in preliminary daily count