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Hundreds join London protest against George Floyd death
The Trafalgar Square demonstration was organised by Black Lives Matter.
Parents worried about schools reopening as NEU warns of risk
NEU expressed concerns about the safety of schools’ reopening, saying the COVID-19 track, trace and isolate system must be in place before any lockdown is relaxed and children return.
Almost two thirds of care homes have had no staff tested, data suggests
Just 15% of care home staff have been tested at any time since the outbreak.
Truck drives through George Floyd protesters in Florida
Police reported no serious injuries.
Government making it up as it goes along on reopening schools
Mary Bousted, of the National Education Union, said schools should not be reopening on Monday.
‘Mass eye test’ blocks roads amid reports of standstill traffic
Footage has emerged of standstill traffic this weekend.
No further action over death of railway worker following police inquiries
Detectives have concluded there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place over the death of Belly Mujinga, said BTP.
Sheffield City Council advises against schools reopening on Monday
The South Yorkshire authority has cited fears that the test and trace system will not be ‘robust enough’ by next week.
Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.