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Australia’s prime minister set to form majority government
Australian prime minister Scott Morrison looked set to form a majority government as vote counting from the weekend election allayed any fears that his conservative coalition may have to rule in the minority.
Emiliano Sala ‘left alone like a dog’, says father
The late father of Emiliano Sala said the star footballer was left “like a dog” after the £15 million transfer to Cardiff which ultimately led to his death.
Ryanair says profits down more than a quarter
Ryanair’s full year profits have fallen 29% to 1.02 billion euros (£890m), the company said.
Google ‘blocks Huawei from using apps on phones’
Google has blocked Chinese communications company Huawei from using apps on its phones, it is reported.
Children stuck in mental health hospitals for too long – report
Too many children are admitted to mental health hospitals unnecessarily and are spending years in institutions, according to a report.
Shots fired at house in ‘reckless attack’
A number of shots have been fired into a house in Northern Ireland in a “reckless attack”, police said.
Temple memorial to Florida shooting victims set ablaze
A wooden temple built as a memorial to the 17 victims of a Florida high school mass shooting has been set on fire in a symbolic gesture of healing.
Further disruption expected at Manchester Airport after fuel hitch resolved
Power issues which led to almost 70 flights to and from Manchester Airport being cancelled on Sunday have been resolved, engineers said.
What the papers say – May 20
A variety of stories make the fronts on Monday, while pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show are also featured.
Goodwill of nurses is being abused, RCN head set to tell conference
The goodwill of nurses is “being abused” while the Government fails to solve the NHS staffing crisis, the head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will say.
Four million hours lost due to significantly delayed trains in 2018 – report
Rail passengers lost an estimated four million hours to significantly delayed trains in 2018, according to new analysis.
May to begin discussions on ‘bold’ new Brexit offer
Theresa May is set to begin discussions with senior ministers on her proposed new “bold offer” to MPs in a final attempt to get her Brexit deal through Parliament.
Chelsea Flower Show displays focus on health and power of nature
Gardens focusing on health, well-being and the power of nature, including an exhibit designed by the Duchess of Cambridge, feature at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Gay rugby player facing deportation: End my three years in limbo, Sajid Javid
A gay rugby player fighting deportation to Kenya has called on Home Secretary Sajid Javid to end his three-year-long ordeal in “limbo” by deciding his asylum case.
Ken Macharia: What do gay people in Kenya face and what does the Government say?
A gay rugby player who has lived in the UK for a decade is fighting deportation to Kenya over fears he will be persecuted because of his sexuality.
Social media platforms not as transparent as we would like, says ad regulator
The head of the UK’s advertising watchdog has said social media platforms are “not as transparent as we would like”, as complaints about online ads spiked last year by 41%.
Increasing prison violence leads to rise in officer departures, warns Labour
More prison officers are leaving their jobs after less than a year because of increasing violence in UK jails, Labour has warned.
Queen to help Sainsbury’s celebrate 150th birthday with special cake
The Queen will celebrate a milestone for one of Britain’s best-known brands with a sweet treat made by the baker who created Harry and Meghan’s wedding cake.
Britons could be banned from travel to last Syrian rebel stronghold
British nationals could be banned from travelling to the last remaining rebel enclave in Syria under new counter-terror laws, Home Secretary Sajid Javid will warn.
Retail merger deals decline as Brexit uncertainty hangs over high street
The number of takeovers in the UK’s retail sector tumbled over the past year, as Brexit uncertainty clouds the future of the high street.
