Heathrow CEO proposes two-stage testing process

John Lewis to permanently close eight department stores

John Lewis said it will shut two full-size department stores in Birmingham and Watford, four At Home shops in Croydon, Newbury, Swindon and Tamworth, as well as two travel hub outlets at Heathrow and St Pancras.It said the eight shops were already “financially challenged” before the coronavirus pandemic, which has ramped up the shift towards online shopping.

UK enjoys hottest day but thunderstorms are forcast

The UK has basked in the hottest day of the year so far at the mercury rose to a scorching 33.3C (91.94F) at Heathrow Airport in west London. Scotland also had its highest temperature so far this year with the thermometer reaching 30C (86F) in Prestwick. The heatwave is set to break with the arrival of thunderstorms bringing lightning strikes and downpours.

Public urged to take care in the sun as UK records warmest day of the year

A heat-health alert has been issued as soaring temperatures saw the UK officially record its warmest day of the year so far.The Met Office tweeted on Wednesday at around 1pm that temperatures had reached 31C (87.8F) at Heathrow Airport.

Trump: Nobody likes me

Donald Trump has complained nobody likes him, while comparing his approvalratings to those of Dr Anthony Fauci. Mr Trump also again promotedhydroxycloroquine, a day after Facebook and Twitter deleted his posts aboutthe controversial drug.

Amber Heard gives statement outside High Court

Actress Amber Heard has given a statement outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London as her ex-husband's - Actor Johnny Depp - libel case against News Group Newspapers concludes. Report by Connerv. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Government announce £2bn for cycling infrastructure

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has visited a bicycle shop and cycling club in Nottinghamshire today to coincide with the announcement of a £2bn cycling infrastructure programme - launched as part of the government's drive to reduce obesity. Report by Connerv. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Facebook Ad Revenue Will Grow In 2020

Business Insider reports that Facebook's ad revenue will continue to increase this year. The increase will come despite the growing number of brands pulling ad campaigns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Net US digital ad revenues at Facebook will increase by 4.9% this year to $31.43 billion. Facebook came under fire from civil rights groups for failing to remove hate speech and misinformation from its platform. Some businesses paused advertising on Facebook.