NEWS
Travellers must wear face coverings on public transport in England from June 15 or they will be fined
In an expected though controversial move, the government is making the wearing of masks compulsory for passengers on trains, buses and the Tube from June 15, with an £80 fine for failure to comply – Mail
NHS test-and-trace system ‘not fully operational until September’ – Guardian
Soldiers from the Household Cavalry scrub graffiti off Whitehall while George Floyd protesters berate them for protecting ‘precious memorials’ – Mail
Hong Kong offer ‘betrays immigration pledge’ – Times
China threatens to scrap UK trade deal after Boris Johnson stands up to Beijing over Hong Kong law – Express
UK leaves door open to imports of US chlorine-washed chicken – Financial Times
COMMENT
Why I am so uneasy about police ‘taking the knee’ – David Blunkett, Mail
The Government has ordered all commuters to wear masks… but can the public face it? – Michael Deacon, Telegraph
Pro-China banks don’t deserve our custom – Philip Collins, Times
