Abbianca Makoni is a news reporter for the Evening standard. She specialises in writing about community affairs, gangs and social mobility and was nominated for a Baton award in 2018 for her work on how period poverty affects homeless children in Zimbabwe.
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Abbianca Makoni is a news reporter for the Evening standard. She specialises in writing about community affairs, gangs and social mobility and was nominated for a Baton award in 2018 for her work on how period poverty affects homeless children in Zimbabwe.
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Explainer: Government has updated UK travel rules
The Government has announced a host of changes that will come into force in England on Sunday.
4 Aug 2021
UK
John Lewis hands up to £5k pay raise to lorry drivers
The John Lewis Partnership, which also owns Waitrose, said new drivers will also receive a £1,000 welcome bonus.
4 Aug 2021
UK
Jamie Vardy’s phone could be inspected in wife’s libel battle
Judge Roger Eastman said the Leicester City striker’s devices would be ‘up for grabs’ for analysis by experts.
4 Aug 2021
UK3 Aug 2021
Ministers abandon ‘amber watchlist’ plans ahead of travel review
The change comes ahead of an expected review of green list countries on Thursday
UK
Covid vaccine booster decision to be made in next few weeks
NHS officials are planning a joint coronavirus and flu jab campaign in the autumn but it is not yet know if a third jab will be needed.
2 Aug 2021
UK
Officer found guilty of assaulting two people during lockdown patrols
Declan Jones kicked and punched a 15-year-old who he had wrongly accused of possessing drugs in April 2020.
2 Aug 2021
UK
Diana and Charles’ 40-year-old wedding cake goes on sale
The Prince of Wales married Lady Diana Spencer on July 29 1981.
29 Jul 2021
UK
Library book returned more than 50 years late
The Indian cookery book was accompanied by a £20 note and a letter of apology.
29 Jul 2021
