The London Metropolitan Police said there have been four arrests at the Black Lives Matter protests in the city and all of the suspects were in custody.

The Department of Health has confirmed nine more deaths from Covid-19, bringing the total death toll here to 1,678. There have been 24 additional cases with the total number of cases here now at 25,183.

Thousands of protesters have gathered at demonstrations around the country to support the Black Lives Matter movement, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

The Green Party's deputy leader, Catherine Martin, has declared her intention to run for the leadership of the party.

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, has said he believes the country is moving towards reopening at the right pace, in line with public health advice.