5 STORIES COMING UP TODAY

VIOLENCE DOWN

Serious violence fell by almost a third in lockdowns. Analysis from Cardiff University said 56,653 fewer people were treated in NHS hospitals for violence in 2020 compared with 2019.

‘JAB DELAY HELPS’

Countries may wish to consider following the UK in delaying second Covid jabs to save lives, research suggests. Modelling by experts in the US shows that delaying the second dose so that more people can receive a first could cut deaths by up to a fifth.

A SELLERS’ MARKET

House price growth accelerated across the UK in April amid a slowdown in the supply of homes, according to surveyors. A lack of fresh listings was a major concern – with many saying it was not nearly enough to match interest by buyers.

HARD TIMES GO ON

One in five people thinks it will take years for their finances to recover from the pandemic. This rises to more than a third of people who have been furloughed or made redundant, says Nesta, a charity which rewards innovation.

DOUGHNUT JAFFA

The Jaffa Cake is to hit shelves in doughnut form – called the Jaffa Jonut – next week in the latest variation of the 94-yearold classic.