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House of Commons to begin lifting Covid restrictions

House of Commons to begin lifting Covid restrictions

House of Commons to begin lifting Covid restrictions

12 July 2021

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle spoke of an ‘exciting new phase’.


Covid-19 peak ‘could lead to 1,000 to 2,000 hospital admissions per day’

Covid-19 peak ‘could lead to 1,000 to 2,000 hospital admissions per day’

Covid-19 peak ‘could lead to 1,000 to 2,000 hospital admissions per day’

12 July 2021

Scientists argue that if people revert to normal pre-pandemic behaviour all at once on July 19, then there will be a big wave of infection.


Messaging on face masks moves to more cautious approach

Messaging on face masks moves to more cautious approach

Messaging on face masks moves to more cautious approach

12 July 2021

Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the legal requirement for face coverings would be scrapped.


Ryanair to recruit 2,000 new pilots

Ryanair to recruit 2,000 new pilots

Ryanair to recruit 2,000 new pilots

12 July 2021

The Dublin-based airline said it needs more crew to operate new Boeing 737 Max aircraft.


Government cools messaging on return to work saying it should happen ‘gradually’

Government cools messaging on return to work saying it should happen ‘gradually’

Government cools messaging on return to work saying it should happen ‘gradually’

12 July 2021

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said: ‘Everyone should return to work gradually if they are working from home.’


Tech firm handed £505,000 contract for body-worn police cameras ahead of Cop26

Tech firm handed £505,000 contract for body-worn police cameras ahead of Cop26

Tech firm handed £505,000 contract for body-worn police cameras ahead of Cop26

12 July 2021

Police Scotland firearms officers will be equipped with the Axon Flex 2 point of view camera ahead of the climate conference.


Cummings accused of breaching Whitehall rules on business appointments

Cummings accused of breaching Whitehall rules on business appointments

Cummings accused of breaching Whitehall rules on business appointments

12 July 2021

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments said the Prime Minister’s ex-chief adviser failed to advise of a paid-for blog he launched.


What is staying and what is going after freedom day on July 19?

What is staying and what is going after freedom day on July 19?

What is staying and what is going after freedom day on July 19?

12 July 2021

Social distancing is being scrapped but mask-wearing will still be recommended in some settings.


Sajid Javid announces cautious approach to ending England lockdown on July 19

Sajid Javid announces cautious approach to ending England lockdown on July 19

Sajid Javid announces cautious approach to ending England lockdown on July 19

12 July 2021

The Health Secretary confirmed plans to go ahead with Step 4 of the road map next week but with strong guidance on the use of masks.


Sunny weather on the way after thundery downpours

Sunny weather on the way after thundery downpours

Sunny weather on the way after thundery downpours

12 July 2021

The Met Office said some southern areas could see 60mm of rain on Monday night.


Superdrug profits slide despite ‘essential’ retailer status

Superdrug profits slide despite ‘essential’ retailer status

Superdrug profits slide despite ‘essential’ retailer status

12 July 2021

The high street retailer said sales had been hit due to lockdowns keeping shoppers away from high streets.


Take-up of Covid-19 first doses slows as UK nears vaccination ceiling

Take-up of Covid-19 first doses slows as UK nears vaccination ceiling

Take-up of Covid-19 first doses slows as UK nears vaccination ceiling

12 July 2021

Men are lagging behind women in some younger age groups.


Behaviour of England fans will not deter World Cup 2030 bid with UK – Varadkar

Behaviour of England fans will not deter World Cup 2030 bid with UK – Varadkar

Behaviour of England fans will not deter World Cup 2030 bid with UK – Varadkar

12 July 2021

Pundits have said the ugly scenes at Wembley will damage the joint UK-Ireland World Cup bid, but Leo Varadkar remains ‘100% behind it’.


Asian investment in UK tech start-ups soars, new data shows

Asian investment in UK tech start-ups soars, new data shows

Asian investment in UK tech start-ups soars, new data shows

12 July 2021

But a survey by accountants RSM finds UK businesses want more investment in infrastructure.


Water companies miss targets to cut pollution incidents, report warns

Water companies miss targets to cut pollution incidents, report warns

Water companies miss targets to cut pollution incidents, report warns

12 July 2021

The Environment Agency has warned that the sector must improve on its environmental performance.


Couple to take part in every Olympic sport to raise money for charity

Couple to take part in every Olympic sport to raise money for charity

Couple to take part in every Olympic sport to raise money for charity

12 July 2021

They hope to raise £10,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.


Pupils at England star’s former school urge him on to future victories

Pupils at England star’s former school urge him on to future victories

Pupils at England star’s former school urge him on to future victories

12 July 2021

Youngsters have been inspired by Mason Mount’s role for England in the European Championships.


Passengers face long queues at Heathrow due to staff self-isolating

Passengers face long queues at Heathrow due to staff self-isolating

Passengers face long queues at Heathrow due to staff self-isolating

12 July 2021

Images posted on social media show long lines of travellers at Terminal 5.


Pupils could be given advance notice of exam topics in 2022 under proposals

Pupils could be given advance notice of exam topics in 2022 under proposals

Pupils could be given advance notice of exam topics in 2022 under proposals

12 July 2021

Students sitting their exams next summer could also be provided with aids, such as formula sheets, when taking tests.


Domestic abuse victims urged to call charities after England’s Euro 2020 defeat

Domestic abuse victims urged to call charities after England’s Euro 2020 defeat

Domestic abuse victims urged to call charities after England’s Euro 2020 defeat

12 July 2021

Women’s Aid and Refuge have reached out to anyone who faced escalated violence in their homes following England’s defeat in the Euro 2020 final.


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