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Care home visits unlikely to ‘completely go back to normal’ at Step 4

Care home visits unlikely to ‘completely go back to normal’ at Step 4

Care home visits unlikely to ‘completely go back to normal’ at Step 4

05 July 2021

There will still need to be some precautions for residents receiving visitors when restrictions are further eased, said Helen Whately.


Casts of faces of 850 transgender people to be displayed on Fourth Plinth

Casts of faces of 850 transgender people to be displayed on Fourth Plinth

Casts of faces of 850 transgender people to be displayed on Fourth Plinth

05 July 2021

Teresa Margolles and Samson Kambalu will both exhibit work in Trafalgar Square.


Former DUP councillor joins Ulster Unionist Party

Former DUP councillor joins Ulster Unionist Party

Former DUP councillor joins Ulster Unionist Party

05 July 2021

Ryan McCready was one of several DUP members who resigned last month over the treatment of its former leader Arlene Foster.


Kate self-isolates after coming into contact with Covid sufferer

Kate self-isolates after coming into contact with Covid sufferer

Kate self-isolates after coming into contact with Covid sufferer

05 July 2021

The Duchess of Cambridge will now miss two major events celebrating the 73rd birthday of the NHS.


Inflation and pent-up demand cools services sector recovery

Inflation and pent-up demand cools services sector recovery

Inflation and pent-up demand cools services sector recovery

05 July 2021

The services sector, which includes leisure, hospitality and retail, remains strong following the easing of lockdown but slowed in May.


New car market up 28% in June

New car market up 28% in June

New car market up 28% in June

05 July 2021

Some 186,128 new cars were registered in the UK last month, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.


Green Party co-leader steps down, triggering contest

Green Party co-leader steps down, triggering contest

Green Party co-leader steps down, triggering contest

05 July 2021

Jonathan Bartley, the longest-serving leader the party has had, will stand aside at the end of July.


Third private equity firm mulls bid to buy Morrisons

Third private equity firm mulls bid to buy Morrisons

Third private equity firm mulls bid to buy Morrisons

05 July 2021

Investment giant Apollo said on Monday it is considering launching its own bid to buy the supermarket chain.


What the papers say – July 5

What the papers say – July 5

What the papers say – July 5

05 July 2021

Anticipation of England’s ‘freedom day’ announcement dominates the nation’s papers.


UK-based Denmark fan gets hands on ‘once in a lifetime’ semi-final ticket

UK-based Denmark fan gets hands on ‘once in a lifetime’ semi-final ticket

UK-based Denmark fan gets hands on ‘once in a lifetime’ semi-final ticket

05 July 2021

Bette Petersen Broyd said ‘I cannot really now contemplate the fact that we might not win!’


European human rights commissioner urges MPs and peers not to back protest curbs

European human rights commissioner urges MPs and peers not to back protest curbs

European human rights commissioner urges MPs and peers not to back protest curbs

05 July 2021

Time and noise limits could be imposed on demonstrations as a result of measures in the controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.


More than 200 migrants attempt Channel crossing as tougher penalties announced

More than 200 migrants attempt Channel crossing as tougher penalties announced

More than 200 migrants attempt Channel crossing as tougher penalties announced

05 July 2021

Nearly 6,000 migrants reached the UK in the first six months of 2021.


Johnson to restore freedoms as he tells public to ‘learn to live’ with Covid-19

Johnson to restore freedoms as he tells public to ‘learn to live’ with Covid-19

Johnson to restore freedoms as he tells public to ‘learn to live’ with Covid-19

04 July 2021

Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference updating his plans for ‘freedom day’ on July 19.


England set for dry skies for Denmark clash amid wet start to week

England set for dry skies for Denmark clash amid wet start to week

England set for dry skies for Denmark clash amid wet start to week

04 July 2021

A showery day will give way to a clear evening on Wednesday night, forecasters cautiously predict, but warn it’s too early to be certain.


Jewish man ‘threatened with punches’ while on his way home in central London

Jewish man ‘threatened with punches’ while on his way home in central London

Jewish man ‘threatened with punches’ while on his way home in central London

04 July 2021

Yosef was faced with ‘a torrent of anti-Semitic abuse’ and ‘anti-Semitic behaviour’ from bus and tube passengers.


Trains halted and rain seeps into new shopping centre amid Edinburgh flooding

Trains halted and rain seeps into new shopping centre amid Edinburgh flooding

Trains halted and rain seeps into new shopping centre amid Edinburgh flooding

04 July 2021

Images on social media showed multiple streets of the Scottish capital awash with rain – and the new St James Quarter which opened last month.


John Lewis unveils plans to move into home rental market

John Lewis unveils plans to move into home rental market

John Lewis unveils plans to move into home rental market

04 July 2021

The department store intends to build 10,000 homes for rental.


Police launch two investigations into anti-Semitism after Jewish man targeted

Police launch two investigations into anti-Semitism after Jewish man targeted

Police launch two investigations into anti-Semitism after Jewish man targeted

04 July 2021

Footage of two incidents just an hour apart in London were published on social media on Sunday.


Building safety law to establish regulator with power to prosecute rule-breakers

Building safety law to establish regulator with power to prosecute rule-breakers

Building safety law to establish regulator with power to prosecute rule-breakers

04 July 2021

The Bill will also retrospectively give home-owners 15 years to take action on rogue builders and developers.


Hundreds of people gather for Thank You Day event at Wimbledon

Hundreds of people gather for Thank You Day event at Wimbledon

Hundreds of people gather for Thank You Day event at Wimbledon

04 July 2021

The national event saw people staging activities across the UK as a way of thanking each other for their support during the pandemic.


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