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Expert among those who will continue wearing face masks if measure is scrapped

Expert among those who will continue wearing face masks if measure is scrapped

Expert among those who will continue wearing face masks if measure is scrapped

04 July 2021

Boris Johnson is understood to be preparing to update the nation this week on his plans for ‘freedom day’ unlocking on July 19.


England primed to ‘return to normality’ on July 19 with restrictions rolled back

England primed to ‘return to normality’ on July 19 with restrictions rolled back

England primed to ‘return to normality’ on July 19 with restrictions rolled back

04 July 2021

Reports have suggested that Boris Johnson will scrap social distancing and mask-wearing requirements on so-called ‘Freedom Day’.


Rome steward sings Football’s Coming Home through loudhailer with England fans

Rome steward sings Football’s Coming Home through loudhailer with England fans

Rome steward sings Football’s Coming Home through loudhailer with England fans

04 July 2021

‘It was a nice touch,’ said one England fan.


Vertical farming method to produce British strawberries ‘nine months a year’

Vertical farming method to produce British strawberries ‘nine months a year’

Vertical farming method to produce British strawberries ‘nine months a year’

04 July 2021

The method being used at a West Sussex fruit farm is more environmentally friendly.


Sainsbury’s to cut prices on popular products amid £50m investment

Sainsbury’s to cut prices on popular products amid £50m investment

Sainsbury’s to cut prices on popular products amid £50m investment

04 July 2021

The supermarket chain said the move will see 60 core fresh produce, meat and dairy products cut in price by the end of the month.


Bank of England mulling more ambitious climate goals amid green push

Bank of England mulling more ambitious climate goals amid green push

Bank of England mulling more ambitious climate goals amid green push

04 July 2021

Sarah Breeden, who leads the Bank of England’s climate change work, said policymaker air travel will not go back to 2019 levels after the pandemic.


Euro 2020 semi-finals: How can I watch the Three Lions take on Denmark?

Euro 2020 semi-finals: How can I watch the Three Lions take on Denmark?

Euro 2020 semi-finals: How can I watch the Three Lions take on Denmark?

04 July 2021

Italy play Spain in the other semi-final.


Kane and able: England fans delighted at Euro 2020 quarter-final win

Kane and able: England fans delighted at Euro 2020 quarter-final win

Kane and able: England fans delighted at Euro 2020 quarter-final win

04 July 2021

Gareth Southgate led the country to the same stage at the World Cup in 2018.


Phoebe Waller-Bridge designs Fleabag-inspired gin for Fringe fundraiser

Phoebe Waller-Bridge designs Fleabag-inspired gin for Fringe fundraiser

Phoebe Waller-Bridge designs Fleabag-inspired gin for Fringe fundraiser

04 July 2021

All profits from the bottles will go towards supporting artists to return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where Fleabag first debuted in 2013.


Green concerns highlighted as RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival returns

Green concerns highlighted as RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival returns

Green concerns highlighted as RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival returns

04 July 2021

The festival at the royal palace in Surrey returns this week after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.


Jewish Women’s Aid sees rise in calls to domestic abuse helpline during pandemic

Jewish Women’s Aid sees rise in calls to domestic abuse helpline during pandemic

Jewish Women’s Aid sees rise in calls to domestic abuse helpline during pandemic

04 July 2021

The charity said Jewish women take on average 11.5 years to report domestic abuse.


Fall in dog attacks against postal workers during pandemic

Fall in dog attacks against postal workers during pandemic

Fall in dog attacks against postal workers during pandemic

04 July 2021

Royal Mail said 33 dog attacks every week on postmen and women is still ‘alarmingly high’.


‘Complete transformation’ of Toxteth, 40 years on from riots

‘Complete transformation’ of Toxteth, 40 years on from riots

‘Complete transformation’ of Toxteth, 40 years on from riots

04 July 2021

The riots in the Liverpool neighbourhood were sparked by the arrest of a black man.


Government criticised over its response to report on mineworkers’ pensions

Government criticised over its response to report on mineworkers’ pensions

Government criticised over its response to report on mineworkers’ pensions

04 July 2021

MPs had urged ministers to tackle a ‘historic injustice’ in the scheme.


Murderer spent two hours in jail before transfer to hospital granted

Murderer spent two hours in jail before transfer to hospital granted

Murderer spent two hours in jail before transfer to hospital granted

04 July 2021

Brian Healless murdered Alex Davies after they agreed a rendezvous through the dating app Grindr.


Calls for boiler phase-out date and incentives for heat pump switch

Calls for boiler phase-out date and incentives for heat pump switch

Calls for boiler phase-out date and incentives for heat pump switch

04 July 2021

The Government is also being urged to change the environmental levies that stop electric heat pumps being cheaper to run.


Doctors wanting to work part-time could lead to staff shortages, college says

Doctors wanting to work part-time could lead to staff shortages, college says

Doctors wanting to work part-time could lead to staff shortages, college says

04 July 2021

A fifth of doctors already work part-time and this trend looks likely to increase in popularity, the Royal College of Physicians said.


Big Issue highlights work of charity dealing with hygiene poverty

Big Issue highlights work of charity dealing with hygiene poverty

Big Issue highlights work of charity dealing with hygiene poverty

04 July 2021

The Hygiene Bank distributed £3.5 million worth of products last year, including soap, shampoo and cleaning products.


Medical professionals criticise proposed new assisted suicide Bill in Scotland

Medical professionals criticise proposed new assisted suicide Bill in Scotland

Medical professionals criticise proposed new assisted suicide Bill in Scotland

04 July 2021

So far, 175 health care professionals from a variety of specialities have signed a letter to Health Secretary Humza Yousaf with their concerns.


Street artist goes indoors to create immersive world for his characters

Street artist goes indoors to create immersive world for his characters

Street artist goes indoors to create immersive world for his characters

04 July 2021

My Dog Sighs has converted a derelict hotel ballroom in Southsea, Hampshire, for his first installation.


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