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Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:31:26 GMT
Boris Johnson to set out England's final Covid lockdown easing
Boris Johnson says he wants to "restore freedoms", as he unveils plans on social distancing and masks.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:52:27 GMT
Queen gives George Cross to NHS for staff's 'courage and dedication'
It comes as the health service marks its 73rd anniversary on Monday with events across the UK.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:23:16 GMT
Edinburgh clean-up under way after flash flooding
The flooding caused trains in the capital to be stopped and homes, bars and businesses were affected.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:12:49 GMT
Covid: Train bosses say social distancing not always possible
A train operator says it is not always possible to enforce Covid rules during busy times.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:34:30 GMT
Morrisons could see rival offer days after agreeing £6.3bn takeover
Apollo Global says it is considering a bid, days after the UK supermarket agreed to a £6.3bn takeover.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:40:57 GMT
Mineworkers' Pension Scheme: Rejection a 'slap in the face'
The government says the scheme is "fair and beneficial", despite MPs calling for a review.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:54:52 GMT
Jonathan Bartley: Green Party co-leader to stand down
The London councillor says the party needs time to choose new leadership before the next election.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:02:23 GMT
Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Winning artworks announced
The central London landmark has been home to a rolling commission of artworks since 1998.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:32:05 GMT
Significant Edward Lear poems discovered
A PhD student discovered the pages written by the nonsense poet to a woman he befriended in Italy.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:07:37 GMT
Strabane: Investigation into coffin makers blaze to begin
Investigators will look at the possibility the building was hit by lightning, the fire service says.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:00:06 GMT
Grenfell prompts creation of building safety regulator
The new watchdog will be able to prosecute rule-breaking developers and take their properties off the market.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:51:18 GMT
Covid-19: PM on easing lockdown and Queen awards NHS
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:21:39 GMT
Covid: Wales hospital visit rule change welcomed by parents
New guidance gives health boards the option of allowing visitors who have a negative Covid test.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:35:13 GMT
Less than half of Covid app downloads are active
Scotland's contact tracing app has 950,000 active users despite being downloaded two million times.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:16:25 GMT
Covid-19: Head teacher 'nervous' about lifting restrictions
Ministers are calling for school Covid isolation rules to end by autumn.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:23:37 GMT
Coronavirus: When can we stop wearing face masks or coverings?
Wearing a face covering is currently a legal requirement in many places, but rules are under review.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:19:19 GMT
The EU vaccine 'passport' and what it means for travel
The government says it's confident an Indian-made AZ vaccine used in the UK won't affect people's ability to travel abroad.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:52:39 GMT
Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:35:09 GMT
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:49:11 GMT
Benefits and disability: 'I'll never cohabit again, to protect myself'
Some disabled people have been left uncomfortably reliant on partners after benefits were removed.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:05:02 GMT
Olympic hopeful spent lockdown training 'in a makeshift pool'
Record-breaking 17-year-old Evie Davis from Bromley has set her sights on swimming at the Olympics in Paris.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:01:36 GMT
Is the use of jetpacks finally about to take off?
Members of the public can now pay to fly through the air like a superhero.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:38:59 GMT
Where is the anti-lockdown movement headed?
What is set to become of the growing anti-lockdown movement once Covid restrictions are lifted?

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:21:44 GMT
Protests, pet thefts and sex crimes: MPs want changes to the policing bill
The controversial Policing, Crime, Sentencing and Courts bill is back in the Commons on Monday.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 23:14:08 GMT
Ukraine v England pictures: Fans jubilant as Three Lions soar in Rome
Fans celebrate as England head for the Euro 2020 semi-finals after beating Ukraine.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 23:35:21 GMT
Euro 2020: England fans celebrate as Three Lions advance to semi-finals
Fans react as England beat Ukraine 4-0 to reach Euro 2020 semi-final.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 22:31:54 GMT
England at Euro 2020: 'Something special is happening'
Former England captain Alan Shearer believes "something special is happening" as Gareth Southgate's side reach the Euro 2020 semi-finals.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:01:18 GMT
Brexit: Exporting my fish to China is easier than to France
A Scottish fisherman says post-Brexit rules means three hours worth of paperwork for each EU order.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 23:02:40 GMT
Jump rope: 'Buying a skipping rope saved me, mentally'
Lauren lost her job and had to delay her wedding during the pandemic but is now a social media star.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:31:36 GMT
Cladding: UK government brings in law to extend time able to sue builders
The housing and communities secretary announces a law to give homeowners 15 years to sue "shoddy" developers.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:02:27 GMT
'I used drugs every day in lockdown, but now I'm drug-free'
Lee says he went from using drugs once a week to every day during the lockdown - but now he's in recovery.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:16:15 GMT
Batley and Spen: New MP Kim Leadbeater says it's been an emotional campaign
Kim Leadbeater, the newly elected MP for Batley and Spen, pays tribute to her sister Jo Cox.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:48:48 GMT
Land devil whips up hay in Wigton field
The phenomenon is caused by warm air from the land rising rapidly which then starts to rotate.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 04:09:02 GMT
The Papers: PM to unveil unlocking plans, and 'George Cross for NHS'
Monday's papers lead with details of which measures are expected to be lifted in England after 19 July.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:35:54 GMT
Alex Davies death: Mum's shock after killer moved to hospital
A mother is "shocked" her son's killer was moved to a secure hospital after "two hours" in jail.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:14:00 GMT
Drop-in vaccination centres open as Covid cases spike
The number of centres is being expanded across the country after a sharp rise in Covid case numbers.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:47:13 GMT
Covid-19: Young urged to get jab amid Delta variant worry
Health minister says vaccine push is aimed at younger people amid concerns about the new variant.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:38:44 GMT
George Cross: Queen awards honour to Welsh NHS for Covid work
Workers have shown "strength, passion, professionalism and dedication", the chief executive says.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:03:05 GMT
Flash floods hit homes in Norton Fitzwarren
A series of thunderstorms saw water damage homes and cut-off roads in Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset.



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