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In Pictures: England fans rejoice – but heartbreak for Scotland

In Pictures: England fans rejoice – but heartbreak for Scotland

England finished top of Group D.

National Autistic Society pays family £70,000 amid ‘poor care’ claims

National Autistic Society pays family £70,000 amid ‘poor care’ claims

Martyn Hussey’s family said there was a ‘systematic failure’ in providing care.

How can I prove I am vaccinated against Covid-19?

How can I prove I am vaccinated against Covid-19?

The NHS Covid Pass will allow people in England to show their vaccination status or test results.

Government to launch consultation on privatisation of Channel 4

Government to launch consultation on privatisation of Channel 4

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport also said it will also review the regulation of streaming services.

Johnson hails fifth anniversary of Brexit referendum

Johnson hails fifth anniversary of Brexit referendum

Meanwhile, five years on from the vote to leave the EU, veteran pro-European Lord Heseltine warns of threat to peace in Northern Ireland.

Construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common station to be given the go-ahead

Construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common station to be given the go-ahead

It will be the UK’s largest railway station built in a single stage.

David Attenborough backs calls for ‘open and transparent debate’ on broadcasting

David Attenborough backs calls for ‘open and transparent debate’ on broadcasting

The naturalist has backed a British Broadcasting Challenge campaign.

Robert Trigg told police to arrest him after beating ex-partner, inquest told

Robert Trigg told police to arrest him after beating ex-partner, inquest told

A former girlfriend of the convicted killer gave a statement to the coroner’s court in which she said he had left her unconscious.

Will the changes to travel rules mean I can go on holiday?

Will the changes to travel rules mean I can go on holiday?

The Government’s travel lists are expected to be updated on Thursday.

New DUP leader challenges UK Government to ‘step up and deal’ with NI Protocol

New DUP leader challenges UK Government to ‘step up and deal’ with NI Protocol

Within an hour of becoming the DUP leader elect, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he plans to speak to Boris Johnson at the ‘earliest opportunity’.

Five years on the UK divided as ever over Brexit, poll finds

Five years on the UK divided as ever over Brexit, poll finds

Re-run of the 2016 referendum would see a narrow win for Remain, according to Savanta ComRes survey.

Burnham cites examples of people hit by Scotland’s Manchester region travel ban

Burnham cites examples of people hit by Scotland’s Manchester region travel ban

The restriction, announced last week, added to a pre-existing ban on travel to Bolton.

‘No extension’ on deadline for post-Brexit residency scheme for EU nationals

‘No extension’ on deadline for post-Brexit residency scheme for EU nationals

Kevin Foster made the remarks a week before the deadline for the EU settlement scheme.

Tinder gives daters new chance to chat briefly before swiping right

Tinder gives daters new chance to chat briefly before swiping right

Dating app giant introduces extra features to keep up with a ‘new generation of daters’ in the post-Covid world.

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in UK highest since April

Number of Covid-19 hospital patients in UK highest since April

The total has risen 21% in a week – but is still well below the peak of the second wave.

What are the latest Covid-19 restrictions across the nations of the UK?

What are the latest Covid-19 restrictions across the nations of the UK?

All the nations have now delayed easing lockdown measures further due to concerns about the Delta variant, first found in India.

Tourism chief welcomes moves to stand down coronavirus restrictions at last

Tourism chief welcomes moves to stand down coronavirus restrictions at last

Marc Crothall of the Scottish Tourism Alliance said the news was ‘light at the end of a very long tunnel’.

I considered backing out of Pc sex assault case, woman tells jury

I considered backing out of Pc sex assault case, woman tells jury

The witness, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, accused Met police officer Rudvelle Walters of sexual assault during a welfare check.

Zoo keepers ‘distraught’ as elephant dies after incident with another elephant

Zoo keepers ‘distraught’ as elephant dies after incident with another elephant

The incident occurred when another bull elephant went into the area where M’Changa was asleep in the early hours of Friday morning.

Sturgeon urges fans to watch ‘absolutely massive’ Scotland match safely

Sturgeon urges fans to watch ‘absolutely massive’ Scotland match safely

The First Minister issued a plea for fans to follow coronavirus rules when watching the Croatia v Scotland Euro 2020 game.

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