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Key dates in the UK Government’s response to the fall of Afghanistan

Key dates in the UK Government’s response to the fall of Afghanistan

The Foreign Secretary is facing pressure to quit.

Timeline of travel rule changes

Timeline of travel rule changes

Fifty changes to the rules for travellers arriving in England have been made since March 2020.

What are the travel rules now?

What are the travel rules now?

The PA news agency answers 12 key questions about the current situation.

Holidaymakers subjected to ‘constant rollercoaster’ after 50 travel rule changes

The rules for international arrivals have changed 50 times since the first coronavirus lockdown in March 2020.

UK’s regulator approves first drug designed specifically to tackle Covid-19

UK’s regulator approves first drug designed specifically to tackle Covid-19

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said he hopes Ronapreve can be rolled out on the NHS as soon as possible.

Raab under fresh pressure after it emerges call to assist interpreters not made

Raab under fresh pressure after it emerges call to assist interpreters not made

The Foreign Secretary was reportedly ‘unavailable’ when officials in his department suggested he ‘urgently’ call Afghanistan’s foreign minister.

Influencer hails ‘good’ in people after raising millions of dollars for Afghans

Influencer hails ‘good’ in people after raising millions of dollars for Afghans

Tommy Marcus said he is ‘so proud’ after using his platform on Instagram to raise money for Afghans to escape the Taliban.

M&S says turnaround plan working as it upgrades profit targets

M&S says turnaround plan working as it upgrades profit targets

The retailer said it was buoyed by a 10.8% jump in food sales for the 19 weeks to August.

Borrowing eases in July as furlough scheme costs fall

Borrowing eases in July as furlough scheme costs fall

The Office for National Statistics said borrowing stood at £10.4 billion in June, down from £20.5 billion a year earlier.

Retail sales fall in July for first time since shops reopened

Retail sales fall in July for first time since shops reopened

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes dropped by 2.5% between June and July 2021.

OnlyFans to ban sexually explicit content

OnlyFans to ban sexually explicit content

The company said the change from October 1 is being implemented at the request of its financial partners.

What the papers say – August 20

What the papers say – August 20

The front pages cover the increasing scrutiny on the Foreign Secretary over his handling of the Afghanistan evacuation.

Nowzad campaigner in Afghanistan warns people will be ‘left behind’

Nowzad campaigner in Afghanistan warns people will be ‘left behind’

Pen Farthing said ‘thousands’ of people continue to crowd Kabul airport in an effort to escape the country.

Plans to crack down on puppy smuggling and safeguard dog welfare outlined

Plans to crack down on puppy smuggling and safeguard dog welfare outlined

Proposals include raising the minimum import age to six months and banning the importing of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails.

Dominic Raab faces new calls to quit over ‘unforgivable failure of leadership’

Dominic Raab faces new calls to quit over ‘unforgivable failure of leadership’

Labour has demanded details about the Government’s handling of the crisis in Afghanistan.

Old Bailey reaches gender parity milestone for judges for first time

Old Bailey reaches gender parity milestone for judges for first time

An equal number of male and female full-time judges sit at the criminal court in central London, including three mothers with school-age children.

SNP close to reaching power sharing agreement with Scottish Greens

SNP close to reaching power sharing agreement with Scottish Greens

The two parties have been locked in negotiations since May.

Labour demands details about Raab being on holiday while Kabul fell

Labour demands details about Raab being on holiday while Kabul fell

The Foreign Secretary has rejected calls from opposition parties for him to resign.

Bidding war heats up at Morrisons with new £7bn bid by US private equity firm

Bidding war heats up at Morrisons with new £7bn bid by US private equity firm

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice was given an extension by regulators to place a formal bid or walk away from any potential takeover.

Young Afghan refugee who fell to his death from hotel window named by police

Young Afghan refugee who fell to his death from hotel window named by police

South Yorkshire Police said Mohammed Munib Majeedi died after falling from the window of the Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel in Blonk Street.

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