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Government ‘working on’ overseas travel – but sector blasts ‘inexplicable’ rules

Government ‘working on’ overseas travel – but sector blasts ‘inexplicable’ rules

The Health Secretary said the Government is looking at how to scrap the requirement for people to isolate for 10 days on return from an amber country.

Starmer’s top team shake-up continues as chief aide Baroness Chapman ousted

Starmer’s top team shake-up continues as chief aide Baroness Chapman ousted

The changes come after polling suggested Labour could lose the Batley and Spen by-election on July 1.

Scottish Government plans to lift all major coronavirus restrictions by August 9

Scottish Government plans to lift all major coronavirus restrictions by August 9

The First Minister made the announcement at Holyrood on Tuesday as part of the latest review of the route map out of lockdown.

LGBT-inspired artwork installed at heart of GCHQ in honour of Alan Turing

LGBT-inspired artwork installed at heart of GCHQ in honour of Alan Turing

Mr Turing cracked the Enigma code at GCHQ’s base during the Second World War.

International recruitment of NHS staff vital part of health service – top nurse

International recruitment of NHS staff vital part of health service – top nurse

Ruth May said overseas recruitment has ‘helped to make the NHS the success that it is today’.

Kate visits Natural History Museum to hear about Urban Nature Project

Kate visits Natural History Museum to hear about Urban Nature Project

The duchess was shown the museum’s Wildlife Garden and joined local schoolchildren taking part in nature activities

Motorised ‘parklet’ installed in Warwickshire town after previous version was removed by council

Motorised ‘parklet’ installed in Warwickshire town after previous version was removed by council

Adam Tranter’s creation promotes people to stop and have a chat.

Statin use linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients – study

Statin use linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients – study

The drugs are commonly used to lower people’s cholesterol.

Man sought after police officer’s throat cut

Man sought after police officer’s throat cut

Cleveland Police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of Aaron Gray, 30, who is thought to be in Middlesbrough.

Government tests emergency terror alert system that sounds siren from mobiles

Government tests emergency terror alert system that sounds siren from mobiles

The new system is designed to make people aware of danger to life, such as terror, flooding, fires, explosions or public health emergencies.

New Snapchat Lens celebrates Alan Turing £50 note

New Snapchat Lens celebrates Alan Turing £50 note

The augmented reality lens scans the new banknote and turns it into an interactive experience.

Who is new DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson?

Who is new DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson?

Sir Jeffrey was the only nomination for the post.

Next DUP leader warns of Brexit deal impact on Northern Ireland ‘stability’

Next DUP leader warns of Brexit deal impact on Northern Ireland ‘stability’

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the Government must ‘deal with’ the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Lord Frost hopes Brexit will not limit amount of UK film and TV available in EU

Lord Frost hopes Brexit will not limit amount of UK film and TV available in EU

The minister admitted he could not stop the EU from deciding British works did not count as European under the bloc’s quota system.

Listening to music can make up for mental fatigue while running, says study

Listening to music can make up for mental fatigue while running, says study

Researchers found that fitness enthusiasts performed better when they listened to a playlist of their favourite tracks.

Government’s anti-woke agenda retains Brexit-backing voters – Sir John Curtice

Government’s anti-woke agenda retains Brexit-backing voters – Sir John Curtice

The elections expert said the Tories are seeking to tap into a wider set of values held by those who voted to leave the EU in 2016.

Proportion of pupils off for Covid-related reasons nearly trebles in a week

Proportion of pupils off for Covid-related reasons nearly trebles in a week

Covid-related pupil absence in state schools has risen to its highest rate since all schools reopened in March, figures suggest.

Travel firms claim minister’s withdrawal from conference is ‘symbolic’

Travel firms claim minister’s withdrawal from conference is ‘symbolic’

Aviation minister Robert Courts pulled out from a planned speech at Abta’s Travel Matters conference.

Festivals face devastating consequences unless ministers insure event risk – MPs

Festivals face devastating consequences unless ministers insure event risk – MPs

Fewer than 10% of festival organisers applied for cultural pandemic support funding, according to industry data.

No woman should suffer as a result of an IUD, minister says

No woman should suffer as a result of an IUD, minister says

Nadine Dorries said women’s voices are not being listened to, after TV presenter Naga Munchetty shared her experience of having a coil fitted.

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