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Fresh concerns over levels of police forced into isolation by Covid contacts

Fresh concerns over levels of police forced into isolation by Covid contacts

The Metropolitan Police Federation said there was confusion over exemptions for critical workers.

Minister apologises for border delays amid ‘chaos’ at airports

Minister apologises for border delays amid ‘chaos’ at airports

Kit Malthouse suggested airline staff could receive isolation exemptions to relieve the ‘pingdemic’.

What are vaccine passports and do I need one?

What are vaccine passports and do I need one?

Proof of vaccination will be required to enter a nightclub from September, and this could be extending to Premier League football games.

Joey Barton charged with assault after woman injured

Joey Barton charged with assault after woman injured

The Bristol Rovers manager is accused over an alleged incident in south-west London in June.

Boy, 11, found dead after water searched in park

Boy, 11, found dead after water searched in park

The youngster had got into difficulty at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, on Saturday afternoon.

What the papers say – July 25

What the papers say – July 25

Among the stories on the front pages are holiday horrors, questionable behaviour by schools and the military’s poor treatment of women.

Microchip-maker sale to China bigger UK threat than Huawei – ex-cyber boss

Microchip-maker sale to China bigger UK threat than Huawei – ex-cyber boss

Ciaran Martin was chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre until August.

Proportion of EU workers in UK hospitality drops heavily – report

Proportion of EU workers in UK hospitality drops heavily – report

Nearly two in three new starters in the sector were British last month, data shows.

Woman plans head shave during husband’s wake in aid of cancer charity

Woman plans head shave during husband’s wake in aid of cancer charity

Sci-fi fan plans to wear in his coffin a red Star Trek top, as worn in the first series by characters who did not last.

Pupils with poor mental health ‘three times more likely not to pass five GCSEs’

Pupils with poor mental health ‘three times more likely not to pass five GCSEs’

Researchers have warned that pupils are facing a ‘double hit’ to their educational prospects.

Veterans help reconstruct Bronze Age roundhouse

Veterans help reconstruct Bronze Age roundhouse

They were recruited through Operation Nightingale, which aims to assist the recovery of veterans by involving them in archaeology.

Art installation uses Auld Lang Syne to encourage friendship post-Brexit

Art installation uses Auld Lang Syne to encourage friendship post-Brexit

The Sound Of The Union features the song in 28 European languages.

PM tries to shift focus to crime after Priti Patel rebuke and ‘pingdemic’ row

PM tries to shift focus to crime after Priti Patel rebuke and ‘pingdemic’ row

Boris Johnson said the Government should back police ‘all the way’ after the Police Federation declared it has no confidence in the Home Secretary.

Bereaved criticise Sajid Javid for suggesting people have ‘cowered’ from Covid

Bereaved criticise Sajid Javid for suggesting people have ‘cowered’ from Covid

The Health Secretary was speaking after making a recovery from coronavirus.

Ministers eye vaccine passports for Premier League matches and large events

Ministers eye vaccine passports for Premier League matches and large events

The use of vaccine passports could also be extended to lower divisions and other sports.

Young boy dies in water near park

Young boy dies in water near park

An 11-year-old boy has died after being pulled out of a river in South Lanarkshire.

Sajid Javid criticised for suggesting people have ‘cowered’ from Covid-19

Sajid Javid criticised for suggesting people have ‘cowered’ from Covid-19

The Health Secretary has said he has made a full recovery.

Four children rushed to hospital after funfair ride collapses

Four children rushed to hospital after funfair ride collapses

None of the injuries suffered at Carrickfergus Harbour in Co Antrim were said to be life-threatening.

Man arrested after pedestrians struck on Blackpool promenade

Man arrested after pedestrians struck on Blackpool promenade

A 30-year-old man from Manchester was arrested a short time later.

Murder probe launched as woman, 31, dies from severe burns

Murder probe launched as woman, 31, dies from severe burns

Three men aged 34, 24 and 26 have been arrested.

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