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Pressure mounts to bring forward relaxation of self-isolation rules

Pressure mounts to bring forward relaxation of self-isolation rules

The Environment Secretary said more than 10,000 critical food sector workers will be exempt, along with other key staff.

Amy Winehouse’s father hints singer’s unheard early music will be released

Amy Winehouse’s father hints singer’s unheard early music will be released

The Back To Black and Rehab star died 10 years ago.

Chief constable brands police pay freeze an ‘insult’ to officers

Chief constable brands police pay freeze an ‘insult’ to officers

Nick Adderley accused the Government of lacking ‘awareness, appreciation or recognition’ for officers’ service throughout the pandemic.

Strong Mr Kipling sales drive ‘very encouraging’ quarter at Premier Foods

Strong Mr Kipling sales drive ‘very encouraging’ quarter at Premier Foods

The group, which also owns the Ambrosia, Sharwood’s and Oxo brands, reported a a 6.3% against the period in 2019.

Teenage boy dies after swimming in river as heatwave comes to an end

Teenage boy dies after swimming in river as heatwave comes to an end

Charities have stepped up warnings about swimming in open water.

In Pictures: Boris Johnson’s two years as PM marked by unprecedented challenges

In Pictures: Boris Johnson’s two years as PM marked by unprecedented challenges

The Prime Minister took the reins of office in a Brexit-fixated country but coronavirus would soon present a crisis like no other.

Regulator raises concern over electric car charging

Regulator raises concern over electric car charging

The Competition and Markets Authority said the infrastructure must be improved ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.

Retail sales rebound as Euro 2020 boosts food and drink

Retail sales rebound as Euro 2020 boosts food and drink

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that retail sales volumes increased by 0.5% in June.

Food industry at crisis point and shortages possible, ‘Chicken King’ warns

Food industry at crisis point and shortages possible, ‘Chicken King’ warns

Ranjit Singh Boparan said the Government needed to act or face the ‘most serious food shortages that this country has seen in over 75 years’.

Mother of missing Ben Needham vows to continue search for son

Mother of missing Ben Needham vows to continue search for son

Ben was staying at his grandparents’ farmhouse on the Greek island of Kos when he vanished.

Amy Winehouse remembered on 10th anniversary of her death

Amy Winehouse remembered on 10th anniversary of her death

The beloved soul singer has been the subject of documentaries marking the milestone.

Judge to deliver ruling on public inquiry into Omagh bombing

Judge to deliver ruling on public inquiry into Omagh bombing

In 2013, campaigners launched legal action in an attempt to force an inquiry into the Real IRA atrocity which killed 29 people in 1998.

Timeline: Amy Winehouse left indelible mark over glittering career cut short

Timeline: Amy Winehouse left indelible mark over glittering career cut short

It is 10 years since the superstar died of alcohol poisoning.

What the papers say – July 23

What the papers say – July 23

Movements on the ‘pingdemic’ rules lead many papers.

Hot weather to continue despite end of England’s extreme heat warning

Hot weather to continue despite end of England’s extreme heat warning

Northern Ireland could once again break temperature records as warning there remains in place.

Six people injured after being hit by car outside pub

Six people injured after being hit by car outside pub

The driver of the car is said to have had a ‘medical episode’.

Car hits ‘number of people’ outside pub in South Wales

Car hits ‘number of people’ outside pub in South Wales

South Wales Police urged the public to avoid the area.

Testing to replace self-isolation for ‘pinged’ food supply chain workers

Testing to replace self-isolation for ‘pinged’ food supply chain workers

The emergency measure comes amid mounting concern about the impact of high levels of self-isolation on key sectors of the economy.

Limited exemptions to allow critical workers to avoid self-isolation if ‘pinged’

Limited exemptions to allow critical workers to avoid self-isolation if ‘pinged’

The relaxation will be strictly controlled and is not a ‘blanket exemption’ for all workers in critical sectors.

Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils £60 million Theatre Royal Drury Lane renovations

Andrew Lloyd Webber unveils £60 million Theatre Royal Drury Lane renovations

The composer bought the venue in 2000.

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