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Thousands jet off on holiday as foreign leisure travel ban lifted

Thousands jet off on holiday as foreign leisure travel ban lifted

The relaxation of the rules applies to England and Wales from Monday.

PM calls for ‘heavy dose of caution’ as lockdown eases but variant spreads

PM calls for ‘heavy dose of caution’ as lockdown eases but variant spreads

Hugs and other physical contact between households are permitted for the first time since restrictions began more than a year ago.

Lockdown in the UK: What are the latest changes in the four nations?

Lockdown in the UK: What are the latest changes in the four nations?

Lockdown relaxations continue on Monday.

YouTube teams up with NHS to encourage young people to get Covid jab

YouTube teams up with NHS to encourage young people to get Covid jab

The Government has set a target of offering a first dose to every UK adult by the end of July.

Rabbi needs hospital treatment after attack outside synagogue

Rabbi needs hospital treatment after attack outside synagogue

Essex Police confirmed that the incident was not linked to wider pro-Palestine protests that have occurred over the weekend.

UK’s largest cruise ship ‘provides hope for travel industry’

UK’s largest cruise ship ‘provides hope for travel industry’

Iona has 17 passenger decks, creating capacity for 5,200 holidaymakers before social distancing is taken into account.

Tory MP criticised for ‘primitives’ tweet on pro-Palestine protesters in clashes

Tory MP criticised for ‘primitives’ tweet on pro-Palestine protesters in clashes

Anti-racism campaign Hope Not Hate has called for the Conservative Party to suspend Michael Fabricant.

Airport birthday treat for five-year-old who is airline’s biggest fan

Airport birthday treat for five-year-old who is airline’s biggest fan

George Clark took more than 50 flights with Loganair before he turned five, so cabin crew threw him a special birthday party.

Four men arrested over video ‘showing shameful anti-Semitic abuse’

Four men arrested over video ‘showing shameful anti-Semitic abuse’

Thousands of people attended a pro-Palestine demonstration on Saturday.

Police in Belfast appeal for help to find missing brothers

Police in Belfast appeal for help to find missing brothers

The PSNI said five-year-old Patrick Hovarth and his older brother, Fabricio, aged eight, may be in the company of a relative in Northern Ireland.

Five officers injured during Rangers celebration violence, police say

Five officers injured during Rangers celebration violence, police say

A total of 28 people have been arrested so far following the disorder in the heart of Glasgow.

Brexit negotiator Frost threatens action over Northern Ireland Protocol

Brexit negotiator Frost threatens action over Northern Ireland Protocol

Lord Frost said the situation caused by the protocol that he negotiated ‘cannot be sustained for long’.

Boy who died in suspected gas explosion ‘a beautiful little angel’

Boy who died in suspected gas explosion ‘a beautiful little angel’

George Arthur Hinds was aged two years and 10 months.

Johnson condemns ‘shameful racism’ after anti-Semitic threats in London

Johnson condemns ‘shameful racism’ after anti-Semitic threats in London

The Metropolitan Police said they were aware of an incident in the St John’s Wood area and were carrying out inquiries to identify those responsible.

Hancock hails milestone as 20m UK adults receive both Covid-19 jabs

Hancock hails milestone as 20m UK adults receive both Covid-19 jabs

The Government said it is on track to hit its target of offering a first jab to all adults by the end of July.

Greenpeace calls for action after UK plastic found dumped in Turkey

Greenpeace calls for action after UK plastic found dumped in Turkey

The organisation said investigators documented piles of plastic waste dumped illegally by the roadside.

Expert urges caution as most of Scotland prepares to ease restrictions

Expert urges caution as most of Scotland prepares to ease restrictions

With the exception of Glasgow and Moray, mainland Scotland will move to Level 2 restrictions on Monday.

BBC making 1,000-strong Shakespeare archive available to students

BBC making 1,000-strong Shakespeare archive available to students

TV series, interviews and programmes will be accessible online.

Wales hits two million jab milestone

Wales hits two million jab milestone

More than two million people in Wales have now received their first Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Welsh Government.

Met Police welcomes puppies in memory of sergeant killed in line of duty

Met Police welcomes puppies in memory of sergeant killed in line of duty

Sergeant Matt Ratana was shot in the chest at Croydon Custody Centre

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