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Virgin Atlantic reopens onboard bars after 15-month pandemic closure

Virgin Atlantic reopens onboard bars after 15-month pandemic closure

The communal areas in Upper Class cabins are being used on flights serving countries on the Government’s green and amber travel lists.

Anti-lockdown protesters gather in Westminster on ‘freedom day’

Anti-lockdown protesters gather in Westminster on ‘freedom day’

Protesters chanted ‘shame on police’ and ‘arrest Boris Johnson’ as they gathered in Parliament Square on Monday.

Teenager arrested over disturbance during Indiana Jones filming

Teenager arrested over disturbance during Indiana Jones filming

Police say the incident happened at Renfield Street on Saturday afternoon as the cameras continued to roll on a parade scene being filmed in Glasgow.

Human rights watchdog launches probe into adult social care decision complaints

Human rights watchdog launches probe into adult social care decision complaints

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a short survey to get views from social care users, their families and unpaid carers.

Hospitality spending plunges 30% as firms report weak confidence

Hospitality spending plunges 30% as firms report weak confidence

A report by the Office for National Statistics highlighted the heavy financial toll despite the recent reopening of venues.

What are the changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

What are the changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

Wales relaxed some restrictions on Saturday, and Monday saw an easing of most lockdown rules in England and some in Scotland.

In Pictures: Party time for some as restrictions lifted on ‘freedom day’

In Pictures: Party time for some as restrictions lifted on ‘freedom day’

The lifting of restrictions allows venues such as nightclubs to finally welcome back patrons.

UK accuses China of state-backed ‘cyber sabotage’

UK accuses China of state-backed ‘cyber sabotage’

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Chinese state-backed groups were behind a cyber attack on Microsoft Exchange servers.

Man accused over lockdown rave cleared after police fail to attend court

Man accused over lockdown rave cleared after police fail to attend court

Robert Bagot, 33, was acquitted of breaching coronavirus rules when the arresting officers did not turn up to give evidence against him.

Defence papers leak was result of individual blunder not espionage

Defence papers leak was result of individual blunder not espionage

Sensitive documents about military operations were found at a Kent bus stop.

Michael O’Leary: I would turn off ‘rubbish’ NHS Covid app

Michael O’Leary: I would turn off ‘rubbish’ NHS Covid app

More than half a million people were instructed to self-isolate by the app during the first week of July.

Anne wishes Team GB good luck as she remembers her own Olympic journey

Anne wishes Team GB good luck as she remembers her own Olympic journey

The Princess Royal, who was a three day eventer at Montreal in 1976, was the first member of the British royal family to compete in the Games.

Where do I need to wear a mask now restrictions have eased?

Where do I need to wear a mask now restrictions have eased?

The Government has said people will still be expected to wear face coverings in certain situations.

More subpostmasters have names cleared by Court of Appeal

More subpostmasters have names cleared by Court of Appeal

Three senior judges overturned the convictions of 12 former subpostmasters wrongly convicted of offences as a result of the Horizon scandal.

Activists block entrance to UK Government hub in Edinburgh

Activists block entrance to UK Government hub in Edinburgh

The group is demanding that the Prime Minister halts approval of the Cambo oil field in the North Sea just months before Glasgow hosts Cop26.

Majority plan to continue wearing face masks, ONS says

Majority plan to continue wearing face masks, ONS says

A new survey by the Office for National Statistics found that 64% of adults say they will still wear masks in stores and on public transport.

Covid-19 case rates at record high in one in six local areas of England

Covid-19 case rates at record high in one in six local areas of England

England’s overall rate of new cases is the highest since mid-January.

Vaccines minister set to announce Covid jabs for some under-18s

Vaccines minister set to announce Covid jabs for some under-18s

Nadhim Zahawi said he will announce the Government’s response to the advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

Pubs and shops forced to shut as ‘pingdemic’ causes staff shortages

Pubs and shops forced to shut as ‘pingdemic’ causes staff shortages

Pub giant Greene King has been forced to shut 33 pubs in the past week.

Donaldson warns against Government intervention on Northern Ireland abortion law

Donaldson warns against Government intervention on Northern Ireland abortion law

The DUP leader said decisions on the sensitive issue should be taken by locally elected ministers.

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