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Former Tory minister warned over asylum seekers ‘human tide’ remarks

Former Tory minister warned over asylum seekers ‘human tide’ remarks

The letters between the two, in October 1997, were released by the National Archives, Kew.

Australia orders deportation of Katie Hopkins for flouting quarantine rules

Australia orders deportation of Katie Hopkins for flouting quarantine rules

The far-right commentator was Down Under to appear on a reality TV programme.

Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia for flouting quarantine rules

Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia for flouting quarantine rules

The far-right commentator was Down Under to appear on a reality TV programme.

Lack of single-use plastics ban in England a ‘dereliction of Brexit promise’

Lack of single-use plastics ban in England a ‘dereliction of Brexit promise’

EU member states are outlawing the use of plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene food containers but the UK Government is not following suit.

Tommy Robinson to find out whether Syrian teenager has won libel claim

Tommy Robinson to find out whether Syrian teenager has won libel claim

The English Defence League founder was sued for libel by Jamal Hijazi, a Syrian schoolboy who was filmed being attacked at school in 2018.

More subpostmasters in bid to clear names at Court of Appeal

More subpostmasters in bid to clear names at Court of Appeal

In April, 39 former subpostmasters who were convicted and even jailed for theft, fraud and false accounting had their names cleared.

Charles and Camilla to visit Exeter as coronavirus restrictions lifted

Charles and Camilla to visit Exeter as coronavirus restrictions lifted

For the first time since March 2020, the two-metre rule is no longer being enforced.

Nightclubs open their doors at midnight as excited dancers return

Nightclubs open their doors at midnight as excited dancers return

England’s remaining coronavirus restrictions were lifted on Monday, allowing hospitality venues such as nightclubs to finally welcome back patrons.

What the papers say – July 19

What the papers say – July 19

The Monday papers splash on the Prime Minister’s enforced self-isolation due to his potential exposure to Covid-19.

Scotland set to move to Level 0 from Monday

Scotland set to move to Level 0 from Monday

As Scotland moves to a lower level of restrictions, England will see most legal restrictions removed on Monday.

Johnson urges caution over lockdown ending as he is forced into isolation

Johnson urges caution over lockdown ending as he is forced into isolation

The PM is forced to spend so-called ‘freedom day’ in England self-isolating at Chequers after being ‘pinged’ by Test and Trace.

What Covid rules are changing on ‘freedom day’ in England?

What Covid rules are changing on ‘freedom day’ in England?

The PA news agency looks at how life will be different.

DUP leader to meet with Maros Sefcovic

DUP leader to meet with Maros Sefcovic

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will take part in a virtual meeting with the European Commission vice president as his party continue to oppose the NI Protocol.

Police warning over home security after Cornwall burglary and sex attack

Police warning over home security after Cornwall burglary and sex attack

Police have released a picture of a man in connection with the incident.

Three dead after being pulled from water on hottest day of year

Three dead after being pulled from water on hottest day of year

Police in Manchester reported that a 19-year-old man had died at Salford Quays.

Frontline NHS staff spared quarantine in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Frontline NHS staff spared quarantine in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Fully vaccinated health and social care staff in England may avoid isolation if absence may lead to a ‘significant risk of harm’.

NHS App which displays vaccine status hits milestone of 10 million users

NHS App which displays vaccine status hits milestone of 10 million users

As the remaining restrictions are lifted across England, it is hoped the app will help people return to the workplace, attend nightclubs and travel.

Eat Out to Help Out ‘helped cause rise in deaths for minority ethnic groups’

Eat Out to Help Out ‘helped cause rise in deaths for minority ethnic groups’

Concern has been raised that the lifting of restrictions in England from Monday could see these ethnic groups hit again.

Hottest day of the year in England and Wales with heatwave set to last

Hottest day of the year in England and Wales with heatwave set to last

Both England and Wales have surpassed Saturday’s top temperatures reaching above 30C.

Indiana Jones actor takes fall shooting on Glasgow street

Indiana Jones actor takes fall shooting on Glasgow street

Shooting has taken over parts of the city centre this month, transforming it into Manhattan of the late 1960s.

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