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Prominent figures who have contracted Covid-19

Prominent figures who have contracted Covid-19

The virus that ‘does not discriminate’ has affected ministers, MPs, political advisers and health officials alike.

Busker aims to ‘bring everybody together’ by sharing performances on TikTok

Busker aims to ‘bring everybody together’ by sharing performances on TikTok

As the Covid-19 pandemic has reduced footfall in high streets, buskers have taken to social media to showcase their talents.

Blair calls for an end to quarantine for the double-jabbed

Blair calls for an end to quarantine for the double-jabbed

The ex-prime minister said the current system is ‘not rational’ and that Boris Johnson should not be having to self-isolate.

Downing Street adds to the pile of pandemic U-turns

Downing Street adds to the pile of pandemic U-turns

Throughout the pandemic, Government advice has shifted on a range of issues.

Comedian Tom O’Connor dies aged 81

Comedian Tom O’Connor dies aged 81

He established himself as a household name through the 70s and 80s.

Edward and Sophie visit British Grand Prix to thank McLaren team for support

Edward and Sophie visit British Grand Prix to thank McLaren team for support

Do It 4 Youth initiative aims to raise money to enable a million more young people from deprived communities take up the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Three weeks before impact of lifting Covid restrictions will be known – expert

Three weeks before impact of lifting Covid restrictions will be known – expert

A government scientific adviser said case numbers will “almost certainly” hit 100,000 per day.

What is the workplace contact-tracing pilot scheme causing a political row?

What is the workplace contact-tracing pilot scheme causing a political row?

Here we look at the pilot system hoping to help avert the so-called ‘pingdemic’.

Johnson to isolate at Chequers following fury over quarantine escape plan

Johnson to isolate at Chequers following fury over quarantine escape plan

The PM and Chancellor Rishi Sunak caused outrage after they said they would take daily tests after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

Ruth Davidson to join House of Lords on Tuesday

Ruth Davidson to join House of Lords on Tuesday

She has chosen the title Baroness Davidson of Lundin Links.

Consumer confidence ‘rebounds to pre-pandemic levels’

Consumer confidence ‘rebounds to pre-pandemic levels’

The latest quarterly consumer tracker by Deloitte reported the highest consumer confidence since the end of 2019.

Boris Johnson escapes need to quarantine after meeting with Sajid Javid

Boris Johnson escapes need to quarantine after meeting with Sajid Javid

The PM and Chancellor Rishi Sunak were contacted by Test and Trace but will take part in a daily testing pilot rather than self-isolate.

Katie Hopkins axed from Big Brother VIP in Australia

Katie Hopkins axed from Big Brother VIP in Australia

The health minister said: ‘Instead of Big Brother watching Katie Hopkins, Katie Hopkins should be watching Big Brother from a long long way away’.

Family ‘living in fear’ after mother who killed five-year-old son released

Family ‘living in fear’ after mother who killed five-year-old son released

Teresa Sheldon was detained under a hospital order in July 2015 after she pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

Campaign launched to prevent ‘avalanche’ of homelessness

Campaign launched to prevent ‘avalanche’ of homelessness

Evictions and repossessions continued throughout the lockdown, the Big Issue says.

MPs call for ‘long overdue’ council tax revaluation for England

MPs call for ‘long overdue’ council tax revaluation for England

The Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee said change should be part of a wider programme of reform.

Wartime airman remembers burns surgeon on 80th anniversary of support society

Wartime airman remembers burns surgeon on 80th anniversary of support society

Jim Marshall, 98, said Sir Archibald McIndoe and the Guinea Pig Club gave him back his life.

Macmillan: One in five with cancer cannot return to normal life on ‘freedom day’

Macmillan: One in five with cancer cannot return to normal life on ‘freedom day’

Some 21% of those living with the condition in England said they could not enjoy day-to-day life until new Covid-19 cases had stopped being reported.

What the papers say – July 18

What the papers say – July 18

Health Secretary Sajid Javid testing positive for Covid features among the front pages.

Ministers wait to learn if they face ‘freedom day’ in quarantine

Ministers wait to learn if they face ‘freedom day’ in quarantine

Close contacts of Health Secretary Sajid Javid may have to self-isolate after test confirms he has Covid-19.

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