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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.

Javid confirms he has contracted Covid-19 as England prepares to unlock

Javid confirms he has contracted Covid-19 as England prepares to unlock

The Health Secretary said a PCR test has confirmed the result of an earlier rapid lateral flow test that he was positive for the virus.

Self-isolation needed for travellers from France despite rule changes

Self-isolation needed for travellers from France despite rule changes

The prevalence of the beta coronavirus variant, which may evade vaccine protection, prompted the decision.

Major disruption on UK roads during warmest weekend of year

Major disruption on UK roads during warmest weekend of year

Pile-ups on major motorways in from Scotland to the south of England have caused delays throughout Saturday.

Nigel Farage announces new role at GB News

Nigel Farage announces new role at GB News

The former MEP said he would not be taking the knee on air.

Hottest day of the year so far recorded in all four UK nations

Hottest day of the year so far recorded in all four UK nations

The UK has reached its highest temperatures of the year so far across all four nations.

In pictures: Indiana Jones filming continues in Glasgow city centre

In pictures: Indiana Jones filming continues in Glasgow city centre

The cast and crew are filming the as-yet untitled fifth instalment of the legendary adventure series.

Javid tests positive for Covid with lockdown restrictions about to end

Javid tests positive for Covid with lockdown restrictions about to end

The Lib Dems said ministers should drop plans to lift controls in England from Monday following the Health Secretary’s test result.

Cornish choristers raise money for 10,000 Covid-19 vaccines through song

Cornish choristers raise money for 10,000 Covid-19 vaccines through song

The Truro Cathedral Choristers have raised enough money for Unicef to provide 10,000 coronavirus vaccines in poorer countries.

Police release images of 10 men sought in connection with Euro 2020 disorder

Police release images of 10 men sought in connection with Euro 2020 disorder

There were ugly scenes at Wembley as England took on Italy in the final of the competition.

In Pictures: Parks and beaches packed as temperatures soar

In Pictures: Parks and beaches packed as temperatures soar

Sunday is predicted to be even hotter in parts of the UK.

Tube line suspended after staff told to self-isolate by NHS Covid app

Tube line suspended after staff told to self-isolate by NHS Covid app

The Metropolitan Line was not running on Saturday.

Sajid Javid self-isolating after testing positive for Covid

Sajid Javid self-isolating after testing positive for Covid

The Health Secretary said he is only suffering mild symptoms of the disease.

Met Office predicts hottest day of the year on Saturday

Met Office predicts hottest day of the year on Saturday

Highs of 33C are expected in some parts of the UK this weekend.

Cyclists and pedestrians return to Hammersmith Bridge

Cyclists and pedestrians return to Hammersmith Bridge

Local residents celebrated the partial reopening of the 134-year-old cast-iron structure.

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