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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.

Northern Ireland supermarkets call for urgent action to prevent trade disruption

Northern Ireland supermarkets call for urgent action to prevent trade disruption

Six of the UK’s leading retailers have written to Lord Frost and Maros Sefcovic.

France quarantine announcement triggers ‘mass confusion’ for travel sector

France quarantine announcement triggers ‘mass confusion’ for travel sector

Travel leaders said the move to continue mandatory self-isolation was unexpected.

Talks under way to have US ‘deep space radar’ in Britain

Talks under way to have US ‘deep space radar’ in Britain

The head of the RAF said the system would help protect critical UK interests in space.

Beta variant in France a ‘threat’ as it may evade immune response, expert warns

Beta variant in France a ‘threat’ as it may evade immune response, expert warns

It was announced on Friday evening that holidaymakers returning from France must continue to quarantine for 10 days – even if they are double jabbed.

Ornament returned to family after 35 years with help from celebrity vicar

Ornament returned to family after 35 years with help from celebrity vicar

A mystery parcel was delivered to police in Northamptonshire containing a porcelain ornament that was stolen 35 years ago.

Many in England ‘unaware’ they are overweight – survey

Many in England ‘unaware’ they are overweight – survey

NHS figures estimate two-thirds of English adults are overweight, obese or morbidly obese.

Ex-health secretary warns Johnson he may need to bring back Covid restrictions

Ex-health secretary warns Johnson he may need to bring back Covid restrictions

Jeremy Hunt said the situation is ‘very serious’ with cases rising ahead of lockdown lifting in England on Monday.

Scenes at Wembley ‘a stain on country’s reputation’, says former Met chief

Scenes at Wembley ‘a stain on country’s reputation’, says former Met chief

Former deputy assistant commissioner Andy Trotter said the incident was ‘disgusting’ but it was simplistic’ to solely blame the police.

Coronavirus outbreak hits Perth prison

Coronavirus outbreak hits Perth prison

Inmates at HMP Perth will not have access to courts, lawyers, family visits and cannot use the gym.

Finance manager jailed for £173,000 fraud against care company owned by relative

Finance manager jailed for £173,000 fraud against care company owned by relative

Bradley Young admitted taking the money after an accountant was called in.

Radical preacher Anjem Choudary’s public speaking ban lifted

Radical preacher Anjem Choudary’s public speaking ban lifted

The extremist was jailed five years ago and has been subject to licence conditions ever since.

Government’s pandemic response ‘did not click in fast enough’ – scientist

Government’s pandemic response ‘did not click in fast enough’ – scientist

Sage adviser Sir Jeremy Farrar said the ‘British state machinery did not get a grip’.

Long Covid sufferers to benefit from £19.6 million research investment

Long Covid sufferers to benefit from £19.6 million research investment

The suite of 15 new research studies are aimed at helping to better understand the condition, improve diagnosis and find new treatments.

What the papers say – July 17

What the papers say – July 17

A U-turn on French holidays and global concerns over so-called Freedom Day feature among the nation’s front pages.

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