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64% adults will keep wearing face masks in shops and on public transport – ONS

64% adults will keep wearing face masks in shops and on public transport – ONS

The Office for National Statistics analysed responses from 3,824 people after the Government announced its Step 4 plans.

Ofcom calls for laws to ensure diversity at broadcasters

Ofcom calls for laws to ensure diversity at broadcasters

The watchdog said Government should ‘urgently bring forward primary legislation’.

UK-Chinese people ‘may be scarred for more than a generation’ after virus abuse

UK-Chinese people ‘may be scarred for more than a generation’ after virus abuse

A report into anti-Chinese prejudice during the pandemic found cases of discrimination in shops, restaurants, public transport and the workplace.

Face masks to remain compulsory in historic London market

Face masks to remain compulsory in historic London market

Borough Market officials said its research found a ‘clear majority’ of visitors are in favour of the move.

Fresh warnings that ‘pingdemic’ will create surge of isolating workers

Fresh warnings that ‘pingdemic’ will create surge of isolating workers

Medics have called for a rethink on the month-long delay between ‘freedom day’ and quarantine rules being eased for the double-jabbed.

GSK plans to create up to 5,000 jobs in new Stevenage biotech hub

GSK plans to create up to 5,000 jobs in new Stevenage biotech hub

Bosses will now look for a development partner in a deal they hope will unlock £400 million in new investment.

Staff shortages threatening production of goods, business groups warn

Staff shortages threatening production of goods, business groups warn

It comes as the number of people notified by the NHS Covid app in England and Wales recently passed 500,000 in a week.

Ex-prison officer charged with abuse at juvenile detention centre

Ex-prison officer charged with abuse at juvenile detention centre

Patrick Devaney is accused of misconduct in a public office and two counts of indecent assault against a boy under the age of 16.

Marcus Rashford mural graffiti ‘not racial’, say police

Marcus Rashford mural graffiti ‘not racial’, say police

No arrests have been made as CCTV footage continues to be reviewed .

Revealed: Complex funding arrangement to pay for Johnson’s lavish flat refurb

Revealed: Complex funding arrangement to pay for Johnson’s lavish flat refurb

Fresh details of the funding arrangements were detailed in the Cabinet Office’s annual report.

Legal financiers paid £75m for role in Russian billionaire divorce battle

Legal financiers paid £75m for role in Russian billionaire divorce battle

Burford Capital funded Tatiana Akhmedova through the High Court where she heard she was entitled to around £450 million from her ex-husband.

Burberry sales return to pre-pandemic levels despite rich tourists staying away

Burberry sales return to pre-pandemic levels despite rich tourists staying away

The luxury fashion chain said sales were strong in Asia and America, but weaker in Europe.

Greatest rise in anxiety over first lockdown felt by older people – research

Greatest rise in anxiety over first lockdown felt by older people – research

A third of respondents felt anxious or on edge at least several times a week during the first national lockdown, a survey of 379,000 people found.

What the papers say – July 16

What the papers say – July 16

The papers on Friday carry Covid woe in the UK and fatal flooding across western Europe.

Whitty coronavirus warning: ‘We could get into trouble again surprisingly fast’

Whitty coronavirus warning: ‘We could get into trouble again surprisingly fast’

England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said people should take things ‘incredibly slowly’ when restrictions lift on July 19.

Chris Whitty urges Covid-19 caution as UK ‘not out of the woods’

Chris Whitty urges Covid-19 caution as UK ‘not out of the woods’

Hospital admissions could hit ‘quite scary’ numbers if we are not cautious post July 19, the Chief Medical Officer said.

Heat-health alert issued for weekend

Heat-health alert issued for weekend

Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 31C (87.8F) on Sunday and Monday.

Actress Ruth Madeley tells how taxi driver took her wheelchair away

Actress Ruth Madeley tells how taxi driver took her wheelchair away

Transport for London described the incident as ‘utterly appalling’.

European Commission president set to discuss NI Protocol on visit to Dublin

European Commission president set to discuss NI Protocol on visit to Dublin

Ursula von der Leyen will take part in bilateral discussions with the Irish premier Micheal Martin

People feared dead after crash on motorway, police say

People feared dead after crash on motorway, police say

One of the lorries caught fire as a result of the collision.

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