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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.

Mick Jagger backs report calling for sugar and salt tax

Mick Jagger backs report calling for sugar and salt tax

The veteran rocker made a surprise contribution to the debate on the National Food Strategy.

Nile Rodgers calls for ‘seat at table’ for songwriters after streaming report

Nile Rodgers calls for ‘seat at table’ for songwriters after streaming report

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee said the system requires a ‘complete reset’.

Where do I need to wear a mask after restrictions ease?

Where do I need to wear a mask after restrictions ease?

The Government has said people will still be expected to wear face masks in certain situations.

WhatsApp tests phone-free calls and messages

WhatsApp tests phone-free calls and messages

A new feature to allow users to sync up to four extra devices to their accounts is being trialled among a small group of users.

PM Point of Light award for Co Antrim Army cadet lieutenant

PM Point of Light award for Co Antrim Army cadet lieutenant

Lieutenant Stephen Lyons led his unit during the pandemic delivering food parcels to the vulnerable.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

South Tyneside, Hartlepool and Sunderland are recording the highest rates.

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