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In Pictures: Party time for some as restrictions lifted on ‘freedom day’

In Pictures: Party time for some as restrictions lifted on ‘freedom day’

The lifting of restrictions allows venues such as nightclubs to finally welcome back patrons.

UK accuses China of state-backed ‘cyber sabotage’

UK accuses China of state-backed ‘cyber sabotage’

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Chinese state-backed groups were behind a cyber attack on Microsoft Exchange servers.

Man accused over lockdown rave cleared after police fail to attend court

Man accused over lockdown rave cleared after police fail to attend court

Robert Bagot, 33, was acquitted of breaching coronavirus rules when the arresting officers did not turn up to give evidence against him.

Defence papers leak was result of individual blunder not espionage

Defence papers leak was result of individual blunder not espionage

Sensitive documents about military operations were found at a Kent bus stop.

Michael O’Leary: I would turn off ‘rubbish’ NHS Covid app

Michael O’Leary: I would turn off ‘rubbish’ NHS Covid app

More than half a million people were instructed to self-isolate by the app during the first week of July.

Anne wishes Team GB good luck as she remembers her own Olympic journey

Anne wishes Team GB good luck as she remembers her own Olympic journey

The Princess Royal, who was a three day eventer at Montreal in 1976, was the first member of the British royal family to compete in the Games.

Where do I need to wear a mask now restrictions have eased?

Where do I need to wear a mask now restrictions have eased?

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

More subpostmasters have names cleared by Court of Appeal

More subpostmasters have names cleared by Court of Appeal

Three senior judges overturned the convictions of 12 former subpostmasters wrongly convicted of offences as a result of the Horizon scandal.

Activists block entrance to UK Government hub in Edinburgh

Activists block entrance to UK Government hub in Edinburgh

The group is demanding that the Prime Minister halts approval of the Cambo oil field in the North Sea just months before Glasgow hosts Cop26.

Majority plan to continue wearing face masks, ONS says

Majority plan to continue wearing face masks, ONS says

A new survey by the Office for National Statistics found that 64% of adults say they will still wear masks in stores and on public transport.

Covid-19 case rates at record high in one in six local areas of England

Covid-19 case rates at record high in one in six local areas of England

England’s overall rate of new cases is the highest since mid-January.

Vaccines minister set to announce Covid jabs for some under-18s

Vaccines minister set to announce Covid jabs for some under-18s

Nadhim Zahawi said he will announce the Government’s response to the advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

Pubs and shops forced to shut as ‘pingdemic’ causes staff shortages

Pubs and shops forced to shut as ‘pingdemic’ causes staff shortages

Pub giant Greene King has been forced to shut 33 pubs in the past week.

Donaldson warns against Government intervention on Northern Ireland abortion law

Donaldson warns against Government intervention on Northern Ireland abortion law

The DUP leader said decisions on the sensitive issue should be taken by locally elected ministers.

PM ‘wrong’ to consider using self-isolation opt-out scheme, minister admits

PM ‘wrong’ to consider using self-isolation opt-out scheme, minister admits

Boris Johnson U-turned on using a pilot testing programme and is instead having to quarantine on England’s so-called ‘freedom day’.

EU needs to recognise NI Protocol has failed – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

EU needs to recognise NI Protocol has failed – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

The DUP leader was speaking ahead of a virtual meeting with European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic.

Heatwave sizzle set to continue with temperatures of 32C

Heatwave sizzle set to continue with temperatures of 32C

Tens of thousands of people headed for beaches over the weekend with roads busy on coastal routes.

Scotland moves to Level 0 of coronavirus restrictions, but caution urged

Scotland moves to Level 0 of coronavirus restrictions, but caution urged

As Scotland moves to a lower level of restrictions, England will see most legal restrictions removed on Monday.

Few quarantine concerns among Glasgow passengers heading for amber-list holidays

Few quarantine concerns among Glasgow passengers heading for amber-list holidays

The Balearic Islands moved to the UK’s amber travel list on Monday morning as Scotland finally entered Level 0 of its coronavirus restrictions.

Bill Clinton turned down Queen’s tea invite because he ‘wanted to be a tourist’

Bill Clinton turned down Queen’s tea invite because he ‘wanted to be a tourist’

Documents containing logistics involving the US president’s 1997 visit have been released by the National Archives.

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