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What the papers say – July 30

What the papers say – July 30

Potential changes to rules on coronavirus isolation lead many of Thursday’s papers.

Self-isolation period for those with Covid-19 ‘to be extended to 10 days’

Self-isolation period for those with Covid-19 ‘to be extended to 10 days’

Deputy chief medical officer for England Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is expected to announce an increase from the current seven days.

Many of first Covid-19 cases outside mainland China linked to Italy travel

Many of first Covid-19 cases outside mainland China linked to Italy travel

The research by the Centers for Disease Control in the US was published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

In Pictures: NHS workers march on Downing Street to demand pay rise

In Pictures: NHS workers march on Downing Street to demand pay rise

‘Clapping won’t pay my bills,’ was among the messages aimed at the Government.

NHS workers target ‘coward’ Johnson in march to Downing Street

NHS workers target ‘coward’ Johnson in march to Downing Street

NHS staff made their way to Whitehall on Wednesday evening to demand an immediate pay rise.

7.1% of Britons have been previously infected with coronavirus, study suggests

7.1% of Britons have been previously infected with coronavirus, study suggests

But rates of previous infection vary across different groups, researchers found.

Rachel Riley and Tracy Ann Oberman drop libel case against barrister

Rachel Riley and Tracy Ann Oberman drop libel case against barrister

The pair sued Jane Heybroek after she retweeted a link to a January 2019 blog by Shaun Lawson.

Quarantine measures could be extended to other countries – Transport Secretary

Quarantine measures could be extended to other countries – Transport Secretary

‘It’s absolutely essential we acted when we did,’ said Grant Shapps.

‘Sink or swim’ warning for Lib Dems as voting starts in leadership contest

‘Sink or swim’ warning for Lib Dems as voting starts in leadership contest

Ballot papers will go out to members as Sir Ed Davey battles Layla Moran for the party leadership.

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

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

Oldham has drawn level with Leicester, while the rate in Blackburn continues to rise.

Dramatic video shows attack on police at lockdown party

Dramatic video shows attack on police at lockdown party

The gathering in Eastbourne descended into violence and one woman told an officer: “I have got corona, watch out.”

Teepee village installed in Bristol for socially distanced dining

Teepee village installed in Bristol for socially distanced dining

The collaboration, called Breaking Bread, features two 60-cover dining spaces.

Harry Dunn’s ashes scattered in favourite place as family say ‘final goodbye’

Harry Dunn’s ashes scattered in favourite place as family say ‘final goodbye’

The 19-year-old has been the subject of an international controversy since his death in August last year.

Boris Johnson made inaccurate statements on child poverty, investigation finds

Boris Johnson made inaccurate statements on child poverty, investigation finds

A complaint was lodged with the Office for Statistics Regulation by the End Child Poverty coalition over the Prime Minister’s use of figures.

New ‘C’ for MI6 with selection of ex-ambassador to lead intelligence service

New ‘C’ for MI6 with selection of ex-ambassador to lead intelligence service

Former intelligence officer Richard Moore has been appointed as the chief of the Secret Intelligence Service.

Plea to not view Alexander Kareem’s killing as ‘another black boy shot dead’

Plea to not view Alexander Kareem’s killing as ‘another black boy shot dead’

Dozens attended the funeral of the 20-year-old who was shot dead in the street in a case of mistaken identity.

Helen McCourt’s mother challenges Parole Board decision to release murderer

Helen McCourt’s mother challenges Parole Board decision to release murderer

Marie McCourt claims Ian Simms should not be freed until he reveals where her daughter’s body is hidden.

Meghan awaits ruling in court bid to prevent friends’ identities being revealed

Meghan awaits ruling in court bid to prevent friends’ identities being revealed

The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers over an article which reproduced parts of a letter she sent her father, Thomas Markle, in 2018.

NHS leaders have ‘very high’ levels of concern over potential second spike

NHS leaders have ‘very high’ levels of concern over potential second spike

NHS managers are worried about the prospect of a rise in Covid-19 cases.

EU ‘no longer seeking Belfast office’ after transition period

EU ‘no longer seeking Belfast office’ after transition period

The EU had requested an office in Belfast to help oversee the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol after the end of the transition period.

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