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Johnson says employers must decide who works from home in lockdown easing

Johnson says employers must decide who works from home in lockdown easing

The PM said he will also set out major relaxations of lockdown to pave the way for theatres and sports stadiums to reopen.

Fairground ride on Blackpool pier completely destroyed by fire

Fairground ride on Blackpool pier completely destroyed by fire

Ten fire crews were called out to deal with the blaze.

Pc Harper murder accused is sorry, jury told

Pc Harper murder accused is sorry, jury told

Three teenagers are on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murder.

Around 130 accounts targeted in Twitter hack, social network says

Around 130 accounts targeted in Twitter hack, social network says

It comes as a report claims an insider could have been responsible for the major security breach.

Man denies stalking and racially harassing Tommy Robinson

Man denies stalking and racially harassing Tommy Robinson

Muhammad Abdul Basir is accused of racially harassing the former EDL leader via a series of YouTube videos.

Around one in 10 adults visited hair salon or barbers after they reopened – ONS

Around one in 10 adults visited hair salon or barbers after they reopened – ONS

Food and drink establishments, hair salons and barbers in England were able to open their doors for the first time on July 4.

Matt Hancock orders review of daily death figures for Covid-19 in England

Matt Hancock orders review of daily death figures for Covid-19 in England

Public Health England’s figures feed into the daily death statistics published by the Department for Health and Social Care.

£200m funding boost announced for armed forces accommodation

£200m funding boost announced for armed forces accommodation

More than 5,000 military personnel and their families will have their homes modernised as part of the plan.

Security Minister points finger at Russia over cyber attacks on Covid-19 labs

Security Minister points finger at Russia over cyber attacks on Covid-19 labs

James Brokenshire was speaking after Britain, the US and Canada said hackers were seeking to steal the secrets of research bodies around the world.

Queen’s private ceremony for Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘icing on cake’, say family

Queen’s private ceremony for Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘icing on cake’, say family

The veteran’s daughter said ‘protocol is being written as we speak’ about the unique ceremony taking place at Windsor.

Knife crime incidents hit record level

Knife crime incidents hit record level

The Office for National Statistics released new figures on Friday.

Experts criticise ‘flaws’ in England’s Covid-19 death figures

Experts criticise ‘flaws’ in England’s Covid-19 death figures

Researchers said anyone who has ever tested positive for coronavirus can be included in death figures, even if they have died from something else.

Facebook to start reminding users to wear a mask

Facebook to start reminding users to wear a mask

Alerts will appear at the top of feeds on Facebook and Instagram as part of the initiative to stop the spread of Covid-19.

British Airways retires 747 fleet due to pandemic

British Airways retires 747 fleet due to pandemic

The airline was the world’s biggest operator of the 747-400 model.

Wellbeing boosted by visiting beaches and coasts – study

Wellbeing boosted by visiting beaches and coasts – study

Review published by the Environment Department highlights the importance of protecting marine areas.

Refund credit notes for cancelled holidays given Atol protection

Refund credit notes for cancelled holidays given Atol protection

Many travel firms are offering refund credit notes instead of money for cancelled trips to help their cash flow.

Fire strikes ride and workshop on Blackpool pier

Fire strikes ride and workshop on Blackpool pier

There were 10 fire engines attending the blaze.

Declining travel due to pandemic forces British Airways to retire Boeing 747s

Declining travel due to pandemic forces British Airways to retire Boeing 747s

The airline has 31 of the aircraft.

Memorial to Dambusters’ dog changed to remove racist name

Memorial to Dambusters’ dog changed to remove racist name

Film versions of The Dam Busters have either edited out the name or given him the moniker Trigger.

Princess Royal praises ‘enormous advantage’ of GM crops

Princess Royal praises ‘enormous advantage’ of GM crops

Her brother is a passionate organic farmer who has previously spoken out against GM.

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