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UK retail sales jump in June after high street stores welcome customers back

UK retail sales jump in June after high street stores welcome customers back

The BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor for June revealed a 3.4% increase, representing the highest increase since May 2018.

Buckingham Palace gin goes on sale – with ingredients from Queen’s garden

Buckingham Palace gin goes on sale – with ingredients from Queen’s garden

The spirit will also be served at future official events at the palace.

Rate of new virus cases in Leicester down, but not falling steadily

Rate of new virus cases in Leicester down, but not falling steadily

Increased levels of testing in the city are likely to be picking up more cases.

Pharmacist’s family back review into her murder at hands of controlling husband

Pharmacist’s family back review into her murder at hands of controlling husband

Jessica Patel was strangled in 2018 by her gay husband, who wanted to cash in a £2m life insurance policy and start a new life with his boyfriend.

A third of parents ‘out of their depth’ as children struggle during pandemic

A third of parents ‘out of their depth’ as children struggle during pandemic

Use of Action for Children’s parent support service has risen five-fold during the pandemic compared with the same period last year.

Government approach to Northern Ireland Protocol condemned by MPs

Government approach to Northern Ireland Protocol condemned by MPs

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee said businesses have been left in the dark.

Migrant crossings hit daily high as Patel hails ‘new operational approach’

Migrant crossings hit daily high as Patel hails ‘new operational approach’

Home Secretary Priti Patel has been in Calais for talks with her French counterpart, Gerald Darmanin.

A third of people with dementia ‘feel like giving up’ after impact of lockdown

A third of people with dementia ‘feel like giving up’ after impact of lockdown

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common pre-existing condition in care home residents who have died with coronavirus.

Quarantine rule hits demand for Heathrow

Quarantine rule hits demand for Heathrow

The 14-day self-isolation requirement was introduced on June 8 but has been lifted for arrivals from around 75 countries and territories.

Face coverings should ‘perhaps’ become mandatory, says Justice Secretary

Face coverings should ‘perhaps’ become mandatory, says Justice Secretary

The Government has been urged to provide ‘clarity’ on its stance after recent comments signalled a difference in opinion among ministers.

Michael Rosen: It was luck that got me through coronavirus

Michael Rosen: It was luck that got me through coronavirus

The poet and author spent almost seven weeks in an induced coma on a ventilator.

Middle-aged face more years of ill health than baby boomers, study suggests

Middle-aged face more years of ill health than baby boomers, study suggests

Researchers said that although life expectancy has increased in recent decades, many of the years gained are likely to be spent in poor health.

Osprey chicks named Doddie, Vera and Captain

Osprey chicks named Doddie, Vera and Captain

The youngsters can be watched on a livestreaming nest camera which has been running since 2017.

Wetherspoon to reduce prices after hospitality VAT cut

Wetherspoon to reduce prices after hospitality VAT cut

Wetherspoon is passing on the hospitality VAT cut to its customers.

National Trust reopening houses to visitors

National Trust reopening houses to visitors

By the end of the week a total of seven properties will be open in England an Northern Ireland.

BT boss warns it would take more than 10 years to remove Huawei from network

BT boss warns it would take more than 10 years to remove Huawei from network

Philip Jansen also has security concerns.

Heathrow suffers 95% drop in passengers in June

Heathrow suffers 95% drop in passengers in June

The airport’s North America and Africa markets saw the biggest declines.

Actress Kelly Preston dies aged 57, husband John Travolta confirms

Actress Kelly Preston dies aged 57, husband John Travolta confirms

They had been married for almost 30 years and had three children.

Coronavirus immunity may only last a few months, study suggests

Coronavirus immunity may only last a few months, study suggests

The study has been carried out by King’s College London.

Peers to urge ministers to ban outdoor smoking at pubs – report

Peers to urge ministers to ban outdoor smoking at pubs – report

The ban could come as a caveat to the relaxation of licensing laws aimed to boost the economy after lockdown.

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