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Pub and bar bosses gear up for ‘historic day’ as reopenings near

Pub and bar bosses gear up for ‘historic day’ as reopenings near

Thousands of pubs in England are expected to reopen their doors across the UK on July 4.

Lockdown lifting could mean staycation boom

Lockdown lifting could mean staycation boom

Many pubs and restaurants are also set to open on July 4.

Galleries to reopen offering a ‘more contemplative experience’

Galleries to reopen offering a ‘more contemplative experience’

Gallery chiefs do not expect the usual crowds.

Lockdown timeline: What happened when the UK stayed at home?

Lockdown timeline: What happened when the UK stayed at home?

What are the key dates that have punctuated the coronavirus pandemic in the UK?

Outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Leicester has no obvious source, says PHE report

Outbreak of Covid-19 cases in Leicester has no obvious source, says PHE report

Health Secretary Matt Hancock tightened restrictions on areas of the city and nearby suburbs on Monday.

Gavin Williamson to announce schools overhaul when pupils return after summer

Gavin Williamson to announce schools overhaul when pupils return after summer

But schools in Leicester will be closed on Thursday as part of the city’s lockdown extension.

Leicester lockdown: What are the rules for schools?

Leicester lockdown: What are the rules for schools?

Here is a recap of the lockdown rules about who gets a school place.

Meghan ‘unprotected’ by monarchy after media attack, court papers suggest

Meghan ‘unprotected’ by monarchy after media attack, court papers suggest

The leaked papers form part of Meghan’s legal action against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline.

First month of lockdown saw dramatic drop in air pollution – research

First month of lockdown saw dramatic drop in air pollution – research

Levels of some of the most harmful gasses fell by between 30% and 40% in towns and cities.

Statue of former Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie destroyed in Wimbledon park

Statue of former Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie destroyed in Wimbledon park

The incident appears to be linked to unrest amongst the Oromo people of the African nation.

Raab: China could stop Hong Kong residents from moving to Britain

Raab: China could stop Hong Kong residents from moving to Britain

The Foreign Secretary also said it was ‘difficult to give a precise forecast’ of how many people may make the move to the UK.

Hotel living no better than detention centres, asylum seekers say

Hotel living no better than detention centres, asylum seekers say

At a protest in Glasgow on Wednesday night, asylum seekers say the Home Office has failed in their duty of care.

Man arrested over toppling of Edward Colston statue

Man arrested over toppling of Edward Colston statue

The 24-year-old was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and has been released under investigation.

Leicester lockdown due to ‘inadequacy of information sharing’ – academics

Leicester lockdown due to ‘inadequacy of information sharing’ – academics

Reimposing lockdown represents a ‘failure of timely intervention’, according to academics and clinicians from the University of Leicester.

Liam Payne ‘constantly inspired’ by three-year-old son Bear

Liam Payne ‘constantly inspired’ by three-year-old son Bear

He said that his son motivates him ‘to do better’.

UK sees above average rainfall in June – after sunniest spring on record

UK sees above average rainfall in June – after sunniest spring on record

The country saw 105.7mm of rainfall, which is 144% of the June average.

UK should ‘prepare for the worst’ this winter, medical expert tells MPs

UK should ‘prepare for the worst’ this winter, medical expert tells MPs

Sir John Bell said it would be advisable not to depend on a breakthrough from researchers working on a Covid-19 vaccine.

Mummy, what’s his name? Daughter interrupts expert’s live TV interview

Mummy, what’s his name? Daughter interrupts expert’s live TV interview

Dr Clare Wenham’s daughter Scarlett even spoke with BBC newsreader Christian Fraser.

Reduce risk of premature death by exercising more, studies suggest

Reduce risk of premature death by exercising more, studies suggest

Researchers also found that people are more likely to die from Covid-19 if they are overweight.

Five-year-old who died in knife incident named by police

Five-year-old who died in knife incident named by police

Sayagi Sivanantham was taken by paramedics to hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

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