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In Pictures: Hot air balloons brighten skies over Bristol

In Pictures: Hot air balloons brighten skies over Bristol

Forty-three teams took part in the event.

Coronavirus and lockdown significantly raised mental health challenges – study

Coronavirus and lockdown significantly raised mental health challenges – study

Results found that a quarter of those who took part had significantly elevated anxiety and depression.

UK manufacturing hits 16-month high – survey

UK manufacturing hits 16-month high – survey

Manufacturers still have a ‘long and precarious’ road to travel, IHS warned.

Khan ‘surprised’ over plans to use M25 to seal off London if Covid-19 surges

Khan ‘surprised’ over plans to use M25 to seal off London if Covid-19 surges

It was reported that the Government has run through options in the event of a second wave of coronavirus in the capital.

New stamps to honour fictional detective Sherlock Holmes

New stamps to honour fictional detective Sherlock Holmes

Characters from TV series Sherlock are included in the new issue from August 18.

TikTok planning London headquarters, according to reports

TikTok planning London headquarters, according to reports

The move comes amid continued claims from the US that the app has ties to the Chinese government.

‘Ireland’s Greatest’ John Hume: From teacher to Nobel Peace Prize winner

‘Ireland’s Greatest’ John Hume: From teacher to Nobel Peace Prize winner

Hume’s political career began in 1969.

Man who dreamed of Irish unity laid groundwork for peace deal

Man who dreamed of Irish unity laid groundwork for peace deal

John Hume helped persuade the IRA to pursue politics and give up the armed struggle.

Former SDLP leader John Hume dies at 83

Former SDLP leader John Hume dies at 83

Mr Hume was awarded the Nobel Prize for his efforts to secure peace in Northern Ireland.

Covid-19 decision-making ‘shrouded in secrecy’ – top scientist

Covid-19 decision-making ‘shrouded in secrecy’ – top scientist

Sir Paul Nurse, the director of the Francis Crick Institute, said the decision-making process should be more transparent.

Douglas Ross promises plan for economy in first month of Tory leadership

Douglas Ross promises plan for economy in first month of Tory leadership

The Moray MP, who announced his candidacy for the party’s top job last week, criticised the Scottish Government for ‘ignoring economic concerns’.

Union accuses British Airways of ‘industrial thuggery’

Union accuses British Airways of ‘industrial thuggery’

Unite general secretary Len McCluskey says the airline was wrong to believe it could ‘walk all over’ its staff.

Key questions answered on coronavirus testing

Key questions answered on coronavirus testing

What are the different types of coronavirus tests and why is testing so important?

HSBC profits drop 65% due to coronavirus, interest rates

HSBC profits drop 65% due to coronavirus, interest rates

Shares in the bank have fallen more than 40% this year.

What the papers say – August 3

What the papers say – August 3

A new 90-minute Covid-19 test features among the stories on Monday’s front pages.

Uber teams with Thames Clippers for Uber Boat service

Uber teams with Thames Clippers for Uber Boat service

The service will allow users to purchase tickets in advance through the Uber app.

Private boaters surround SpaceX capsule after successful splashdown

Private boaters surround SpaceX capsule after successful splashdown

We need to do a better job next time, Nasa administrator Jim Bridenstine said.

Greater Manchester declares major incident over rising Covid-19 rates

Greater Manchester declares major incident over rising Covid-19 rates

It comes just as Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s meal-deal scheme gets under way.

Teenager, 18, dies while swimming at beauty spot

Teenager, 18, dies while swimming at beauty spot

The man got into difficulty at Linton Falls, on the River Wharfe, in North Yorkshire, as temperatures soared on Friday.

Which restaurants are taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme?

Which restaurants are taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme?

The discount per person will be capped at £10 and does not apply to alcohol.

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