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Face masks: Conservatives cut up membership cards in protest at new rules

Face masks: Conservatives cut up membership cards in protest at new rules

Several members of the party are angry at new measures imposing the use of face coverings in shops.

ITV boss says broadcaster will not do a show like Jeremy Kyle again

ITV boss says broadcaster will not do a show like Jeremy Kyle again

Chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall was facing questions from MPs.

UK economy grows by ‘disappointing’ 1.8% in May in blow to rapid recovery hopes

UK economy grows by ‘disappointing’ 1.8% in May in blow to rapid recovery hopes

The Office for National Statistics said output remained a quarter below its pre-pandemic levels.

Samantha Womack settles phone hacking claim

Samantha Womack settles phone hacking claim

The actress has received ‘substantial damages’ from News Group Newspapers

George III’s rare watch sells for £1.6 million

George III’s rare watch sells for £1.6 million

The historic 19th century timepiece by Abraham-Louis Breguet went under the hammer at Sotheby’s.

Zero-waste shopping service Loop launched with Tesco to help consumers go green

Zero-waste shopping service Loop launched with Tesco to help consumers go green

The scheme, which allows customers to order products in durable refillable containers, aims to cut packaging waste.

Huawei UK chairman to resign as ministers prepare to announce 5G ban

Huawei UK chairman to resign as ministers prepare to announce 5G ban

Lord Browne’s term was due to end in March but the former BP boss is now expected to depart in September.

Johnny Depp’s security guard recalls actor’s ‘distress’ after finger severed

Johnny Depp’s security guard recalls actor’s ‘distress’ after finger severed

The actor is suing the publisher of The Sun, News Group Newspapers, over an April 2018 article which labelled him a ‘wife beater’.

Bounce Back Loans worth £31.7bn handed to small businesses

Bounce Back Loans worth £31.7bn handed to small businesses

New figures from the Treasury show that 1.05 million Bounce Back Loans have been approved so far.

Pandemic has boosted support for Welsh independence, Plaid Cymru leader says

Pandemic has boosted support for Welsh independence, Plaid Cymru leader says

Adam Price’s party has tabled a motion to debate whether Wales should be allowed to call a referendum to leave the UK.

Family of woman killed in crane collapse ‘beyond devastated’

Family of woman killed in crane collapse ‘beyond devastated’

June Harvey was killed and at least four others injured when the crane collapsed in Bow, east London.

Returning to visitor attractions is ‘an oasis in a coronavirus desert’

Returning to visitor attractions is ‘an oasis in a coronavirus desert’

The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions said parks, gardens and zoos have seen a particular spike in demand as lockdown restrictions ease.

Stargazers urged to take in comet that will not return for 68 centuries

Stargazers urged to take in comet that will not return for 68 centuries

PA news agency photographer Owen Humphreys captured the Neowise comet from Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in the early hours of Tuesday.

UK economy may not recover to pre-virus levels until 2024, says OBR

UK economy may not recover to pre-virus levels until 2024, says OBR

The fiscal watchdog warned that the economy could shrink by as much as 14.3% in 2020.

Number of weekly deaths linked to Covid-19 at lowest level since lockdown began

Number of weekly deaths linked to Covid-19 at lowest level since lockdown began

The number of deaths registered in England and Wales involving Covid-19 in the week ending July 3 was 532, the ONS said.

Retailers and police urged to ensure shoppers in England wear face coverings

Retailers and police urged to ensure shoppers in England wear face coverings

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will announce that anyone failing to comply with the order in England from July 24 could face a fine of up to £100.

Louis wants to cuddle everything and does not get social distancing – Kate

Louis wants to cuddle everything and does not get social distancing – Kate

The Duchess of Cambridge was interviewed for BBC Breakfast to mark the launch of the Tiny Happy People digital resource for parents.

UK economy grew 1.8% in May but output still a quarter below pre-crisis levels

UK economy grew 1.8% in May but output still a quarter below pre-crisis levels

The ONS said the economy eked out growth in manufacturing and housebuilding but the rise is smaller than many economists expected.

Two men held after flight diverted to Stansted Airport due to ‘security alert’

Two men held after flight diverted to Stansted Airport due to ‘security alert’

Nothing suspicious was found on board after investigations, Essex Police said.

Rape being ‘decriminalised’ due to lack of prosecutions, commissioner warns

Rape being ‘decriminalised’ due to lack of prosecutions, commissioner warns

The report from the Victims Commissioner said the number of cases has ‘collapsed’ by more than half.

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