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Socially distanced gatherings of six permitted under Johnson’s lockdown easing

Socially distanced gatherings of six permitted under Johnson’s lockdown easing

The PM continues to be dogged by questions over his top aide Dominic Cummings.

Dental practices in England allowed to reopen next month

Dental practices in England allowed to reopen next month

The British Dental Association welcomed the move but appealed for Government support with PPE.

The unanswered questions on Dominic Cummings at the Downing Street briefing

The unanswered questions on Dominic Cummings at the Downing Street briefing

The Government’s top medical and scientific advisers were blocked from answering questions on Dominic Cummings.

Man charged with murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

Man charged with murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

Shane Lee Mays, 29, is to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday

Pope to take part in online service with UK church leaders for first time

Pope to take part in online service with UK church leaders for first time

Pope Francis will urge people to turn away from the ‘selfish pursuit of success without caring for those left behind’.

R-value close to one ahead of partial lockdown lifting, says Sir Patrick Vallance

R-value close to one ahead of partial lockdown lifting, says Sir Patrick Vallance

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Government’s five tests required for the next phase of restrictions to begin have been met.

‘Final’ Clap for Carers event sweeps the UK to celebrate fantastic NHS staff

‘Final’ Clap for Carers event sweeps the UK to celebrate fantastic NHS staff

Clap for Carers organiser Annemarie Plas said she would like to stop the event ‘at its peak’.

In Pictures: Final applause as curtain comes down on Clap for Carers

In Pictures: Final applause as curtain comes down on Clap for Carers

The woman behind the event said it should ‘stop at its peak.

Youth raises more than £1k for local hospital charity by singing ahead of clap

Youth raises more than £1k for local hospital charity by singing ahead of clap

He built a stage in his garden with messages of praise for the NHS.

Key UN climate talks delayed until November 2021

Key UN climate talks delayed until November 2021

Talks were due to take place in November this year, but were delayed due to the pandemic.

Experts reinforce two-metre social distancing

Experts reinforce two-metre social distancing

Boris Johnson urged people to ‘strictly observe social-distancing rules, and stay two metres apart’.

The Government’s five key tests for easing lockdown which have been met

The Government’s five key tests for easing lockdown which have been met

The Prime Minister said progress has been made after reviewing social distancing measures.

Scotland’s oldest veteran dies aged 107

Scotland’s oldest veteran dies aged 107

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among those paying tribute to the former ‘Desert Rat’.

Wales to allow people to meet others outdoors from Monday

Wales to allow people to meet others outdoors from Monday

First Minister Mark Drakeford acknowledged ‘people have missed seeing their families and friends over the last three months’.

Harry Dunn’s family to bring private prosecution against Foreign Secretary

Harry Dunn’s family to bring private prosecution against Foreign Secretary

Mr Dunn’s parents have accused Dominic Raab of misconduct in a public office and perverting the course of justice.

Adherence to lockdown guidelines falls as confidence in Government drops – study

Adherence to lockdown guidelines falls as confidence in Government drops – study

Confidence in government is lower in England than in Scotland and Wales, research suggests.

Groups of six allowed to meet as PM stresses social distancing rules

Groups of six allowed to meet as PM stresses social distancing rules

Prof Chris Whitty said anyone at a barbecue must wash their hands and maintain social distancing or risk transmitting the virus.

Two men dead after being pulled from river in Bath

Two men dead after being pulled from river in Bath

Emergency services were called to reports of people in the River Avon near Toll Bridge Road.

What has changed with ‘cautious’ lockdown easing?

What has changed with ‘cautious’ lockdown easing?

Small social gatherings are now permitted.

‘Silencing the science’ – PM accused after kiboshing Cummings questions

‘Silencing the science’ – PM accused after kiboshing Cummings questions

Boris Johnson said he wanted to protect his coronavirus advisers at the Downing Street briefing from questions about his senior aide Dominic Cummings.

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