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No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland but rise in cases ‘to be closely examined’

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland but rise in cases ‘to be closely examined’

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it is ‘a reminder that the virus hasn’t gone away’.

Government launches information campaign ahead of Brexit transition period end

Government launches information campaign ahead of Brexit transition period end

Businesses planning to export or import to or from the EU will be told to ensure they have registered with the relevant customs authority.

Petition to tackle cancer deaths during pandemic tops 100,000 signatures

Petition to tackle cancer deaths during pandemic tops 100,000 signatures

Craig and Mandy Russell’s daughter Kelly Smith died at the age of 31 with bowel cancer during lockdown.

Herefordshire farm in lockdown after 73 Covid-19 cases

Herefordshire farm in lockdown after 73 Covid-19 cases

Workers are being asked to remain on the farm.

UK Covid-19 healthcare worker deaths among highest – Amnesty International

UK Covid-19 healthcare worker deaths among highest – Amnesty International

Data analysed by the human rights organisation found that more than 3,000 health workers have died after contracting coronavirus in 79 countries.

Scotland ‘will not shy away’ from quarantine for English visitors – Sturgeon

Scotland ‘will not shy away’ from quarantine for English visitors – Sturgeon

The First Minister said she is not ‘immediately planning’ to implement a quarantine policy.

Face coverings should not be mandatory in shops, says Cabinet minister

Face coverings should not be mandatory in shops, says Cabinet minister

But Michael Gove said that wearing a face mask ‘definitely helps you to help others in enclosed space’.

‘Too early’ for British holidaymakers to return to Ireland

‘Too early’ for British holidaymakers to return to Ireland

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said his Government is taking a very cautious approach to international travel.

Ex-M16 boss relieved Jeremy Corbyn is no longer Labour leader

Ex-M16 boss relieved Jeremy Corbyn is no longer Labour leader

In contrast, Sir Richard Dearlove said Sir Keir Starmer ‘seems to me to be a Labour leader of the type that we would expect’.

Covid-19 vaccine could be rolled out in ‘first half of next year’

Covid-19 vaccine could be rolled out in ‘first half of next year’

Professor Robin Shattock warned there was ‘no certainty’ that any of the vaccines currently being developed will be successful.

Irish border poll far too divisive at this stage – Taoiseach

Irish border poll far too divisive at this stage – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said he will instead work to build relations to share the island ‘together in peace and harmony’.

Baby wombat is new recruit at police station

Baby wombat is new recruit at police station

Ted has become a regular fixture at Queanbeyan Police Station in Australia after being taken in by an officer.

Calls for crackdown on hairdressers failing to follow coronavirus guidance

Calls for crackdown on hairdressers failing to follow coronavirus guidance

Industry body calls for ‘stricter enforcement’ after reports some hairdressers were failing to wear visors or ensure proper social distancing.

Councils start drafting in bailiffs again to recover rates from troubled firms

Councils start drafting in bailiffs again to recover rates from troubled firms

Derby City Council said it has ‘several thousand business ratepayers who are behind with their payments’.

Retail footfall still lower in June despite reopening ‘turning point’

Retail footfall still lower in June despite reopening ‘turning point’

New figures from retail experts Springboard revealed that footfall across UK shopping destinations fell by 56.6% in June.

UK must brace itself for ‘inevitable’ rise in mental illness, medic warns

UK must brace itself for ‘inevitable’ rise in mental illness, medic warns

Dr Adrian James said there were ‘multiple layers’ to the mental health fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 patients can suffer serious heart damage – study

Covid-19 patients can suffer serious heart damage – study

The research found the abnormalities were almost evenly split between the left and right chambers of the heart.

Baby success for England’s first reintroduced pine martens

Baby success for England’s first reintroduced pine martens

Scheme to bring the species back to the Forest of Dean marks a milestone as at least three females have kits.

Boys fall further behind girls for daily reading amid lockdown, study suggests

Boys fall further behind girls for daily reading amid lockdown, study suggests

Greater access to audiobooks at school and home may help re-engage boys with literacy, a report says.

More than 500,000 tasks completed by NHS volunteer army

More than 500,000 tasks completed by NHS volunteer army

Almost 600,000 people signed up to help vulnerable people when the scheme launched three months ago.

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