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Quarantine-free travel countries confirmed

Quarantine-free travel countries confirmed

The Government announced locations where English tourists can visit without self-isolating on their return.

Arlene Foster: Michelle O’Neill funeral apology ‘falls short’

Arlene Foster: Michelle O’Neill funeral apology ‘falls short’

Trust between the powersharing partners has been damaged by the controversy over large crowds at Bobby Storey’s funeral, the DUP leader said.

William savours pint of cider ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening

William savours pint of cider ahead of pubs and restaurants reopening

The Duke of Cambridge visited the Rose & Crown in the Norfolk village of Snettisham.

Police ‘praying for rain’ on Saturday when pubs reopen

Police ‘praying for rain’ on Saturday when pubs reopen

Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said choosing a Saturday was ‘very bad’ timing.

Nicola Sturgeon: UK Government’s decision-making on air bridges shambolic

Nicola Sturgeon: UK Government’s decision-making on air bridges shambolic

She said she will need to study the list of countries exempt from quarantine in England before deciding whether to align with the policy.

Pubs cancel post-midnight reopening events after Government amends regulations

Pubs cancel post-midnight reopening events after Government amends regulations

Police Federation chairman John Apter said the Government’s ‘lastminute.com approach’ was ‘very unhelpful’ to policing.

UK’s first purpose-built socially distanced restaurant to open on Saturday

UK’s first purpose-built socially distanced restaurant to open on Saturday

Food is served through a hatch to the private dining rooms at the St Moritz Hotel & Spa near Rock in Cornwall.

Only a fraction of pubs in North East cities will be pulling pints on Saturday

Only a fraction of pubs in North East cities will be pulling pints on Saturday

Official figures from Newcastle and Sunderland show most licensees are waiting to reopen.

Relief for hospitality sector as hotels and cafes reopen after lockdown

Relief for hospitality sector as hotels and cafes reopen after lockdown

The Morning Star bar in Belfast saw a group of regulars waiting at the doors to return after three months.

Full list of countries and territories exempt from travel quarantine

Full list of countries and territories exempt from travel quarantine

There are 73 countries and territories that people can travel to England from without quarantining from next week.

O’Neill says she will never apologise for attending Bobby Storey’s funeral

O’Neill says she will never apologise for attending Bobby Storey’s funeral

The deputy first minister said sorry to families bereaved during the coronavirus emergency for the hurt caused by the controversy.

UK Government publishes confirmed list of countries exempt from quarantine

UK Government publishes confirmed list of countries exempt from quarantine

Portugal, the US, China and Thailand are among the notable absentees.

Cross-border coronavirus cluster infection cases rise to 11

Cross-border coronavirus cluster infection cases rise to 11

National clinical director Jason Leitch praised the work of public health officials in identifying the close contacts of those patients.

Airlines to withdraw High Court challenge over 14-day quarantine

Airlines to withdraw High Court challenge over 14-day quarantine

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair took legal action against Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

Wales and Scotland hit out at UK Government’s ‘shambolic’ actions on quarantine

Wales and Scotland hit out at UK Government’s ‘shambolic’ actions on quarantine

The 14-day self-isolation policy for people returning to or visiting England from destinations such as Spain and France is being lifted.

Voyager joins military response off Scotland after red, white and blue respray

Voyager joins military response off Scotland after red, white and blue respray

The plan used to transport the PM and royal family was called in after Russian aircraft approached UK air space.

Father of British fighter against Islamic State slams ‘laughable’ prosecutions

Father of British fighter against Islamic State slams ‘laughable’ prosecutions

Paul Newey, of Solihull, West Midlands, had been accused of funding terrorism by sending £150 to his son Daniel.

Mediterranean countries risk becoming ‘melting pots’ for coronavirus – expert

Mediterranean countries risk becoming ‘melting pots’ for coronavirus – expert

The Department for Transport has announced a quarantine policy for passengers arriving in England from lower-risk countries will be lifted.

Vulnerable shielders fear relaxing of Covid-19 guidelines

Vulnerable shielders fear relaxing of Covid-19 guidelines

The rules, which change on Monday, will allow them to meet others for the first time in more than three months.

NHS cadet programme launched to encourage 10,000 teenagers into workforce

NHS cadet programme launched to encourage 10,000 teenagers into workforce

The launch coincides with the 72nd anniversary of the NHS being formed on July 5, 1948.

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