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Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

Sturgeon warns of ‘significant risk’ of virus importation from northern England

Sturgeon warns of ‘significant risk’ of virus importation from northern England

She has advised Scots not to travel to areas affected by a spike of cases.

Kitten rescued from three vehicles in one day

Kitten rescued from three vehicles in one day

The RSPCA and firefighters were called to help the frightened feline.

Peerages for PM’s brother, Tory grandees and Brexit backers

Peerages for PM’s brother, Tory grandees and Brexit backers

Ex-England cricket player and Brexit supporter Sir Ian Botham will also head to the Lords.

Police investigating racially-aggravated hit-and-run as ‘matter of urgency’

Police investigating racially-aggravated hit-and-run as ‘matter of urgency’

An NHS worker suffered horrific injuries and permanent scarring in the attack.

Storm warning as temperatures soar on UK’s third hottest day on record

Storm warning as temperatures soar on UK’s third hottest day on record

Forecaster Simon Partridge said: “This not only makes it the warmest day of the year, it also makes it the third hottest UK day on record.”

It’ll get worse before it gets better – Bradford residents react to new lockdown

It’ll get worse before it gets better – Bradford residents react to new lockdown

Local lockdown measures were announced in parts of the North West of England and areas of West Yorkshire.

Government postponement on live venues a ‘bitter blow for music industry’

Government postponement on live venues a ‘bitter blow for music industry’

The Prime Minister put back measures, due to be lifted on Saturday, while warning the country ‘cannot be complacent’.

Indoor visits delayed as care homes go without regular tests

Indoor visits delayed as care homes go without regular tests

Some care homes in England have no access to routine testing as the Government investigates safety concerns with a certain kit.

Bride-to-be in ‘floods of tears’ as wedding receptions cancelled

Bride-to-be in ‘floods of tears’ as wedding receptions cancelled

Boris Johnson made the announcement on Friday afternoon and acknowledged that it would be ‘a real blow’ to those who had made plans.

Man jailed over migrant smuggling as six more children rescued from English Channel

Man jailed over migrant smuggling as six more children rescued from English Channel

At least 202 migrants managed to cross to Britain on Thursday in a surge of 20 boats – a single-day record.

What are the Covid-19 rules in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

What are the Covid-19 rules in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

A myriad of different rules are in place depending on where in the UK you live.

Tui extends cancellation of Spanish holidays

Tui extends cancellation of Spanish holidays

The UK’s largest tour operator has suspended all trips to mainland Spain until at least August 17.

Cross-border work on tracking international visitors moving ahead – Taoiseach

Cross-border work on tracking international visitors moving ahead – Taoiseach

Harmonising travel regimes across the UK and Ireland will be ‘challenging’ , Micheal Martin said.

Payouts made to fewer than 8% of Windrush compensation claimants

Payouts made to fewer than 8% of Windrush compensation claimants

The figures were published by the Home Office on Friday.

The key points from Prime Minister’s coronavirus update

The key points from Prime Minister’s coronavirus update

Everything you need to know from Friday’s briefing.

Lockdown easing postponed as PM ‘squeezes the brake’ to control virus

Lockdown easing postponed as PM ‘squeezes the brake’ to control virus

Measures due to be lifted on Saturday, including allowing small wedding receptions, have been delayed for at two weeks.

In Pictures: UK swelters for one day only

In Pictures: UK swelters for one day only

People headed to the beach as the mercury soared.

Manchester restaurants ‘face weeks of cancelled bookings’ with new restrictions

Manchester restaurants ‘face weeks of cancelled bookings’ with new restrictions

The new rules ban members of two different households from mixing in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues.

1.5m UK holidaymakers ‘will drive on the Continent for first time this summer’

1.5m UK holidaymakers ‘will drive on the Continent for first time this summer’

RAC Europe says flying ‘appears to be seen as a less attractive option this year’.

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