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Daily Downing Street press conferences scrapped by the Government

Daily Downing Street press conferences scrapped by the Government

The briefings, which have been held on almost every weekday since March 16, will be arranged to ‘coincide with significant announcements’ instead.

Guinness launches 14 million euro support package for Irish pubs

Guinness launches 14 million euro support package for Irish pubs

The fund will help pay for social distancing measures in bars across the island of Ireland

‘Mitigation measures important’ as social distancing reduces

‘Mitigation measures important’ as social distancing reduces

Experts have said that reducing the two-metre social distancing rule should be coupled with enhancing other safety measures.

Guinness fertilises Christmas trees as lockdown black stuff recycled

Guinness fertilises Christmas trees as lockdown black stuff recycled

The St James’s Gate brewery in Dublin is ramping up production again ahead of the reopening of pubs in Ireland and the UK.

Pub bosses cheer plans to welcome customers again

Pub bosses cheer plans to welcome customers again

The bosses of pub groups Wetherspoons, Greene King and Marston’s welcomed the decision.

Banner flights suspended by airport after ‘White Lives Matter’ message

Banner flights suspended by airport after ‘White Lives Matter’ message

The move came after a plane towing the banner flew over a Premier League football match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Desperate plea for donations to Battle of Britain Memorial Trust

Desperate plea for donations to Battle of Britain Memorial Trust

The Trust has seen all its fundraising activities cancelled and the memorial closed to visitors as a result of Covid-19.

Johnson signals end of ‘national hibernation’ as England’s lockdown eases

Johnson signals end of ‘national hibernation’ as England’s lockdown eases

From July 4 the two-metre rule will be eased, visits to pubs will be allowed and overnight stays will be permitted.

What you need to know about changes to social distancing and pubs reopening

What you need to know about changes to social distancing and pubs reopening

The Prime Minister announced a slew of lockdown alterations including that two households can meet indoors from July 4.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of young father

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of young father

Police are looking for information about a ‘dark-coloured car’ that was seen driving away from the scene in North Cheam.

Excess deaths in UK pass 65,000 – what the latest Covid-19 figures tell us

Excess deaths in UK pass 65,000 – what the latest Covid-19 figures tell us

The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK is now just over 54,000.

‘Huge relief’ over reopening of hotels

‘Huge relief’ over reopening of hotels

People will be able to stay overnight in hotels, bed and breakfasts and campsites in England from July 4.

‘Pub hosts’ and Perspex screens: What will the ‘new normal’ look like in bars?

‘Pub hosts’ and Perspex screens: What will the ‘new normal’ look like in bars?

Following the reduction of the two-metre rule to one from July 4, more pubs can begin preparing for a socially-distanced reopening.

Salon owners welcome two-metre distancing changes ahead of reopening

Salon owners welcome two-metre distancing changes ahead of reopening

One London salon said it had more than 2,000 customers on its waiting list.

Discussions to correct Harry Dunn suspect immunity anomaly ‘not going well’

Discussions to correct Harry Dunn suspect immunity anomaly ‘not going well’

Charlotte Charles said it was “no surprise” when she was told discussions were not going well.

Emergency search over drifting empty kayak stood down

Emergency search over drifting empty kayak stood down

HM Coastguard had put out an appeal for information on Tuesday morning and shared pictures of the orange kayak.

Going beyond line of duty cost Pc his life, quad bike murder trial told

Going beyond line of duty cost Pc his life, quad bike murder trial told

Three teenagers are on trial for the murder of Thames Valley Police officer Andrew Harper when he responded to an emergency call last year.

Ofcom ready to issue fines and penalties against social media firms, MPs told

Ofcom ready to issue fines and penalties against social media firms, MPs told

The broadcasting regulator’s chief executive said it would like to see fines a part of the Online Harms legislation it could be asked to regulate.

Families pay tribute to victims of suspected terror attack in Reading

Families pay tribute to victims of suspected terror attack in Reading

The three friends were killed on Saturday evening.

Police probe after ‘White Lives Matter’ banner flown over football stadium

Police probe after ‘White Lives Matter’ banner flown over football stadium

A plane towing the banner flew over the Etihad Stadium just after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley kicked off.

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