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Hancock denies new Covid-19 restrictions aimed at curtailing Eid celebrations

Hancock denies new Covid-19 restrictions aimed at curtailing Eid celebrations

The announcement of the changes came hours before the Islamic festival began.

‘Stay at home’ plea ahead of Brighton Pride weekend

‘Stay at home’ plea ahead of Brighton Pride weekend

Covid-19 restrictions led to the cancellation of this year’s Pride event, which was attended by around 300,000 people in 2019.

Coronavirus death figures rise for the first time since June

Coronavirus death figures rise for the first time since June

Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate for seven deaths registered in the week ending July 29, five more than the week before.

Three locks of Lord Nelson’s hair fetch more than £5,000 at auction

Three locks of Lord Nelson’s hair fetch more than £5,000 at auction

They had a pre-sale estimate of £2,000 to £3,000.

More than half of furloughed staff back at work, study suggests

More than half of furloughed staff back at work, study suggests

The Job Retention Scheme, which has supported millions of workers, is being phased out.

Coronavirus spread ‘largely due to households meeting’ – Health Secretary

Coronavirus spread ‘largely due to households meeting’ – Health Secretary

Matt Hancock highlighted the importance of social distancing rules.

Douglas Ross poised to confirm Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

Douglas Ross poised to confirm Scottish Conservatives leadership bid

John Lamont MP confirmed he would be campaign manager for his Moray colleague with Ruth Davidson also playing a part in the team if elected leader.

NatWest swings to loss after £2.1bn Covid-19 hit

NatWest swings to loss after £2.1bn Covid-19 hit

Pre-tax loss reached £770 million in the first half of the year.

Government will ‘not shy away’ from taking further action, says Matt Hancock

Government will ‘not shy away’ from taking further action, says Matt Hancock

New restrictions on parts of northern England were announced late on Thursday night.

BA owner IAG announces pre-tax loss of £3.8bn

BA owner IAG announces pre-tax loss of £3.8bn

It came on revenue of £4.8 billion, some 56% lower than 2019’s levels.

What the papers say – July 31

What the papers say – July 31

New restrictions for ‘millions’ in the north west feature on the front pages on Friday.

Paramedics stabbed on 999 call-out tell of impact of attack

Paramedics stabbed on 999 call-out tell of impact of attack

Deena Evans and Michael Hipgrave suffered knife injuries during the incident earlier this month.

Court of Appeal to rule on Chris Packham legal challenge

Court of Appeal to rule on Chris Packham legal challenge

The Oakervee Review was set up to examine whether and how HS2 should proceed.

Government to ask for permission to appeal against Shamima Begum return ruling

Government to ask for permission to appeal against Shamima Begum return ruling

She lived under IS rule for more than three years before she was found, nine months pregnant, in a Syrian refugee camp in February last year.

Pc Andrew Harper’s teenage killers to be sentenced for ‘line of duty’ death

Pc Andrew Harper’s teenage killers to be sentenced for ‘line of duty’ death

Henry Long, 19, and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers will be sentenced at the Old Bailey for manslaughter.

Council leader: Rossendale ‘getting mopped up with broader area’ in new measures

Council leader: Rossendale ‘getting mopped up with broader area’ in new measures

Nearby Preston, which is not included in the new restrictions, had the 16th highest rate of new cases in the seven days to July 27.

Household mixing banned in parts of northern England in virus crackdown

Household mixing banned in parts of northern England in virus crackdown

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said ‘households gathering and not abiding by the social-distancing rules’ was a reason for the stricter rules.

What new restrictions has the Government imposed in the latest local lockdowns?

What new restrictions has the Government imposed in the latest local lockdowns?

Officials have said the new measures mean people in certain areas will not be permitted to mix with other households outside their support bubbles.

Government slammed for announcing new restrictions ‘late at night’

Government slammed for announcing new restrictions ‘late at night’

Restrictions came into force at midnight on Friday.

Leicester pubs, cafes and bars can reopen

Leicester pubs, cafes and bars can reopen

Liz Kendall said that residents’ hard work had paid off.

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