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Coronavirus isolation to increase to 10 days in UK amid ‘second wave’ warning

Coronavirus isolation to increase to 10 days in UK amid ‘second wave’ warning

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a new spike is ‘clearly’ emerging in Europe and ‘we’ve got to do everything’ to prevent it reaching the UK.

All Wetherspoons pubs to offer Government discount on eating out

All Wetherspoons pubs to offer Government discount on eating out

The chain said food and drink will be cheaper than in many supermarkets thanks to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Ineos launches new healthcare business making sanitisers and hand gels

Ineos launches new healthcare business making sanitisers and hand gels

The company produced millions of bottles of hand sanitisers for the NHS at the height of the virus crisis.

Hidden cellar found in German probe into Madeleine McCann disappearance

Hidden cellar found in German probe into Madeleine McCann disappearance

Investigators believe Christian Brueckner killed the child soon after abducting her from a holiday apartment in Portugal.

Survey shows how GP services changed during pandemic

Survey shows how GP services changed during pandemic

Only one in seven appointments is being held face to face.

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased dementia risk – study

Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to increased dementia risk – study

Those aged 20 to 49 who have a high body mass index have a higher risk of dementia later on, research suggests.

Furloughed workers to receive full redundancy payments under new law

Furloughed workers to receive full redundancy payments under new law

Ministers said the move will ensure that employees receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages rather than their furloughed rate.

Rapid coronavirus test would be a life-changer, top WHO doctor says

Rapid coronavirus test would be a life-changer, top WHO doctor says

Dr David Nabarro is hopeful a Covid-19 test that delivers results within minutes will be available before Christmas.

Grime musician to be sentenced for raping and imprisoning four women

Grime musician to be sentenced for raping and imprisoning four women

Andy Anokye, who performed as Solo 45, was convicted of 30 charges at Bristol Crown Court.

What the papers say – July 30

What the papers say – July 30

Potential changes to rules on coronavirus isolation lead many of Thursday’s papers.

Self-isolation period for those with Covid-19 ‘to be extended to 10 days’

Self-isolation period for those with Covid-19 ‘to be extended to 10 days’

Deputy chief medical officer for England Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is expected to announce an increase from the current seven days.

Many of first Covid-19 cases outside mainland China linked to Italy travel

Many of first Covid-19 cases outside mainland China linked to Italy travel

The research by the Centers for Disease Control in the US was published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

In Pictures: NHS workers march on Downing Street to demand pay rise

In Pictures: NHS workers march on Downing Street to demand pay rise

‘Clapping won’t pay my bills,’ was among the messages aimed at the Government.

NHS workers target ‘coward’ Johnson in march to Downing Street

NHS workers target ‘coward’ Johnson in march to Downing Street

NHS staff made their way to Whitehall on Wednesday evening to demand an immediate pay rise.

7.1% of Britons have been previously infected with coronavirus, study suggests

7.1% of Britons have been previously infected with coronavirus, study suggests

But rates of previous infection vary across different groups, researchers found.

Rachel Riley and Tracy Ann Oberman drop libel case against barrister

Rachel Riley and Tracy Ann Oberman drop libel case against barrister

The pair sued Jane Heybroek after she retweeted a link to a January 2019 blog by Shaun Lawson.

Quarantine measures could be extended to other countries – Transport Secretary

Quarantine measures could be extended to other countries – Transport Secretary

‘It’s absolutely essential we acted when we did,’ said Grant Shapps.

‘Sink or swim’ warning for Lib Dems as voting starts in leadership contest

‘Sink or swim’ warning for Lib Dems as voting starts in leadership contest

Ballot papers will go out to members as Sir Ed Davey battles Layla Moran for the party leadership.

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

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

Oldham has drawn level with Leicester, while the rate in Blackburn continues to rise.

Dramatic video shows attack on police at lockdown party

Dramatic video shows attack on police at lockdown party

The gathering in Eastbourne descended into violence and one woman told an officer: “I have got corona, watch out.”

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