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Retail sales jump nearly 14% as shoppers return to high street

Retail sales jump nearly 14% as shoppers return to high street

The increase was ahead of an 8% rise predicted by analysts.

Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson dies aged 64

Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson dies aged 64

She appears to have died in her sleep, her daughter said.

Long line of footballers targeted by criminals

Long line of footballers targeted by criminals

The home of Liverpool’s Fabinho was burgled while he celebrated the team winning the Premier League.

Patel flags new laws against foreign spying as concerns continue over Russia

Patel flags new laws against foreign spying as concerns continue over Russia

A long-delayed report arguing the UK had “underestimated” the threat posed by Moscow was released this week.

What the papers say – July 24

What the papers say – July 24

The papers are led with face coverings becoming mandatory on Friday in shopping centres, takeaway outlets, sandwich shops and supermarkets.

Coronavirus having ‘devastating’ impact on children in Africa, charity warns

Coronavirus having ‘devastating’ impact on children in Africa, charity warns

Garreth Wood, KidsOR co-founder, said fewer than three in every 100 youngsters who need an operation are receiving the care they need.

Fabinho’s home burgled while he celebrated Liverpool’s Premier League win

Fabinho’s home burgled while he celebrated Liverpool’s Premier League win

A string of top-flight players have had valuables worth hundreds of thousands of pounds stolen in recent years.

Harry and Meghan launch legal action over alleged drone pictures of Archie

Harry and Meghan launch legal action over alleged drone pictures of Archie

A lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles.

Weather conditions ignite explosion of colour in gardens: RHS

Weather conditions ignite explosion of colour in gardens: RHS

Early blooms such as lilies, rhododendrons, irises, roses and hydrangeas have been abundant.

Trial to tackle internet blackouts on trains

Trial to tackle internet blackouts on trains

The Government has announced £200,000 will be invested into developing the technology.

William and Kate’s foundation awards £1.8m to support frontline workers

William and Kate’s foundation awards £1.8m to support frontline workers

The couple’s Royal Foundation Covid-19 Response Fund is helping a range of projects.

Do not buy face masks for babies and young children, Public Health England warns

Do not buy face masks for babies and young children, Public Health England warns

Children aged under 11 are exempt.

Face coverings mandatory but some stores say they will not challenge customers

Face coverings mandatory but some stores say they will not challenge customers

The new laws come into force from Friday and people who do not obey the rules could be fined £100.

Falling tree crushes three pedestrians in east London

Falling tree crushes three pedestrians in east London

Three people were taken to hospital after the tree collapse in Leyton.

Leicester lockdown to be partially eased but area ‘not out of the woods’

Leicester lockdown to be partially eased but area ‘not out of the woods’

On Friday, some measures will be eased in Leicester City and the Borough of Oadby and Wigston.

Face coverings encouraged in English courts from Monday July 27

Face coverings encouraged in English courts from Monday July 27

The rules, which come into effect from Monday July 27, are being imposed to minimise the risk of coronavirus in HMCTS buildings.

Around 80 firefighters tackle ‘huge’ blaze in west London

Around 80 firefighters tackle ‘huge’ blaze in west London

The London Fire Brigade said the blaze was affecting a bakery and restaurant.

Crossrail opening delayed further due to coronavirus pandemic

Crossrail opening delayed further due to coronavirus pandemic

The board of the troubled railway said the impact of Covid-19 had ‘made the existing pressures more acute’.

Hotels, cinemas and museums on list of latest relaxed measures in Wales

Hotels, cinemas and museums on list of latest relaxed measures in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford has eased restrictions.

Green Party urged to ‘stick with’ leader Eamon Ryan after narrow re-election win

Green Party urged to ‘stick with’ leader Eamon Ryan after narrow re-election win

The Green Party leader beat his rival Catherine Martin by only 48 votes.

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