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Coronavirus test and trace system ‘fit for purpose’ but not ‘gold standard’

Coronavirus test and trace system ‘fit for purpose’ but not ‘gold standard’

Overall, 31,794 contacts were identified and, of these, 26,985 were reached and advised to self-isolate – 85% of the total.

Facebook scales back ad ban allowing non-medical masks to be listed again

Facebook scales back ad ban allowing non-medical masks to be listed again

The company said it had revised the tightened controls in light of guidance on the need to wear face coverings by the World Health Organisation.

Nick Robinson apologises after Harry Enfield uses racial slur in radio interview

Nick Robinson apologises after Harry Enfield uses racial slur in radio interview

The comedian defended the use of blackface in a discussion on Thursday morning.

Sturgeon says Scotland making ‘real progress’ on Covid-19 as R number falls

Sturgeon says Scotland making ‘real progress’ on Covid-19 as R number falls

The First Minister announced the new figure at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh.

One in five people furloughed in parts of UK, figures show

One in five people furloughed in parts of UK, figures show

The Government launched its jobs retention scheme in March.

One third of people with Covid-19 could not be contacted by NHS Test and Trace

One third of people with Covid-19 could not be contacted by NHS Test and Trace

Overall, 31,794 contacts were identified and, of these, 26,985 were reached and advised to self-isolate.

Probation brought back under public control after part-privatisation ‘disaster’

Probation brought back under public control after part-privatisation ‘disaster’

The Justice Secretary Robert Buckland confirmed the plans on Thursday after the idea was announced in May last year.

More migrants brought to Dover after rescue from small boats in Channel

More migrants brought to Dover after rescue from small boats in Channel

A number of individuals wearing life jackets and blankets were seen aboard Border Force cutter Seeker when it arrived at the Kent port this morning.

Nearly 18,000 fines issued for coronavirus rule breaches

Nearly 18,000 fines issued for coronavirus rule breaches

There were 523 fines in the latest two-week period between May 26 and June 8.

Work to start on construction of UK Police Memorial

Work to start on construction of UK Police Memorial

The UK Police Memorial is expected to be unveiled in 2021.

William warns of mental health problems for nation after Covid-19

William warns of mental health problems for nation after Covid-19

The Duke of Cambridge’s Heads Up campaign aims to support the mental health of football fans.

Fears about catching coronavirus stay low as lockdown eases, survey suggests

Fears about catching coronavirus stay low as lockdown eases, survey suggests

Researchers say that during the lockdown there has been a steady decline across the UK in concerns about Covid-19.

Kitemark for food launched to boost consumer confidence and curb fraud

Kitemark for food launched to boost consumer confidence and curb fraud

The first product to be certified with the BSI Kitemark for Food Assurance is the Scottish Bee Company’s heather honey.

Housing Secretary sends junior minister to be quizzed over Tory donor project

Housing Secretary sends junior minister to be quizzed over Tory donor project

Labour had tabled an urgent question requesting Robert Jenrick attended the Commons.

How the Queen has embraced technology over the years

How the Queen has embraced technology over the years

The monarch has carried out her first video conference call as part of her official public duties.

Shamima Begum’s British citizenship should be restored, Court of Appeal hears

Shamima Begum’s British citizenship should be restored, Court of Appeal hears

The now 20-year-old was one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to Syria to join so-called Islamic State in February 2015,

120 million-year-old crocodile ‘may have walked like a dinosaur’

120 million-year-old crocodile ‘may have walked like a dinosaur’

The findings are based on an analysis of large, well-preserved footprints discovered at the Sacheon Jahye-ri excavation site in South Korea.

Man denies manslaughter over death of grandfather after Butlin’s bar fight

Man denies manslaughter over death of grandfather after Butlin’s bar fight

Michael Loughlin, 52, died four days after the incident at the popular seaside resort in Bognor Regis last June.

Just Eat owner to gobble up GrubHub in £5.8bn deal

Just Eat owner to gobble up GrubHub in £5.8bn deal

The combined business will have more than 70 million active users across 25 countries.

Leaving EU without trade deal would block coronavirus recovery – CBI chief

Leaving EU without trade deal would block coronavirus recovery – CBI chief

Dame Carolyn Fairbairn said many companies are fighting to survive.

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