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Boris Johnson: Union has proved its worth during pandemic

Boris Johnson: Union has proved its worth during pandemic

The PM said there has been good co-operation among all parts of the UK in dealing with coronavirus.

Proportion of people marrying in England and Wales ‘steadily declining’

Proportion of people marrying in England and Wales ‘steadily declining’

Just over half of adults aged 16 and over in England and Wales were married or in a civil partnership in 2019, ONS figures show.

Sadiq Khan has ‘no confidence’ in plans for local lockdowns

Sadiq Khan has ‘no confidence’ in plans for local lockdowns

The London mayor told the PA news agency that councils were unprepared for the possibility of a local lockdown.

Indoor theatre to resume from August 1 with social distancing

Indoor theatre to resume from August 1 with social distancing

Trials will also begin for larger sporting events.

US will not be on Ireland’s travel green list and UK unlikely to be included

US will not be on Ireland’s travel green list and UK unlikely to be included

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the list would not be particularly long.

Slight changes in coronavirus transmission rates, figures show

Slight changes in coronavirus transmission rates, figures show

The Government statistics suggest there is some regional variation.

‘No marks’ on Amber Heard’s face after alleged incident, Depp’s friend claims

‘No marks’ on Amber Heard’s face after alleged incident, Depp’s friend claims

Isaac Baruch claimed her face looked ‘natural and normal’.

Johnson says employers must decide who works from home in lockdown easing

Johnson says employers must decide who works from home in lockdown easing

The PM said he will also set out major relaxations of lockdown to pave the way for theatres and sports stadiums to reopen.

Fairground ride on Blackpool pier completely destroyed by fire

Fairground ride on Blackpool pier completely destroyed by fire

Ten fire crews were called out to deal with the blaze.

Pc Harper murder accused is sorry, jury told

Pc Harper murder accused is sorry, jury told

Three teenagers are on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murder.

Around 130 accounts targeted in Twitter hack, social network says

Around 130 accounts targeted in Twitter hack, social network says

It comes as a report claims an insider could have been responsible for the major security breach.

Man denies stalking and racially harassing Tommy Robinson

Man denies stalking and racially harassing Tommy Robinson

Muhammad Abdul Basir is accused of racially harassing the former EDL leader via a series of YouTube videos.

Around one in 10 adults visited hair salon or barbers after they reopened – ONS

Around one in 10 adults visited hair salon or barbers after they reopened – ONS

Food and drink establishments, hair salons and barbers in England were able to open their doors for the first time on July 4.

Matt Hancock orders review of daily death figures for Covid-19 in England

Matt Hancock orders review of daily death figures for Covid-19 in England

Public Health England’s figures feed into the daily death statistics published by the Department for Health and Social Care.

£200m funding boost announced for armed forces accommodation

£200m funding boost announced for armed forces accommodation

More than 5,000 military personnel and their families will have their homes modernised as part of the plan.

Security Minister points finger at Russia over cyber attacks on Covid-19 labs

Security Minister points finger at Russia over cyber attacks on Covid-19 labs

James Brokenshire was speaking after Britain, the US and Canada said hackers were seeking to steal the secrets of research bodies around the world.

Queen’s private ceremony for Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘icing on cake’, say family

Queen’s private ceremony for Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘icing on cake’, say family

The veteran’s daughter said ‘protocol is being written as we speak’ about the unique ceremony taking place at Windsor.

Knife crime incidents hit record level

Knife crime incidents hit record level

The Office for National Statistics released new figures on Friday.

Experts criticise ‘flaws’ in England’s Covid-19 death figures

Experts criticise ‘flaws’ in England’s Covid-19 death figures

Researchers said anyone who has ever tested positive for coronavirus can be included in death figures, even if they have died from something else.

Facebook to start reminding users to wear a mask

Facebook to start reminding users to wear a mask

Alerts will appear at the top of feeds on Facebook and Instagram as part of the initiative to stop the spread of Covid-19.

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