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Bounce Back Loans worth £31.7bn handed to small businesses

Bounce Back Loans worth £31.7bn handed to small businesses

New figures from the Treasury show that 1.05 million Bounce Back Loans have been approved so far.

Pandemic has boosted support for Welsh independence, Plaid Cymru leader says

Pandemic has boosted support for Welsh independence, Plaid Cymru leader says

Adam Price’s party has tabled a motion to debate whether Wales should be allowed to call a referendum to leave the UK.

Family of woman killed in crane collapse ‘beyond devastated’

Family of woman killed in crane collapse ‘beyond devastated’

June Harvey was killed and at least four others injured when the crane collapsed in Bow, east London.

Returning to visitor attractions is ‘an oasis in a coronavirus desert’

Returning to visitor attractions is ‘an oasis in a coronavirus desert’

The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions said parks, gardens and zoos have seen a particular spike in demand as lockdown restrictions ease.

Stargazers urged to take in comet that will not return for 68 centuries

Stargazers urged to take in comet that will not return for 68 centuries

PA news agency photographer Owen Humphreys captured the Neowise comet from Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in the early hours of Tuesday.

UK economy may not recover to pre-virus levels until 2024, says OBR

UK economy may not recover to pre-virus levels until 2024, says OBR

The fiscal watchdog warned that the economy could shrink by as much as 14.3% in 2020.

Number of weekly deaths linked to Covid-19 at lowest level since lockdown began

Number of weekly deaths linked to Covid-19 at lowest level since lockdown began

The number of deaths registered in England and Wales involving Covid-19 in the week ending July 3 was 532, the ONS said.

Retailers and police urged to ensure shoppers in England wear face coverings

Retailers and police urged to ensure shoppers in England wear face coverings

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will announce that anyone failing to comply with the order in England from July 24 could face a fine of up to £100.

Louis wants to cuddle everything and does not get social distancing – Kate

Louis wants to cuddle everything and does not get social distancing – Kate

The Duchess of Cambridge was interviewed for BBC Breakfast to mark the launch of the Tiny Happy People digital resource for parents.

UK economy grew 1.8% in May but output still a quarter below pre-crisis levels

UK economy grew 1.8% in May but output still a quarter below pre-crisis levels

The ONS said the economy eked out growth in manufacturing and housebuilding but the rise is smaller than many economists expected.

Two men held after flight diverted to Stansted Airport due to ‘security alert’

Two men held after flight diverted to Stansted Airport due to ‘security alert’

Nothing suspicious was found on board after investigations, Essex Police said.

Rape being ‘decriminalised’ due to lack of prosecutions, commissioner warns

Rape being ‘decriminalised’ due to lack of prosecutions, commissioner warns

The report from the Victims Commissioner said the number of cases has ‘collapsed’ by more than half.

Key questions: Letters show Queen unaware of plan to remove former Australia PM

Key questions: Letters show Queen unaware of plan to remove former Australia PM

The correspondence was released on Tuesday following a lengthy legal battle.

Queen was not told before Australian PM dismissed, letters show

Queen was not told before Australian PM dismissed, letters show

The removal of Gough Whitlam in 1975 marks one of the most controversial moments in Australia’s political history.

St Swithin’s Day: Are we in for sunshine or weeks of rain?

St Swithin’s Day: Are we in for sunshine or weeks of rain?

Legend has it that Britain will see 40 days of sunshine or 40 days of rain, depending on the weather on July 15.

In Pictures: The Bruce Oldfield designs worn by stars and royals as he turns 70

In Pictures: The Bruce Oldfield designs worn by stars and royals as he turns 70

British fashion designer Bruce Oldfield turns 70 on July 14.

What the papers say – July 14

What the papers say – July 14

New Government rules on wearing face coverings in stores leads Tuesday’s front pages.

Johnson set to bar Huawei from Britain’s 5G network

Johnson set to bar Huawei from Britain’s 5G network

Beijing has warned of ‘consequences’ if the Chinese tech giant is excluded from the UK.

Face coverings: What you need to know

Face coverings: What you need to know

Face coverings will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from July 24.

Huawei, 5G and the UK: The key issues

Huawei, 5G and the UK: The key issues

Huawei has faced criticism over its alleged close ties to the Chinese state.

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