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Face coverings should ‘perhaps’ become mandatory, says Justice Secretary

Face coverings should ‘perhaps’ become mandatory, says Justice Secretary

The Government has been urged to provide ‘clarity’ on its stance after recent comments signalled a difference in opinion among ministers.

Michael Rosen: It was luck that got me through coronavirus

Michael Rosen: It was luck that got me through coronavirus

The poet and author spent almost seven weeks in an induced coma on a ventilator.

Middle-aged face more years of ill health than baby boomers, study suggests

Middle-aged face more years of ill health than baby boomers, study suggests

Researchers said that although life expectancy has increased in recent decades, many of the years gained are likely to be spent in poor health.

Osprey chicks named Doddie, Vera and Captain

Osprey chicks named Doddie, Vera and Captain

The youngsters can be watched on a livestreaming nest camera which has been running since 2017.

Wetherspoon to reduce prices after hospitality VAT cut

Wetherspoon to reduce prices after hospitality VAT cut

Wetherspoon is passing on the hospitality VAT cut to its customers.

National Trust reopening houses to visitors

National Trust reopening houses to visitors

By the end of the week a total of seven properties will be open in England an Northern Ireland.

BT boss warns it would take more than 10 years to remove Huawei from network

BT boss warns it would take more than 10 years to remove Huawei from network

Philip Jansen also has security concerns.

Heathrow suffers 95% drop in passengers in June

Heathrow suffers 95% drop in passengers in June

The airport’s North America and Africa markets saw the biggest declines.

Actress Kelly Preston dies aged 57, husband John Travolta confirms

Actress Kelly Preston dies aged 57, husband John Travolta confirms

They had been married for almost 30 years and had three children.

Coronavirus immunity may only last a few months, study suggests

Coronavirus immunity may only last a few months, study suggests

The study has been carried out by King’s College London.

Peers to urge ministers to ban outdoor smoking at pubs – report

Peers to urge ministers to ban outdoor smoking at pubs – report

The ban could come as a caveat to the relaxation of licensing laws aimed to boost the economy after lockdown.

What the papers say – July 13

What the papers say – July 13

Monday’s front pages feature a range of political and pandemic-related stories.

Johnny Depp due to finish evidence in ‘wife beater’ libel case against The Sun

Johnny Depp due to finish evidence in ‘wife beater’ libel case against The Sun

The 57-year-old actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers.

Behavioural expert calls for ‘clear, coherent’ face covering messages

Behavioural expert calls for ‘clear, coherent’ face covering messages

Michael Gove said face coverings should not be made mandatory in shops but should be worn out of courtesy and consideration.

More lockdown restrictions removed as Scotland enters phase three

More lockdown restrictions removed as Scotland enters phase three

Shopping centres are to reopen and people can visit loved ones in hospital from Monday.

Twelfth of July to be marked with celebrations at home

Twelfth of July to be marked with celebrations at home

The traditional large-scale parades were cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic

Beauty salons to open as coronavirus restrictions relaxed in England

Beauty salons to open as coronavirus restrictions relaxed in England

It comes as around 200 workers at a farm in Herefordshire were quarantined following an outbreak of coronavirus.

What will change as beauty salons reopen from Monday?

What will change as beauty salons reopen from Monday?

Nail bars and beauty salons are some of the businesses that will be allowed to reopen in England from Monday.

Matt Hancock: More than 100 local actions taken to curb Covid-19 each week

Matt Hancock: More than 100 local actions taken to curb Covid-19 each week

Writing in the Daily Telegraph, the Health Secretary said officials will ‘hunt down the virus’ by targeting areas of concern.

Patel announces plan to ban foreign criminals under new immigration rules

Patel announces plan to ban foreign criminals under new immigration rules

The new immigration system is designed to cut the number of low-skilled migrants entering Britain from the beginning of next year.

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