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Couple who opened new pub during lockdown prepare to welcome first customers

Couple who opened new pub during lockdown prepare to welcome first customers

Mark and Cheryl Bates had been planning their new pub – the Three B’s in Bridlington – for two years before coronavirus struck.

Khan sets out plans for Greater London Authority to leave City Hall to save cash

Khan sets out plans for Greater London Authority to leave City Hall to save cash

London’s mayor said the Norman Foster-designed HQ cost more than £11 million a year in rent and charges.

What are the new rules for hair salons across England?

What are the new rules for hair salons across England?

Hairdressers will need to wear protective visors at all times, but clients are not required to wear a face covering unless they wish to do so.

London City Airport’s most popular route to reopen on July 13

London City Airport’s most popular route to reopen on July 13

Dutch airline KLM will operate flights between the London airport and Amsterdam.

Scientists propose lifting lockdown for whole city to trial mass testing

Scientists propose lifting lockdown for whole city to trial mass testing

Researchers say a study is needed to see if regular testing, strict household quarantine, contact tracing and mobile apps could end Covid-19.

EY and PwC probed over role in investment scheme where pensioners lost millions

EY and PwC probed over role in investment scheme where pensioners lost millions

Around £237m was trapped in London Capital & Finance when it collapsed last year.

Students urged to sign up to compensation call over disrupted learning

Students urged to sign up to compensation call over disrupted learning

It comes after the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education said a ‘blanket refusal’ to consider fee refunds is ‘not reasonable’.

Amazon creates Counterfeit Crimes Unit to fight fake goods

Amazon creates Counterfeit Crimes Unit to fight fake goods

The tech giant says the unit will be responsible for finding and launching legal or criminal action against counterfeiters.

Spit guards ‘not an effective means to prevent Covid-19’

Spit guards ‘not an effective means to prevent Covid-19’

Amnesty International has urged the Police Federation to retract recommendation of the guards.

What the papers say – June 24

What the papers say – June 24

The Prime Minister’s plan to relax pandemic provisions leads the papers.

Emergency services search River Thames for missing man

Emergency services search River Thames for missing man

Pictures from the scene appear to show rescue workers in boats on the river near Cookham in Berkshire.

Health warnings issued as heatwave continues

Health warnings issued as heatwave continues

The mercury is expected to hit the mid-30s in the south of England before Friday.

Health leaders say UK must start preparing for second Covid-19 wave

Health leaders say UK must start preparing for second Covid-19 wave

Leaders of the Royal Colleges say there is a ‘real risk’ of a fresh upsurge in the disease.

No crime committed in ‘White Lives Matter’ banner stunt, say police

No crime committed in ‘White Lives Matter’ banner stunt, say police

The incident received widespread condemnation.

Moss Side murders have ‘devastated’ community

Moss Side murders have ‘devastated’ community

Councillor Mahadi Hussein Sharif Mahamed said the incident was ‘not a true representation of what our Moss Side is all about’.

What are the necessary mitigation measures if people are closer than two metres?

What are the necessary mitigation measures if people are closer than two metres?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced the concept of ‘one metre plus’.

Haircut and a pint at the pub – the things Boris Johnson is looking forward to

Haircut and a pint at the pub – the things Boris Johnson is looking forward to

The Prime Minister said he had a ‘very long list’ of things he looked forward to as he announced change to lockdown measures.

Face coverings should be ‘matter of course’ as 2m rule relaxed

Face coverings should be ‘matter of course’ as 2m rule relaxed

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced the concept of ‘one metre plus’.

Care sector must adopt an NHS-style system to prevent future deaths – Unison

Care sector must adopt an NHS-style system to prevent future deaths – Unison

The trade union has published a number of recommendations to overhaul the care sector after the pandemic ends.

MPs oppose Commons debates on bullying and harassment complaints against them

MPs oppose Commons debates on bullying and harassment complaints against them

The success of Mr Bryant’s amendment forced the removal of the debate option, and was backed by some Tory MPs.

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