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Main changes as further easing of lockdown in Scotland announced

Main changes as further easing of lockdown in Scotland announced

Bars, hotels and restaurants are all expected to reopen over the next three weeks.

Man marks Father’s Day with sons after 50 days in intensive care with Covid-19

Man marks Father’s Day with sons after 50 days in intensive care with Covid-19

Stephen King, 56, praised the ‘sheer skill’ of the NHS staff who saved his life.

No ‘reckless race’ with England on easing lockdown, says Sturgeon

No ‘reckless race’ with England on easing lockdown, says Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister has come under pressure to reduce the two-metre social distancing rule like Boris Johnson has south of the border.

Scam email flagging service notches up a million reports in two months

Scam email flagging service notches up a million reports in two months

The National Cyber Security Centre thanked the public as it revealed that thousands of suspicious websites have been taken down.

1970s Raleigh Chopper cycle that was ‘kept in bedroom’ up for auction

1970s Raleigh Chopper cycle that was ‘kept in bedroom’ up for auction

It is thought the bike has ‘never been ridden’, such is its condition.

Guidance for NI business over Brexit trade to be set out in summer – minister

Guidance for NI business over Brexit trade to be set out in summer – minister

Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee chair Simon Hoare said firms in the region ‘don’t quite know what they are preparing for’.

Royal Navy launches ‘crewless’ boat that could be used by commandos

Royal Navy launches ‘crewless’ boat that could be used by commandos

The first crewless boat for general duties with the Navy is now ready for trials and could form part of the ‘fleet of tomorrow’.

Tourism industry ready to welcome back holidaymakers

Tourism industry ready to welcome back holidaymakers

From July 4 hotels, holiday apartments, caravan parks and campsites in England will be able to reopen.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to speed up climate action with green recovery

‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to speed up climate action with green recovery

Government urged to take ‘green stimulus’ steps on boosting cycling, insulating homes and planting trees.

Hotel guests to wear face masks on communal corridors under new guidance

Hotel guests to wear face masks on communal corridors under new guidance

It is one of a series of measures aimed at keeping workers and customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Majority of Britons oppose weakening of food standards under UK-US trade deal

Majority of Britons oppose weakening of food standards under UK-US trade deal

In a poll for consumer group Which?, 86% feared that a post-Brexit free trade agreement could lead to currently banned products appearing in the UK.

Test and trace systems among ‘key considerations’ for air bridges – Shapps

Test and trace systems among ‘key considerations’ for air bridges – Shapps

Since June 8, all passengers – bar a handful of exemptions – have been required to go into self-isolation for 14 days when they arrive in the UK.

Year 11 students ‘need urgent Government support after months of neglect’

Year 11 students ‘need urgent Government support after months of neglect’

Association of Colleges leader David Hughes warned that colleges face a £2bn loss of income next year amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Study finds a one-time treatment eliminates Parkinson’s disease in mice

Study finds a one-time treatment eliminates Parkinson’s disease in mice

Researchers say their findings may represent a new approach to explore for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions.

Johnson defends test and trace system and virus ‘cluster-busting’ capabilities

Johnson defends test and trace system and virus ‘cluster-busting’ capabilities

The Prime Minister’s comments follow calls from health leaders for an urgent review to ensure Britain is properly prepared for a second Covid-19 wave.

In Pictures: Sunseekers savour delights of June heatwave from coast to coast

In Pictures: Sunseekers savour delights of June heatwave from coast to coast

People were advised not only to be sensible against the menace of the pandemic but to also beware of overexposure to the sun.

Boris Johnson either dodges questions or gives dodgy answers, claims Starmer

Boris Johnson either dodges questions or gives dodgy answers, claims Starmer

The Prime Minister was challenged by Sir Keir Starmer about child poverty figures and the Government’s Covid-19 contact tracing app.

Tests should be done in ‘hours’ to prevent second wave

Tests should be done in ‘hours’ to prevent second wave

Professor David Heymann said a second wave could be prevented.

Remote Bosnian village claims to be untouched by coronavirus

Remote Bosnian village claims to be untouched by coronavirus

Tourism has dropped during the pandemic.

Sturgeon announces further easing of lockdown in Scotland

Sturgeon announces further easing of lockdown in Scotland

The First Minister said pubs, hairdressers and cinemas will be able to open from July 15.

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