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Johnson tight-lipped over emergency bank holiday if England win Euros

Johnson tight-lipped over emergency bank holiday if England win Euros

More than 270,000 people have signed a petition calling for Monday to be designated a bank holiday if England beat Italy in Sunday’s final.

Covid-19: Charities call for more support for 500,000 immunocompromised

Covid-19: Charities call for more support for 500,000 immunocompromised

Charities are concerned that people are not in full possession of the facts on how well Covid vaccines work.

UN refugee agency voices ‘deep concern’ at planned UK asylum reforms

UN refugee agency voices ‘deep concern’ at planned UK asylum reforms

Changes were introduced to Parliament earlier this week under the Government’s Nationality and Borders Bill.

Diversity is key priority for BBC, says June Sarpong after receiving OBE

Diversity is key priority for BBC, says June Sarpong after receiving OBE

The presenter and diversity campaigner said the broadcaster and businesses can learn lessons from England’s successful multicultural football squad.

Johnson vows UK remains committed to Afghanistan as troops withdraw

Johnson vows UK remains committed to Afghanistan as troops withdraw

The Prime Minister said most of the remaining British military personnel have already left the country.

Halt to Bloody Sunday prosecution to be delayed pending challenge

Halt to Bloody Sunday prosecution to be delayed pending challenge

Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service had been due to withdraw proceedings against Soldier F at Derry Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

24 million tune in to watch England’s semi-final victory over Denmark

24 million tune in to watch England’s semi-final victory over Denmark

The team will now face Italy in the final.

Fuller’s eyes July 19 boost after tumbling to £60m loss

Fuller’s eyes July 19 boost after tumbling to £60m loss

Shares in the London-based operator rose on Thursday.

Man who kicked police officer during protest spared prison

Man who kicked police officer during protest spared prison

Alfie Hubbard was said to be among a group of ‘agitators’ who claimed they were protecting statues during Black Lives Matter protests.

NHS Covid app alerts jump more than 60% as virus cases continue to rise

NHS Covid app alerts jump more than 60% as virus cases continue to rise

More than 350,000 alerts were sent to app users in the week to June 30, the highest since data was first published in January.

English Heritage flags support for football team through 32,000 names

English Heritage flags support for football team through 32,000 names

Dover Castle, Stonehenge and Carlisle Castle are among the locations taking part.

UK facing ‘tsunami’ of fraud, experts warn MPs in plea for swift action

UK facing ‘tsunami’ of fraud, experts warn MPs in plea for swift action

Police are being equipped with pitchforks to fight against the machine guns of international money launderers, an expert said

Co-op rolls out plastic food packaging recycling points to thousands of stores

Co-op rolls out plastic food packaging recycling points to thousands of stores

The retailer said the collection scheme would prevent unnecessary waste and reduce plastic pollution.

People as likely to be offered GP phone appointments as face-to-face – study

People as likely to be offered GP phone appointments as face-to-face – study

There has been a slight rise in patient satisfaction with GP services in general, with 83% having a good overall experience.

Children’s transgender charity Mermaids fined by ICO over sensitive data leak

Children’s transgender charity Mermaids fined by ICO over sensitive data leak

Around 780 pages of confidential emails were exposed online for nearly three years before being discovered in 2019.

Boris Johnson full of praise for Gareth Southgate after England’s semi-final win

Boris Johnson full of praise for Gareth Southgate after England’s semi-final win

The Prime Minister described England’s semi-final win over Denmark as a ‘total nail-biter’ after cheering on the team from Wembley.

Queen has a look inside the Rovers Return on visit to Coronation Street

Queen has a look inside the Rovers Return on visit to Coronation Street

She took a walk beside the cobbles and had a meeting with veteran cast members during her visit to the set of the long-running soap.

World In Mogg-tion! Commons Leader tries his hand at John Barnes rap

World In Mogg-tion! Commons Leader tries his hand at John Barnes rap

Jacob Rees-Mogg praised ‘Mr Southgate’ for leading England to victory against Denmark.

Vintage Aston Martin used by Peter Sellers and Princess Margaret up for auction

Vintage Aston Martin used by Peter Sellers and Princess Margaret up for auction

The 1964 DB5 convertible, which has carried a bevy of high society stars, could fetch up to £1.7m.

Ex-amateur boxer who killed brother with single punch jailed for manslaughter

Ex-amateur boxer who killed brother with single punch jailed for manslaughter

Dominic Robson admitted the manslaughter of his brother Jordan Bell after they had been out drinking together in Sunderland in July last year.

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