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Keep on wearing face masks, London mayor tells commuters

Keep on wearing face masks, London mayor tells commuters

Sadiq Khan encouraged people to act sensibly when travelling around the capital, as Covid cases are on the rise.

Plans to protect online shoppers from rip-offs and fake reviews unveiled

Plans to protect online shoppers from rip-offs and fake reviews unveiled

New rules would make it automatically illegal to pay someone to write, or host, a fake review and people must be able to cancel subscriptions easily.

New postie receives worldwide support after swapping sales for mail

New postie receives worldwide support after swapping sales for mail

Phil Goddard said: ‘I’m not earning £100k a year anymore. I’m a postman, but I’m happy.’

Spire £1bn takeover collapses after failing to win enough shareholder support

Spire £1bn takeover collapses after failing to win enough shareholder support

The private hospital group needed 75% shareholder approval but only 70% voted in favour of the £1bn approach by rival Ramsay Health Care.

Tommy Robinson must wait for ruling on Syrian teenager’s libel claim

Tommy Robinson must wait for ruling on Syrian teenager’s libel claim

The English Defence League founder is being sued by Jamal Hijazi.

UK recognises Juan Guaido as Venezuelan president, Foreign Office tells court

UK recognises Juan Guaido as Venezuelan president, Foreign Office tells court

A long-running case concerns around two billion US dollars of assets belonging to the Venezuelan central bank.

UK Government and EU must renegotiate NI Protocol, says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

UK Government and EU must renegotiate NI Protocol, says Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

The DUP leader took part in a virtual meeting with European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic.

Virgin Atlantic reopens onboard bars after 15-month pandemic closure

Virgin Atlantic reopens onboard bars after 15-month pandemic closure

The communal areas in Upper Class cabins are being used on flights serving countries on the Government’s green and amber travel lists.

Anti-lockdown protesters gather in Westminster on ‘freedom day’

Anti-lockdown protesters gather in Westminster on ‘freedom day’

Protesters chanted ‘shame on police’ and ‘arrest Boris Johnson’ as they gathered in Parliament Square on Monday.

Teenager arrested over disturbance during Indiana Jones filming

Teenager arrested over disturbance during Indiana Jones filming

Police say the incident happened at Renfield Street on Saturday afternoon as the cameras continued to roll on a parade scene being filmed in Glasgow.

Human rights watchdog launches probe into adult social care decision complaints

Human rights watchdog launches probe into adult social care decision complaints

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a short survey to get views from social care users, their families and unpaid carers.

Hospitality spending plunges 30% as firms report weak confidence

Hospitality spending plunges 30% as firms report weak confidence

A report by the Office for National Statistics highlighted the heavy financial toll despite the recent reopening of venues.

What are the changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

What are the changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

Wales relaxed some restrictions on Saturday, and Monday saw an easing of most lockdown rules in England and some in Scotland.

In Pictures: Party time for some as restrictions lifted on ‘freedom day’

In Pictures: Party time for some as restrictions lifted on ‘freedom day’

The lifting of restrictions allows venues such as nightclubs to finally welcome back patrons.

UK accuses China of state-backed ‘cyber sabotage’

UK accuses China of state-backed ‘cyber sabotage’

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Chinese state-backed groups were behind a cyber attack on Microsoft Exchange servers.

Man accused over lockdown rave cleared after police fail to attend court

Man accused over lockdown rave cleared after police fail to attend court

Robert Bagot, 33, was acquitted of breaching coronavirus rules when the arresting officers did not turn up to give evidence against him.

Defence papers leak was result of individual blunder not espionage

Defence papers leak was result of individual blunder not espionage

Sensitive documents about military operations were found at a Kent bus stop.

Michael O’Leary: I would turn off ‘rubbish’ NHS Covid app

Michael O’Leary: I would turn off ‘rubbish’ NHS Covid app

More than half a million people were instructed to self-isolate by the app during the first week of July.

Anne wishes Team GB good luck as she remembers her own Olympic journey

Anne wishes Team GB good luck as she remembers her own Olympic journey

The Princess Royal, who was a three day eventer at Montreal in 1976, was the first member of the British royal family to compete in the Games.

Where do I need to wear a mask now restrictions have eased?

Where do I need to wear a mask now restrictions have eased?

The Government has said people will still be expected to wear face coverings in certain situations.

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