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Adherence to lockdown guidelines falls as confidence in Government drops – study

Adherence to lockdown guidelines falls as confidence in Government drops – study

Confidence in government is lower in England than in Scotland and Wales, research suggests.

Groups of six allowed to meet as PM stresses social distancing rules

Groups of six allowed to meet as PM stresses social distancing rules

Prof Chris Whitty said anyone at a barbecue must wash their hands and maintain social distancing or risk transmitting the virus.

Two men dead after being pulled from river in Bath

Two men dead after being pulled from river in Bath

Emergency services were called to reports of people in the River Avon near Toll Bridge Road.

What has changed with ‘cautious’ lockdown easing?

What has changed with ‘cautious’ lockdown easing?

Small social gatherings are now permitted.

‘Silencing the science’ – PM accused after kiboshing Cummings questions

‘Silencing the science’ – PM accused after kiboshing Cummings questions

Boris Johnson said he wanted to protect his coronavirus advisers at the Downing Street briefing from questions about his senior aide Dominic Cummings.

Paddy Power owner taps investors for cash as online gaming revenues jump

Paddy Power owner taps investors for cash as online gaming revenues jump

Flutter Entertainment, which also owns Betfair, said it intends to secure funds through the placing of eight million shares in an equity raise.

Pharmaceutical giants feel ‘responsibility’ to ensure everyone has vaccine

Pharmaceutical giants feel ‘responsibility’ to ensure everyone has vaccine

Researchers across the world are racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, but questions have been raised about who will get access to the doses.

Outdoor meeting rules expected to be relaxed in Wales

Outdoor meeting rules expected to be relaxed in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford will hold the Welsh Government’s daily press briefing on Friday.

Boris Johnson announces lockdown easing amid Cummings row

Boris Johnson announces lockdown easing amid Cummings row

Durham Constabulary said they would have taken action if police officers had stopped Dominic Cummings on his 50-mile round trip to Barnard Castle.

Police decision on Cummings: What does the law say?

Police decision on Cummings: What does the law say?

Boris Johnson has continued to stand by Dominic Cummings.

Groups of six to meet in gardens from Monday, as PM relaxes lockdown in England

Groups of six to meet in gardens from Monday, as PM relaxes lockdown in England

He also said those who were shielding for health reasons should continue to do so.

World’s oldest man Bob Weighton dies at age of 112

World’s oldest man Bob Weighton dies at age of 112

Supercentenarian from Alton, Hampshire, died from cancer, his family confirmed.

Huge show of support for railway worker who died of coronavirus

Huge show of support for railway worker who died of coronavirus

More than 240,000 people have signed a change.org petition, which seeks justice for the family of Belly Mujinga.

UK chief negotiator says any EU request for Brexit extension would be rejected

UK chief negotiator says any EU request for Brexit extension would be rejected

Mr Frost was answering questions from Peers on the House of Lords EU Committee

NHS boss warns of ‘new upsurge’ in coronavirus survivors needing long-term care

NHS boss warns of ‘new upsurge’ in coronavirus survivors needing long-term care

Medical staff at the NHS Seacole Centre in Leatherhead, Surrey, have begun providing care such as physiotherapy.

PM stands by Cummings despite police statement on ‘minor’ lockdown breach

PM stands by Cummings despite police statement on ‘minor’ lockdown breach

Meanwhile the PM is to confirm plans to ease restrictions at the daily Downing Street briefing.

Thousands pay tribute to Covid-19 victims in new online memorial book

Thousands pay tribute to Covid-19 victims in new online memorial book

David Ison, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, was moved to see messages to those who died during the pandemic

Contact tracing programme likely to run for two years

Contact tracing programme likely to run for two years

Staff are being recruited to continue to programme designed to track the spread of the virus for the next two years.

More retailers to open and small outdoor weddings to resume next month in NI

More retailers to open and small outdoor weddings to resume next month in NI

Large stores like car showrooms will be able to open their doors.

Uplifting news: BrewDog launches Barnard Castle beer and dogs visit seals

Uplifting news: BrewDog launches Barnard Castle beer and dogs visit seals

A round-up of Thursday’s feelgood stories.

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