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Holiday chaos as double-jabbed travellers from France told to quarantine

Holiday chaos as double-jabbed travellers from France told to quarantine

Holiday chaos as double-jabbed travellers from France told to quarantine

16 July 2021

Ministers said arrivals in England must continue to self-isolate for 10 days amid concerns about the Beta variant.


Vaccinated Britons in France frustrated by ‘inconsistent’ new quarantine rules

Vaccinated Britons in France frustrated by ‘inconsistent’ new quarantine rules

Vaccinated Britons in France frustrated by ‘inconsistent’ new quarantine rules

16 July 2021

From Monday fully vaccinated travellers from amber list countries will not have to self isolate – except those coming from France.


Double-jabbed holidaymakers returning from France must still quarantine

Double-jabbed holidaymakers returning from France must still quarantine

Double-jabbed holidaymakers returning from France must still quarantine

16 July 2021

The Government said fully vaccinated arrivals will still have to isolate at home for 10 days due to the spread of the Beta variant.


Flu jab to be offered to 35 million people including secondary school students

Flu jab to be offered to 35 million people including secondary school students

Flu jab to be offered to 35 million people including secondary school students

16 July 2021

Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced that the seasonal flu programme beginning in September will be the biggest in the UK’s history.


Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

16 July 2021

South Tyneside, Redcar & Cleveland and Hartlepool are currently recording the highest rates.


In Pictures: Glasgow transformed for Indiana Jones 5 filming

In Pictures: Glasgow transformed for Indiana Jones 5 filming

In Pictures: Glasgow transformed for Indiana Jones 5 filming

16 July 2021

The city’s St Vincent Street was adorned in the stars and stripes of the United States for the fifth movie in the franchise.


PPE and distancing should remain in care homes after July 19 – guidance

PPE and distancing should remain in care homes after July 19 – guidance

PPE and distancing should remain in care homes after July 19 – guidance

16 July 2021

From Monday there will be no limit on the number of ‘named visitors’ that a resident can receive, new Government guidance says.


Sarah Everard murderer Pc Wayne Couzens sacked by Metropolitan Police

Sarah Everard murderer Pc Wayne Couzens sacked by Metropolitan Police

Sarah Everard murderer Pc Wayne Couzens sacked by Metropolitan Police

16 July 2021

The force said it held an accelerated hearing as quickly as possible following Couzens’ guilty plea and conviction on July 9.


Man charged with racially abusing Rio Ferdinand

Man charged with racially abusing Rio Ferdinand

Man charged with racially abusing Rio Ferdinand

16 July 2021

Jamie Arnold was charged following an incident at the Wolves versus Manchester United match


Number of Covid-19 patients in some hospital trusts at third of winter peak

Number of Covid-19 patients in some hospital trusts at third of winter peak

Number of Covid-19 patients in some hospital trusts at third of winter peak

16 July 2021

The total number of patients in England is the highest since the end of March.


Two arrested on suspicion of helping ticketless fans storm Euros final

Two arrested on suspicion of helping ticketless fans storm Euros final

Two arrested on suspicion of helping ticketless fans storm Euros final

16 July 2021

The pair are suspected of stealing ‘items’ to enable those without tickets to get into Wembley last Sunday night.


SDLP leader received death threats after naming Soldier F

SDLP leader received death threats after naming Soldier F

SDLP leader received death threats after naming Soldier F

16 July 2021

Colum Eastwood used parliamentary privilege to name the veteran whose cannot be named for legal reasons.


Bulgaria bans UK visitors

Bulgaria bans UK visitors

Bulgaria bans UK visitors

16 July 2021

The UK’s daily number of new coronavirus cases has climbed above 50,000 for the first time in six months.


Wetherspoon’s to relax face mask and table service rules from Monday

Wetherspoon’s to relax face mask and table service rules from Monday

Wetherspoon’s to relax face mask and table service rules from Monday

16 July 2021

The group said it will revert back to “successful measures” it had in place last summer upon the latest relaxation of restrictions.


Government must halt reforms or risk ‘damage’ to teacher supply, unions warn

Government must halt reforms or risk ‘damage’ to teacher supply, unions warn

Government must halt reforms or risk ‘damage’ to teacher supply, unions warn

16 July 2021

The Government launched a consultation, which closes in the summer break.


Uber becomes latest transport firm to continue mask requirement from Monday

Uber becomes latest transport firm to continue mask requirement from Monday

Uber becomes latest transport firm to continue mask requirement from Monday

16 July 2021

The minicab hailing app said drivers and passengers will continue to be required to wear a mask even though they will no longer be required by law.


Commonwealth young leaders praised by Queen during video call

Commonwealth young leaders praised by Queen during video call

Commonwealth young leaders praised by Queen during video call

16 July 2021

Since its creation in 2018, the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust has grown into a network of nearly 1,000 young people from all Commonwealth countries.


5,200 military personnel isolating under coronavirus rules, figures show

5,200 military personnel isolating under coronavirus rules, figures show

5,200 military personnel isolating under coronavirus rules, figures show

16 July 2021

The Government has been urged to take action to change quarantine rules as restrictions are relaxed and infections rise in England.


Johnny Rotten ‘total dick’, Sex Pistols’ former guitarist tells High Court

Johnny Rotten ‘total dick’, Sex Pistols’ former guitarist tells High Court

Johnny Rotten ‘total dick’, Sex Pistols’ former guitarist tells High Court

16 July 2021

Steve Jones told the court that a lot of bands resent each other.


Pressure builds on PM to award long-awaited pay rise to NHS workers

Pressure builds on PM to award long-awaited pay rise to NHS workers

Pressure builds on PM to award long-awaited pay rise to NHS workers

16 July 2021

Unison said health staff are concerned nothing will be announced before Parliament’s summer recess.


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