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North-East England could face new lockdown restrictions

Leeds has become an “area of concern” for the government because of the rise in recorded coronavirus infection numbers.

HS2 construction officially begin

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the railway will create thousands of jobs and create vital links between towns and cities.

Epstein Scandal, Prince Andrew Meets Queen at Balmoral

Prince Andrew has held a meeting with the Queen at her Balmoral estate as American prosecutors request his witness statement for their Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Trial of mass weekly Covid tests in population

The Health Secretary announced a trial of 20-minute Covid tests in population.

After holidays in Greece, England brings back quarantine

Public health teams fear that current advice and control measures for returning travellers are insufficient.

Donald Trump defends suspected protester killer Kyle Rittenhouse

Donal Trump declares war on Black Lives Matter protesters, and defends 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, author of two murders last week.

London’s Financial District makes an effort to remove slavery statues

In light of the BlackLivesMatter movement, London’s Financial District is carrying out a review of the appropriacy of its symbols associated with the slave trade.

Covid, schools reopening in UK: all the changes

Coming back to school will help pupils wellbeing and mental health, with safety measures in place to protect people’s health.

Low-paid people who should self isolate can receive up to £13 a day

The UK government confirmed payments will be given to low-income people who need to isolate in areas with high incidence of Covid.

Covid, Dr Hillary Jones says insect repellent can kill Covid

The doctor from Good Morning Britain claimed the useful side effects of insect repellent, in particular in the spray called Citriodiol produced by MosiGuard.

Marks & Spencer to cut 7,000 jobs

The company was hit hard by coronavirus and will have to cut 7,000 jobs, a tenth of its workforce.

3.0 magnitude earthquake hits Sussex coast

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake was registered by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre on Thursday morning, in East Sussex.

It’s official, UK economy is in recession

After ONS figures confirmed more than 730,000 jobs were lost since March, UK has officially entered recession.

UK employment drops, largest fall in a decade

Since the start of coronavirus, UK employment dropped by 220,000 between April and June, the total since March amounts to 730,000.

UK will add France to quarantine list

France has been placed “under surveillance” after new cases rose by more than 1,600: the Country will be add to UK’s quarantine list.

Coronavirus, UK death count is incorrect

An urgent review revealed the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK was completely wrong. The government will now wipe off thousands of cases.

Nicola Sturgeon re-imposes lockdown restrictions on Aberdeen

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon decided all indoor hospitality venues have to be closed from 5 pm today.

Plane crash in Heathfield East Sussex, the pilot has died

An aircraft has come down in north Heathfield, bursting into flames. The pilot has died.

Overcrowding at Bournemouth beach: Dorset Police considers roadblocks

Authorities are afraid of the huge number of people filling the beach, requiring “detailed plan” in place and also roadblocks in position if necessary.