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Draft law axing early release of terrorism offenders ‘offers no hope of reform’

Draft law axing early release of terrorism offenders ‘offers no hope of reform’

Draft law axing early release of terrorism offenders ‘offers no hope of reform’

05 July 2020

It is part of Government legislation expected to apply to Northern Ireland which is being scrutinised at Westminster, the terrorism law reviewer said.


Hancock has ‘quite significant concerns’ about Leicester clothing factories

Hancock has ‘quite significant concerns’ about Leicester clothing factories

Hancock has ‘quite significant concerns’ about Leicester clothing factories

05 July 2020

The Health Secretary promised ‘very significant fines’ can be handed out if laws are broken,


National Security Council to look at Huawei 5G conditions, minister confirms

National Security Council to look at Huawei 5G conditions, minister confirms

National Security Council to look at Huawei 5G conditions, minister confirms

05 July 2020

Reports suggested Boris Johnson will reconsider Huawei’s involvement in the UK’s 5G network due to security concerns.


Vast majority acted responsibly as lockdown eased, says Health Secretary

Vast majority acted responsibly as lockdown eased, says Health Secretary

Vast majority acted responsibly as lockdown eased, says Health Secretary

05 July 2020

Matt Hancock sidesteps whether NHS staff will get a pay rise.


More than 24,000 jobs already axed through retail collapses in 2020

More than 24,000 jobs already axed through retail collapses in 2020

More than 24,000 jobs already axed through retail collapses in 2020

05 July 2020

New figures from the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) have revealed that 24,348 jobs have already been lost across large UK retailers.


Big increase in job centre staff to be announced in wake of Covid-19 outbreak

Big increase in job centre staff to be announced in wake of Covid-19 outbreak

Big increase in job centre staff to be announced in wake of Covid-19 outbreak

05 July 2020

The Chancellor is set to outline policies aimed at dealing with Britain’s recovery from the outbreak on Wednesday.


‘Crystal clear’ drinkers will not adhere to social distancing rules

‘Crystal clear’ drinkers will not adhere to social distancing rules

‘Crystal clear’ drinkers will not adhere to social distancing rules

05 July 2020

A major easing of lockdown measures in England saw pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas opening their doors again.


What the papers say – July 5

What the papers say – July 5

What the papers say – July 5

05 July 2020

Pictures of England reopening after lockdown lead many Sunday papers.


Big Issue vendors return to streets for first time since lockdown

Big Issue vendors return to streets for first time since lockdown

Big Issue vendors return to streets for first time since lockdown

05 July 2020

They have been given personal protective equipment and contactless card payment equipment.


Foreign currency provider offers ‘virus-free cash’

Foreign currency provider offers ‘virus-free cash’

Foreign currency provider offers ‘virus-free cash’

05 July 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has led to calls for more businesses to accept payments by bank and credit cards, but many smaller firms prefer cash.


Leaders pay tribute to NHS ahead of nationwide clap to mark 72nd anniversary

Leaders pay tribute to NHS ahead of nationwide clap to mark 72nd anniversary

Leaders pay tribute to NHS ahead of nationwide clap to mark 72nd anniversary

05 July 2020

Boris Johnson urged the public to clap for ‘those who have worked tirelessly and selflessly’ during the pandemic.


Universities at risk of insolvency without Government bailout amid crisis – IFS

Universities at risk of insolvency without Government bailout amid crisis – IFS

Universities at risk of insolvency without Government bailout amid crisis – IFS

05 July 2020

The higher education sector could face long-run losses of up to £19 billion due to Covid-19, analysis warns.


NHS celebrates 72nd anniversary after most challenging year in history

NHS celebrates 72nd anniversary after most challenging year in history

NHS celebrates 72nd anniversary after most challenging year in history

05 July 2020

People have been encouraged to applaud NHS and other key workers at 5pm on the institution’s anniversary.


Parking tickets issued by private firms soar 24%

Parking tickets issued by private firms soar 24%

Parking tickets issued by private firms soar 24%

05 July 2020

Analysis of Government data by the RAC Foundation indicated that companies handed out 8.4 million tickets to British drivers in 2019/20.


Too easy for fraudsters to post scam ads on Facebook and Google, Which? claims

Too easy for fraudsters to post scam ads on Facebook and Google, Which? claims

Too easy for fraudsters to post scam ads on Facebook and Google, Which? claims

05 July 2020

Consumer group said there are too few checks and ads can appear within hours, following an investigation using both firms’s systems.


Royal Mail launches fresh campaign to halt dog attacks

Royal Mail launches fresh campaign to halt dog attacks

Royal Mail launches fresh campaign to halt dog attacks

05 July 2020

Most dog attacks on postal workers last year happened at the front door, in the garden or in the street.


Fire chiefs call for cladding answers ahead of Grenfell Inquiry restart

Fire chiefs call for cladding answers ahead of Grenfell Inquiry restart

Fire chiefs call for cladding answers ahead of Grenfell Inquiry restart

05 July 2020

The hearings into the disaster which killed 72 people in 2017 will reopen on Monday.


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