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Relief for hospitality sector as hotels and cafes reopen after lockdown

Relief for hospitality sector as hotels and cafes reopen after lockdown

Relief for hospitality sector as hotels and cafes reopen after lockdown

03 July 2020

The Morning Star bar in Belfast saw a group of regulars waiting at the doors to return after three months.


Full list of countries and territories exempt from travel quarantine

Full list of countries and territories exempt from travel quarantine

Full list of countries and territories exempt from travel quarantine

03 July 2020

There are 73 countries and territories that people can travel to England from without quarantining from next week.


O’Neill says she will never apologise for attending Bobby Storey’s funeral

O’Neill says she will never apologise for attending Bobby Storey’s funeral

O’Neill says she will never apologise for attending Bobby Storey’s funeral

03 July 2020

The deputy first minister said sorry to families bereaved during the coronavirus emergency for the hurt caused by the controversy.


UK Government publishes confirmed list of countries exempt from quarantine

UK Government publishes confirmed list of countries exempt from quarantine

UK Government publishes confirmed list of countries exempt from quarantine

03 July 2020

Portugal, the US, China and Thailand are among the notable absentees.


Cross-border coronavirus cluster infection cases rise to 11

Cross-border coronavirus cluster infection cases rise to 11

Cross-border coronavirus cluster infection cases rise to 11

03 July 2020

National clinical director Jason Leitch praised the work of public health officials in identifying the close contacts of those patients.


Airlines to withdraw High Court challenge over 14-day quarantine

Airlines to withdraw High Court challenge over 14-day quarantine

Airlines to withdraw High Court challenge over 14-day quarantine

03 July 2020

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair took legal action against Health Secretary Matt Hancock.


Wales and Scotland hit out at UK Government’s ‘shambolic’ actions on quarantine

Wales and Scotland hit out at UK Government’s ‘shambolic’ actions on quarantine

Wales and Scotland hit out at UK Government’s ‘shambolic’ actions on quarantine

03 July 2020

The 14-day self-isolation policy for people returning to or visiting England from destinations such as Spain and France is being lifted.


Voyager joins military response off Scotland after red, white and blue respray

Voyager joins military response off Scotland after red, white and blue respray

Voyager joins military response off Scotland after red, white and blue respray

03 July 2020

The plan used to transport the PM and royal family was called in after Russian aircraft approached UK air space.


Father of British fighter against Islamic State slams ‘laughable’ prosecutions

Father of British fighter against Islamic State slams ‘laughable’ prosecutions

Father of British fighter against Islamic State slams ‘laughable’ prosecutions

03 July 2020

Paul Newey, of Solihull, West Midlands, had been accused of funding terrorism by sending £150 to his son Daniel.


Mediterranean countries risk becoming ‘melting pots’ for coronavirus – expert

Mediterranean countries risk becoming ‘melting pots’ for coronavirus – expert

Mediterranean countries risk becoming ‘melting pots’ for coronavirus – expert

03 July 2020

The Department for Transport has announced a quarantine policy for passengers arriving in England from lower-risk countries will be lifted.


Vulnerable shielders fear relaxing of Covid-19 guidelines

Vulnerable shielders fear relaxing of Covid-19 guidelines

Vulnerable shielders fear relaxing of Covid-19 guidelines

03 July 2020

The rules, which change on Monday, will allow them to meet others for the first time in more than three months.


NHS cadet programme launched to encourage 10,000 teenagers into workforce

NHS cadet programme launched to encourage 10,000 teenagers into workforce

NHS cadet programme launched to encourage 10,000 teenagers into workforce

03 July 2020

The launch coincides with the 72nd anniversary of the NHS being formed on July 5, 1948.


Teenage entrepreneur develops wearable technology to combat spread of Covid-19

Teenage entrepreneur develops wearable technology to combat spread of Covid-19

Teenage entrepreneur develops wearable technology to combat spread of Covid-19

03 July 2020

Max Melia, 15, created the device after his parents fell ill with Covid-19.


Pubs in England must wait until 6am on Saturday to reopen

Pubs in England must wait until 6am on Saturday to reopen

Pubs in England must wait until 6am on Saturday to reopen

03 July 2020

BrewDog has had to cancel some plans to open at midnight.


In Pictures: Final preparations as more businesses get ready for reopening

In Pictures: Final preparations as more businesses get ready for reopening

In Pictures: Final preparations as more businesses get ready for reopening

03 July 2020

The lockdown is being eased in England and Northern Ireland.


UK Government’s air bridges decision-making shambolic, warns Nicola Sturgeon

UK Government’s air bridges decision-making shambolic, warns Nicola Sturgeon

UK Government’s air bridges decision-making shambolic, warns Nicola Sturgeon

03 July 2020

The Scottish First Minister criticised the ‘shifting sands’ of proposals at Westminster.


UK’s ‘smallest pub’ ready for lockdown reopening

UK’s ‘smallest pub’ ready for lockdown reopening

UK’s ‘smallest pub’ ready for lockdown reopening

03 July 2020

The Little Prince in Margate, Kent, measures just 10ft (3m) by 6ft 6in (2m).


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