Plastic straws banned in England
Single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds have been banned in England. The measure comes into effect today following a delay from April.
Stricter restrictions working as Covid infection rate slows
The Covid infection rate is slowing down now that stricter restrictions have come into force with the R rate falling from 1.7 to 1.1 this month.
Royal Glamorgan Hospital reports outbreak with 82 Covid cases
Service restrictions have been implemented after 82 new positive Covid cases were confirmed in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Wales.
Covid death toll worldwide passes one million
Covid death toll compiled by John Hopkins University shows that the number of Covid deaths has now passed one million worldwide.
Covid: fine of £10,000 enforced across England
A fine of £10,000 for refusing to self-isolate is another Covid measure with almost 18 million people are under extra restrictions across parts of the UK.
Police Officer shot dead in Croydon Station
A police officer has been shot dead by a suspect at Croydon police station. The gunman then tried to commit suicide at the scene.
New Covid rules explained: what you can and can’t do
New Covid rules will be enforced in England from Thursday as authorities attempt to prevent a second wave of the virus. Measures may last 6 months.
Bristol’s Colston Hall music venue renamed
Colston Hall has been renamed the Bristol Beacon following the Black Lives Matter movement in an effort to remove links to the slave trader.
50,000 Covid cases a day in UK if trends continue, warn Witty and Vallance
Britain could be facing 50,000 new Covid cases a day in a few weeks time if the current rate of infection continues says Sir Patrick Vallance.
48 areas where Covid cases may get out of control
48 areas across the UK where Covid cases risk spiralling out of control.
UK weather forecast: sunny spells to continue
During the weekend there may be some Breezy and gusty conditions across England and Wales.
Covid: stricter lockdown measures in North East
New lockdown measures are to come into effect in North East England from Friday onwards. Measures include no outdoor meetings and pub curfews.
UK’s revenge porn helpline: there is a surge in cases during lockdown
UK’s revenge porn helpline reveals surge in cases: 2020 is the busiest year on record.
William and Kate visiting East London, from Bagel Shop to the Mosque
William and Kate go to East London visiting Beigel Bake Bakery and then the London Muslim Centre.
Royal Family send birthday wishes to Prince Harry
The Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have taken to social media to send birthday wishes to Prince Harry amidst a reported feud.
People in England’s worst hit Covid unable to get test
Due to too many questions for testing for Coronavirus the system was overwhelmed and the facilities go into chaos.
Covid: the new cases rise more than 3.000 again
Covid cases in UK have soared by more than 3,000 in the highest rise on a Sunday since mid-May: 3.330 lab-confirmed cases.
Minister speaks ahead of freshers week: do not spread Covid in “bedrooms”
Health Minister Lord Bethell has warned students to be careful and obey Covid restrictions and protocols before their return to university for freshers week.
No social gatherings of more than six people in England
The government urges citizens to do the right thing and to respect the new rules, to prevent the further spread of this deadly virus.
Covid outbreaks at 62 schools in the UK
Last week pupils returned to school throughout the UK, but precautions were not enough to avoid new outbreaks.
The case jump high, nationwide Covid lockdown is absolute last resort
The increase in infections scares Britain, the figures were not so high since 22 Mayand scientists warn the country about the risk of a second spike.
27 year old man arrested following Birmingham stabbings
A 27 year old man has been arrested following a series of stabbings in Birmingham city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. The suspect was arrested at 4am this morning.
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.