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South Yorkshire to move to strictest COVID-19 restrictions, mayor says

Mayor Dan Jarvis says the decision came after virus cases doubled in local hospitals over the last ten days

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London bans household gatherings as it tightens COVID-19 restrictions

Cases in London have been doubling every ten days, prompting the government to bring in new restrictions .

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Boris Johnson refuses to rule out 'circuit break' lockdown in England

The UK prime minister is under increasing pressure to impose a weeks-long lockdown to act as a "circuit break" in coronavirus transmission.

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Liverpool mayor says images of crowded streets 'shame our city'

Crowds were pictured dancing in Liverpool before new COVID-19 restrictions were brought in on Wednesday in the UK's new three-tier alert system.

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Britain will overhaul 'broken' asylum system to deter illegal migrants

Priti Patel told a virtual conference of government lawmaker that UK would “stop those who come here illegally making endless legal claims to remain.”

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No social distancing worries at 'UK's first' sci-fi robot-themed diner

Robotazia, a diner in the English city of Milton Keynes, uses robots to deliver food and drinks to tables, rather than human workers.

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COVID restrictions intensify in North East England amid soaring cases

Matt Hancock made the announcement on Thursday.

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COVID-19: Confusion as UK divided over Portugal quarantine rules

Some travellers have asked for clarity after Wales and Scotland imposed a 14-day quarantine for arrivals from Portugal, while England did not.

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Citroen 2CV race goes ahead at Snetterton despite terrible conditions

24hr Citroen 2CV race fails to match Le Mans for pace, but provides plenty of action

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COVID-19: Pupils above 11 to wear mask in England's lockdown areas

It comes after the WHO changed its advice on face-covering for children aged 12 or above.

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Mass COVID-19 study finds BAME community in England worst affected

The results have spurred the government to act.

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Amid intense heat, Europeans flock to beaches ignoring COVID warnings

Swathes of Western Europe is wilting under intense heat, with socially-distanced crowds seeking relief in fountains and pools as authorities warn of COVID-19 and wildfire risks.

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St Bernard rescued from mountain as tables turn

A St Bernard dog in England decided it was payback time and called in a rescue team to get her off the mountain

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England World Cup winner and ex-Ireland manager Jack Charlton dies

Defender Jack Charlton played alongside brother Bobby in England's victorious 1966 side and as a manager took Ireland to three major tournaments.

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First night out in London after coronavirus shutdown: How did it go?

Thousands packed the streets of Soho.

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England drops isolation measures for 30 European countries - full list

Arrivals to England from a number of countries will be exempted from quarantine requirements from July 10, paving the way for Britons to enjoy a summer holiday abroad.

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Surge in plastic waste as people discard PPE used to ward off Covid-19

Campaigners say beaches and seas across southern England are becoming littered with discarded medical equipment used to protect against coronavirus.

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Watch: Boris Johnson announces major lockdown easing plan in England

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas, and hotels are among the businesses that will reopen on July 4.

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New COVID-19 antibody test is 100% accurate, say English health chiefs

The blood test determines, via the presence of antibodies, whether a person has already had COVID-19.

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Confusion persists as England goes own way in relaxing lockdown rules

Lockdown loosening measures for England are in place from today despite criticIsms that the rules remain confusing and may endanger the lower-paid. It comes as the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer extends the furlough scheme until October.