Pubs across Scotland to welcome customers back through their doors
Pubs across Scotland are going all hands to the pump as they get set to reopen after months of lockdown.
In Pictures: The Bruce Oldfield designs worn by stars and royals as he turns 70
Bruce Oldfield, one of the royal family’s favourite fashion designers, is celebrating his 70th birthday on Tuesday.
St Swithin’s Day: Are we in for sunshine or weeks of rain?
The UK could be in for 40 days of sunshine or 40 days of downpours, depending on how the day dawns on Wednesday, according to the folklore of St Swithin’s Day.
Restaurants ready as Scots allowed to dine out again
Restaurants across Scotland are getting ready to welcome customers again with dining out allowed for the first time in four months.
What the papers say – July 14
The nation’s papers are dominated by the Government’s decision to make it mandatory to wear face coverings while shopping in England.
Ian McKellen reads Shakespeare sonnet for Patrick Stewart’s 80th birthday
Sir Ian McKellen paid tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart by reading one of Shakespeare’s sonnets for the X-Men star’s 80th birthday.
Middle-aged face more years of ill health than baby boomers, study suggests
People in their forties and fifties face more years of ill health than baby boomers, a study suggests.
Government approach to Northern Ireland Protocol condemned by MPs
The Government’s lack of understanding and overly political approach to post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland has left businesses in the dark, a Westminster committee has claimed.
UK retail sales jump in June after high street stores welcome customers back
UK retailers have said they saw the biggest monthly sales jump in more than two years in June after swathes of high street stores reopened but warned that the troubled sector is “not out of the woods yet”.
Almost nine out of 10 inbound tourism firms to cut jobs – survey
Nearly nine out of 10 companies involved in the UK’s inbound tourism industry expect to make job cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey suggests.
£170m for ‘shovel ready’ flood schemes to protect homes and jobs
Funding of £170 million will kick-start “shovel-ready” flood defence projects across England to protect homes, businesses and jobs, the Government has announced.
Appeal by British charities to fight Covid-19 in world’s poorest countries
A collection of British charities have launched a new appeal to raise funds to fight coronavirus in refugee camps and poor communities in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries.
Huawei, 5G and the UK: The key issues
A decision over the future of Huawei in the UK is expected to be made public by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden on Tuesday.
Face coverings: What you need to know
After weeks of mixed messages, the Government has announced it will soon be mandatory to wear a face covering in supermarkets and other shops in England.
Johnson set to bar Huawei from Britain’s 5G network
Boris Johnson is set to bar the Chinese tech giant Huawei from playing any role in Britain’s 5G network, triggering a renewed clash with Beijing.
Idris Elba: Coronavirus had a ‘traumatic’ impact on me mentally
Idris Elba has said coronavirus had a “traumatic” impact on him psychologically.
Explain scientific reasoning for reopening schools, Scottish Labour demand
Pupils, parents and teachers deserve to be told the scientific evidence for classes returning next month, Scottish Labour has said.
Worst-case scenario could see 120,000 Covid-19 deaths this winter – scientists
A second wave of coronavirus infections this winter could be more serious than the first, with 120,000 hospital deaths in a “reasonable worst-case scenario”, scientists advising the Government have warned.
Actor Jimmy Akingbola discusses joining Black Lives Matter protests
Actor Jimmy Akingbola said he felt compelled to join the Black Lives Matter protests in London in order to keep up the pressure for change.
Kate Garraway celebrates return to GMB and shares update on husband
Kate Garraway has revealed husband Derek Draper had a “stable day” in his fight against coronavirus as she celebrated her return to Good Morning Britain.
We’ll put it right – Solskjaer backs United to bounce back from Saints setback
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes his players learned a “hard lesson” as Southampton struck at the death to seal a point that prevented Manchester United climbing into the top four.
Tributes paid to former Glee star Naya Rivera following her death aged 33
Tributes have been paid to former Glee star Naya Rivera, after her death was confirmed at the age of 33.
Four charged over death of rising rapper Pop Smoke in LA
Two men and two teenagers have been charged over the death of rising rapper Pop Smoke, who was killed during a home-invasion robbery in Los Angeles.
Study suggests potential surge in HIV, TB, and malaria deaths due to coronavirus
Some nations could see HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria deaths increase over the next five because of disruption to health services caused by coronavirus, a new study suggests.
Real Madrid close in on LaLiga title
Real Madrid moved to within one win of a record-extending 34th LaLiga title after first-half goals from Ferland Mendy and Karim Benzema sealed a 2-1 win at Granada.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Southampton deserved their late draw
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was philosophical after his side’s Champions League hopes took a hit as substitute Michael Obafemi’s stoppage-time equaliser earned Southampton a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
Coronavirus pandemic could get ‘worse and worse’, WHO chief warns
The coronavirus pandemic will worsen if governments fail to provide a clear and comprehensive strategy to suppress transmission, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.
Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth savours ‘amazing’ Wembley win
Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth said taking Wycombe into the Sky Bet Championship for the first time in their history was beyond his “wildest dreams”.
Toby Alderweireld says missing out on Champions League gives Spurs motivation
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has vowed his side will get back into the Champions League as quickly as possible.
Frank Lampard adamant he can solve Chelsea’s defensive woes
Frank Lampard insists he is not a “gung-ho” manager and has the answers to Chelsea’s defensive frailties.