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The president says his Covid-19 strategy is "moving along well", despite a nationwide surge in cases.
New rules mean F1, international football, golf and snooker tournaments can return in England.
An online portal will launch in England later this month to help people with ongoing symptoms.
People across the UK will applaud later to celebrate 72 years since the founding of the health service.
Trends in recent coronavirus infections suggest Leicester is very different from the rest of the UK.
People across the country could go to pubs and restaurants after coronavirus restrictions were eased.
The man in his 20s died at the scene in Islington after being found with gunshot wounds, police say.
Tribal Clash says there is "no cash" after cancelling events around the world because of coronavirus.
One of the top candidates for the presidency has recovered from Covid-19.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says his team will have to get used to added pressure during a nervy Premier League run-in after they beat Watford on Saturday.
An Electron rocket launched from New Zealand's North Island fails in flight, destroying its satellites.
Boris Johnson's father Stanley has defended his trip to Greece, which critics said broke lockdown rules.
Celebrations as pubs and hairdressers reopen in England also make many of Sunday's front pages.
Before and after portraits as the people of Coventry visit the salon for the first time in three months
Beth Johnson and Phil Hobbs had to scale down their wedding day because of coronavirus restrictions.
Haven't used your car in a while? Here are five tips to help you get going again.
People who usually assist with airport deportations have been helping feed those affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
When Matjames Metson hit rock bottom after Hurricane Katrina, it was the daughter he hadn't seen for 16 years who turned his life around.
Bradford is second in the UK's Covid-19 league table, says Dr John Wright, because it's a table of inequality.
The TraceTogether Token is designed to make an app more effective, but worries privacy campaigners.
Radio 1 Newsbeat ask people from South Asian backgrounds about using of skin-lightening products.
How one father's email after his death has led people to share their stories of grief and loss.
Experts have differing views about how the capital will emerge from the pandemic.
Indian-born Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Asian to sit in the House of Commons.
Manchester United's front three of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood have 55 goals between them. How good are they?
Lewis Hamilton says some drivers' reluctance to take a knee before the Austrian Grand Prix is down to a lack of understanding of racism.
Teenager Mason Greenwood scores two superb goals as in-form Manchester United hammer relegation-threatened Bournemouth.
Bukayo Saka says it was a "week I will remember my whole life" after scoring in Arsenal's win at Wolves days after signing a new long-term deal.
Serpentine stuns Epsom with a runaway success at 25-1 to give trainer Aidan O'Brien a record eighth Derby win.
Chelsea could be helped in Havertz chase as Bayern cool interest, Real Madrid want to sell Rodriguez, Tottenham keen on Aarons from Norwich, plus more.
Valtteri Bottas beats Lewis Hamilton to pole position as Mercedes dominate qualifying at Austrian GP, while Ferrari have shocking day.
Manchester City and England team-mates Georgia Stanway and Lauren Hemp talk to BBC Sport about their new lockdown skills, guilty pleasures and career highlights so far.
How will social and work life be different after the easing of more restrictions?
Churches, mosques and other places of worship can open in England from 4 July - but with changes.
Where can I go and what can do on a holiday in the UK?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced.
Pubs and restaurants in England can now reopen, but do I need to book ahead?
New agreements mean people entering the UK from certain countries will not have to quarantine.
Social distancing and lockdown rules are changing in England - but what can you now do?
How to keep your guests safe when they come round to visit during a global pandemic?
Which children are going back to school, and what about the rest?
By piecing together statements and claims, we have created a chronology of events.
Face coverings are compulsory on public transport in England and Scotland.
Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California - here's a look at the data and the theories.
Local councils counter online rumours about imminent lockdowns, and what's behind them.
What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work?
A local lockdown has been introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Leicester - but how will it work?
What do you need to know if you're planning to fly during the Covid-19 pandemic?
After six weeks of the restrictions, many aspects of everyday life have been transformed.
Key maps and charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world and how it is being dealt with.
Nine million people have accessed the scheme, which now allows furloughed workers to come back part-time.
The city is the first to experience a local lockdown as officials try to curb its coronavirus cases.
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
Questions about support bubbles, and other coronavirus topics.
China and the US both say they have done the most testing for coronavirus - so who's right?
As the world hits the grim milestone of 10 million confirmed cases, which countries are seeing the biggest rises, and what might be behind them?
Many weddings were cancelled during lockdown, while some will have to change to meet the new rules.
Recovery from Covid-19 can be a lengthy process, depending on how seriously people get the virus.
Maddie Yarham worked in the Norfolk fields during lockdown when a job at John Lewis fell through.
A look back at the height of lockdown when England's cities and tourist spots stood empty.
He nearly quit motorsport for good, but 2020 is his chance to prove himself among the world's best.
There are many key workers carrying on with jobs that you may not have realised are classified as critical.
Rob and Kim Scholefield were told the cancer was inoperable due to its proximity to the brain.
Dennis Parsons said the "offensive word" four times at a Cheltenham Borough Council meeting.
Police said they were "fully aware" of the issue and patrolling the area "regularly".
Pubs and restaurants can reopen from Saturday but is it the right time for this to happen?
Only 4% of English councillors are not white and the Local Government Association backs calls for change.
The prisons watchdog report says the practice is "inappropriate and very concerning".
Which children are going back to school, and what about the rest?
Gloucester say they are "surprised" by London Irish's response to their appointment of George Skivington as head coach.
A local lockdown has been introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Leicester - but how will it work?
Social distancing and lockdown rules are changing in England - but what can you now do?
Where can I go and what can do on a holiday in the UK?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
Greenock Morton winger Nicky Cadden signs for English League Two club Forest Green Rovers.
Premiership Rugby still aims to restart the season in mid-August after clubs were allowed to move to close contact training from 6 July.
Two overseas players will be allowed in County Championship and One-Day Cup teams from the 2021 season.
James Bracey stars with the bat as England begin their three-day intra-squad warm-up match in Southampton.
Worcestershire agree to sign Gloucestershire batsman Gareth Roderick on a three-year contract, with the deal starting in November.
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1. How to work from home more effectively. Working from home has several benefits, but there are potential downsides too, such as isolation and Zoom fatigue. Here are some tips to mitigate such issues. [MORE] 2. Britain’s Great Depression. Between February and April, Britain’s economy shrank by a quarter – about the same magnitude as America’s during the Great Depression. March saw a slide of 5.8%, while in April alone a fifth of our gross domestic product (GDP) disappeared. That marked a record monthly drop almost 20 times worse than the steepest fall before the virus. That was in March 2009, when GDP fell by 1%. In the entire financial crisis it only slipped by 6% in total. GDP is now at the same level as it was in 2002. The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 0.1%, the lowest level since it was founded in 1694, and will soon have bought bonds worth £745bn, the equivalent of almost 40% of our GDP, with printed money. MoneyWeek 3. Government urged to consider four-day working week. MPs and campaigners are urging the chancellor to consider a four-day working week as a way to overhaul the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. They believe with the country facing an economic crisis in the wake of the pandemic, “shorter working time presents itself as one of the best options for fundamentally restructuring the economy so that work is shared more equally”. Three-quarters of UK workers already supported a four-day working week before the coronavirus pandemic hit. The Independent 4. Health chiefs warn UK may not be ready for second wave. Health leaders fear that the UK is not properly prepared for the “real risk” of a second wave of Covid-19. The presidents of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons, Nursing, Physicians, and GPs have signed an open letter published in the British Medical Journal. Health leaders have called for a “rapid and forward-looking assessment” of how prepared the UK is. This news comes as the City of Leicester prepares for an enforced lockdown. BBC 5. Why do we wave goodbye on Zoom? If you find yourself waving goodbye at the end of every video call, know you’re not alone. But if we don’t do it at the end of a physical meeting, why do we do it on video calls? There could be several explanations: from the craving of personal touch and human connection, to the lack of subtle social cues - such as shutting notebooks or checking watches - that tend to wrap up a traditional meeting. And of course, a friendly wave helps to soften those awkward and abrupt endings. Editor |
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6. Why remote work can make us paranoid. Work paranoia can strike at any time, but the social and economic circumstances created by the pandemic are exactly the sort of conditions to exacerbate it. Working remotely can lead to feelings of isolation, and not being able to quickly check an idea with a colleague can lead to overthinking. When faced with ambiguity or silence, we tend to fill in the blanks with negative assumptions. Transparency from managers is one way to combat this, Woolley says. Experts also recommend trying to consciously question negative thoughts. The Financial Times. 7. One in three Covid-19 survivors could face long-term issues. One in three patients who recover from Covid-19 could endure long-term damage to their lungs, chronic fatigue and psychological disturbances, according to new research. The study also found evidence that the coronavirus could cause impairment to the brain and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Around 30% of patients who recover from Covid-19 may be left with damaged and scarred lung tissue. The Daily Telegraph 8. Your ideas are better than you think. Before you discard that brand-new idea you just cooked up into your mental dustbin, hold on for just a moment. According to researchers from INSEAD, The Open University of Israel, and The Technion, people consistently underestimate the originality of their ideas. One reason we do this? We tend to think that everyone else is thinking the same way we are. Turns out they aren't, or at least not nearly as often as we assume. So, if you feel an urge to keep your suggestion to yourself, speak up instead. Being aware of this tendency can help, and managers can help even more by openly encouraging people to share their idea seedlings. Time Magazine 9. Putting your worries to good use. Many of us are inclined to judge ourselves harshly for being fearful or worried about making mistakes, at work or elsewhere. But psychologists argue that these feelings are helpful guides. They are alerting us to possible obstacles in our way. To make sure our concerns are our allies, we should aim to steer our worries away from the threat alone and toward the potential steps we can take to solve our challenges. When used in this way, our worries become empowering, not paralyzing. Editor 10. The bottom line. According to the ONS, of those aged 16 to 29 who say their well-being has been affected by Covid-19, 76% said that they were bored. Overall, this age group was less likely to be worried about coronavirus generally (17%) than the over-60s (24%). Yet they are conversely more likely to report feeling anxious (72%) than over-60s (54%). A separate survey by the British Red Cross, reported in The Guardian, found that 28% of Britons are worried that no one would notice if something happened to them during the pandemic. The Daily Telegraph |
Beth Johnson and Phil Hobbs had to scale down their wedding day because of coronavirus restrictions.
People who usually assist with airport deportations have been helping feed those affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Boris Johnson's father Stanley has defended his trip to Greece, which critics said broke lockdown rules.
Ghislaine Maxwell will not speak about Prince Andrew as part of a potential plea deal, according to a friend.
Correspondent Chris Mason celebrates 'Trimdependence Day' with the help of a PPE-wearing barber.
Some salons opened their doors at midnight as lockdown restrictions in England were eased.
Drinkers in Newcastle talk to the BBC about how different it is, to be in a pub again after lockdown.
Actress Beanie Feldstein came to Wolverhampton to prepare for a role in the film How To Build A Girl.
The prime minister urges people to act responsibly as pubs prepare to re-open.
The idea that 5G could have health implications isn't new. But conspiracy theories linking 5G with Covid-19 went viral during lockdown.
One rave organiser says he's providing a service that others aren't - and insists he's "proud".
As Yo! Sushi prepares to reopen some restaurants in England, it has had to adapt its conveyor belt system.
After the easing of lockdown restrictions, grandchildren and grandparents show their affection.
The chief medical officer for England outlines the new normal for the game as it is set to resume.
How to keep your guests safe when they come round to visit during a global pandemic?
Meet the people who prefer the home haircuts they've had in lockdown.
With travel restrictions and tight budgets many British people are choosing to holiday at home this year.
The National Crime Agency has penetrated a top secret communication system used by organised criminals.
Jacob Rees-Mogg reaches for a Biblical quote when questioned about Stanley Johnson's trip to Greece during the UK’s coronavirus lockdown.
Hundreds of arrests have taken place after a secret chat application used by criminals was busted.
Industry groups say many family-owned restaurants are under intense financial strain.
The six-figure sculpture to celebrate emergency services is planned for central London in 2023.
Haven't used your car in a while? Here are five tips to help you get going again.
Dr Clare Wenham explained local lockdowns to viewers, despite her daughter's best efforts to distract her.
Eight charities tell BBC News they've had more LGBT people seeking suicide prevention support in lockdown.
Five-year-old Tony Hudgell set a target of raising £500 for the hospital that saved his life.
The Bend It Like Beckham director turned the camera on herself and her family for a Netflix film.
Fashion student Karina Bondareva recreated the dress worn by Cardi B at last year's Met Gala in New York.
Maddie Yarham worked in the Norfolk fields during lockdown when a job at John Lewis fell through.
British photographer and zoologist Dani Connor “adopted” four squirrels after their mother died.
