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6 July 2020
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The UK's test and trace schemes are not yet good enough to stop a virus resurgence, scientists say.
Grades were estimated by teachers after the coronavirus forced exams to be cancelled for the first time.
The airline adds more flights to cope with increasing demand from holidaymakers.
High Street chain the latest to look to restructure and refinance as virus deals extra blow to trade.
Heavy rains and winds batter coastal areas, as officials warn of "life-threatening storm surges".
Geoff Pugh received the fine after taking his family to a test site in a shopping centre car park.
The president has given Microsoft 45 days to reach a deal or he will ban the app in the US.
Other English and history topics will also become optional in England after disruption to lessons.
The dividend cut is another blow for pension funds and savers who have seen a wave firms slash or halt payouts.
A spokesperson for the singer requests privacy "during this very difficult and sad time".
The German carmaker apologises for a tweeted car ad that sparked a furore.
The Duchess of Cambridge, whose grandmother was a Red Cross nurse. calls the charity 'inspiring'.
Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.
The BBC's Stacey Dooley meets mothers, babies and midwives at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
The papers cover the government meal deal launch and reports of spies in an ex-minister's email.
Leroy Smith and James Seymour returned to the place where the shooting happened 26 years ago.
British scientist James Lovelock says population growth means something like the virus is "almost inevitable".
Phillip Witcomb speaks about his infamous father and how he grew up not knowing his true identity.
The Micronesian men were spotted by Australian and US aircraft after being reported missing on Saturday.
Jimmy Watkins, a record-holding athlete and from a prize-winning band, is combining his hobbies.
How a message of hope and peace is being spread by trees still growing 75 years later.
Saniniu Laizer sells a Tanzanite stone for $2 million (£1.5m), months after a similar find.
Ronnie O'Sullivan says the expectation from an early age of him being world champion was similar to that on Prince William becoming king.
Estate agents say demand has soared for tours of houses using virtual reality headsets.
Victims of dance teacher Neil Harris, convicted of sexually assaulting pupils, share their stories.
Scotland's class of 2020 get their results, but for the first time they will not be based on exams. So, how have the grades been worked out?
Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice.
Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything.
Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious.
US parents are resorting to "pandemic pods" and garden classrooms - but will it deepen inequalities?
Nearly 200 people died last month in a jade mine landslide. Now the survivors are going back to work.
As SDLP leader, John Hume played a major role in bringing about Northern Ireland's peace process.
Brentford and Fulham meet in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Tuesday, a match often dubbed the richest in football.
After a car crash 10 years ago left her paralysed, GB wheelchair basketball player Sophie Carrigill looks back on her recovery.
Who won the most games post-lockdown? Who scored the most goals? Did anyone fail to pick up even a single point? BBC Sport looks at the statistics from across Europe.
England and Tottenham defender Danny Rose believes he has been racially targeted by police who have stopped his car when driving.
Relive the best of the action from Super Saturday at London 2012 as Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford win three gold medals on an unforgettable day for Team GB.
Where can I go and what can do on a holiday in the UK?
What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work?
New rules mean face coverings are now mandatory in England in all shops.
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced.
More than nine million people have accessed the scheme, which closes in October.
Thousands of venues will take part in a discounting scheme to help boost the hospitality industry.
Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?
As lockdown restrictions are eased further, people across the UK can now set up support bubbles.
The aim is to help people who've been cut off from friends and family.
Those inside a support bubble count as one household and do not have to socially distance from one another.
A bubble is defined as a group of people with whom you have close physical contact. The idea was first introduced in New Zealand.
Single adults living alone - or single parents whose children are under 18 - can now form a support bubble with one other household.
The second household can be of any size and can now include people who are shielding.
The independent advisory group Sage has been asked to examine if, when and how people might safely be allowed to expand their bubbles.
Support bubbles must be "exclusive". Once in one, you can't switch and start another with a different household.
People in each bubble can stay in each other's homes and do not have to socially distance. They count as one household, which means that in England a further household is now allowed to stay overnight with them.
Anyone in the bubble contacted as part of England's test and trace programme must stay at home. If they develop coronavirus symptoms, everyone in the bubble must self-isolate.
Coleford Town Council said the move was "not acceptable" so soon after lockdown was lifted.
The bird has not been seen since Saturday after it flew off during a demonstration.
Police appeal for witnesses to the two "potentially linked" incidents in Gloucester on Sunday.
A "large number" of people are being dispersed from the site in the Forest of Dean.
Cotswold Water Park Trust has placed signs at two lakes but said it could be present elsewhere.
Elliott Cuciurean allegedly breached an anti-trespass injunction at an HS2 construction site.
Auctioneers admit they got the guide price of £1,000 "completely wrong".
How health bosses decide whether a town should go back into lockdown if Covid-19 cases rise.
More than four million people in northern England face new restrictions, but what does a local lockdown mean?
How will social and work life be different after the easing of more restrictions?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
Thousands of venues will take part in a discounting scheme to help boost the hospitality industry.
Worcestershire's Charlie Morris strikes a potentially crucial blow by removing Gloucestershire's Chris Dent before the close of play.
South African hooker Franco Marais returns to Gloucester on a deal until the end of the Premiership season.
Cheltenham Town sign young West Bromwich Albion midfielder Finn Azaz and ex-Brighton defender Lewis Freestone.
County cricket returns on Saturday with the start of the Bob Willis Trophy - a new competition for the shortened season.
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1. Johnson threatens national lockdown as he pauses reopening. Boris Johnson has threatened a new national lockdown as he slammed the breaks on new freedoms due this past weekend amid fears of a full-blown resurgence of Covid-19. People shielding against coronavirus can now leave their home and return to work but a further easing of lockdown restrictions in England is postponed. England's chief medical officer warned the UK may have reached the limit on lifting lockdown as cases rise. BBC 2. Female executives boost profits. The nation's top companies are more profitable when more than one in three executive roles are held by women. That's according to new research from diversity and inclusion specialists The Pipeline, which suggests profit margins are more than 10 times greater at firms where at least a third of bosses are female. Currently, just 14 of FTSE 350 companies are led by women, while 15% have no female executives at all. The Times 3. Sun, sea and Skegness. Some 14 million adults in Britain intend to take a holiday in the country before the end of September as hopes rise for a new lease of life in England’s seaside resorts. Tourist board VisitBritain reports rising interest in domestic travel from families with young children, who — prior to the pandemic — would have gone abroad. In the first half of July, lastminute.com reported that Skegness had an 800% increase in bookings on its site year-on-year. Last week, Tui extended its cancelation of trips to Spain and its islands in response to government quarantine measures. Daily Mail 4. Changes in lifestyle could delay or even prevent dementia, according to a new report. Experts say that excessive drinking, exposure to air pollution and head injuries all increase a person’s risk of dementia, adding that up to 40% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 12 lifestyle practices. Dementia is potentially preventable, and we reveal how in the wellbeing lesson of 10/10. LEARN MORE |
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5. Study finds men are performing more domestic tasks. Men are performing more domestic duties than ever, according to new research. The study found that men are spending an extra five-and-a-half hours a week on childcare and housework compared to 40 years ago, while women do nearly three hours less of domestic work. However, women still do 80% more cooking, cleaning and caring than men. Daily Exprewss 6. Leisure time has dropped since 1970s. UK workers have less leisure time compared to 40 years ago, though average working hours have fallen, reports The Resolution Foundation. The thinktank found that the amount of time spent socialising has fallen due to a rise in unpaid work and active childcare. Men do more unpaid work than 40 years ago and less paid, while women do more paid, though still do more unpaid work than men on average. The report also warned of a disparity between income brackets, with paid work falling for those in lower income-households, who were also more likely to say they wanted more work. Daily Mail 7. Study finds Dominic Cummings scandal hit national unity. The scandal over Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham damaged trust and caused the breakdown of national unity during lockdown, according to new research. The report from the thinktank British Future found that a new community spirit dissipated as the Cummings scandal emerged. It says the Cummings scandal was “a highly salient issue that appeared to damage trust in politicians”. The Telegraph 8. What the papers say today. Game-changing" is how the Daily Mail describes new coronavirus tests that can give results in 90 minutes. For the Times, they are a "significant boost" to control the virus as winter approaches, while the i says the quicker analysis should help schools reopening in September. Meanwhile, the Daily Express focuses on anger at the government for considering what campaigners call an "ageist" policy that could see people aged over 50 being asked to stay at home in order to prevent a second wave of the virus. Other potential "nuclear" options include London being sealed off, with the M25 ring road used as a "border", the Metro says. BBC 9. The bottom line. A poll has found that 42% of Brits fear their work-life balance has worsened because working from home means they find it difficult to switch off and they miss talking to their colleagues. The pandemic has left one-fifth longing for their commute as it gave them a chance to unwind before arriving at home in the evening. Metro |
The BBC's Stacey Dooley meets mothers, babies and midwives at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
British scientist James Lovelock says population growth means something like the virus is "almost inevitable".
Former BBC Ireland Correspondent Denis Murray picks out key moments in the life of one of Northern Ireland's foremost political leaders.
without a screen! Primary school teacher Jade Williams has some handy advice for the summer break.
A woman with incurable cancer is reunited with her mother for the first time since March.
With thousands of vines to prune and not enough staff, the owners put out a plea for help on social media.
Meet the extreme savers who live for an end of the nine-to-five.
Watch the highlights of a very different Bafta TV Awards, where awards were accepted virtually.
India Atkinson's videos address misconceptions about a condition that left her without fingers on one hand.
Best friends, Ayaan and Mikaeel, aged six, want to help children suffering in the Yemen crisis.
Boris Johnson says casinos, bowling alleys and skating rinks must remain closed for two more weeks.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock on what households can and can't do in affected areas of northern England.
One year on, we return to the Derbyshire town almost swept away after a dam collapsed.
Matty Hatton, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec.
The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus.
Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support.
Three people share what they have done to support Black Lives Matter without going to protests.
Families describe how they felt when the ability to grieve together "was basically taken away".
A recent survey suggests a quarter of mammals are at risk of extinction - here's how you can help.
The blaze caused a black cloud of smoke to billow across the area.
Six-year-old girl says she tried to swim to the surface after falling 100ft (30m) down a waterfall.
Instead of being measured up and shipped out, pantomime costumes and props fill the high shelves.
A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview.
Popular attractions are hoping the lifting of lockdown will see tourists and their pounds return.