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Holidaymakers warned of long queues for Covid checks when crossing borders
Holidaymakers warned of long queues for Covid checks when crossing borders
09 July 2021
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps warned that people should ‘expect more disruption than usual’ due to coronavirus-related inspections.
Kyle Walker is an ‘inspiration’ to students, say his former teachers
Kyle Walker is an ‘inspiration’ to students, say his former teachers
09 July 2021
Staff at High Storrs School, in Sheffield, say the England full-back developed into a ‘well-rounded, committed, exceptional sportsman’.
Two arrests after deaths of teenagers in separate London stabbings
Two arrests after deaths of teenagers in separate London stabbings
09 July 2021
Police said the families of both victims are being supported by specially trained officers.
Southgate’s socially conscious England players forge fresh links with fans
Southgate’s socially conscious England players forge fresh links with fans
09 July 2021
Squad members including Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling, Tyrone Mings and Jordan Henderson have been credited for their contributions to society.
Indoor reopening drives economic rebound in May but growth stalls
Indoor reopening drives economic rebound in May but growth stalls
09 July 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.8% in May, as it slowed from a 2.3% rise in April.
Yorkshire-born players driving England’s journey to Euro 2020 final, stats show
Yorkshire-born players driving England’s journey to Euro 2020 final, stats show
09 July 2021
Four players born in the county have provided the spine of Gareth Southgate’s side in the six games leading to the Euro 2020 final.
What the papers say – July 9
What the papers say – July 9
09 July 2021
Anticipation of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final features among Friday’s front pages.
China rebukes UK threat for political boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
China rebukes UK threat for political boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
09 July 2021
The city will host the Winter games in 2022.
Counting begins in Dublin Bay South by-election
Counting begins in Dublin Bay South by-election
09 July 2021
Work to tally the votes began at 9am on Friday.
Who are the wives and partners of England’s football team?
Who are the wives and partners of England’s football team?
09 July 2021
The partners will be cheering on the England men’s football team in the Euro 2020 final this Sunday.
EastEnders’ Shaun Williamson ‘couldn’t believe reaction’ to Sweet Caroline
EastEnders’ Shaun Williamson ‘couldn’t believe reaction’ to Sweet Caroline
09 July 2021
The former soap star performed the song for fans ahead of England’s clash with Denmark.
Travel firms see spike in amber list bookings following quarantine announcement
Travel firms see spike in amber list bookings following quarantine announcement
09 July 2021
Thomas Cook said web traffic doubled in the moments after the announcement, and has only grown since.
Prime Minister under pressure to grant bank holiday if England win Euros
Prime Minister under pressure to grant bank holiday if England win Euros
08 July 2021
More than 300,000 people have signed the petition on Parliament’s website.
Sunak looks forward to staff returning to workplaces as Covid restrictions ease
Sunak looks forward to staff returning to workplaces as Covid restrictions ease
08 July 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said being in the workplace was ‘really important’, especially for younger staff.
Fans celebrating Euros ‘may have been an important factor in rising Covid cases’
Fans celebrating Euros ‘may have been an important factor in rising Covid cases’
08 July 2021
Data from England, Scotland and Wales shows an ‘obvious surge’ in case numbers starting around 10 days after the first games, according to an expert.
Man held on suspicion of murder after teenager stabbed to death in south London
Man held on suspicion of murder after teenager stabbed to death in south London
08 July 2021
The boy, who has been named as 16 year-old Keane Flynn-Harling, was discovered suffering from stab injuries on Monday night in Lambeth.
Laser pen incident during Euro semi-final not yet a police matter, Met confirms
Laser pen incident during Euro semi-final not yet a police matter, Met confirms
08 July 2021
A laser shone in Denmark keeper Kasper Schmeichel’s face before he saved Harry Kane’s penalty in extra-time.
Charles confesses watching England play is ‘too much for the nerves’
Charles confesses watching England play is ‘too much for the nerves’
08 July 2021
England Manager Gareth Southgate has been an ambassador for Charles’s Prince’s Trust for more than 15 years.
NHS system didn’t listen to patients who came to harm, says Theresa May
NHS system didn’t listen to patients who came to harm, says Theresa May
08 July 2021
The Government has not fully responded to Baroness Cumberlege’s report a year after its release.
Starmer hears NI parties’ concerns about implementation of Brexit
Starmer hears NI parties’ concerns about implementation of Brexit
08 July 2021
The Labour leader met with the five main parties in Northern Ireland at Stormont during two days of official engagements in the region.
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