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The transport secretary says the app's sensitivity may need to be reduced as restrictions change.
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Sam Astley, who missed the semi-final to donate stem cells, will now see England v Italy at Wembley.
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The overall risk of death is around two in a million children, scientists looking at England's data estimate.
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Social care workers have similar skills to others but are paid thousands less, a charity says.
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Former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt was paralysed from the shoulders down in a racing accident in 2000.
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The exemption will apply to vaccinated UK residents and under-18s arriving in England from 19 July.
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Ministers will extend the criteria to fast-track benefits payments to patients in England and Wales
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A prescription is no longer needed for certain progesterone-only pills, the UK's drug regulator says.
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It is thought tablets are being sold as Valium and Xanax, prompting a warning from health officials.
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How, when and who will benefit from changes to quarantine rules will be detailed in the Commons later.
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Leeds hospital bosses postpone elective surgeries to allow them to prioritise urgent treatments.
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Why do areas with high Covid death rates match places with the worst health in Victorian times?
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Men were 30% more likely than women to test positive for the virus in the past two weeks, a study suggests.
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An epilepsy drug, a pregnancy test and mesh implants have all caused women or their babies harm.
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More than 32,500 confirmed cases have been reported in the country, up 43% on the same day last week.
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BBC analysis shows more than 4.5 million people could be asked to self-isolate before 16 August.
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Using nuanced language, acknowledging uncertainty and being empathetic are vital, a study suggests.
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Under-18s in England also won't have to self-isolate if a close contact tests positive from 16 August.
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They are also more likely to drink heavily and smoke but less likely to be overweight, report finds.
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An MPs' report finds a "culture of blame" preventing staff admitting mistakes and lessons being learned.
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It is expected that testing of pupils will replace the need to send entire class "bubbles" home.
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Jasmine Hayer wants people to observe social distancing and wear masks even when not mandatory.
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Their medical conditions mean they are considered vulnerable to Covid. How are they feeling now?
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Boris Johnson says the success of the vaccine means England can begin to look beyond restrictions.
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Prof Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance explain the situations in which they'll still use face coverings.
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The prime minister hopes the plan will give families and businesses time to prepare.
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Boris Johnson is ready to announce most remaining Covid restrictions can be eased from 19 July.
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The Queen awards the NHS the George Cross while Prince William attends a thanksgiving service.
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A doctor, a patient and a volunteer reflect on Covid-19, as a thanksgiving service is held at St Paul's.
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A train operator says it is not always possible to enforce Covid rules during busy times.
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Robert Jenrick says mask laws in England could go but Scotland says there will be an "ongoing need".
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Lauren lost her job and had to delay her wedding during the pandemic but is now a social media star.
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Film, TV and stage actors appear in a campaign video urging people to get their Covid jab.
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Ministers are considering allowing fully vaccinated people to avoid isolation if exposed to Covid.
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Lee says he went from using drugs once a week to every day during the lockdown - but now he's in recovery.
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The UK regulator has shared data on the Covishield jab with its European counterpart, No 10 says.
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Hospital admissions are not rising at the same rate as infections across the UK, health officials say.
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Joseph Bentley, 22, hopes the REACT device will save "hundreds of lives a year".
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Consultants will be consulted on industrial action if the 1% pay rise offer is not improved, says union.
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A government scientific advisor tells Newsbeat why four weeks is too soon between Covid jabs.
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The government is accused of creating a 'two tier welfare system' for people who have terminal illnesses by two charities.
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Health workers once on the frontline of the pandemic are now embroiled in a row over vaccine mandates.
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The UK's vaccine committee says winter could see spikes in flu and Covid, putting pressure on the NHS.
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An MP gives an emotional speech on his family's support as he battled his alcohol addiction.
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Leading scientists say the official list needs to be expanded to make sure cases are not missed.
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Ollie Bibby's family say they are happy that visiting restrictions will be reviewed.
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The government cannot say how many Covid infections in England are being prevented by sending pupils home.
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Most of the 1,991 cases were people who travelled to London for Scotland's game with England on 18 June.
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There is an extraordinary difference between GP data and what people say in surveys, researchers say.
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Life expectancy declined more in the North West in 2020 than in England overall, a report finds.
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