Year: 2021

The WHO warned of “staggering health needs” across Gaza, after UN and Red Cross officials accessed the damage from Israel’s 11-day attack.

Israel’s opposition leaders have reached a deal to form a coalition government, making way to end Netanyahu 12-years as PM.

Amazon is to expand its Covid testing lab facilities in the UK. The move will benefit employees and UK public health, says Amazon.

Gareth Southgate has announced his England squad ahead of Euro 2021 and has received a mixed reaction from the journalists.…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the 21 June lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions is currently on track but has admitted the latest data is “ambiguous.” 

The long-running medical drama Holy City has announced it is coming to an end after 23 years. 

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next June – marking her 70-year reign will see a live concert and a four-day Bank Holiday weekend. 

Assaults on ambulance workers in England has risen by almost a third in five years, more than 3,500 attacks were recorded last year alone. 

The Daily Telegraph’s front splash says there is mounting pressure on Boris Johnson to delay the easing of restrictions after Nicola Sturgeon’s decision. The PM has been met with the good news of zero Covid deaths, adding pressure to see through the June 21 plans. On the front page is the row over the longer school day and funding for school catch-up plans. 

The Daily Mail’s front splash says with the news of zero Covid deaths being recorded – the first time since the pandemic began – there’s no need to fear not reopening on 21 June. The paper says there’s a campaign to stop the easing of restrictions – which it calls insidious.