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A police officer has claimed the force was “held back” from confronting the Wembley chaos, as ticketless intruders tried to force their way into the Euro 2020 final.

Data shows 618, 903 alerts were sent – up 17% rise from the previous week – to people using the NHS Covid app in England and Wales, forcing them to self-isolate in the week between 8 and 15 July. 

The lads, who were joined by Lions’ Den host and former Love Islander Josh Denzel, spent the day at the swanky SantAnna beach club on the Greek party island

The Times says hot summer sunshine has been in abundance over the past week or so as high pressure has parked itself across northern France and Britain

The Sun says: RUGBY Union star Ugo Monye will be trying to get his hands on the glitterball after being signed up for this year’s Strictly.

The Times says a policeman who challenged ticketless fans during the Euro 2020 final at Wembley has accused senior officers of a reluctance to use force because of concerns over “brand image”

The i says the UK has demanded a “significant” renegotiation of its own Brexit deal on Northern Ireland.

Liverpool has lost its World Heritage status because of developments on the city’s waterfront including the building of the new Everton football Stadium

Marcus Rashford has defended his non-football partnerships amid claims from a, so far, unpublished article that he has profited by campaigning. 

BORIS JOHNSON has been branded “irresponsible” over the end of England’s coronavirus lockdown.

The Guardian says the heatwave health alert issued by Public Health England has been extended to Friday as much of the country continues to swelter under high temperatures.

The Metro says: EXCLUSIVE: Climate scientist Bob Ward warns of further deaths after more than 2,500 fatalities were linked to 2020’s heatwaves while two people have already died from a heart attack and ‘heat stroke’ this summer

The highest ever single-day total of migrants sailed across the Channel and arrived in the UK on Monday. 

The footballer, a senior international, was arrested by police and has been suspended by his club as police continue their investigations.

The i says MPs have urged the Government to fix the “flawed” NHS Covid Pass scheme after an i investigation found people are able to obtain their so-called freedom passes

BBC News says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged caution as most legal restrictions on social contact are lifted in England.

The Daily Mirror leads with Mr Johnson’s plea to the nation to be cautious as social distancing restrictions are lifted in England.

The Daily Express says sunseekers are rejoicing in the scorching heat this weekend as the mercury is set to hit 33C in some parts of the UK ahead of ‘Freedom Day.’

The Daily Mirror says covid cases could hit 200,000 a day later this year – a number that would inflict “major disruption” on the NHS, a top SAGE member has warned.

The Sun says BRITAIN’S third wave is expected to peak in August with “challenging weeks ahead,” No10 has warned.

Willy Walsh, International Air Transport Association boss, said the UK government is showing “weak leadership” and there was “no coherent policy on international travel”

Temperatures are set to hit 32C this weekend as warnings are issued to the public to stay safe in the heat. 

Covid infections are rising in much of the UK, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). 

The Sun says THE SURGE in Delta Covid cases has shown signs of slowing down with 36,000 new cases in the last week, the news comes ahead of Monday’s Freedom Day.

The Met Office has forecast 27C on Saturday and 30C on Sunday after a jet stream is set to move further north.