Browsing: UK News briefing

Sir Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS, has said all adults in England are excepted to be able to book a Covid-19 jab “by the end of this week.” 

PM Boris Johnson and Australian PM Scott Morrison have agreed on a trade deal between the UK and Australia. 

Boris Johnson is set to address the nation at a news conference today at 18:00 BST. The PM is expected to confirm the delay in easing lockdown.

The UK heatwave is set to continue this week and Sunday is predicted to be the hottest day of the year so far. 

Boris Johnson is expected to agree to a delay of the 21 June lockdown lifting in England, and a new poll reports just over half of the UK supports. 

Selena Gomez has taken to Twitter to slam Boris Johnson over his recent announcement about Britain distributing surplus vaccines.

The Sunday papers report on the condition of footballer Christian Eriksen after he collapsed on the pitch during Saturday’s Euro 2020 game. The papers also report on the latest from the G7 summit – including the ’barney on the beach.’ 

The UK’s Delta variant cases have more than doubled in the past week., with a further 29,892 cases recorded in the seven days up to June 9, Public Health England. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in talks with dancer Ashley Banjo on a future work project, the Diversity dancer has said.

A fault discovered amongst a fleet of trams has suspended indefinitely the tram service throughout the West Midlands. 

Boris Johnson said he and President Biden are “working together” to end the row over whether Anne Sacoolas should face trial over the death of teenager Harry Dunn. 

The environment secretary George Eustice has said Britons should spend their summer holidays in the UK this year and avoid all foreign travel unless necessary. 

Ex-Met police officer Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping Sarah Everard.

The UK’s regulator has approved the use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in 12 to 15-year-olds, saying it is safe and effective in the age bracket.

The mother of Dea-John Reid, 14, who was stabbed to death in Birmingham has paid tribute to her “incredibly talented young boy.”

Nottingham Police are desperately searching for a girl, thought to be around 5-years-old, who was seen walking the streets by herself.

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said, “there’s nothing today to lead us to believe we can’t move forward with 21 June reopening.” 

The Queen and US President Joe Biden will meet next week, Buckingham Palace has said. The US president will be joined by his wife First Lady Jill Biden. 

The BBC says it is understood Portugal will be removed from the UK’s travel green list and will be added to the amber list later today. 

Michael Shields, 35, from Alvis Walk, Castle Bromwich has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Dea-John Reid – who was stabbed to death in Birmingham. 

Princess Diana’s wedding dress is going on display at her former home at Kensington Palace. Princes William and Harry have loaned the dress to an exhibition – which begins a month before Diana would have turned 60. 

Changes expected to Government’s official Green list over growing concern of the impact of Covid variants on summer travel plans. 

Dea-John Reid, 14, and his friends were subjected to racist language before being chased and stabbed to death in Kingstanding, Birmingham, police believe. 

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.