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# uk - Yesterday’s News
Northern Ireland lifts 14-day quarantine rules for dozens of countries
The British government has published its ‘green list’ of countries that don’t require self-isolation after travelling there.
# uk - Sunday 5 July, 2020
Government announces quarantine exemptions for major English sporting events
Manchester City are due to host Real Madrid in the Champions League in August.
# uk - Saturday 4 July, 2020
Phil Hogan hopeful of Brexit deal but says the ball is in the UK's court
The fourth round of Brexit trade talks ended a day early this week.
Pubs and barbers return on England's 'Super Saturday'
A major easing of lockdown measures will see restaurants and cinemas also able to open their doors again in England.
Round 4 of Brexit trade talks: 'Green lane' progress, and a glimpse of the UK's IT system for customs
There was progress both at the negotiation table in Brussels, and from the UK on customs technology.
# uk - Friday 3 July, 2020
'Utterly shambolic': Wales and Scotland hit out at UK government's shifting position on air bridges
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford accused the UK government of making an announcement and then trying to “work out” what they meant.
# uk - Wednesday 1 July, 2020
Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson spoke by phone about Brexit, Covid-19 and climate change
The UK prime minister congratulated the new taoiseach.
So long and thanks for all the fish: Irish fishermen say UK Brexit position could spell 'unmitigated disaster'
Today had been the date set for both sides to reach an agreement on fisheries. But of course, more time is needed.
# uk - Tuesday 30 June, 2020
Johnson announces plan to deal with 'aftershock' of Covid-19 pandemic
The British Prime Minister promised his response would not be a return to the austerity that followed the financial crisis.
# uk - Monday 29 June, 2020
Johnny Depp in breach of court order in libel case against Sun newspaper, UK High Court rules
The actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher and its executive editor over an April 2018 article which referred to him as a “wife beater”.
Johnson says Covid-19 pandemic has been an ‘absolute nightmare’ for the UK
Leicester recorded 866 new cases of the coronavirus in the last two weeks – leading to speculation the city will be locked down again.
EU and Britain intensify talks on post-Brexit future
The new round of talks in Brussels will be the first to be held face-to-face since the coronavirus shutdown.
# uk - Friday 26 June, 2020
Boris Johnson warns people ‘taking liberties’ could trigger serious infection spike
Johnson’s comments came after the Health Secretary reminded people the Government has powers to close public spaces such as beaches.
# uk - Tuesday 23 June, 2020
England replaces two-metre social distancing rule with 'one-metre plus'
Pubs will also re-open in England from the start of July.
Britain is a nation that can no longer agree on what ‘Britishness’ means
Peter Flanagan says the UK is having an identity crisis, fuelled by a government that doesn’t listen to science and an education system that ignores its history.
# uk - Monday 22 June, 2020
Boris Johnson to discuss easing lockdown and two-metre rule with scientists
Johnson will tomorrow outline the plans to parliament for pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers to reopen in England.
# uk - Tuesday 16 June, 2020
New Zealand reports first new Covid-19 cases in 25 days
Both the new patients were recent arrivals from the United Kingdom, the health ministry said.
# uk - Sunday 14 June, 2020
Couple wrongfully arrested over Gatwick Airport drone incident receive €220,000 settlement from police
Paul and Elaine Gait settled their claims against Sussex Police.
# uk - Saturday 13 June, 2020
Priti Patel condemns ‘unacceptable thuggery’ as ‘statue protectors’ clash with police
Hundreds of people converged on Parliament Square in London today after far-right groups, including Britain First, called on supporters to guard the monuments.
Winston Churchill's grandson says 'society has lost its compass' after statue defaced this week
The statue was defaced by protesters in the UK capital and has since been boarded up.
People living alone in Northern Ireland can reunite with families today
It means an isolated grandparent will be able to see their grandchildren again, or partners separated by the pandemic can meet up.
Brazil digs up bones to make space in graveyards for Covid-19 victims as death toll hits almost 42,000
The country now has the second highest death toll from Covid-19 behind the United States.
# uk - Friday 12 June, 2020
McEntee says NI protocol is 'vague and lacking in detail on customs' as deadline looms
The Brexit transition period is due to end on 31 December.
# uk - Thursday 11 June, 2020
375 women travelled from Ireland to UK for abortions in 2019 - an 87% decrease on 2018
More than 1,000 females travelled from Northern Ireland to England or Wales for an abortion last year.
# uk - Monday 8 June, 2020
Boris Johnson 'does not agree' that the UK is a racist country
The Prime Minister also condemned what he described as “thuggery” during Black Lives Matters protests at the weekend.
# uk - Saturday 6 June, 2020
Tensions flare between mounted police and Black Lives Matter protesters in London
Protests were held in London, Manchester, Cardiff, Sheffield and Newcastle today.
# uk - Friday 5 June, 2020
UK human rights watchdog to launch inquiry into racial inequalities surrounding Covid-19
The EHRC said it was a “once in a generation” opportunity to tackle deep-seated inequalities.
# uk - Thursday 4 June, 2020
It will be mandatory to wear face coverings on public transport in England from mid-June
Here in Ireland, advice on wearing face coverings on public transport is a guidance, not a rule.
Clashes with police after thousands join Black Lives Matter rally in London
Videos shared on social media showed protesters and police clashing outside Downing Street.
UK warned to brace for 'many job losses' as deaths pass 50,000
Boris Johnson said the UK government will take an ‘interventionist’ approach to support the economy.
# uk - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
UK and China clash as Boris Johnson offers 'route to citizenship' for 3 million Hong Kong residents
The UK offer follows China’s decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong.
Tensions escalate between police and Black Lives Matter protesters outside 10 Downing Street gates
“It is very, very important that we keep control of this moment,” Star Wars actor John Boyega told the crowd earlier.
# uk - Tuesday 2 June, 2020
'Insane idea': MPs queue and complain after being forced return to vote in the House of Commons
The government said it expected some ‘teething problems’ to the new voting system.
UK report shows BAME people at higher risk of Covid-19
The study shows that black, Asian and ethnic minority people are at a higher risk of dying from Covid-19
UK church asks family to translate Irish phrase on mum's grave amid concerns it could be 'seen as political'
Judge Stephen Eyre said non-Gaeilgeoirs might think the phrase was “some form of slogan”.
# uk - Sunday 31 May, 2020
'Netflix wore off after a few weeks' - Champion jockey Murphy welcomes return of British racing
The Kerry native has three rides at Newcastle tomorrow as action gets back underway.
# uk - Saturday 30 May, 2020
Britain facing 'dangerous moment' as scientists join together to highlight 'huge risk' of lockdown easing
The comments came as the UK government confirmed that elite sport events would begin again next week behind closed doors.
# uk - Thursday 28 May, 2020
European Tour to resume in July with six UK-based tournaments in six weeks
Beginning with the British Masters, the season will be played behind closed doors and run until December.
# uk - Wednesday 27 May, 2020
BBC says Emily Maitlis' remarks about Dominic Cummings 'broke impartiality rules'
The British Prime Minister is standing by his senior aide despite mounting pressure to fire him.
# uk - Tuesday 26 May, 2020
British woman jailed in Iran 'on the cusp of good news' over possible clemency
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was arrested at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport in 2016.
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
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