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| UK coronavirus live: pubs and hair salons reopen in England as lockdown eases - latest updates | UK coronavirus live: pubs and hair salons reopen in England as lockdown eases - latest updates |
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| Follow all the day’s coronavirus news as the easing of lockdown measures in England also reopens restaurants, theme parks, galleries, hotels, cinemas and bingo halls | Follow all the day’s coronavirus news as the easing of lockdown measures in England also reopens restaurants, theme parks, galleries, hotels, cinemas and bingo halls |
| “This feels very weird. It would feel more natural bringing my own and sitting on my own drinking in a park,” said Mark Simmons, a lawyer who was visiting the venue with his wife, Natasha, their two children and friends. | |
| “Coming to a place that serves alcohol in a car park is weird.” | |
| My colleague Mattha Busby reports from an east London pub (well, the car park of an east London pub...) | |
| “[Boohoo’s success] meant relying on the rapid work of suppliers in Leicester – “the bedrock of Boohoo’s success”, according to one industry source. Estimates suggested that 75%-80% of the city’s garment output is sold to the company. | |
| Amid the quarantine gloom, it was a British coronavirus success story. | Amid the quarantine gloom, it was a British coronavirus success story. |
| In Leicester this week, however, a very different lockdown narrative was unfolding, of a city that had failed to keep the virus under control and was facing new local restrictions. | |
| In case you missed it, this is a very important report from my colleagues Archie Bland and Annie Kelly into the conditions of factory workers in Leicester, which has just been put into a localised lockdown after a jump in coronavirus cases. | |
| The health secretary, Matt Hancock, has called on the UK to come together at 5pm tomorrow to thank the NHS on its 72nd birthday. | |
| It’s not entirely clear what this would entail. Perhaps a final resurgence of the NHS clap? | It’s not entirely clear what this would entail. Perhaps a final resurgence of the NHS clap? |
| The Labour leader has criticised the government’s handling of the easing of lockdown restrictions, describing its messaging as “all over the place”. | The Labour leader has criticised the government’s handling of the easing of lockdown restrictions, describing its messaging as “all over the place”. |
| Sir Keir Starmer said this weekend’s reopening had been a test for the government, but that it had given conflicting messages. | Sir Keir Starmer said this weekend’s reopening had been a test for the government, but that it had given conflicting messages. |
| “The messaging has been all over the place,” Starmer told TimesRadio. “You have had some government messaging saying go out and have a drink, other messaging saying be responsible, be cautious – the messaging, I think, has been very poor over the last few weeks. | “The messaging has been all over the place,” Starmer told TimesRadio. “You have had some government messaging saying go out and have a drink, other messaging saying be responsible, be cautious – the messaging, I think, has been very poor over the last few weeks. |
| “Today is a massive day, and it is a real test. We have supported the easing of restrictions and we have supported the government on that. But, we have been very mindful of the risks, so we are saying be very cautious the virus hasn’t gone away,” he said. | “Today is a massive day, and it is a real test. We have supported the easing of restrictions and we have supported the government on that. But, we have been very mindful of the risks, so we are saying be very cautious the virus hasn’t gone away,” he said. |
| “My message, really, to the government is, this is a big test for you,” he added. “We are supporting you in easing restrictions but you absolutely have to be on top of the risks. And that means that things like test, track and trace really have to work. And there has to be a much better way of dealing with local outbreaks.” | “My message, really, to the government is, this is a big test for you,” he added. “We are supporting you in easing restrictions but you absolutely have to be on top of the risks. And that means that things like test, track and trace really have to work. And there has to be a much better way of dealing with local outbreaks.” |
| A man in his 20s has died after being found with gunshot wounds near Pentonville prison, north London. | A man in his 20s has died after being found with gunshot wounds near Pentonville prison, north London. |
| Police were called to Roman Way, Islington, at around 3.20pm on Saturday following reports of shots being fired. | Police were called to Roman Way, Islington, at around 3.20pm on Saturday following reports of shots being fired. |
| The man died at the scene but no arrests have been made, Scotland Yard said. | The man died at the scene but no arrests have been made, Scotland Yard said. |
| The victims family have been informed. | The victims family have been informed. |
| The motivation for the attack remains unclear. The Metropolitan police said it was too early to say whether the shooting was linked to Pentonville, which is one of the country’s oldest and busiest jails, housing a men’s prison and a young offender institution. | The motivation for the attack remains unclear. The Metropolitan police said it was too early to say whether the shooting was linked to Pentonville, which is one of the country’s oldest and busiest jails, housing a men’s prison and a young offender institution. |
| Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has video or images that could assist is asked to call 101, referencing CAD 4432/4 July. | Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has video or images that could assist is asked to call 101, referencing CAD 4432/4 July. |
| In the UK, 44,198 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Friday – up by 67 from the previous day. This is according to figures from the Department of Health and Social Care. | In the UK, 44,198 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Friday – up by 67 from the previous day. This is according to figures from the Department of Health and Social Care. |
| As of 9am on 4 July, 284,900 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK under pillars 1 and 2, meaning in swabs taken from those in hospital or healthcare workers, and swabs from the wider population. | As of 9am on 4 July, 284,900 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK under pillars 1 and 2, meaning in swabs taken from those in hospital or healthcare workers, and swabs from the wider population. |
| This does not include the results from antibodies tests, which show whether someone has had the virus, or blood and swab testing for national surveillance supported by PHE, ONS and research, academic, and scientific partners. | This does not include the results from antibodies tests, which show whether someone has had the virus, or blood and swab testing for national surveillance supported by PHE, ONS and research, academic, and scientific partners. |
| The department also acknowledged that the true number of coronavirus cases will be far higher, as these figures do account for people who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms and do not get tested. | The department also acknowledged that the true number of coronavirus cases will be far higher, as these figures do account for people who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms and do not get tested. |
| The prime minister’s father, Stanley Johnson, has defended his decision to travel to Greece during the coronavirus pandemic. | The prime minister’s father, Stanley Johnson, has defended his decision to travel to Greece during the coronavirus pandemic. |
| Stanley Johnson posted a picture on social media of himself arriving in the country wearing a mask, and said he was visiting on “essential business” because he needed to “Covid-proof my property” before the letting season. | Stanley Johnson posted a picture on social media of himself arriving in the country wearing a mask, and said he was visiting on “essential business” because he needed to “Covid-proof my property” before the letting season. |
| He was widely criticised for travelling via Bulgaria to avoid travel bans on direct flights from the UK. | He was widely criticised for travelling via Bulgaria to avoid travel bans on direct flights from the UK. |
| Asked about social media posts, Johnson senior told reporters on Saturday: “I didn’t put them up... in a spirit of defiance or anything like that.” | Asked about social media posts, Johnson senior told reporters on Saturday: “I didn’t put them up... in a spirit of defiance or anything like that.” |
| Asked if he had put his son, the prime minister, in a difficult position by travelling to Greece, Johnson senior said: “I have read his answers and he is absolutely right to say... that, you know what... and I think... I am not going to talk about private conversations between family members... and, I am absolutely not going to talk about that.” | Asked if he had put his son, the prime minister, in a difficult position by travelling to Greece, Johnson senior said: “I have read his answers and he is absolutely right to say... that, you know what... and I think... I am not going to talk about private conversations between family members... and, I am absolutely not going to talk about that.” |
| Referring to airbridges between the UK and other countries, the PM’s father said: “Let’s open this airbridge as quick as we can. People are longing to get here and this is a country which has everything.” | Referring to airbridges between the UK and other countries, the PM’s father said: “Let’s open this airbridge as quick as we can. People are longing to get here and this is a country which has everything.” |
| He added: “I am not going to say whether my actions were correct or not but in any case what happened, happened. How wonderful it would be if, quite quickly, if the two governments could come to some arrangement.” | He added: “I am not going to say whether my actions were correct or not but in any case what happened, happened. How wonderful it would be if, quite quickly, if the two governments could come to some arrangement.” |
| Boris Johnson has refused to condemn his father for flying to Greece in apparent breach of Foreign Office guidance to avoid non-essential travel. | Boris Johnson has refused to condemn his father for flying to Greece in apparent breach of Foreign Office guidance to avoid non-essential travel. |
| “I think you really ought to raise that with him. I am not going to get into details of family conversations,” he said on LBC. | “I think you really ought to raise that with him. I am not going to get into details of family conversations,” he said on LBC. |
| Hi everyone, I’m Molly Blackall, taking over the blog for a while. | Hi everyone, I’m Molly Blackall, taking over the blog for a while. |
| If you spot something we should be reporting on in this blog, you can drop me a message on Twitter. Thanks in advance! | If you spot something we should be reporting on in this blog, you can drop me a message on Twitter. Thanks in advance! |
| Pubs, cinemas, hairdressers and other higher risk businesses have reopened across England today. One pub managed to reopen, despite a car crashing through its front window on Friday night. | Pubs, cinemas, hairdressers and other higher risk businesses have reopened across England today. One pub managed to reopen, despite a car crashing through its front window on Friday night. |
| Priti Patel has joined other members of the government in calling on English people not to encourage the further spread of the coronavirus through “irresponsible behaviour and carelessness” as lockdown measures are eased. | Priti Patel has joined other members of the government in calling on English people not to encourage the further spread of the coronavirus through “irresponsible behaviour and carelessness” as lockdown measures are eased. |
| Nigel Farage has been accused of breaking quarantine rules by visiting a pub. He was the first man in. | Nigel Farage has been accused of breaking quarantine rules by visiting a pub. He was the first man in. |
| Rail services across the UK are to increase by 15% from Sunday, rising from around 70% of pre-lockdown levels to 85% in anticipation of higher demand from travellers. | Rail services across the UK are to increase by 15% from Sunday, rising from around 70% of pre-lockdown levels to 85% in anticipation of higher demand from travellers. |
| And here’s our story on Farage’s behaviour: | And here’s our story on Farage’s behaviour: |
| There has been some dispute on social media (not for the first time) over a tweet posted by Nigel Farage. | There has been some dispute on social media (not for the first time) over a tweet posted by Nigel Farage. |
| The Brexit party leader shared this image of himself with a pint earlier, alongside a boast that he was the first drinker into his local. | The Brexit party leader shared this image of himself with a pint earlier, alongside a boast that he was the first drinker into his local. |
| Is was subsequently observed, however, that Farage should have been in quarantine, after recently returning from the US having been part of Donald Trump’s sparsely attended rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. | Is was subsequently observed, however, that Farage should have been in quarantine, after recently returning from the US having been part of Donald Trump’s sparsely attended rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. |
| Farage, perhaps recognising he was in a pickle, hit back: | Farage, perhaps recognising he was in a pickle, hit back: |
| That didn’t stand up for long, given that Trump’s rally was on the evening of 20 June 20, exactly two weeks ago. | That didn’t stand up for long, given that Trump’s rally was on the evening of 20 June 20, exactly two weeks ago. |
| In the latest instalment, all taking place on Twitter, the Lib Dem leadership candidate Ed Davey has announced he’s reporting Farage to the police. | In the latest instalment, all taking place on Twitter, the Lib Dem leadership candidate Ed Davey has announced he’s reporting Farage to the police. |
| “I’ve written to Kent police asking them to investigate whether Nigel Farage has broken quarantine rules. He was in the USA on the evening of 20 June but was out and about earlier today. Millions of people have had to abide by the rules, and he should as well,” Davey wrote. | “I’ve written to Kent police asking them to investigate whether Nigel Farage has broken quarantine rules. He was in the USA on the evening of 20 June but was out and about earlier today. Millions of people have had to abide by the rules, and he should as well,” Davey wrote. |
| Hallo this is Paul MacInnes, taking you through the next hour of coverage as England eases its lockdown restrictions and its citizens try to work out what to make of that. | Hallo this is Paul MacInnes, taking you through the next hour of coverage as England eases its lockdown restrictions and its citizens try to work out what to make of that. |
| Roads in south-west England were “very, very busy” as lockdown restrictions eased on Saturday, with holidaymakers flocking to the region, PA Media reports. | Roads in south-west England were “very, very busy” as lockdown restrictions eased on Saturday, with holidaymakers flocking to the region, PA Media reports. |
| Traffic cameras and pictures posted on social media showed busy service station car parks, congested motorway carriageways and caravans making their way towards the coast. | Traffic cameras and pictures posted on social media showed busy service station car parks, congested motorway carriageways and caravans making their way towards the coast. |
| Travellers were urged to avoid peak times, while police asked caravan owners to check their vehicles before setting off to prevent hold-ups. | Travellers were urged to avoid peak times, while police asked caravan owners to check their vehicles before setting off to prevent hold-ups. |
| As well as roads in the South West, a broken-down vehicle at junction 25 of the M25 caused traffic to build as Londoners tried to make their way out of the capital. | As well as roads in the South West, a broken-down vehicle at junction 25 of the M25 caused traffic to build as Londoners tried to make their way out of the capital. |
| Devon and Cornwall police and Dorset police’s roads policing teams tweeted: | Devon and Cornwall police and Dorset police’s roads policing teams tweeted: |
| Theme parks including Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures have begun a phased reopening as lockdown was eased significantly in England today. | Theme parks including Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures have begun a phased reopening as lockdown was eased significantly in England today. |
| In many cases, to allow for social distancing, theme parks are asking guests to pre-book a ticket online to guarantee entry, so as they can restrict the number of visitors each day. Hygiene and safety measures are in place. | In many cases, to allow for social distancing, theme parks are asking guests to pre-book a ticket online to guarantee entry, so as they can restrict the number of visitors each day. Hygiene and safety measures are in place. |
| Guests will have their temperature checked on arrival, empty rows and seats will be left on rollercoasters and enhanced cleaning will be carried out throughout the day, including to ride seats and restraints. | Guests will have their temperature checked on arrival, empty rows and seats will be left on rollercoasters and enhanced cleaning will be carried out throughout the day, including to ride seats and restraints. |
| Guests at Chessington are also encouraged to bring and wear a suitable face covering, with securely fitted face masks mandatory on some rides. At Thorpe Park, you will need to bring one, and everyone over the age of six must wear one on certain rides. For water rides they recommend you remove them “in case they get wet”. | Guests at Chessington are also encouraged to bring and wear a suitable face covering, with securely fitted face masks mandatory on some rides. At Thorpe Park, you will need to bring one, and everyone over the age of six must wear one on certain rides. For water rides they recommend you remove them “in case they get wet”. |
| Here’s a report from Sky News. | Here’s a report from Sky News. |
| Our Jason Rodrigues is in Soho, which looks quite lively with many bars, cafes and restaurants open for business. | Our Jason Rodrigues is in Soho, which looks quite lively with many bars, cafes and restaurants open for business. |