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England star Jadon Sancho says “hate will never win” as he hit back at online racial abuse that he and other black players suffered following the penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The winger, along with teammates Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka, were targeted on social media after they missed their

Lockdown restrictions in Scotland will be eased from Monday, Nicola Sturgeon has said – but with certain conditions. The First Minister told the Scottish Parliament that the country would move to Level 0 but face masks will remain “mandatory”. She went on to say that it is a time for “continued caution” and that lifting

Wales is set to announce further easing of coronavirus restrictions today, which could bring it in line with England removing nearly all measures from 19 July. First Minister Mark Drakeford will “set out any changes to the existing restrictions” at around midday, he announced in a tweet on Monday. “Please note any changes announced by

The long-term detainment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities must be banned, a committee of MPs has said. Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt, who chairs the Commons Health and Social Care Committee, said it is a “national shame” that “far too many” people are still being detained. In a new report, the committee said

The UK has reported 34,471 new COVID-19 cases and six more coronavirus-related deaths in the latest 24-hour period, government data shows. The figures compare with 31,772 infections and 26 deaths announced yesterday, while 27,334 cases and nine fatalities were recorded this time last week. It is the sixth day in a row where total cases

Italy have beaten England on penalties to win the European Championships in a nail-biting final at Wembley, after the game finished 1-1 following extra time. The Three Lions managed to score the fastest ever Euros final goal after Luke Shaw fired home off the back of a Kieran Trippier cross just before the second minute,

England manager Gareth Southgate has told fans their “support and energy has given us a huge lift” as his team prepares to take on Italy in the Euro 2020 final. In a video message released with hours to go before kick-off at Wembley, Southgate thanked fans for their “incredible support”, adding “your support and energy

Prince William has led well wishes to the England team as they countdown to their historic Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley on Sunday. The Duke of Cambridge, who is also president of the FA, said: “I can’t really believe this is happening. So exciting and I just wish you the very best of

England midfielder Phil Foden has suffered a “minor knock” and missed the team’s training session on the eve of the Euro 2020 final. The Manchester City star, who has started two games during the tournament and came on as a substitute in the victory over Denmark in the semi-final, sat out the final training session

Chris Eubank says he is “devastated” after his son Sebastian died days before his 30th birthday. The boxer and personal trainer – the third oldest of Eubank’s children – was found dead in Dubai, where he lived. Eubank paid tribute to his son, saying he was a “deep thinker who liked to challenge and accepted

Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard. Ms Everard, 33, went missing while walking home from a friend’s house in Clapham, south London, on 3 March. Last month, Couzens, 48, from Deal in Kent, accepted responsibility for killing Ms Everard and pleaded guilty to her kidnap and rape.

Two members of the Metropolitan Police have been served misconduct notices over potential failings in the disappearance of teenager Richard Okorogheye, the police watchdog has told Sky News. The 19-year-old student, who had sickle cell disease and was shielding during the pandemic, went missing after leaving his family home in Ladbroke Grove, west London, on

Fully vaccinated adults will no longer have to quarantine on their return from amber list countries from 19 July, Grant Shapps has confirmed. Making a statement on international travel in the Commons, the transport secretary said those who have received two jabs will no longer have to self-isolate for 10 days after their return to

England have beaten Denmark 2-1 in extra time in the Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley to reach their first major final in 55 years. Raheem Sterling was fouled in the box late in the first period of extra time, with the referee pointing to the spot. Captain Harry Kane stepped up only to see his

Boris Johnson has repeatedly declined to say how many people are expected to have to self-isolate following the final relaxation of COVID restrictions in England on 19 July. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the prime minister of putting the country on course for a “summer of chaos and confusion” as he noted Health Secretary

Boris Johnson is heading for a COVID showdown with MPs amid a backlash over a six-week wait for the ending of self-isolation rules. Conservative MPs and business leaders have reacted furiously after Health Secretary Sajid Javid said children and fully vaccinated adults will have to follow current self-isolation rules until 16 August. This means they