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England have been forced to select a new team for the Pakistan ODI series after the whole squad went into isolation due to seven COVID cases. Three players and four members of the management team tested positive after taking PCR tests. In a statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board said: “In collaboration with Public

Emma Raducanu’s dream run at Wimbledon is over after she was forced to withdraw during her last 16 match against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic. Britain’s teenage tennis sensation lost the first set and was 3-0 down in the second to the world number 75 when she received medical attention courtside from the trainer and doctor. Raducanu,

The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. “Her Royal Highness is not experiencing any symptoms, but is following all relevant government guidelines and is self-isolating at home,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson said. The Duchess of Cambridge had been due to attend a service at

Boris Johnson will reveal how he plans to “restore people’s freedoms” in England at a news conference on Monday, ahead of the final stage of his roadmap out of lockdown. Downing Street said the prime minister wants to give the public and businesses more time to prepare for the easing of restrictions on 19 July,

England reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Ukraine, sparking celebration among fans. Sky News correspondents Michelle Clifford, Milena Veselinovic and Sadiya Chowdhury, were at three different locations to see how the fans reacted. Rome – Michelle Clifford They had been singing “football’s coming home” for hours before kick off

England have reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Ukraine. A Harry Kane brace and goals from Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson sealed the Three Lions’ place in the last four with a superb display in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. England’s performance sparked wild scenes among fans inside the stadium and

A man has been charged with murder after a 60-year-old was fatally stabbed in Oxford Circus, London, on Thursday evening, the Met Police has said. Tedi Fanta Hagos, 25, of Ravenhill, Swansea, was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon on Friday and is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, Scotland

The number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the UK has hit 45 million, while the number of daily cases reported has dipped slightly. The 27,125 new infections is down on the 27,989 added to the government’s COVID dashboard on Thursday – which was the highest daily figure since late January. Friday’s total is well

Labour’s Kim Leadbeater has pulled off a surprise victory in the Batley and Spen by-election. Tory challenger Ryan Stephenson had been expected to defeat Ms Leadbeater, sister of the murdered MP Jo Cox, after one of the most bitterly-fought parliamentary by-election campaigns in living memory. Throughout the campaign, rival parties accused their opponents and their

The prime minister will welcome Angela Merkel to the UK later, with coronavirus travel restrictions expected to be high on the agenda for their talks. Boris Johnson will host the German chancellor at his country residence of Chequers, Mrs Merkel’s final visit before she steps down later this year. COVID-19 is anticipated to be among

Prince William and Prince Harry will be reunited later to a unveil a statue to mark what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Over the past 18 months the troubles in the relationship between the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex have been well documented, but their mother will be their focus

Millions of people most vulnerable to COVID-19 are set to be offered a COVID booster vaccine from September to increase their protection ahead of winter. New interim advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) sets out the priority list for who should get a third jab if a booster programme is needed.

Malta, the Balearic islands and parts of the Caribbean are among the countries being moved to the UK’s travel green list from today. Anyone arriving in the UK from green list destinations from 4am on Wednesday will no longer have to self-isolate for 10 days. The full list of countries moving onto the green list

England have beaten Germany 2-0 at Wembley to book their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. Second-half goals from Raheem Sterling and skipper Harry Kane were enough to see England progress to the last eight. It was not all plain sailing for the home side – but fans could have been forgiven for thinking

Coronavirus restrictions will not be lifted early on 5 July, the new health secretary has confirmed – and 19 July “remains our target date”. In his first Commons statement since taking on the role Sajid Javid told MPs that he had held talks with Boris Johnson and “whilst we decided not to bring forward step

Millions of football fans are preparing to watch England take on old rivals Germany for a place in the quarter finals of Euro 2020 – with bosses being urged to let workers finish early so they can cheer on the team. England manager Gareth Southgate has called on his players to make history, as the