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Daily tests not self-isolation for police, fire, borders, transport and freight staff

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 19:33:41 GMT

Police, fire, borders and transport staff are now eligible in England, with 200 new test centres promised.

Covid: The holiday makers having to self-isolate abroad

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:43:19 GMT

Some holidaymakers who tested positive for Covid while abroad are having to stay and self-isolate.

Covid: Food exemption scheme delayed until Monday

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:42:49 GMT

Iceland warns the move will not solve the issue of staff shortages in supermarkets themselves.

Covid: New testing plan will not work, warn firms

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:40:43 GMT

Industry body, the CBI, criticises government plans that allow some key staff to bypass the NHS Covid app.

Rail services face cuts as staff self-isolate

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:39:04 GMT

Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic".