NEWS
Masks and distancing to stay in many settings as businesses set their own rules
‘We will still be encouraging people that it is probably sensible to wear a mask in a busy enclosed space,’ a source told the Telegraph. ‘You don’t have to wear them but if shops, pubs or restaurants demand that you do, we will advise people to be mindful of that and stick to it because it is their premises.’ Kate Nicholls, the chief executive of UK Hospitality, said: ‘There’s going to be customers who are expecting everything to fall away and there’s going to be places that they won’t be able to do that.’ It’s not over yet – Telegraph
‘Stronger’ Covid restrictions could be ‘needed’ in autumn and winter – Telegraph
MPs say 1,000 babies die preventable deaths in England each year – Guardian
Half of young ‘cancel’ people over opinions – Times
Pfizer vaccine effectivity against Covid infection drops to 64 per cent – Epoch Times
BBC reduces salary bill for its top talent by 10 per cent – Times
COMMENT
The terrifying truth is that millions do not want lockdown ever to end – Sherelle Jacobs, Telegraph
The NHS hasn’t earned the George Cross – Charles Moore, Telegraph
