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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall gave racegoers something to cheer when they joined them in the stands for the opening day of Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admits the club's search for a new manager is proving "challenging”.

Suspect of shooting at hydrant plant flees and is still evading capture

Molly Kingsley (pictured), from Cambridgeshire, co-founder of children's campaign group UsforThem, said she was worried about forcing jabs on schoolchildren.

Excessive heat warnings issued for areas in Arizona, California, Texas and Utah

Diogo Jota says Portugal will not crack under the pressure of defending their crown at Euro 2020.

Boris Johnson announced a pause in England, but restrictions that have been eased have already created a surge in infectionsThe prime minister has announced that England is not yet able to remove the final public health measures that are in place because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and that these measures are likely to remain until 19 July. So why is this step needed, and what are the potential benefits of an additional four weeks of restrictions? Will this be enough to prevent a further wave?The Delta variant of Sars-CoV-2 (first identified in India) has become the most common strain in the UK over the past few weeks and is spreading rapidly as a result of its being more transmissible than the Alpha (Kent) variant responsible for the January 2021 wave – the number of infections is doubling every seven to 10 days at present. Continue reading...

‘I would put on a brave face and then I would go to my hotel room and cry.'

So it’s been confirmed. The final part of the roadmap out of England’s lockdown has been delayed by another month due to rising Covid cases. And while some won’t be that put out by the news, for others it’s been a huge kick in the teeth.Festival organisers and those who work in the events industry, as well as nightclub owners whose establishments have been shut for well over a year, have been struck the hardest blow. And those with weddings booked aren’t too happy either – while celebrations for over 30 are now allowed, social distancing measures mean someone’s big day might not run quite as they planned.As well as extending the delay, the news has widened the Covid divide. With life returning to normal for many people, it can feel even harder for those having to wait a little longer. “The reported changes may negatively affect some people, while the majority of others may not be affected at all,” says Professor Ivo Vlaev, an expert in behavioural science at the University of Warwick.“Those who will lose something – those with businesses and livelihoods in areas who hadn’t yet been allowed to open, or maybe because they booked wedding or other celebration – will feel disappointed.”That feeling also comes from the way things have been communicated, he adds. “Do not promise someone something, unless you can deliver it, because people will feel a sense of ownership and sense of loss when you take it away.”Box of wedding confetti arrived today. Completely deflated. Most ppl will want to either have the wedding they paid for, or not have it — pretty sure no one wants a half-arsed wedding with awkwardly spaced tables, no dancing & avoiding their loved ones. Awfully managed & cruel— Emma Gannon (@emmagannon) June 14, 2021The earlier easing steps have already returned many people’s work and lives to relative normality. Then there are those, whisper it, who are actually happy about the further delay – it’s normal to want more and less lockdown at the same time – and who will feel safer as a result of not yet having to head to busy events and social gatherings. But the sense of loss is very real for some people right now, made harder by the fact others don’t seem to be impacted by the news at all. As well as the financial and practical implications for people’s jobs and plans, the reason why the news hits hard emotionally is because of what is described in psychology as ‘loss aversion’, says Prof Vlaev – where we dislike losses far more than we like gains of an equivalent amount.“The opportunity to gain something is highly pleasurable, but the fear of losing something is emotionally intense and provokes strong negative feelings,” he explains. “Our aversion to losses leads to what is known as the endowment effect or mere ownership effect, which is the observation that people who own something tend to evaluate it more positively than people who do not. “So, the mentality of some people may be: ‘You [the government] promised me my freedoms and associated pleasures after 21st June, now you are taking it away’.”Maybe it's just because I don't go to nightclubs or get invited to big parties but I'm struggling to see the torment. I can go to the shops; meet friends for dinner; go round to see family. It's hardly nightmarish. pic.twitter.com/IOmyVApQ3D— Sam Freedman (@Samfr) June 14, 2021Humans are creatures who like to rationalise and have an explanation for why something happens, says Prof Vlaev, so if you are struggling, understanding the government’s reasons for the change in plan is key.Monday’s announcement from Boris Johnson confirmed that the June 21 unlockdown had been delayed by four weeks to avoid a third wave of Covid that would cost “thousands” of deaths. The aim is to get more people vaccinated with first and second doses during this window of time and also to track the impact of the Delta variant on hospitalisations and deaths.If people are given a credible reason for why something unpleasant is happening then they experience less distress and their wellbeing takes less of a hit. Prof Vlaev suggests. “The worst thing is unexplained and random pain.”The government needs to communicate “clear and robust reasons for the policy”, he adds and while the disappointment some people are feeling will erode trust going forward, for many others, attitudes towards social contact will remain unchanged. “For them, this will be life-as-usual a bit longer.”Covid-19 is more than a news story – it has changed every aspect of life in the UK. We are following how Britain is experiencing this crisis, the different stages of collective emotion, reaction and resilience. You can tell us how you are feeling and find further advice and resources here.Related...What The Lockdown Extension Means For YouThis Is The New Roadmap For Lifting Covid Restrictions In EnglandThe Wedding Rules You Need To Know From June 21Will Lockdown Be Extended Again?

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Manager Gareth Southgate has backed his players’ decision to continue taking the knee through the tournament

The Aston Villa captain was an unused substitute in the Three Lions’ 1-0 win over Croatia on Sunday.

India has administered 259 million doses of coronavirus vaccines to date, though only 5% of the population have received both shots

Janice Wray told the Grenfell Tower Inquiry she was was not told that the system had effectively been condemned several years before the 2017 tragedy.

Wholesale prices, boosted by rising food costs, increased 0.8% in May, and are up by a record amount over the past year, another indication that inflation pressures are rising since the economy has begun to re-open following the pandemic lockdowns

When coronavirus hit West Virginia, it collided with a raging drugs epidemic – and overdoses surged. Richard Hall reports from the towns where measures to stop the virus had lethal consequences for addicts

China said it it will closely follow Nato’s strategic and policy adjustment

The chief executive of Morgan Stanley has shared his latest thoughts around employees returning to the US bank’s offices, and said: “If you can go to a restaurant in New York city, you can come to the office.”

Karim Benzema has set his sights on winning Euro 2020 as he prepares to play in his first major tournament for France in seven years.

She had called police to say she was a sexual assault victim after her drink was spiked at a friend's.

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Presenter says the tweet made her 'laugh'.

Columnist says her use of the word ‘it’ is what ‘triggered’ people

The Delta variant is now the dominant Covid strain in several staycation hotspots, including Cornwall and Canterbury in Kent, as Boris Johnson puts the brakes on unlocking the country

YouTuber Millie Taylforth has shared her glow up process in a video online, explaining how she ended up spending a whopping £3,000 on the transformation ahead of 'hot girl summer'

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Naveed Raza, 52, from Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland, subjected her 27-year-old son, Mohsin Raza (pictured with his fiancée), to 'emotional blackmail', Falkirk Sheriff Court heard .

France kick off their Euro 2020 campaign on Tuesday night, with the favourites' preparation for the Germany clash hit by rumours of disharmony in the squad

Zara, 36, and Mike Tindall, 42, appeared in high spirits as they arrived at the races today, marking their first public outing together since they welcomed their new baby in March.

Personal trainer and BFF to the GC Charlie King expressed his joy for Gemma’s lifestyle transformation and hopes he was at the root of it

The children’s father could not be saved, and his body was recovered on Monday

England Women begin their international summer on Wednesday at Bristol against India in a rare Test match, cherished by both players and fans alike.

Adrian Smith, 47, was in shock after responding to the 999 call and had to watch as his daughter Ella's lifeless body was removed from the mangled car by paramedics at the scene in Haverfordwest.

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Oprah Winfrey’s next book club pick is a debut novel set in Georgia at the end of the Civil War

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The striker made 22 appearances for the club on loan last season.

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Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is on international duty with England during this summer's European Championship.

Private investigator Daniel Morgan was killed with an axe to the head in a pub car park in south-east London in 1987.

The death of Patricia Moores sparked a bitter feud between her children who disagreed about her will. But today a high court has ruled in favour of son Matthew who said it should be shared equally

Manchester United's pursuit of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is reported to have taken a blow this week.

Michael O’Leary warns of higher European air fares for up to four years

Farmers fear that deal will mean they risk being undercut by cheap imports made to lower animal welfare standards

Police in Somalia say at least 15 people were killed and more than 20 others wounded when a suicide bomber attacked a military training center in the capital, Mogadishu

'I’m fed up with it.'

“Gone Girl” actor Lisa Banes has died 10 days after being injured in a hit-and-run accident in New York City