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The number of new coronavirus cases in Wales increased by 183 on Monday – the largest rise in daily cases since May 19.

Michael Schneider says masks are a ‘government muzzle’ that do not prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Boris Johnson said the measures were a necessary ‘insurance policy’ because of concerns about the way the European Union is acting.

Health Minister Robin Swann said he enjoyed the full support of Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

The social media firm has also announced new targets for its business to reach net-zero emissions

Poignant memories from family and friends were heard on Monday as the commemorative hearings phase of the inquiry began.

Ministers plan to bring forward legislation to double the maximum sentence for those convicted of assaults on frontline staff.

The Labour leader says communities will face the ‘scarring effect of mass unemployment’ unless ministers act.

A technical issue with the platform left Public Health England unable to update the dashboard which tracks coronavirus cases in the UK.

Stormont’s First Minister has claimed the region is being used as a ‘bargaining chip’ in trade talks.

The mercury is expected to rise above 30C on Tuesday before cooler air moves in from Wednesday.

Two Typhoon fighter aircraft were also launched from RAF Leuchars in Fife earlier this morning.

Employees are having to self-isolate in the absence of a test for themselves or family members, according to NHS Providers.

People will receive a £60,000 lump sum if their NHS or social care worker relative dies after contracting coronavirus.

The ASCL said a lack of capacity in the testing system could affect pupils’ education.

Other physical activities that can be done in groups of more than six include team sports such as football, hockey and netball.

New laws preventing gatherings of more than six people came into effect on Monday.

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

More than 180,000 jobs have been cut since Covid-19 started.

The Defence Secretary warned that the UK’s enemies had ‘studied our vulnerabilities’ and adapted more quickly.