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Boris Johnson will reveal today exactly how restrictions will be lifted in England on July 19. Much of the detail has been set out in advance, and you can read here how the rules will change in all of the key categories, including the end of social distancing, as well as where doubts remain. You can also follow the announcement on our live blog.
England’s surprisingly serene progress to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 has ignited widespread joy across the UK’s largest nation. It has also sparked renewed discussion about what place there is for English national pride. Nick Timothy tackles the debate head-on in his column, chastising those who belittle or cower from Englishness and calling for English devolution as the best way to preserve the Union.
Few recurring roles generate the same excitement and speculation when a vacancy arises as those of James Bond and Doctor Who. Yet, with both characters in need of new actors to portray them, a doubt is creeping in – would anyone want the parts? Ben Lawrence argues that, in the era of wokeness, taking on such prominent roles is an invitation to online vitriol.
Finally, after her enormous success in the late Nineties, Natalie Imbruglia might be the last person you’d expect to suffer a crisis of confidence. Yet that is exactly what has kept the Australian star out of sight. Now, with the upcoming release of her first new album in 12 years, she’s spoken to Rosamund Dean about overcoming her anxieties and what it’s like having a baby alone at 44.
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Chris
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