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Marcus Rashford has defended his non-football partnerships amid claims from a, so far, unpublished article that he has profited by campaigning. 

Music retailer HMV has announced its plans to open 10 new stores as it continues to put its faith in the High Street. 

The highest ever single-day total of migrants sailed across the Channel and arrived in the UK on Monday. 

UK heatwave: Parts of the UK are set to hit 33C later, hotter than some of Europe’s top holiday destinations.

The footballer, a senior international, was arrested by police and has been suspended by his club as police continue their investigations.

Alex Foden – Amy Winehouse’s hairdresser – has revealed her iconic beehive style was created “as a joke.” 

The UK and allies – the US, NATO and the EU – have accused the Chinese government of “systematic cyber-sabotage” in statements released. 

Lewis Hamilton racially abused online after British GP win with racist messages including monkey emojis sent as replies to a post by his Mercedes team on Instagram.

Supermarkets and pubs close: Iceland has been forced to close shops due to staff shortages caused by people being forced to self-isolate by the NHS Covid app. 

Actor Jason Sudeikis has shown his support to the England players who were racially abused following the Euro 2020 final against Italy. 

Temperatures are set to hit 32C this weekend as warnings are issued to the public to stay safe in the heat. 

Covid infections are rising in much of the UK, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). 

ASOS has seen sales continue to soar despite the reopening of high street shops, per the firm’s latest market update. 

An investigation into a leak of CCTV footage of Matt Hancock kissing his aide has led to two homes being raided and computers being seized.

Instagram has admitted a mistake in its technology meant the racist comments and emojis sent to England players, were not removed.

Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca are being moved onto England’s amber travel list along with the Balearic Islands and other UK nations are expected to follow soon. 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that racist abuse of footballers online will trigger a ban on attending matches – closing a legal loophole. 

9 Chinese nationals are amongst the 12 people who have died after the bus they were travelling in plunged into a ravine in northern Pakistan, officials said. 

Harry Maguire says his father suffered suspected broken ribs after getting caught up in the “stampede” before Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. 

Pope Francis has left hospital after spending 10 days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital following an operation to remove half his colon. 

Uefa has opened an investigation into the security breaches at the England vs Italy Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium.

Scotland will move to level zero of Covid-19 restrictions on 19 July, but face masks will remain mandatory for “some time” due to the spreading of the Delta variant.  

It looks like summer will return this week after parts of London were hit with flash floods and torrential rain on Monday night. 

In June customer spending rose sharply in the UK – with the Euro 2020, sunshine and lifting of restrictions credited for the rise. 

Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales have remained low despite the massive rise in cases, new data shows.