Boris Johnson is expected to rule out an early easing of coronavirus restrictions today, as ministers meet to review the latest data and assess whether there is scope to relax rules in England before 19 July.
The Libertines
The Libertines are an English rock band, formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Carl Barât (vocals/guitar) and Pete Doherty (vocals/guitar). The band, centred on the songwriting partnership of Barât and Doherty, has also included John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums) for most of its recording career. The band was part of the garage rock revival and spearheaded the movement in the UK.
The band gained some notoriety in the early 2000s. Although their mainstream success was initially limited, their profile soon grew, culminating in a No. 2 single and No. 1 album on the UK Charts. In December 2004, their self-titled second album was voted the second best album of the year by
Not enough to 'salvage the summer': Business leaders say travel changes too cautious Changes to the travel green list and plans to open up more holiday hotspots to the double-jabbed are not enough to save the summer for the travel sector, ministers have been told.
Business leaders lined up to accuse the government of an overly cautious approach as destinations including Spain's Balearic Islands, Malta, Madeira and Barbados were
added to the list allowing quarantine-free travel from next Wednesday.
The government also confirmed plans to allow travel without quarantine for those who have been fully vaccinated to amber list countries - which currently include France, Spain, Italy and the US - but without giving a date.
Three weeks of disruption for drivers on A90 near Stonehaven Drivers on the A90 near Stonehaven are being warned to expect three weeks of disruption as roadworks start this weekend.
Lane closures will be in place northbound and southbound from 6.30pm today (Friday June 18) as a contraflow system is put in place between the Briggs of Criggie and Meikle Fiddes.
It is to allow for £2.14 million worth of resurfacing work on the stretch between the Lampool and Kinneff junctions - and will run until the morning of Monday July 12.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s north-east representative, said: "This £2.14minvestment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A90 near Stonehaven, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.
Fans across the north-east are gearing up for Scotland's first fixture of Euro 2020 later - as the men's national side play at their first major tournament for 23 years.