Late Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape by female staff

Door-to-door visits are starting in eight neighbourhoods in England to try to halt the spread.

Social distancing will no longer be required in most locations – but the wearing of face coverings will continue.

The head of London’s force quits in the wake of a series of controversies involving the organisation.

An investigation is continuing after 80 residents were evacuated from a tower block fire in Dagenham.

A rescue operation by the British and French coastguards has rescued more than 50 people, authorities said.

People are still being advised to minimise their journeys amid the latest easing of lockdown rules.