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With more changes this we‌ek as the government brings in mandatory face coverings in shops from the 2‌4th Ju‌ly, plenty of questions have emerged around how these new measures will affect us. Here is all the latest news and advice for this week.

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UK payrolls shrink by 6‌49,0‌00 jobs in lockdown     R number 'lower than thought' before lockdown eased Smokers quit in record numbers amid Covid fears Inside South Africa's 'hospitals of horrors' Minister rejects face coverings for offices PM promises an independent coronavirus inquiry Banks urge 'student loans style' plan to avoid job cuts 'My once-in-lifetime holiday hasn't been refunded'     Latest updates on how the virus is affecting England     Information & advice

Face masks: Your questions answered

Six qualities you need in a pandemic and beyond The unusual hobbies people have learned in lockdown A user's guide to wearing a face mask to the shops Why have attitudes to masks changed What are the UK's travel rules and which countries can you visit?

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