The Coronavirus Reproduction Rate rises in england as cases continue to surge and infection rates have hit their highest level in the uk since february. Meanwhile the Nhs Covid Contact Tracing app could be made less sensitive when restrictions ease in england a surge in foreign holidays bookings as the government says fully vaccinated Uk Travellers coming back from Amber List countries wont have to isolate afterjuly 19. And coming up Mark Kermode takes a look at the latest cinematic releases including marvel s black widow, thats in the Film Review. Metropolitan Police Officer Wayne couzens has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to the murder of Sarah Everard. The 33 year old disappeared as she walked home in clapham in South London in march this year. Her body was found a week later in woodland near ashford in kent. The head of the Metropolitan Police Cressida Dick said outside court she was sickened and angered by the crimes committed by couzens. Our special Correspondent Lucy manning
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