First Minister names five businesses linked to Covid-19 outbreak at Sitel call centre

here"But I have also consistently warned that this virus could come back and that we would not hesitate to take swift and decisive action as required."I am afraid that in parts of Asia and Latin America the virus is now gathering pace. And our European friends are also struggling to keep the virus "under control."As we see these rises around the world, we cannot fool ourselves that we are exempt.

Champions League qualifier. The Celtic winger is facing up to a new challenge of playing competitive fixtures behind closed doors.

Manori Ravindran International EditorVenice Golden Lion contender “Miss Marx,” starring Romola Garai as the spirited daughter of philosopher Karl Marx, has secured its first tranche of international deals ahead of the September fest. (Watch the film’s exclusive trailer above.)Written and directed by Susanna Nicchiarelli (“Nico, 1988,” “Cosmonaut”), with Celluloid Dreams serving as international sales agent, the film has been picked up by DDDreams in China and B-Team in Spain.

The UK's coronavirus R rate has climbed above one in some areas of the country.

Face coverings will be mandatory in cinemas and churches in England from August 8, Boris Johnson has announced.

China’s theatrical box office would overtake that of North America.That scenario hasn’t happened yet. Last year, China’s box office growth slowed to a pedestrian 5% and reached a $9 billion total, according to the Motion Picture Association.

Lion King, reads, “The voyages of Black families, throughout time, are honored in a tale about a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity. His ancestors help guide him toward his destiny, and with his father’s teachings and guidance from his childhood love, he earns the virtues needed to reclaim his home and throne." It's a celebration of Blackness in all its beauty and history, and you need to watch it immediately.Several celebrities make cameos in the film, including , , , and Naomi Campbell.

heatwave at the moment. Today is the hottest day of the year so far – and temperatures could climb to a sweltering 34C.While many of us will enjoy catching some rays, sipping Pimm’s and devouring ice creams, we must spare a thought for our pets too.

Rochdale council is planning to freeze council tax next year to help people get back on their feet following the coronavirus pandemic.The authority is facing an eye-watering budget gap of more than £33m in 2021/22, largely owing to the impact of Covid-19 on its finances.Abandoning its initial plan to put bills up by the maximum 1.99pc will cost the council £1.8m in lost income.But council leader Allen Brett says he is determined not to inflict any further financial hardship on residents on the back of the coronavirus crisis.He said: “We’re doing this because I just think people have paid too much money out during the pandemic and the people who probably most need it - in other words the working poor - need a council tax freeze.”The

hereEight people reported a deterioration in their hearing and another eight reported 'tinnitus-type noises' not being caused by an outside source.Researchers say the results, published in a letter to the International Journal of Audiology, add to a growing body of anecdotal evidence that Sars CoV-2 has long-term impacts on health, and possibly now hearing.Kevin Munro, professor of audiology at the University of Manchester and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre hearing health theme lead, said: "We already know that viruses such as measles, mumps and meningitis can cause hearing loss and coronaviruses can damage the nerves that carry information to and from the brain."It is possible, in theory, that Covid-19 could cause problems with

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coronavirus outbreaks at four separate sites. Cases have been reported at Honda, Royal Mail, Iceland and a fire station in Swindon, Wiltshire.

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Jake Kanter International TV EditorBBC appoints new Scotland chief BBC Scotland has named program maker, commissioner and award-winning broadcaster Steve Carson (pictured) as its new director, replacing Donalda MacKinnon, who steps down later this year. Carson is currently head of multi-platform commissioning for BBC Scotland and will be elevated to look after 1,100 staff.

Love Island's Georgia Steel has shown off her dramatic new look after undergoing a face-tightening procedure.

hereIf you live in one of the affected areas, in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, you should not:The government has said it will pass new laws to enforce the changes to meeting people in private homes and gardens.

Bury have found themselves under new local lockdown restrictions this morning (July 31) despite the borough reporting fewer than five cases a day. Last night, Matt Hancock announced that Greater Manchester and other areas in the UK would be locked back down after an alarming increase in infection rates in some boroughs.

Staff at museum cannot wait to welcome back visitors after four months Mr Ruskell said: “As restrictions ease and bus timetables return to normal, the time has come to think about how we can improve public transport in and around Perth.“It’s understandable that people felt less inclined to use public transport at the height of the pandemic, but passenger numbers were dwindling even before COVID-19. Parents want to look to the future after successful fight to save school “In the face of a climate emergency we need to be doing all we can to encourage people out of cars and onto public transport but that means providing a clean, reliable and affordable service.”He added: “The Transport Bill, which passed through the Scottish Parliament late

Official figures today point to a "slight increase" in the number of new coronavirus cases in England as a whole for the first time since April.

The talk show host broke her silence on the current investigation into accusations of workplace abuse after no less than 11 former and current employees came forward about their experiences of misconduct on set. Ellen DeGeneres finally addressed the situation and took this opportunity to both apologize and defend herself.

Manchester United have reportedly claimed there is 'nothing in' reports from Portugal claiming they have reached an agreement to sign Raul Jimenez from Wolves. Portuguese outlet RTP claimed that Jimenez was 'on his way to Manchester United' after notorious super agent Jorge Mendes had arranged for Wolves to sign a replacement from Braga in the form of Paulinho.