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Gmail Peter Burgess Sajid Javid is to push for lockdown to end 'as soon as possible' over fears of the cost of shutting down the economy. The new Health Secretary, who replaced Matt Hancock after he was forced to resign for breaking lockdown rules to conduct an affair with an aide, said it was his 'most immediate priority to see that we can return to normal as soon and as quickly as possible'. Ministers are considering if it is safe to lift the final Covid restrictions on July 19 - or even earlier - after the Government's roadmap was pushed back by four weeks earlier this month. 'He's a real lockdown sceptic,' said a well-placed source of Mr Javid. 'The tilt in the Cabinet has just shifted quite considerably.' Mr Javid is set to make his Commons debut as Health Secretary this afternoon, when he will update MPs on when the remaining restrictions will be lifted. Associate Editor Camilla Tominey explains where he stands on the key issues. Meanwhile, it has emerged that Mr Hancock resigned after being told that 80 Tory MPs had complained to the whips' office that he had not quit after breaching social distancing rules with his mistress, Gina Coladangelo, in his office. It has also been revealed that he took her as his aide to a G7 conference three weeks ago. But Sarah Vine, Michael Gove's wife, spoke about the difficulties of sustaining a political marriage in the wake of revelations about Mr Hancock's affair. Military chiefs isolating as top general catches Covid The Defence Secretary and Britain's six most senior military commanders are all self-isolating after the head of the Armed Forces tested positive for Covid. General Sir Nick Carter, the Chief of the Defence Staff, entered a 10-day period of isolation late last week after a test indicated he had developed Covid-19, the Ministry of Defence confirmed. NHS Test and Trace has since ordered Ben Wallace and the heads of the Royal Navy, RAF and Strategic Command to stay at home for the same duration. Defence sources told Deputy Political Editor Lucy Fisher they had come into 'close contact' with the general at a meeting. Three easy ways to lose weight by tweaking your diet If you are one of the estimated 35pc of people who gained weight during lockdown, there is no time like the present to drop unwanted pounds. Easy weight loss may sound like an oxymoron, but there is no need to resort to restrictive diets. Research suggests making simple changes to your eating habits is the best way to achievable sustainable weight loss. These three simple slimming tips explain how. And three experts explain why shifting your mindset is key to keeping the weight off. At a glance: Coronavirus morning briefing Travel | EU battle over quarantine for holidaymakers Covid booster | First 'variant vaccine' used in Oxford trial Education | Student households caught cheating online 'Twindemic' | Will flu soon be your biggest problem? Advice | Are you suffering from post-lockdown let down? Also in the news: Today's other headlines Defence | A 'top official' in the Ministry of Defence is at the centre of a police investigation after classified documents with highly sensitive information about the British military were discovered at a bus stop in Kent. The 50-page dossier was found by a member of the public. Sources said a 'very senior' official faced possible prosecution under the Official Secrets Act. It came as Russia launched its largest submarine in 30 years - packed with nuclear firepower and able to sabotage seabed cables. Poll | Support for Scottish independence at lowest in two years Criminal trials | Social media warned over online contempt US politics | Five things we learnt from Trump's comeback rally Misheard | Boy, 11, who said 'alms' not 'arms' reported to Prevent Judy Murray | Non-competitive sports days leave Britain the loser Around the world: Miami building collapse The death toll from the collapsed apartment block in Miami has risen to nine, as rescue teams dig a 125ft long tunnel deep in the rubble in an attempt to find survivors hidden in air pockets. US Correspondent Jamie Johnson reports that specialist units have been brought in to help with the mission at the building where 156 people remain unaccounted for. View more powerful world pictures from the weekend in our gallery. Insert a clear and simple description of the image The partially collapsed 12-storey building in Surfside, Miami. CREDIT: EPA-EFE Comment and analysis Nick Timothy | Honesty is too often sacrificed in public service Ross Clark | Javid's work cut out reversing Hancock's legacy Reader letters | Anything goes for ministers as they enforce rules Liam Halligan | Brexit shaking up balance of economic power Zoe Strimpel | We must resist the woke war on written English Editor's choice Harry ... Harry is back in town | Will this be the week Kate helps mend the royal rift? Ghislaine Maxwell ... Ghislaine Maxwell | How socialite came out of the shadows and into the spotlight Running ... Step on it | Why you have been running wrongly your entire life - eight myths Business and money briefing Trader banned | The City watchdog has banned one of the world's largest Bitcoin exchanges from operating in Britain amid mounting fears over the rise of cryptocurrency crime. The Financial Conduct Authority ordered it to remove all advertising and financial promotions.
Belgium 1 Portugal 0 | Belgium crept into the European Championship quarter finals and, in doing so, ended Portugal's defence of their crown. James Ducker says a golden generation of players are within three games of ending their search for international glory - but wonders at what cost. Meanwhile, 'be courageous' is the phrase being bandied around England's training camp before the last-16 tie against Germany.
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