Newspaper headlines: Quarantine 'to end' for fully jabbed, and 'Yes we Kane'

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Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove and his journalist wife Sarah Vine have announced their separation

The Times says people in England who have been fully vaccinated will not have to self-isolate even if they have been in contact with a positive coronavirus case.

The paper believes ministers will make the change within weeks.

Its Scottish edition says the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is more cautious about the idea - but will come under pressure to follow the rule change.

But those who want a move away from wearing face coverings may be disappointed.

The Times also reports that England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, has privately predicted they will still be needed after 19 July, when restrictions are due to be lifted.

It adds Downing Street is refusing to say whether any social distancing rules have been broken.

The paper reports that their friends have insisted no one else was involved in the split and the couple had simply drifted apart over the past few years.

A source close to Mr Gove tells the paper that rumours about his private life are "utter nonsense" and insists he was not aware of any social distancing regulations having been broken.

Few expected Labour's by-election victory in Batley and Spen, says Jonathan Freedland in the Guardian, before calling on the party's leader to act with as much urgency as if he had lost.

The columnist wants Sir Keir Starmer to clarify who he is and what he stands for.

The Times thinks he should not be afraid of taking on the left - although its columnist Matthew Parris believes the victory simply delays Labour's "long road into oblivion".

The Sun argues that without its Matt Hancock scoop and the prime minister's bungled response to it, the Tories would have won.

It says Sir Keir has gained nothing but a bit more time before "the hard-left's vultures swoop".

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London has reclaimed its crown as Europe's largest share trading centre, according to the FT Weekend.

It was dethroned by Amsterdam in the wake of Brexit, with the loss of more than £6.4bn of transactions after the UK left the EU single market in January.

But, the FT says, the resumption of British trading in Swiss stocks has helped a fight back.

The paper believes this has provided an early boost as the government prepares to change trading rules to make the city more competitive.

The Guardian warns a review of legal protection for wildlife and plants in the UK could see some species - such as pine martens, water voles and adders - losing their special protection.

It says the possible changes, which have not been widely heralded, could benefit property developers.

A government spokesperson says the review is gathering data and no recommendations have been made.

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England captain Harry Kane celebrates after the Euro 2020 win against Germany

The papers capture the excitement ahead of England's quarter final clash, with many picking up on Gareth Southgate's call for his players to conquer their Everest, by winning the Euros.

"Summit special" is the headline in the Daily Express and the Daily Mirror.

"Climb every mountain" is the Daily Star's take, as it pictures the winger, Raheem Sterling, arms out-stretched doing his best impression of Julie Andrews.

The Daily Telegraph's headline advice is simple: "Keep calm - and carry on winning."