Ten Things You Need to Know Today: 24 July 2021

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1. ‘Pingdemic’ could cause weeks of chaos

Companies and local councils say England is facing weeks of disruption to bin collection, transport and food supply due to staff self-isolating. Meanwhile, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and business leaders have urged Boris Johnson to end self-isolation for contacts of Covid cases if they are fully vaccinated. The PM is also facing calls from senior members of his own backbenches for a change to the system.

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