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England football fans celebrate their team's win in central London. Reuters
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Morning commuters cross London Bridge in London. British officials have raised concern over the coronavirus Delta variant and rising infection rates. Getty Images
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BBG Academy principal Saira Luffman helps a year 11 student prepare for their graduation prize giving ceremony in the school hall in Bradford, England. Getty Images
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Year 11 students of the BBG Academy celebrate their graduation by throwing their mortarboard hats in the air. As the pandemic restrictions ease many schools and colleges in the UK are once again performing the graduation ceremonies and last day of school traditions. Getty Images
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A couple wear face masks as they shelter from the sun under an umbrella, while they walk in Covent Garden, in London. AP Photo
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A climate activist wears a protective face mask on Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, Cornwall. AP Photo
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Pedestrians walk through the City of London on Monday morning. Getty Images
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England supporters celebrate as they watch a public viewing of the UEFA EURO 2020 match between England and Croatia, in Boxpark, Croydon. EPA
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England football fans celebrate their team's win in central London. Reuters
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Morning commuters cross London Bridge in London. British officials have raised concern over the coronavirus Delta variant and rising infection rates. Getty Images
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BBG Academy principal Saira Luffman helps a year 11 student prepare for their graduation prize giving ceremony in the school hall in Bradford, England. Getty Images
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Year 11 students of the BBG Academy celebrate their graduation by throwing their mortarboard hats in the air. As the pandemic restrictions ease many schools and colleges in the UK are once again performing the graduation ceremonies and last day of school traditions. Getty Images
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A couple wear face masks as they shelter from the sun under an umbrella, while they walk in Covent Garden, in London. AP Photo
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A climate activist wears a protective face mask on Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, Cornwall. AP Photo
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Pedestrians walk through the City of London on Monday morning. Getty Images
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England supporters celebrate as they watch a public viewing of the UEFA EURO 2020 match between England and Croatia, in Boxpark, Croydon. EPA
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England football fans celebrate their team's win in central London. Reuters
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Brodie Owen
14 June, 2021
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