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Covid-19: The last thing I bought before England's lockdown 2.0

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 17:13
On the last day before shops close in England, we asked people in Milton Keynes what they bought.

Coronavirus: Shoppers flock to stores as lockdown looms

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 17:06
Shoppers report lengthy queues as demand surges ahead of England's month-long lockdown from Thursday.

Covid: England lockdown needed to contain surge, says Johnson

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 16:01
Boris Johnson tells MPs opposed to tough new measures they are wrong, as a Commons vote gets under way.

Covid-19: NHS in England moves to highest alert level

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 16:01
Health bosses are 'seriously concerned' about winter, with free beds expected to be used up in weeks.

Coronavirus: Extremely vulnerable advised not to go to work from Thursday

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 15:54
The advice for people at higher risk from Covid-19 is to stay at home as much as possible for a month.

Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon 'actively considering' travel ban in law

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 14:47
The first minister says she may enforce travel restrictions with fines when Covid rules are reviewed.

Lucy McHugh murder: Southampton agencies 'missed chances to save her'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 14:39
Agencies are criticised after Lucy McHugh was murdered by Stephen Nicholson at her Southampton home.

Covid: Nine ways England's lockdown is different from last time

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 13:50
There's a familiar feeling as England returns to lockdown, but many rules have changed.

Coronavirus: Leicester woman fined for Wales trip to see horse

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 13:49
She admitted the 320-mile round trip was to see the animal and was given a fixed penalty notice.

John Lewis and Lloyds Bank cut many hundreds of jobs

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 13:45
The cuts - totalling more than 2,200 - come as both businesses continue their restructuring.

Ambulance delay burns victim Chris Williams-Ellis gets apology

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 11:53
Chris Williams-Ellis waited one hour and 18 minutes for an ambulance after suffering severe burns.

Mass exodus of students is expected as lockdown starts

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 11:37
The NUS warns students are preparing for a mass exodus before England's lockdown starts on Thursday.

Covid: Police warn of fresh crackdown on lockdown gatherings

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 11:14
Five chief constables issue a warning to people planning illegal gatherings during the new lockdown.

Northampton Superdrug badger 'sheltering from storm' gets blue plaque

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:22
A blue plaque is being unveiled after she fell through a ceiling while sheltering from Storm Ciara.

Covid-19: NI health leaders 'extremely concerned' by healthcare pressures

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 09:20
The stark warning from NI medical leaders comes as hospitals near capacity due to the pandemic, with 96% of beds occupied.

M&S suffers first loss in 94 years as clothing slumps

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 09:16
The High Street stalwart saw clothing and home sales fall due to the impact of lockdown.

Matiu Ratana death: Funeral to be held for shot Met officer

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 08:29
Suspect Louis De Zoysa remains in hospital and "unfit for interview", the Met Police has said.

Covid-19 self-isolation fines 'tend not to work'

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 07:38
Fines should be "an absolute last resort," a Welsh Government advisor says.

Manchester United fan unveils tattoo of Eric Cantona

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 06:34
United fan Jamie Wright began having the tattoo inked on his back three years ago.

Covid: MPs to vote on England's one-month lockdown

UK News BBC News Feed - Wed, 11/04/2020 - 03:13
The new restrictions will come into force on Thursday if approved, lasting until 2 December.

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