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Coronavirus: UK government unveils aid for self-employed

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 20:30
The self-employed will be paid up to £2,500 a month to help them cope with the coronavirus crisis.

Clap for our Carers: National applause for coronavirus health workers

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 20:21
As the UK remains in lockdown, residents show their gratitude for those treating the virus.

Coronavirus: Question Time live special programme

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 19:44
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate on the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Weekly house buying interest slumps 40%

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 19:14
Property listing websites say buyers are pausing decisions as the government cautions against moving.

Coronavirus: 'Mix-up' over EU ventilator scheme

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 19:11
Labour demands an "urgent explanation" from ministers over why they did not join EU equipment plan.

Coronavirus: What help will self-employed get from government?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 19:02
What is being done for the five million self-employed people in the UK facing a sudden loss of income?

Coronavirus: 'Clap for our Carers' creator on her viral challenge

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 18:48
Annemarie Plas challenges the public to thank health workers by breaking into applause at 20:00GMT.

Coronavirus: Self-employed will get 80% income, chancellor announces

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 17:38
Rishi Sunak says the money will be paid in a single lump sum, but will not begin to arrive until June.

Coronavirus: NHS uses tech giants to plan crisis response

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 17:32
Amazon and Microsoft are among those helping with a dashboard to model where ventilators should go.

Coronavirus: County Down Army base to be used as a mortuary

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 17:28
A section of Kinnegar Army base in Holywood will be used as part of Northern Ireland's Covid-19 planning.

Coronavirus: Police get new powers to enforce protection

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 17:12
They can order people to go home, leave an area or disperse, with a range of fines for rule breakers.

St George's Hospital 'shortcomings' led to 67 deaths

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 16:47
Investigators look into the deaths of 202 patients who underwent heart surgery at a London hospital.

Coronavirus: UK before and after 'lockdown'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 16:14
As the UK adapts to social distancing in order to slow the coronavirus spread, a reminder of how the country has changed.

Coronavirus cough attacks a crime, says prosecution chief

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 15:55
Those that deliberately cough on key workers while claiming to have coronavirus will be charged.

Coronavirus: Dentists to help staff new hospitals

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 15:23
Thousands of dental staff are being redeployed to aid the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic.

Scottish police to enforce lockdown with fines

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 14:18
New powers will allow Scottish police to hand out fines to anyone breaking social distancing rules.

Coronavirus: No hospital visits under NI Covid-19 surge plans

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 14:09
Visiting will end, with very limited exceptions, according to new Department of Health plans.

'Very good reasons' to test Prince Charles for coronavirus

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 14:07
Scotland's chief medical officer defends the decision to test Prince Charles and Camilla for coronavirus.

Coronavirus: North Yorkshire Police begin road checkpoints

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 13:40
Road stops are being introduced in North Yorkshire to check if drivers' journeys are necessary.

Coronavirus: Book sales surge as readers seek escapism and education

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 12:56
Sales of novels and home learning books shot up last week as people prepared to stay at home.

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