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Justice secretary faces legal action over coronavirus in prisons

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 18:09
Two charities claim Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has been "too slow" in tackling the outbreak.

Coronavirus vaccine: Target of a million doses by September, scientists say

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 18:07
Oxford team are hoping to have millions of vaccine doses ready by the end of 2020, but will it work?

Coronavirus: How are William and Kate handling lockdown?

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 18:06
"We haven't quite done the Joe Wicks workout. That might happen at some point."

Coronavirus: English councils 'on brink of financial failure'

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 17:56
Coronavirus has seen costs of supporting vulnerable people increase just as councils' incomes drop.

London Mayor 'concerned' over Met's clap for carers

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 17:41
Officers are caught on camera appearing to not be adhering to the social distancing rules while applauding.

Coronavirus: Ministers to start talks on NI recovery plan

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 17:33
First Minister Arlene Foster says NI cannot relax its approach and a path to normality will be gradual.

Coronavirus: Britons warned against making summer holiday plans

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 17:12
Current pandemic rules "don't allow" for UK breaks or non-essential foreign travel, No 10 says.

Coronavirus: Salary subsidy scheme extended into June

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 15:55
The government will extend its policy of paying salaries of furloughed staff by another month.

Cornish dad bakes pasty the size of his newborn son

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 15:45
Tim Fuge, from Cornwall, says it was a struggle to find a baking tray for the 4,000-calorie pasty.

Fancy dress video meetings aim to lift Coronavirus lockdown spirits

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 14:46
Fancy dress Fridays catches on as video conferencing replaces office meetings.

Coronavirus: Wales lockdown 'could stay even if lifted elsewhere'

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 13:58
The first minister says there will be a series of tests before lockdown ends.

Coronavirus: NI deaths a third higher than reported

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 13:00
Figures published for the first time in NI show at least 41 people have died in care homes and hospices.

Ayrshire winner stakes claim to £57.8m Euromillions jackpot

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 12:57
Camelot have confirmed a claim has been made by a winner matching five numbers in the 17 March draw.

World Cup winner Norman Hunter dies from coronavirus

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 12:53
Leeds United great Norman Hunter dies in hospital aged 76 after contracting coronavirus.

Coronavirus: 'We could see 40,00 deaths in this wave'

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 12:40
Prof Anthony Costello of UCL's Institute for Global Health also warns that the UK will "face further waves" of coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus: Four-year-old boy Archie Wilks recovers from Covid-19

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 11:57
The parents of Archie Wilks say it's "a weight lifted" to be home after a six-day hospital stay.

Coronavirus: UK to be 'guided by scientists' on face masks

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 11:32
There are growing calls for the public to wear face masks but ministers insist the evidence is mixed.

Coronavirus: Capt Tom Moore hailed by Prince William for £18m fundraiser

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 10:35
Capt Tom Moore called the Duke of Cambridge his "super prince" after his fundraising was praised.

Coronavirus: Freeze on pawn, payday and car loan payments

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 10:34
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking delays for people struggling amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

Sir Paul McCartney and Dame Emma Thompson write 'love letters' to NHS

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 09:56
Stars including Stephen Fry and Ricky Gervais say thank you to the NHS in Adam Kay's new book.

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