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Further waves of coronavirus will hit Britain, leading doctor warns

Further waves of coronavirus will hit Britain, leading doctor warns

The Department of Health said a total of 14,576 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday.

Emergency services hold minute’s silence for pregnant nurse who died of Covid-19

Emergency services hold minute’s silence for pregnant nurse who died of Covid-19

Bedfordshire police and fire services paid tribute to Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong during the clap for carers event this week.

Three men handed extended jail terms after wrongful coronavirus convictions

Three men handed extended jail terms after wrongful coronavirus convictions

Warwickshire Police said five charges yet to go before the courts have been dropped.

Border Force officers seen fitting face masks to migrants at Dover

Border Force officers seen fitting face masks to migrants at Dover

The Border Force cutter HMC Vigilant has been active in the English Channel, the PA news agency understands.

Captain Tom Moore to keep on walking as NHS fundraising appeal tops £19m

Captain Tom Moore to keep on walking as NHS fundraising appeal tops £19m

The Second World War veteran has been doing laps of his garden in Bedfordshire.

Relief for savers as NS&I drops plans to cut rates on some products

Relief for savers as NS&I drops plans to cut rates on some products

NS&I has ditched some plans to make products less generous, including previously announced changes to Premium Bonds.

NHS staff make plea for PPE in video projected onto Palace of Westminster

NHS staff make plea for PPE in video projected onto Palace of Westminster

Led By Donkeys insisted they observed strict social distancing throughout the organisation of the protest.

Free bus travel in London to protect drivers

Free bus travel in London to protect drivers

Passengers will no longer need to touch in with their payment card or device from Monday.

NI’s Covid-19 death toll a third higher than previously reported

NI’s Covid-19 death toll a third higher than previously reported

A total of 157 fatalities involving the virus have been recorded on death certificates up to April 10.

Not right time to ‘muddy the message’ with exit strategy talk – Alister Jack

Not right time to ‘muddy the message’ with exit strategy talk – Alister Jack

The Scottish Secretary said it is important for people to focus on the advice to stay at home.

Minister pays tribute to mental health nurse who died from coronavirus

Minister pays tribute to mental health nurse who died from coronavirus

Gladys Mujajati worked for the Derby City Community Mental Health Team.

Payment freeze proposals for payday loan customers affected by coronavirus

Payment freeze proposals for payday loan customers affected by coronavirus

The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed a package of help which includes motor finance and payday loan customers.

Sadiq Khan: Face masks could add ‘another layer of protection’

Sadiq Khan: Face masks could add ‘another layer of protection’

Current UK guidance does not suggest widespread public usage of face masks.

William admits he worries about health of senior royals during Covid-19 crisis

William admits he worries about health of senior royals during Covid-19 crisis

The Prince of Wales has recovered from the virus while efforts are being made to protect the Queen.

Harry Kane sends message to cancer patient Archie, four, after he beats Covid-19

Harry Kane sends message to cancer patient Archie, four, after he beats Covid-19

Archie Wilks, who was wearing his treasured Tottenham shirt, appeared delighted when the striker got in touch.

Drug dealers turn to selling face masks on dark web

Drug dealers turn to selling face masks on dark web

Experts have also seen sellers offer discounts apparently to help entice people stuck in lockdown to buy drugs online.

Intensive care nurse warns in poem of ‘apocalyptic situation’

Intensive care nurse warns in poem of ‘apocalyptic situation’

Tori Willis recorded the spoken word poem out of ‘frustration’ over people not obeying lockdown rules.

Life on the inside: 10 ways to help a worthy cause

Life on the inside: 10 ways to help a worthy cause

There are hundreds of charities doing their bit to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Middle-door bus boarding introduced in London

Middle-door bus boarding introduced in London

The step has been taken after at least 15 bus workers died from coronavirus in the capital.

Four in 10 hit financially by coronavirus ‘have lost half their income or more’

Four in 10 hit financially by coronavirus ‘have lost half their income or more’

Some 37% of people across Britain whose incomes had been affected said it had been reduced by half or more, Kantar found.

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