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Chancellor says UK economy will 'bounce back'

Chancellor says UK economy will 'bounce back'

At today's Covid-19 press conference Chancellor Rishi Sunak said times are "tough" for the economy, but remained positive that it will "bounce back".

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Huge sum raised for mum who can't access cancer treatment

Huge sum raised for mum who can't access cancer treatment

A single mum whose last ditch cancer treatment is not available because of coronavirus has thanked supporters who have donated £10,000.

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Help at hand for grieving families

Help at hand for grieving families

Charities have pledged to increase support for families and children coming to terms with bereavement after losing loved ones due to coronavirus.

Large drive-thru 'hot site' opens

Large drive-thru 'hot site' opens

A huge drive-thru hot site for assessing potential Covid-19 patients has opened today.

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Super neighbours swing into action to help isolated

Super neighbours swing into action to help isolated

Volunteers have swung into action to ensure vulnerable people can still access food, medication and support throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Firefighters start ambulance driving courses

Firefighters start ambulance driving courses

Firefighters in Kent have begun ambulance driver training – but their union has slammed the government over the lack of testing.

Life in New Zealand's lockdown

Life in New Zealand's lockdown

A backpacker has been speaking about her experiences of living in New Zealand, where she has been stranded for almost a month.

Council leader defends Easter lockdown activities

Council leader defends Easter lockdown activities

A council leader has come under fire over Instagram posts appearing to suggest he'd flouted social distancing by walking his dogs and hunting game.

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'I didn't know mum was in hospital with Covid-19'

'I didn't know mum was in hospital with Covid-19'

A son has spoken of his heartache after he says a care home failed to tell him his mother was in hospital dying from coronavirus.

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Former football chairman dies of Covid-19

Former football chairman dies of Covid-19

Tributes have been paid to a prominent figure in non-league football following his death after contracting coronavirus.

Fire service criticises 'misguided' NHS lantern campaign

Fire service criticises 'misguided' NHS lantern campaign

Firefighters are asking the public not to use Chinese lanterns to thank the NHS.

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'Many charities will not survive'

'Many charities will not survive'

An organisation which supports young disabled people has laid bare the financial worries they and many other charities are currently going through.

Total Covid-19 death toll is 15% higher

Total Covid-19 death toll is 15% higher

New data reveals that the number of people dying from coronavius is much higher than is being reported by the government.

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Surge in drain blockages amid Covid-19 lockdown

Surge in drain blockages amid Covid-19 lockdown

People flushing wet wipes and kitchen roll down loos during the coronavirus lockdown has led to a surge in drain blockages.

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When and how we can end lockdown

When and how we can end lockdown

Global business expert and Kent university professor Richard Scase has laid out how and when home confinement measures could be relaxed.

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Warning of 'difficult week ahead'

Warning of 'difficult week ahead'

The government says deaths are expected to rise this week but insists social distancing is working and a decision on lockdown is not likely this week.

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Firefighters' union slams Covid-19 'testing fiasco'

Firefighters' union slams Covid-19 'testing fiasco'

Thousands of fire and rescue staff are in self-isolation due to coronavirus precautions, prompting calls to ramp up testing.

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House prices set to tumble amid pandemic

House prices set to tumble amid pandemic

Houses are expected to lose an eighth of their value by the end of the year, experts predict.

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