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Study suggests potential surge in HIV, TB, and malaria deaths due to coronavirus

Study suggests potential surge in HIV, TB, and malaria deaths due to coronavirus

Maintaining core services for HIV, TB, and malaria could largely mitigate the broader health impact of Covid-19 researchers say.

‘Trusted’ friend raped and murdered young woman before hiding body, court told

‘Trusted’ friend raped and murdered young woman before hiding body, court told

Keeley Bunker was found in undergrowth covered in branches in September last year.

Worst-case scenario could see 120,000 Covid-19 deaths this winter – scientists

Worst-case scenario could see 120,000 Covid-19 deaths this winter – scientists

The Academy of Medical Sciences said action must be taken now to mitigate the potential for a second peak in infections in the UK.

Charles carries out first engagement in Wales since coronavirus lockdown

Charles carries out first engagement in Wales since coronavirus lockdown

Charles met staff at Edwards Coaches in Mountain Ash, south Wales.

Kate hails BBC’s Tiny Happy People digital platform as ‘gold dust’ for parents

Kate hails BBC’s Tiny Happy People digital platform as ‘gold dust’ for parents

The duchess worked behind the scenes on the resource, which focuses on the language and communication skills of 0-4-year-olds.

Warning after ambulance crews attacked while attending emergencies

Warning after ambulance crews attacked while attending emergencies

The North East Ambulance Service said the violence unfolded over seven hours on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.

Government preparing ‘biggest flu vaccination programme in history’ – Hancock

Government preparing ‘biggest flu vaccination programme in history’ – Hancock

The Health Secretary said he wants more people to be eligible for a free flu jab.

Fleeing quad bike thief denies seeing Pc Andrew Harper in pursuit

Fleeing quad bike thief denies seeing Pc Andrew Harper in pursuit

Pc Harper was seen on police car footage pursuing Cole on foot moments before he became caught in the tow rope.

Asda begins Supreme Court equal pay fight with supermarket staff

Asda begins Supreme Court equal pay fight with supermarket staff

More than 30,000 Asda store workers have brought equal pay claims after complaining that staff working in distribution depots unfairly get more money.

Covid-19 cluster identified at care home as no new deaths reported in five days

Covid-19 cluster identified at care home as no new deaths reported in five days

Nicola Sturgeon said of the 19 new coronavirus cases recorded on Sunday, 12 were in Glasgow – seven at the same care home.

Unison leader Dave Prentis to stand down at the end of the year

Unison leader Dave Prentis to stand down at the end of the year

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer praised the union veteran’s ‘outstanding’ record.

In Pictures: Beauty salons, spas and tattoo shops leave lockdown behind

In Pictures: Beauty salons, spas and tattoo shops leave lockdown behind

Massage studios and physical therapy businesses are also able to welcome customers again.

Amber Heard was ‘abuser’ in Depp relationship, claims actor’s ex-aide

Amber Heard was ‘abuser’ in Depp relationship, claims actor’s ex-aide

Stephen Deuters, who has worked for Johnny Depp since 2004, is giving evidence in the actor’s libel action against The Sun newspaper.

Manchester Arena bombing survivors to appeal against High Court ruling

Manchester Arena bombing survivors to appeal against High Court ruling

A total of 600 adults and 340 children were injured in the blast.

UK cyber security agency creates online tool for firms amid rise in home working

UK cyber security agency creates online tool for firms amid rise in home working

The programme allows those working from home to test their cyber resilience against any possible cyber attacks.

Official advice still recommends working from home despite PM urging return

Official advice still recommends working from home despite PM urging return

Boris Johnson has reiterated his call for employees to ‘start to think about getting back to work’.

Sturgeon accuses UK Government of ‘full-scale assault on devolution’

Sturgeon accuses UK Government of ‘full-scale assault on devolution’

Scotland’s First Minister has clashed with Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the ability to subsidise industry after Brexit.

Millionaires ask governments to ‘please tax us’ to aid Covid-19 recovery

Millionaires ask governments to ‘please tax us’ to aid Covid-19 recovery

Signatories include Blackadder writer Richard Curtis and Disney heir Abigail Disney.

Engineered llama antibodies neutralise coronavirus, study suggests

Engineered llama antibodies neutralise coronavirus, study suggests

Researchers hope the antibodies could eventually be developed as a treatment for patients with severe Covid-19.

Police officers deliver baby before being injured at rave on eventful shift

Police officers deliver baby before being injured at rave on eventful shift

Siobhan Singh and Isabella Taborro are unlikely to face a day quite like it for some time.

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