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Covid-19: Almost 950,000 people apply for Universal Credit in two weeks

Covid-19: Almost 950,000 people apply for Universal Credit in two weeks

This is up from about 100,000 in a normal two-week period.

William and Kate phone hospital staff as Covid-19 outbreak intensifies

William and Kate phone hospital staff as Covid-19 outbreak intensifies

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chatted to medical workers in Scotland and the Midlands.

Labour leadership vote enters final day

Labour leadership vote enters final day

Jeremy Corbyn announced he was quitting after leading the party to its worst election showing since the 1930s in the December snap general election.

Family of Briton who died on cruise ship urge Trump to allow vessel to dock

Family of Briton who died on cruise ship urge Trump to allow vessel to dock

John Carter’s widow has been isolated since his death.

Belfast City Hospital tower earmarked for coronavirus surge

Belfast City Hospital tower earmarked for coronavirus surge

Critical care capacity will also be boosted at the Ulster Hospital near Belfast and Altnagelvin in Londonderry.

Patients offered virtual GP appointments in Wales

Patients offered virtual GP appointments in Wales

All medical practices across the country can access the new system, which has been introduced early because of Covid-19

Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth

Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth

Six people have been arrested after a 44-year-old-man and a 56-year-old woman were found with stab wounds.

Key UN climate summit postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

Key UN climate summit postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

The Cop26 talks were due to be held in Glasgow in November.

Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer

Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer

It is believed to be the first prison sentence in London for a coronavirus-related incident involving a police officer.

NHS trusts ramping up Covid-19 staff testing but face swab and reagent shortages

NHS trusts ramping up Covid-19 staff testing but face swab and reagent shortages

The Government said more than 2,000 frontline NHS workers have so far been tested.

Temporary mortuary to be built in east London as coronavirus deaths rise

Temporary mortuary to be built in east London as coronavirus deaths rise

Newham Council said the site would ‘act as a holding point’ for victims, but that relatives would not be able to visit the bodies of loved ones.

Charity launches UK’s first free food delivery service for homeless

Charity launches UK’s first free food delivery service for homeless

The service provides restaurant-quality food.

Drug treatment could see babies with brain cancer ‘spared chemotherapy’

Drug treatment could see babies with brain cancer ‘spared chemotherapy’

Scientists carried out a large-scale study of infants from around the world diagnosed with glioma brain tumours.

UK summit urged to help struggling utilities customers during coronavirus crisis

UK summit urged to help struggling utilities customers during coronavirus crisis

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford wants politicians and providers to meet to discuss options including a reprieve for those who cannot pay bills.

Lockdown brewing perfect storm for offenders to abuse children online – NSPCC

Lockdown brewing perfect storm for offenders to abuse children online – NSPCC

The charity is concerned children could be at greater risk because of reliance on AI while social media moderators move to working from home.

Former athlete completes marathon in his back garden

Former athlete completes marathon in his back garden

James Campbell celebrated his 32nd birthday by completing the madcap challenge in his garden in Cheltenham.

Covid-19: Government facing pressure over testing as UK deaths hit 2,352

Covid-19: Government facing pressure over testing as UK deaths hit 2,352

A sample of tests from NHS staff over the weekend showed only 15% were positive for coronavirus, and 85% could go back to work.

AA offers free breakdown assistance for NHS workers

AA offers free breakdown assistance for NHS workers

The AA said its patrols will help anyone with an NHS ID card, even if they have not paid for cover.

Milder winter is boost for smaller birds, nationwide survey shows

Milder winter is boost for smaller birds, nationwide survey shows

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch revealed a rise in the number of gardens where wrens, long-tailed tits and coal tits are seen.

Thomas Hardy’s second wife describes her love for him in unearthed letters

Thomas Hardy’s second wife describes her love for him in unearthed letters

Florence Dugdale detailed her marriage to Hardy and later her feelings of loss after his death.

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