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5G virus conspiracies condemned as ‘utter rubbish’ and a ‘risk to public health’

5G virus conspiracies condemned as ‘utter rubbish’ and a ‘risk to public health’

Celebrities fanning the flames of the theories ‘should be ashamed’.

John Lewis and Waitrose staff latest to get coronavirus bonus

John Lewis and Waitrose staff latest to get coronavirus bonus

All front-line workers at the department store and Waitrose supermarkets will get an extra £25 for each week they work in April and May.

PM congratulates new Labour leader and invites him to Covid-19 briefing

PM congratulates new Labour leader and invites him to Covid-19 briefing

Boris Johnson said there was a duty to work together during a national emergency.

Rivals congratulate Starmer on Labour leadership election victory

Rivals congratulate Starmer on Labour leadership election victory

Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson were among those who offered best wishes to Sir Keir.

Hospitals fighting outbreak at risk of cyber attack, Interpol warns

Hospitals fighting outbreak at risk of cyber attack, Interpol warns

Criminals are targeting major organisations to extort money, even while they are busy fighting the global crisis.

Newly-elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to bring party together

Newly-elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to bring party together

Angela Rayner won the deputy leadership race and promised to ‘do everything’ to repay her supporters’ trust.

Former auxiliary nurse focused on NHS return in coronavirus efforts

Former auxiliary nurse focused on NHS return in coronavirus efforts

Kathryn Owen said it was not a difficult decision to return to help, but said it has been an anxious time for her family.

Going on holiday not a good enough excuse to travel, say police

Going on holiday not a good enough excuse to travel, say police

It comes as the country is urged not to relax on social distancing despite the sunny forecast this weekend.

Everything you need to know about the Labour leadership contest

Everything you need to know about the Labour leadership contest

Sir Keir Starmer has been elected as new leader of the Labour Party.

New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ‘gets Scotland’, Richard Leonard says

New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ‘gets Scotland’, Richard Leonard says

The Scottish Labour leader said Sir Keir will be ‘outstanding’ in his new role.

Sir Keir Starmer promises to tackle anti-Semitism in the Labour Party

Sir Keir Starmer promises to tackle anti-Semitism in the Labour Party

The party is being investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

From leaving school at 16 to becoming Labour deputy, Rayner’s rise continues

From leaving school at 16 to becoming Labour deputy, Rayner’s rise continues

She was supported as a pregnant teenager by the Sure Start scheme introduced by New Labour.

Keir Starmer: Who is Labour’s next leader?

Keir Starmer: Who is Labour’s next leader?

He entered Parliament as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015 and was quickly elevated to the frontbench.

Sir Keir Starmer wins Labour leadership contest

Sir Keir Starmer wins Labour leadership contest

The human rights lawyer beat rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy.

Up to 4,000 low-risk offenders to be temporarily released in coronavirus fight

Up to 4,000 low-risk offenders to be temporarily released in coronavirus fight

The Ministry of Justice said those concerned will be electronically tagged and freed on licence in stages.

Covid-19 infections will be high for ‘weeks’ unless lockdown rules obeyed

Covid-19 infections will be high for ‘weeks’ unless lockdown rules obeyed

It came after Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock urged people to stick with the social distancing rules and resist the temptation to enjoy the sunshine.

Member of armed forces becomes first confirmed coronavirus case on Falklands

Member of armed forces becomes first confirmed coronavirus case on Falklands

The individual became unwell at Mount Pleasant Complex, a Royal Air Force base on the remote British territory.

Smokers urged to quit now or face greater risk from coronavirus

Smokers urged to quit now or face greater risk from coronavirus

Evidence from China shows smokers with Covid-19 are 14 times more likely to develop severe disease.

First confirmed coronavirus case in Falkland Islands

First confirmed coronavirus case in Falkland Islands

The patient was admitted to hospital from the Mount Pleasant Complex RAF base.

Life on the inside: 10 things that may never be the same again

Life on the inside: 10 things that may never be the same again

What has the coronavirus shutdown shown us about the way we live, and what will change going forward?

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