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Britons urged to improve personal hygiene by minister

Britons urged to improve personal hygiene by minister

Lord Bethell said more hand washing is vital to reducing the spread of coronavirus.

Global coronavirus cases double in six weeks – WHO

Global coronavirus cases double in six weeks – WHO

Almost 16 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported to the global health organisation.

Natural History Museum prepares exhibits for reopening

Natural History Museum prepares exhibits for reopening

The museum will be running at around 15% capacity.

What you need to know about cats and coronavirus

What you need to know about cats and coronavirus

Covid-19 has been confirmed in a pet cat in the UK.

No new Covid-19 deaths in Scotland as positive cases rise by three

No new Covid-19 deaths in Scotland as positive cases rise by three

The last death of a confirmed coronavirus patient was reported on July 16.

Dramatic video shows moment police raid cannabis farm

Dramatic video shows moment police raid cannabis farm

The video shows officers raiding an industrial unit and discovering row upon row of cannabis inside.

London mayor Sadiq Khan says deaths of London bus drivers is ‘deeply personal’

London mayor Sadiq Khan says deaths of London bus drivers is ‘deeply personal’

An earlier Covid-19 lockdown could have saved lives of London bus drivers, a study suggests

Coronavirus pandemic could result in up to 40,000 homeless dogs, charity warns

Coronavirus pandemic could result in up to 40,000 homeless dogs, charity warns

Dogs Trust says many may be forced to give up their pets or even put them to sleep if they cannot afford to keep them.

No foreign travel is ‘risk-free’, Downing Street warns

No foreign travel is ‘risk-free’, Downing Street warns

Spain has been added to the list of countries from which people arriving in the UK must enter quarantine.

Social media response to anti-Semitism ‘not good enough’, Downing Street says

Social media response to anti-Semitism ‘not good enough’, Downing Street says

Twitter and Facebook-owned Instagram have been criticised for their response to posts by grime artist Wiley.

Dr Michael Mosley criticises Government over handling of pandemic

Dr Michael Mosley criticises Government over handling of pandemic

He has filmed a TV show to help people who have piled on the pounds in lockdown.

Tate Modern demo amid fears job cuts will disproportionately affect BAME staff

Tate Modern demo amid fears job cuts will disproportionately affect BAME staff

Tate Enterprises Ltd is consulting on restructuring the retail business in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

UK researchers to help with search for life on Mars

UK researchers to help with search for life on Mars

The Nasa Perseverance rover is due to launch for its journey to the Red Planet on Thursday.

One in four parents consider ‘giving up work’ or reducing hours during lockdown

One in four parents consider ‘giving up work’ or reducing hours during lockdown

Education lawyers warn a second lockdown would have a ‘devastating impact’ on families balancing childcare and jobs.

Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ‘kept in dark’ over new indictment

Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ‘kept in dark’ over new indictment

The indictment, published by the US Department of Justice last month, includes fresh allegations.

Shadow NI secretary calls for end to ‘shameful’ delay over victims’ pension

Shadow NI secretary calls for end to ‘shameful’ delay over victims’ pension

The scheme had been due to open in May but has been held up amid disagreement over who should fund it and who should be eligible.

Charity boss urges young people not to hide their feelings

Charity boss urges young people not to hide their feelings

Papyrus has launched its latest campaign in the hope it will provoke a response among young people who are concerned for someone who may be suicidal.

Emma Barnett: Wiley’s anti-Semitic words burn deep

Emma Barnett: Wiley’s anti-Semitic words burn deep

Police are investigating a series of comments made on the musician’s Instagram and Twitter accounts.

Travellers frustrated over ‘knee-jerk’ Spain quarantine requirement

Travellers frustrated over ‘knee-jerk’ Spain quarantine requirement

In measures announced on Saturday, travellers returning to the UK from Spain will now need to self-isolate for two weeks.

Owners ‘infect pet cat’ with Covid-19 in the UK

Owners ‘infect pet cat’ with Covid-19 in the UK

There have been a small number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in pets in other countries in Europe, North America and Asia.

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