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More than 50 fines issued over partygate probe, Scotland Yard says
Police investigating allegations of lockdown parties held in Downing Street and Whitehall have now made more than 50 referrals for fines.
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A sparkly, colourful Pride parade returns to Dublin’s streets
Dublin’s Pride Parade has returned to the streets of the capital on Saturday for the first time since the pandemic began. The rainbow-clad spectacle featured young people, LGBT+ support groups, Ukrainian nationals, and the Irish premier...
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Edinburgh Waverley marks third anniversary of pandemic
LNER Staff at Edinburgh Waverley station hold a minute's silence to mark the third anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Daily politics briefing: March 23
All the latest political developments in the UK as Boris Johnson fights for his political future following a three-hour testimony at the Privileges Committee.
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Johnson leaves home ahead of appearance before the Commons Privileges Committee
Boris Johnson faces a televised grilling by MPs investigating claims he knowingly misled Parliament over the “partygate” affair in a hearing which could determine his future as a MP. The former prime minister is expected to be questioned...
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1918 Flu Pandemic or 'Spanish Flu' - victims in hospital, body on street, cemetery
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Coronavirus: What we know so far
The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Wales, as two more were identified in England – bringing the total number in the UK to 19. Here is all you need to know about Covid-19.
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Twelve new patients in England have tested positive for Covid-19
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK leapt to 35 after 12 new patients were identified in England.
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Covid-19 outbreak: 135 Britons land in Birmingham after quarantine on Grand Princess cruise ship
A 747 jet carrying 135 British nationals and their dependants who had been aboard a cruise liner quarantined over a Covid-19 outbreak has landed at Birmingham Airport. Around 90 minutes after landing at Birmingham Airport, the majority...
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Coronavirus: The effects on the body
Covid-19 has become a pandemic. We look at how it affects the human body, first from infection to potentially becoming critically ill.
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UK stores close doors amid Coronavirus outbreak
A number of shops at Manchester’s Arndale Centre have closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Euro 2020 football tournament has been postponed and Britons have have been advised against all non-essential trips abroad as the fallout...
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Shops in Manchester close down due to coronavirus fears
Some shops in Manchesters Arndale Centre are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The closures come after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said 53 people in the UK have now died after testing positive for the virus.
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Coronavirus in numbers: UK hospital death toll rises to 13,729
A total of 13,729 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Wednesday, the Department of Health said, up by 861 from the day before.
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Duke of Edinburgh praises key workers tackling coronavirus pandemic
The Duke of Edinburgh has made a rare public statement, praising those tackling the coronavirus pandemic across the UK and keeping essential services running. Philip, 98, who retired from public duties in 2017, said he wanted to...
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City and Canary Wharf fall quiet during lockdown
London's main financial districts in Canary Wharf and the City stood quiet on Tuesday April 21, as workers stayed at home during the UK's lockdown. In the early afternoon, landmarks including Leadenhall Market, Threadneedle Street and St...
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Sheffield and Southsea residents clap for care workers
Residents in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and Southsea, Hampshire take part in the weekly Clap for Carers initiative, which thanks frontline care staff for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
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How to wear a mask properly during Covid-19
Here are the dos and don'ts of wearing a protective mask during the Covid-19 pandemic. After securing the mask firmly over your face it is important not to adjust it after your hands are dirty, or you have entered a potentially...
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How to wear a mask correctly
Here are the dos and don'ts of wearing a protective mask during the Covid-19 pandemic. Secure the mask carefully over your face with clean hands or gloves, and do not adjust it during use. Always dispose of the mask after one use and...
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Coronavirus in numbers: UK hospital death toll rises to 18,738
A total of 18,738 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Wednesday, the Department of Health said, up by 638 from 18,100 the day before.
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Coronavirus in numbers: UK hospital death toll rises to 20,319
A total of 20,319 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Friday, the Department of Health said, up by 813 from 19,506 the day before.
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Coronavirus in numbers: UK hospital death toll at 19,506
A total of 19,506 patients had died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Thursday, the Department of Health said, up by 768 from 18,738 the day before.
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Coronavirus Q&A: What is the R value?
When scientists are faced with a new epidemic, they must act to understand how quickly it spreads. They do this by estimating the basic reproduction number called the R0, or R nought, which reflects how infectious a virus is. It is...
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Coronavirus in numbers: UK hospital death toll rises to 21,678
A total of 21,678 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Monday.
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UK falls silent in tribute to key workers who have died in coronavirus outbreak
Key workers who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic have been remembered with a nationwide silence. People across the UK paused for a minute in sombre tribute to the sacrifice made by those on the front line, in roles...