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Shocking video shows moment police in Virginia flip suspect's car to end chase

Nail-biting video captures the moment police in the US flip suspect's car was flipped as part of a manoeuvre to end a pursuit.




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Virus lockdown sees UK businesses furlough 3.8 million workers at a cost of £4.5bn

UK businesses have furloughed 3.8 million workers during the coronavirus lockdown, Downing Street has said.




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Domestic violence arrests during coronavirus lockdown reach 100 a day in London

An average of 100 people a day are being arrested for domestic violence offences during the coronavirus lockdown in London, Scotland Yard has revealed.




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UK publishers appeal for advertisers to disregard misleading 'coronavirus blocklist'

If the pandemic lasts another three months, news brands could suffer a £50 million loss




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UK coronavirus death toll at least 5,000 higher than hospital reports, new figures show

The true number of deaths linked to coronavirus in the UK is at least 5,000 higher than those reported from hospitals, new figures show.




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Camilla: I've really been missing my grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown

The Duchess of Cornwall says she is missing seeing and hugging her grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Brent crash: Motorcyclist dies after collision in north London

A man has died after his motorbike crashed into the central reservation of a major London road.




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More than 16 per cent of coronavirus victims in England from BAME communities, data shows

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Food For London Now: Olivia Colman joins us on the delivery round to see the crucial work feeding the vulnerable

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Olivia Colman: I salute the volunteer army helping to feed the most vulnerable as part of the Food For London Now appeal

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David Walliams in new campaign to help parents teach children IT skills at home




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Food For London Now donations reach £3m but warning remains of escalating hunger crisis

Barclays donates £250,000 to help our appeal to tackle hunger in virus crisis But demand grows amid growing reports one in five at risk of food poverty You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Government urged to scrap VAT on PPE for care sector amid Covid-19 crisis

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Piers Morgan takes Government to task over VAT charges on PPE for care homes during coronavirus crisis

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Trials of drones delivering medical supplies during coronavirus pandemic to begin next week

Trials of drones delivering medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic will begin next week, Grant Shapps announced at today's Downing Street press conference.




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Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals hits 19,506 as figure rises by 768

The coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals has hit 19,506.




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London's hospitals discharge thousands of virus patients

The Royal Free London, which runs one of the capital's two specialist infectious disease units, announced this week that 517 patients had been discharged home, thanks to the care of "heroic staff". More than 100 more have left the hospital for "step-down" rehabilitation. Kate Slemeck, chief executive of the Royal Free Hospital, said: "Our staff tell us that seeing patients go home gives a great feeling of positivity and pleasure.




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Dr Jenny Harries warns off 'injecting anything' after Donald Trump's disinfectant comments

England's deputy chief medical officer has warned people off "injecting anything" into their bodies after Donald Trump commented on the potential of disinfectant being used to treat coronavirus.




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Ministers 'warned to prepare for pandemic last year', according to leaked document

Ministers were reportedly warned to prepare for a pandemic virus last year, according to a leaked document.




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Grant Shapps denies coronavirus test website crashed as essential workes applied for screenings

But speaking at the daily Covid-19 Downing Street press conference, Mr Shapps revealed that there was popular demand for the test slots with 16,000 people registering on Friday morning alone. Around 5,000 also got home test kits. While around 46,000 had tried to apply through the site.




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Stunning images captured by the Hubble Telescope's to mark its 30th anniversary

These stunning images show some of the mesmerising sights captured by the Hubble Telescope during its 30 years of observing space.




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Twins, 37, who both worked as nurses die after both being diagnosed with coronavirus

Twin sisters who had both worked as nurses have died after both testing positive for coronavirus.




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Two IS supporters jailed for sending money to fighters in Iraq

Two supporters of the so-called Islamic State group have been handed substantial jail sentences after sending money to help fighters in Iraq.




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Man, 44, charged with attempted murder after officers link him to three stabbings in London

A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after being allegedly linked to three stabbings in north London.




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Donald Trump says his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were 'sarcastic'

Donald Trump has said his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were "sarcastic".




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UK coronavirus lockdown faces stern test with public urged to stay home for fifth weekend running

The UK's coronavirus lockdown faces a stern test with the public urged to stay home for a fifth weekend running.




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Man, 33, charged with attempted murder after police officer stabbed in Newport

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police sergeant was stabbed in Newport.




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Charles speaks of 'heartbreak' over 13-year-old Muslim coronavirus victim in Ramadan message

Prince Charles said he was left "utterly heartbroken" by the "tragic story" of the 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting coronavirus.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Public urged to stick with Covid-19 lockdown this weekend as hospital death toll passes 19,500

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Donald Trump walks out of coronavirus press briefing without taking questions after criticism over disinfectant injection comments

Donald Trump cut off his daily coronavirus task force briefing without taking any questions from reporters a day after he was slammed for suggesting disinfectant could be injected as a treatment.




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Seven Days quiz: Test yourself on the news and happenings from the past week

It's been another week in lockdown for most of us but that doesn't mean the world of news has stopped spinning.




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Prince Charles says he is 'utterly heartbroken' at death of 13-year-old coronavirus victim Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab during Ramadan message

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to a 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting Covid-19.




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NHS launches campaign urging public to seek medical help if they need it during coronavirus pandemic

The NHS is launching a campaign encouraging ill people to seek urgent care during the coronavirus outbreak after A&E visits dropped by 50 per cent this month.




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More than £1.2bn in coronavirus insurance payouts expected




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Man admits assault after hurling 'coronavirus' spit at bus driver and police in west London

A man who claimed he had coronavirus before spitting at a bus driver is west London has pleaded guilty to common assault.




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UK coronavirus lockdown exit plan could allow people to see 'bubbles' of up to 10 family members and friends

Brits could be allowed to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends in an effort to wind down the coronavirus lockdown.




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Countdown presenter Rachel Riley wins first round of libel case against former Corbyn aide

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has won the first round of a High Court libel case against a former aide to Jeremy Corbyn.




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Hero Captain Tom Moore 'shortlisted for honour' after raising £28m for NHS workers




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Professor Chris Whitty says it is 'unlikely' the UK will stay in coronavirus lockdown 'indefinitely'

The UK is unlikely to remain in the current coronavirus lockdown pattern for the indefinite future, England's chief medical officer said today.




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Blood plasma trial could lead to treatment for thousands of NHS coronavirus patients




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Men charged after £3 million cocaine haul uncovered in purpose-built smuggling lorry

Two men have been charged after a £3 million cocaine haul was uncovered in a purpose-built smuggling lorry in Dover.




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Food For London Now: Shut, but faith groups still helping vulnerable thanks to the Felix Project

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WHO warns against idea of 'immunity passports' for people who have survived coronavirus

There is no evidence that people who have beaten coronavirus are protected from the strain, the World Health Organisation has said as it warned against issuing "immunity passports".




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Two-thirds of coronavirus patients who were put on ventilator have died in critical care

Around two-thirds of coronavirus patients who required advanced respiratory support in intensive care have died, according to a study of critical care outcomes.




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Anzac Day 2020: 100-year-old veteran joins thousands paying respects to war dead from their driveways in lockdown




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Man fighting for his life after assault in broad daylight in Dalston

A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after an assault in east London this lunchtime.




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Dangerous drivers hitting speeds of 151mph during lockdown as Home Secretary Priti Patel begs public to stay at home

Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed that police have been called to respond to some "extraordinarily dangerous driving" as car lovers take advantage of the quieter roads "as their own personal race track".




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More than 1,000 possible child sex offences flagged to police during coronavirus lockdown

Police have been alerted to more than 1,000 potential child sexual abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the Home Secretary has said.




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Mobile phone data shows Britons beginning to flout coronavirus lockdown

Health officials fear Britons are starting to get complacent about the Covid-19 lockdown after traffic and mobile phone data revealed more of us are on the roads and looking for directions.




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Donald Trump signs major $484b aid bill as US coronavirus deaths top 50,000

Donald Trump signed in a major aid bill worth $484 billion to support hospitals and employers in the US as his country's coronavirus death toll surpassed 50,000.