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Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration amid coronavirus pandemic

Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure a government bailout due to impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Sales of baking goods and alcohol soar amid coronavirus lockdown as beauty products and flowers fall out of favour

Sales of baking ingredients, frozen vegetables and alcohol are rising amid the coronavirus lockdown, while fewer people are buying beauty products and flowers, new analysis shows.




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'World's loneliest dolphin' dies after two years living in abandoned Japanese aquarium

A dolphin named Honey has died while living alone in a tank at an abandoned Japanese aquarium, according to advocacy organisation Dolphin Project.




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Jobless figures rise and vacancies start to dry up as John Lewis reveals 17% drop in sales during coronavirus crisis

The first official signs of the jobs fallout from the coronavirus lockdown emerged today as figures showed the number of people in paid employment falling and job vacancies starting to dry up.




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Incredible street art springs up around UK and Ireland amid coronavirus lockdown

Incredible street art and graffiti has been popping up across the UK and Ireland over the last few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic grips the world.




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Cath Kidston permanently closes 60 UK stores and axes over 900 jobs

Cath Kidston is cutting 900 jobs and permanently shutting 60 UK stores.




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Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds calls for live animal meat markets to be banned to prevent another Covid-19-like pandemic

Carrie Symonds has signed a petition calling for a worldwide ban on live animal meat markets after coronavirus is thought to have emerged at a "wet market" in Wuhan, China.




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Father and daughter create eye-catching balloon sculptures in show of support for NHS during Covid-19 pandemic

They want to 'bring a bit of colour' into people's lives amid the nationwide lockdown with balloon artwork




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Asda and Aldi roll out new 'no touch' policy in supermarkets amid coronavirus outbreak

Two retail giants have introduced new "no touch" rules to help curb the spread of coronavirus.




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Boris Johnson tells Donald Trump he's 'feeling better and on road to recovery' after falling ill with coronavirus

Boris Johnson has told Donald Trump that he is "feeling better and on the road to recovery" at his Chequers country retreat after contracting coronavirus.




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Jenny Harries calls for 'more adult conversation' about PPE shortages as she defends Government's handling of Covid-19 crisis

England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer has defended the Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and its distribution of vital protective equipment to frontline workers.




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Rent, mortgage and bills: How to manage your finances during the coronavirus crisis




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I walked an hour and a half to get this lunch: The heartwarming personal stories behind our Food For London Now appeal

Donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Toddler with chronic lung disease and heart defect becomes one of UK's youngest coronavirus survivors

A one-year-old girl with chronic lung disease and a heart defect has become one of the UK's youngest coronavirus survivors.




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Death toll from coronavirus in England and Wales 'reached peak two weeks ago', leading scientists say

The number of deaths from coronavirus in England and Wales reached the peak almost two weeks ago, leading scientists have said.




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'Ten years worth of ventilators to be made in ten weeks' amid UK coronavirus pandemic

Ten years worth of ventilators are to be made in around just ten weeks to cope with demand during the coronavirus outbreak, the head of a consortium of manufacturers has said.




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William and Kate: Mental health of frontline workers fighting coronavirus top priority for months end

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make supporting the mental health of frontline workers battling coronavirus their "top priority" in the months ahead.




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World at risk of famines 'of biblical proportions' due to coronavirus pandemic, UN warns

The world is at risk of suffering widespread famines "of biblical proportions" within just a few months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the UN has warned.




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Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey warns against early easing of coronavirus lockdown

The economy would be hit by a premature end to the lockdown which would also "damage people's confidence very severely", Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned.




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Donald Trump's US immigration ban to last 60 days and targets those seeking permanent residency

Donald Trump has said his new US immigration ban would last for 60 days and apply to those seeking "green cards" for permanent residency.




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Missouri sues China over handling of coronavirus outbreak as Beijing calls for solidarity rather than 'finger pointing'

The US state of Missouri is suing the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus as Beijing calls for solidarity and less "finger pointing" during the pandemic.




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'Hand-to-mouth' supply of protective gowns as NHS staff face lack of equipment amid virus crisis

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Police use drones and quad bikes to enforce coronavirus lockdown in Italy

Police have been using drones and quad bikes to catch people not obeying coronavirus lockdown rules in Italy.




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London hospital to share in £850m Boris handout

A London hospital will almost double its space for critically ill patients as a result of a £1.8 billion nationwide investment announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.




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Family driving to Brighton amid coronavirus lockdown told police they were 'bored and wanted some fresh air'

A family who were stopped by police while driving to Brighton during the coronavirus lockdown told officers they were "bored of staying in and wanted some fresh air".




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Thousands of cancer cases 'may be going undetected each week amid coronavirus fears'

More than 2,000 people each week may be missing cancer diagnoses and possibly losing vital treatment time due to coronavirus fears, a leading cancer charity has warned.




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Couple fined after getting stranded on rock on coast during coronavirus lockdown

A couple have been fined after getting stranded on a rock on the Scottish coast during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Donald Trump instructs US Navy to shoot and destroy Iranian gunboats 'if they harass our ships'

Donald Trump has instructed the US Navy to shoot down and destroy Iranian gunboats "if they harass our ships at sea".




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Banksy's Girl with a Pierced Eardrum given face mask in nod to coronavirus pandemic

A Banksy mural in Bristol has been given a face mask in a coronavirus-themed makeover.




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Six arrests and £1m seized in assets as police target Westminster brothels in major operation

Police have arrested six people and seized about £1m in assets from brothels in Westminster as part of a major crackdown operation.




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NHS fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore sent 'tens of thousands' of birthday cards

War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised £28 million for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has been sent tens of thousands of cards ahead of his 100th birthday.




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War veteran, 96, shaves hair into mohawk to lift spirits during coronavirus pandemic

Paratroopers have started the #MohawkChallenge after the veteran's example




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Japan cuts down more than 100,000 tulips to discourage people from gathering during coronavirus pandemic

Japanese authorities have cut down thousands of flowers to stop people from gathering in crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Some NHS staff re-tested for coronavirus after being wrongly given all-clear as RAF plane with PPE lands four days late

Some NHS medics are being re-tested for Covid-19 after being wrongly cleared of carrying the virus.




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Queen cancels annual Order of the Garter ceremony amid coronavirus pandemic

The Queen has decided to cancel the ancient Garter Ceremony In June.




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Disruptive social distancing measures 'likely to last until at least end of year', says England's chief medical officer

Disruptive social distancing measures are expected to remain in place to combat coronavirus in the UK until a vaccine or effective treatment is available, England's chief medical officer has said.




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£19 million of cocaine found stashed in lorries carrying toys and paper at Dover port

Three people have been arrested after a staggering 190kg of cocaine worth about £19 million was found hidden in lorries carrying toys and paper at the Port of Dover.




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Coronavirus study to track infection rate and immunity levels among UK population

The spread of coronavirus through the UK population will be tracked with the help of a new study that the government hopes will help pin down immunity levels and infection rates.




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WHO chief brushes off calls for resignation and urges US to reconsider funding freeze

The head of the World Health Organisation has brushed off calls for his resignation as he told the US to reconsider freezing its funding.




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Donald Trump signs executive order banning immigration to US amid coronavirus pandemic

Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the US during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus pandemic fast becoming human rights crisis, UN warns

The coronavirus pandemic is fast becoming a human rights crisis as "structural inequalities" are impeding access to public services, the United Nations has said.




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Woman being treated for coronavirus symptoms 'spat at and threw contents of sick bowl over nurse'

A woman allegedly spat at and threw the contents of a sick bowl over a nurse while being treated for Covid-19 symptoms.




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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and baby Archie make video call to great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby son Archie joined in with a video call to his great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday.




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Dr Jane Goodall says warnings of a pandemic were ignored and humanity has 'disrespected the natural world'

Conservationist Dr Jane Goodall has warned of future pandemics if lessons are not learned from the coronavirus crisis.




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Kate and William say thanks for Prince Louis birthday messages with adorable 'Instagram vs reality' post

Kate and William have thanked the public for Prince Louis's birthday wishes by sharing an adorable behind the scenes photograph of the young royal, who turns two today.




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What is Anzac Day? Everything you need to know about Australia and New Zealand day of remembrance

Memorial services will be held in Australia and New Zealand this week to mark Anzac Day.




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Consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 was 'a very special human being and a real NHS hero'

A consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 has been described as a "very special human being" and "a real NHS hero".




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UK weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 24C as 'remarkably' warm and dry April continues

Temperatures in the UK could reach are set to reach up to 24C over the next couple days as a "remarkably" warm and dry April continues, the Met Office has said.




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Second spike in coronavirus cases would trigger another lockdown and prolong economic pain, Dominic Raab warns

Dominic Raab has warned that a "second spike" in UK coronavirus cases would trigger a second lockdown which would "prolong the economic pain we are all going through".




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War hero who stormed Normandy beaches among latest victims

A D-Day veteran, a paramedic who worked pitchside at Crystal Palace and a media executive have been named among the latest Londoners to die with suspected Covid-19.