In response, Boris Johnson suggested a "bigger and more expansive" Tube service in London would help people travel more safely.

The Labour leader says the UK's coronavirus death figures are “not success or apparent success“.

Boris Johnson says doctors had planned what to do if his coronavirus treatment went "badly wrong".

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says it could help maintain social distancing on public transport.

The brother of Harry Dunn, who died outside a US airforce base, urges Boris Johnson to take up the case.

Ministers say they will drive a "hard bargain" but Labour say they must be "wary" of President Trump.

Conor Burns used his position as an MP to intimidate a member of the public, standards watchdog finds.

The Irish deputy PM says time is short to reach a trade deal this year, with much still to do.

The figure of 29,427 deaths is "a massive tragedy", the foreign secretary says, but steers clear of comparisons.

Countries have "gone their own way" rather than working together, the ex-prime minister says.

Scotland Yard says Prof Neil Ferguson's behaviour was "plainly disappointing" but rules out fining him.

The UK records a further 649 deaths, taking the total number of coronavirus deaths to 30,076.

Almost half a million people are at "high risk" of homelessness, local councils warn government.

From boosting the economy through to health benefits, Westminster has been talking up the measure.

People will be allowed to exercise outside more than once a day, First Minister Mark Drakeford says.

Mental health problems are growing and ship workers see "no end" to their ordeal, a union warns.

The government says domestic helpers can now resume work, but why are some Indians worried?

Against her will, Sita Tyasutami became "case one", the face of Indonesia's coronavirus outbreak.

Millions of people are facing pay cuts or less work, so how can you make your money go further?

With more and more F1 drivers making the move to esports during the lockdown and doing well, could an expert sim racer easily make the leap the other way?

Fan clubs, players from all over the world and a former Spain international in charge, Atletico Madrid's Canadian venture is currently on pause.

The band's influence can be heard in everything from art-rock and hip-hop to trance and house.

The lockdown has led to huge growth in the number of people buying garden seeds.

Experts tell the BBC that euphoria over success models runs the risk of people becoming complacent.

Women post selfies demanding more representation in official bodies dealing with Covid-19.

Belarus goes ahead with a Victory Day parade but in Russia coronavirus forced its cancellation.

Face masks, fresh air and porridge - how people tried to curb a deadly flu pandemic in 1918.

It reportedly planned to re-open on Friday, but authorities say this could lead to more virus cases.

The diagnosis comes one day after Trump's personal valet tested positive for the virus.

President Xi Jinping expresses concern about the threat to its neighbour, and offers to help.

An investigation details how extremists are trying to exploit the pandemic via the social network.

These six creators moved in together to make viral TikTok videos.

More than 40,000 people have downloaded the contact tracing app so far, ahead of a wider release.

A slickly-produced "documentary" has exploded across social media, peddling medical misinformation.

Two noise-cancelling AI systems - Nvidia RTX Voice and Krisp - are put to the test.

Two weeks after liberation, 95 London medical students arrived at Belsen to help care for survivors.

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.

If universities are teaching online next term students will still have to pay full tuition fees.

MPs consider a petition signed by 330,000, asking for students to get money back on fees this year.

Education unions say they want scientific evidence it is safe for teachers and pupils to return.

Some of the ways that people have expressed thanks to workers on the frontline against Covid-19.

Park rangers in Africa say the closure of safari tourism is leading to an increase in poaching.

Some of the stories from around the world that you may have missed this week.

The Red Square parade was cancelled because of the pandemic, but in neighbouring Belarus the parade went ahead as planned.

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