The sharp fall adds to growing evidence that the peak of the UK's epidemic has blown over and that efforts now must be concentrated on stopping the spread of the virus surging to a second peak.

Data from the Office for National Statistics, which includes deaths which happen in care homes, shows 13,000 people had died by April 10 but the Government had only announced 9,000 by then.

Nicola Sturgeon today signalled she is willing to ease coronavirus restrictions in Scotland independently of the UK government as Northern Ireland also appeared set to follow suit.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock today refused to bow to growing political pressure to set out how the UK government will ease the coronavirus lockdown.

Nicola Sturgeon today suggested people in Scotland could soon be allowed to meet a small 'bubble' of friends or family outside of their households under plans to ease the coronavirus lockdown.

Barry Smith, 26, helped to stab Reamonn Gormley, 19, in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, in 2011. He said in his Plenty of Fish profile that an ideal first date would involve 'eating **** and kicking a**'.

There may not have been much to smile about in the last few years of her marriage, but it's true to say Bake Off star Paul Hollywood's long-suffering ex Alex most definitely has the last laugh now.

Kevin Lygo, ITV's director of television, has declared enough is enough: 'I'm tired of another show that has B-rate celebrities going to Mykonos to look at their feet.'

ALISON BOSHOFF: Pop star Ellie Goulding will be watched by royalty as she walks down the aisle of York Minister, a £150,000 ring on her finger, and into the arms of Old Etonian Caspar Jopling.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have just reached a landmark 10 million followers on their account. Harry and Meghan are on 9.4 million followers, despite only launching in April this year.

ALISON BOSHOFF: From the moment he sprung on to the Strictly dancefloor in September to perform a sizzling, hip-swinging samba, Kelvin Fletcher has been the dancer to watch on Saturday nights.

Single at 29, the Harry Potter star Emma Watson now says she's 'self-partnered'- despite a string of eligible boyfriends. So why can't she find the magic?

From tender looks to stony silences, viewers agreed that, as the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, Claire Foy and Matt Smith were a convincing couple.

Robbie Williams left Take That in 1995 but jumped back into making music after a two-year hiatus. The album went platinum eight times in Britain and had more than two million sales.

Madonna needed two full trolleys as she and her brood headed to the Maldives - but she's not the only celebrity to spurn packing light, nor the only one whose luggage costs as much as a holiday.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Fern Britton, 62, remains greatly loved as a reassuringly 'safe', mumsy figure. At the centre of her life was her marriage to Phil Vickery. The couple married in High Wycombe in May 2000.

The ugly story of Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard is far from over. Here, ALISON BOSHOFF examines what revelations are yet to come.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Friends say that Georgina Chapman, 43, 'does not want to be seen as a victim'. That right she reserves for others.

ALISON BOSHOFF: When they got engaged in September, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi released a sweet, starry-eyed statement: 'We can't wait to actually be married.'

ALISON BOSHOFF: Ant McPartlin has opted to dissolve his company Teecourt. Ant, who lives in South West London applied to Companies House last month to have the company struck off.

ALISON BOSHOFF: With Prince Charles not asking for help from the Government's coronavirus furlough scheme - but Victoria Beckham among those taking it - it's sparking furious debate.

Friends say it's just that Simon 'can't bear' the idea of matrimony, monogamy or losing his freedom. This is no secret. But why is the X Factor judge so scared to become Lauren Silverman's husband?

Josh Duhamel didn't just kick off the Kids Choice Awards with a bang, but also with a lovely baby bump. Imitating his pregnant wife Fergie, the host of Saturday's Nickelodeon awards show revealed his sweet dancing skills for a comedic opening skit.

The 27-year-old Glee star hit the special orange carpet at the University of Southern California's Galen Center in a flirty peach dress which flattered her toned figure although she did have a Marilyn Monroe moment when her skirt blew showing off more of her legs

The curly-haired 21-year-old accepted the honor in a yellow-trimmed kimono top and matching shorts which featured a b&w painting

The 28-year-old actress inevitably got slimed while presenting on stage alongside Pharrell Williams.

David Hasselhoff prides himself on his youthfulness, which he puts down to healthy eating and regular exercise.

She's famously known for her vintage-style fashion, her impressive vocal range, and her acting work.

She wore a uniform of unflattering cardigans and vests as a geeky personal assistant on Ugly Betty, but America Ferrera was anything but frumpy at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards on Saturday.

Eva Longoria was asking to get slimed at the Nickeloden Kids Choice Awards on Saturday.

She was nominated for the coveted Favorite TV Actress at the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards.

Goldenballs was dripping in golden goo after he was slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday

It's a show notorious for covering its attendees in green slime, and the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards are taking place next month with a few Australians and New Zealanders up for awards.

They're two of our biggest musical exports and Iggy Azalea and 5 Seconds Of Summer are set to take to the stage and perform at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles later this month.

It may be an occasion where several stars get slimed, but that wasn't about to stop the two actresses from sporting their best looks.

The 26-year-old was presented with the blimp gong by none other than Disney star Zendaya and Hollywood heavyweight Jamie Foxx.

The 33-year-old Oscar winner made the orange carpet a family affair

The actress, who has sought to inspire women with public candor about her own health, brought another message of empowerment to the Kids' Choice Awards.

The 24-year-old kept her new assets covered up in a modest white crop top that flashed her toned back, while adding a metallic pop of colour with her floor-length floral skirt.

The 25-year-old's unfortunate, floppy hairstyle managed to make him appear gawky and far less attractive

Others who got the green slime treatment on Saturday included the cast of Modern Family, Emma Stone, Nick Jonas, and more.

The children's sports-star father and fashionista mother stayed at home as Brooklyn acted as babysitter, and they were content to let the boys take all the attention for one night.

Olivia arrived looking loved-up with her boyfriend, the show's host Nick Jonas - at the ceremony well known for covering attendees with green slime.

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea and Jennifer Hudson sang their latest tune, Trouble, at the Kids' Choice Awards in LA on Saturday.

The staged pastry assault occurred backstage

Rumors have been swirling since a photo surfaced of the two actors holding hands and looking cozy inside a studio.

Jennifer Lopez, 45, simply dazzled when she took to the stage at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday to present Nick Jonas with the Favourite Male Artist gong.

Gordon Ramsay took his wife Tana, daughters Megan and Matilda, as well as two of their pals to the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, which were held at The Forum in LA, on Saturday.

5 Seconds Of Summer's closing performance at the 28th annual Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards finished with a slime-filled bang.

They only been living in Los Angeles for just under three weeks. So it was only a matter of time before footballer Steven Gerrard and his family made their red carpet debut.