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Jeremy Vine demonstrates unapproved antibody coronavirus test

BBC presenter Jeremy Vine has trialled a "have you had it?" antibody coronavirus test not yet approved by the Government.




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Crash near Harry Dunn collision site being probed by US airbase

The US military base near to where the crash which claimed Harry Dunn's life is "looking into" claims a staff member also drove on the wrong side of the road before hitting into a stone wall.




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London's air quality has 'dramatically improved' amid coronavirus lockdown, says Sadiq Khan

London's air quality has "dramatically improved" due to the drop in traffic amid the coronavirus lockdown, Sadiq Khan has said.




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Confusion after Government website states 'no coronavirus home tests available for key workers today' despite promising them to millions

The Government's new portal for arranging coronavirus tests has sparked confusion today, following a message suggesting home tests had run out by 9am.




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

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Jack Whitehall and Marcus Petty-Saphon: Join our burger battle for some friendly competition and support The Felix Project

Lockdown is going well. I made a BLT the other day where I decided to deep fry the tomato in cornmeal and cooked the bacon in maple syrup.




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Ilford murder probe: Toddler girl and three-year-old boy stabbed to death at property in east London

Two young children have been stabbed to death at a property in east London.




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Food For London Now: Pick your own to help feed the capital… Felix Project volunteers hit the fields

Volunteers spent the day on a farm to harvest vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste so the produce could be turned into meals for our Food for London Now appeal.




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London after Lockdown: Chart Britain a way back to prosperity, senior figures urge PM

Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine today leads a chorus of business leaders and grandees urging Boris Johnson to feed the "hunger for hope" in locked-down Britain by mapping out a clear route back to prosperity.




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Worse pandemics may come if we don't protect nature, experts warn

More deadly pandemics are likely to follow the coronavirus outbreak in future unless nature is protected, experts have warned.




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Murder probe in Putney after man, 42, dies after stabbing

A murder probe has been launched in Putney after a 42-year-old man died after a stabbing in Putney.




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Murder probe after 88-year-old man found dead at home in Godstone, Surrey

A murder probe has been launched after an 88-year-old man was found dead at a property in Surrey.




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Labour proposes legislation for fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services hit by Covid-19 crisis

Labour has proposed legislation to deliver a dedicated fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services affected by the coronavirus crisis.




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New Zealand begins phased exit from coronavirus lockdown with 'social bubble' approach

People headed to the beach and fast food outlets after New Zealand lifted its strict lockdown rules that were put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus.




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Organiser of coronavirus lockdown protests in North Carolina tests positive for Covid-19

After self-isolating for two weeks she plans to attend another rally




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Murder probe launched in Hayes after man, 37, dies in 'vicious assault'

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 37-year-old man died following a "vicious assault" in west London.




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Twitter DMs down: Users report issues with direct messaging as site works to fix problem

Twitter users have been complaining that their direct messaging function (DMs) is down.




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'Professional criminal' who recklessly infected three women with HIV is jailed

A man who played "Russian roulette" with three women's health by failing to disclose he had HIV has been jailed for eight years.




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NHS trusts warned BAME staff may be at greater risk of coronavirus and asked to 'make appropriate arrangements'

UK hospital trusts have been advised to "risk-assess" black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) members of staff and make "appropriate arrangements" as data emerged suggesting they are disproportionately affected by Covid-19.




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Swastikas daubed onto 'Protect the NHS' signs leaving officers 'horrified'

Police have been left "horrified" after finding swastikas sprayed onto signs urging people to stay at home and "protect the NHS".




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Protesters block Michigan streets to oppose coronavirus lockdown measures

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Armed protesters descend on Michigan's state capitol demanding end to coronavirus lockdown

Armed protesters descended on Michigan's state capitol building last night as they called for an end to the state's coronavirus lockdown restrictions.




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Boris Johnson says UK 'past peak' of coronavirus outbreak as he promises 'comprehensive plan' on relaxing lockdown

PM makes declaration but UK sees second highest rise in cases in 24 hours, with 6,032 more




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UK coronavirus patients set to trial 'promising' Japanese-made drug

Some 450 UK coronavirus patients will be recruited to take part in a new trial of a "promising" Covid-19 drug.




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UK to trial new blood plasma coronavirus treatment as US approves use of Ebola drug to fight Covid-19

The United States has authorised the emergency use of the Ebola drug remdesivir for treating coronavirus, clearing the way for the potential treatment of 140,000 patients around the country.




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Hundreds of people descend on California beach to protest against lockdown rules despite rising death toll

Hundreds of protestors have swarmed the streets in Huntington Beach in California to demand an end to coronavirus lockdown rules.




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Protesters in London take part in group hug in defiance of coronavirus lockdown outside Met Police headquarters

A man has been arrested after protesters in London took part in a group hug outside Met Police's headquarters in defiance of the coronavirus lockdown.




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Food For London Now: Jack Whitehall reveals 'I only discovered how vital Felix Project is when I volunteered to help food deliveries for vulnerable'

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UK scientists test experimental drug which could 'significantly improve' health of coronavirus patients

UK scientists have started testing an experimental Covid-19 drug which they hope will significantly improve the health of coronavirus patients.




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Patients kept awake during cancer surgery to protect them from coronavirus

Cancer patients are being kept awake during operations to protect them from coronavirus, the Evening Standard can reveal.




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New tell-all Harry and Meghan biography Finding Freedom promises 'unknown details' of couple's time together

A new biography of Harry and Meghan will "go beyond the headlines" and "reveal unknown details" of the couple's life together.




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Post-lockdown workplace rules could include protective screens and maximised home working, document reveals

Measures being considered to help safely reopen workplaces included staggered shift times and reduced hot-desking, according to a draft Government plan.




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Julian Assange supporters moved on by police while protesting outside Westminster court

Supporters of Julian Assange were cautioned by police as they protested outside a central London court today.




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Care home workers like 'lambs to the slaughter' without proper PPE access during coronavirus pandemic, union says

Care home workers say employers are playing "Russian roulette" with their lives as personal protective equipment (PPE) is withheld or rationed amid unclear guidance, according to a union.




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HS2 Rebellion protesters block Euston building site entrance of controversial new high speed rail line

A group calling themselves 'HS2 Rebellion' have blocked the entrance to a building site at Euston.




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Murder probe after pensioner found with head injuries in Tufnell Park

Detectives were today investigating the death of a pensioner found slumped with a head injury on a tree-lined street in north London.




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Scientists fear antibody tests may prompt Brits to try and catch Covid-19 deliberately to return to work

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Heritage project to help London's children re-engage with community after lockdown

London children who have been cooped up at home will be able to discover the historic buildings on their doorstep when lockdown is over.




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Matt Hancock prompts outcry after criticising Dr Rosena Allin-Khan's 'tone' in Commons

A Labour MP working on the NHS frontline has hit back at Health Secretary Matt Hancock after he told her to watch her "tone" during a debate in the House of Commons.




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Trump administration 'ignored coronavirus warnings and pushed unproven drug', says senior scientist

The Trump administration failed to prepare for the onslaught of coronavirus, then sought a quick fix by trying to rush an unproven drug to patients, a senior government scientist has alleged in a whistleblower complaint.




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Professor Neil Ferguson resigns from Government's Sage committee 'after breaching lockdown rules to meet woman'

A statement from Imperial College London said Prof Ferguson "continues to focus on his important research".




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EU forecasts recession of 'historic proportions' with worst economic shock since the Great Depression due to Covid-19

Europeans will see the worst economic shock since the Great Depression due to coronavirus, the European Union predicted.




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Professor on verge of 'very significant' coronavirus breakthrough shot dead 'in murder-suicide'

Detectives believe an unidentified second man known to the victim, found dead in his car, killed the academic before taking his own life.




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Who is Professor Neil Ferguson and how did he breach lockdown?

The top scientist, Professor Neil Ferguson, whose research aided Boris Johnson's decision to impose a lockdown, has resigned after reportedly allowing a woman to visit his home in an "error of judgment".




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Professor Neil Ferguson 'right' to resign for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules 'to meet woman'

Security minister James Brokenshire said a top scientist "made the right decision" in resigning from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage ) after he broke lockdown restrictions.




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Two held in murder probe after man found dead in alleyway in west London




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Shipment of 400,000 protective gowns from Turkey 'deemed unusable'

A shipment of 400,000 gowns from Turkey has reportedly been impounded in a warehouse after falling short of UK standards.




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Veterans' war experiences captured in new Poppyscotland project to mark VE Day

A new project capturing the stories of veterans has been unveiled by Poppyscotland for the 75th anniversary of VE Day.




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Ilford murder probe: Toddler and boy, three, 'had throats cut during attack by father at family home in east London'

Two young children had their throats cut during an attack by their father at the family home in east London, an inquest has heard.