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Coronavirus: Draft post-lockdown workplace rules contain 'huge gaps' - TUC

The leader of the TUC says she cannot recommend the government's draft advice "in its current form".




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Twycross wants government help to survive coronavirus shutdown

A large zoo says it needs government grants as it has no visitors or income but still has to look after its animals.




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Trade talks between UK and US set to get under way

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




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Coronavirus: Nearly two million claim universal credit

About 8,000 job centre staff have been redeployed to process claims for financial help, minister tells MPs.




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Coronavirus: Daily allowances for Lords members to be halved

With the Lords conducting most of its business remotely, fees for attending are set to be reduced.




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Matt Hancock asks Julian Lewis about lockdown haircut

There was laughter in the Commons as minister asks MP about his "extraordinary" haircut.




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Trade minister Conor Burns resigns over 'veiled threats' in letter

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




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Labour Party: Jennie Formby to stand down as general secretary

The former Unite official says it is the "right time" to move on with the party under new leadership.




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Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon sets out options for easing lockdown

The moves could include a gradual reopening of schools and allowing people to spend more time outside.




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Coronavirus: Don't ban over-70s from lockdown easing, says ex-MP

Ann Clwyd argues against "blanket ban" on over-70s involvement in easing of virus restrictions.




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Brexit: Simon Coveney says trade talks progress not good

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




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Coronavirus: Doctor MP says 'government's lack of testing has cost lives’

Labour's Dr Rosena Allin-Khan questions Health Secretary Matt Hancock in the House of Commons.




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Labour Party: Starmer moves to rein in shadow cabinet spending plans

Leaked letter from shadow minister reveals attempt to impose discipline on top team, writes Iain Watson.




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Coronavirus: Sir Keir Starmer calls for new workplace safety standards

Sir Keir Starmer urges politicians, employers and unions to work together to address public "anxiety".




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Coronavirus: Mass testing earlier 'would have been beneficial'

The UK's chief scientist tells MPs mass testing is "part of the system that you need to get right".




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Coronavirus: UK death toll passes Italy to be highest in Europe

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




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Rory Stewart quits Mayor of London race

The former cabinet minister says he cannot ask campaign volunteers to work for another year.




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Coronavirus: Theresa May criticises world pandemic response

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




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Coronavirus: UK warned to avoid climate change crisis

UK government advisors say post-pandemic recovery funds should go to firms reducing carbon emissions.




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Coronavirus: Neil Ferguson to face no police action for 'undermining' lockdown

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




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Coronavirus: 'Severe consequences' if lockdown lifted too early

The NI Executive says agreeing how to relax measures is the most crucial decision it will ever make.




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Coronavirus: MPs allowed to vote remotely for first time

The historic move will be temporary to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, says Commons speaker.




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Coronavirus: Ministers launch hardship fund for dairy farmers

Demand for milk has dropped with the closure of cafes and restaurants during the coronavirus crisis.




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Coronavirus: UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 30,000 deaths

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




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Coronavirus: MP Nadia Whittome 'sacked' as carer after 'speaking out' about PPE

Nadia Whittome claims she was "sacked" but the care employer says she was no longer needed.




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Bank of England warns of sharpest recession on record

Bank head Andrew Bailey tells the BBC there will be no quick return to normality after the hit to jobs and income.




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Coronavirus: Private renters need more help to 'ride out crisis'

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




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VE Day: How is it being celebrated this year?

Coronavirus means people are marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day from their own homes.




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Met Police end probe into pro-Brexit campaigners

Leave campaigners were accused by the Electoral Commission of breaking the law over spending limits.




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Why are MPs keen for garden centres to re-open?

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




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Coronavirus: 'Modest' lockdown changes announced in Wales

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




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Coronavirus lockdown: UK 'should not expect big changes'

The PM will set out a "cautious" road map for the UK in his speech on Sunday, a cabinet minister says.




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Coronavirus: 'Up to 2,000' UK seafarers stranded

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




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The FBI said I was my parents' stolen baby - but I found the truth

Foundling Paul Fronczak was given to a family whose baby had been stolen - but was he really their son?




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Climate change: Could the coronavirus crisis spur a green recovery?

Some governments want to channel their economic recovery plans into low-carbon industries.




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Coronavirus: How India's lockdown sparked a debate over maids

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




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Coronavirus: Photographers' children's lives in lockdown

Photographers who work for Unicef have taken candid shots of their children's lives during lockdown.




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Coronavirus: I watched the president reveal I had Covid-19 on TV

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




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Coronavirus: Six money-saving ideas for lockdown and beyond

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




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Coronavirus: Compulsory vaccines in the UK and other rumours fact-checked

A round-up of what's been debunked includes rumours about mandatory coronavirus vaccines and patents.




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US shopping centres re-open: 'This is the best day ever'

In states like Texas, malls can operate at a 25% capacity and for some, it's a reason to get out of the house.




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'Definitely not the real thing': why eracers can't go from the bedroom to the cockpit

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?




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Atletico Ottawa - how the Canadian club conceived in Spain is preparing to make its debut

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




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'B' teams or partner clubs back on the agenda? Clubs may have to 'share resources' to survive

The controversial concept of B teams may be back on the agenda as football tries to navigate a way through Covid-19, Brighton technical director Dan Ashworth says.




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'I feel fresher and healthier' - Hamilton enjoying parts of F1 break

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he feels certain benefits from his enforced time away from Formula 1.




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Watford third team to oppose Premier League neutral venue proposals

Watford become the third team to publicly oppose the use of neutral venues when Premier League football returns.




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How Florian Schneider and Kraftwerk influenced five decades of music

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




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Coronavirus: Seed sales soar as more of us become budding gardeners

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




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India coronavirus: Why celebrating Covid-19 'success models' is dangerous

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




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Coronavirus lockdown sends solo sailor on Pacific odyssey

One man's dream sailing trip nearly ended in disaster as island nations began closing their borders.