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5 key takeaways from Nicola Sturgeon's post-lockdown plan for Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has laid out a possible exit strategy for Scotland to gradually leave lockdown.




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Nurse tells how she held elderly woman's hand 'during her last breaths' so she didn't die alone after coronavirus battle

A former NHS nurse who returned to the frontlines to help fight the coronavirus pandemic has shared the moment she held an elderly woman's hand during her last breaths so she didn't die alone from the virus.




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Dad uses fake letter from PM to convince daughters they have to go to school every day after lockdown

A dad convinced his two children that they would have to go to school on weekends to make up for lost time after the coronavirus lockdown.




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Bombshell virus blow to economy with calls for path out of lockdown as output fall 'worse than 2008 crash'

Record falls in output accompanied by unprecedented jobs threat




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'Test, track and trace' strategy may allow coronavirus lockdown measures to be eased, Matt Hancock says

The adoption of "test, track and trace" could enable the coronavirus lockdown measures to be eased, Matt Hancock has said.




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Matt Hancock praises Muslims missing Ramadan celebrations during coronavirus lockdown

Matt Hancock has praised Muslims across the UK for making changes to how they mark Ramadan due to the coronavirus lockdown.




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Millions of key workers now eligible for coronavirus test as Government races to meet 100,000 target

Millions of key workers and their households are now eligible for coronavirus tests as the Government races to meet its 100,000 daily target by the end of next week.




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Your morning briefing: What you should know for Friday, April 24




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Almost half of people believe speeding has increased during coronavirus lockdown, study shows

Almost half of people have witnessed an increase in drivers breaking the speed limit during the coronavirus lockdown, a new survey has found.




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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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How are coronavirus cases counted in different countries?

Coronavirus has hit at least 185 countries and territories around the world, making it a truly global pandemic.




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Peak travel curbs likely on bus and Tube after lockdown as Transport for London puts 7,000 staff on furlough

An Olympic-style plan to prevent buses and Tube trains getting overcrowded is being drawn up to help London come out of lockdown, it can be revealed today.




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Do NOT try injecting disinfectant as coronavirus treatment, Dettol warns following Donald Trump suggestion

Disinfectants must never be injected, the company which makes Dettol has stressed, after Donald Trump mused on its potential as a treatment for coronavirus.




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Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world under coronavirus lockdown

Muslims around the world have begun the month long fasting period of Ramadan as many countries remain under coronavirus lockdown.




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Nurse dies at hospital where she worked with her sister — who is now on ventilator

A nurse has died with coronavirus in the London hospital where she worked alongside her sister — who is now fighting for life in intensive care.




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Matt Hancock says it's 'still too soon' to lift lockdown measures as he hints at Boris Johnson return to work

Matt Hancock has responded to growing frustration at the Government's refusal to offer a coronavirus lockdown exit strategy by insisting it is "still too soon" to think about lifting measures.




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Captain Tom Moore delighted after The Weeknd backs veteran in chart battle - but appears not to know who singer is

War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised millions for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has thanked The Weeknd for his "kind gesture" after the singer urged his fans to support the 99-year-old's single.




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Anger as people crowd together to clap NHS on Westminster Bridge for second week running

Footage of Londoners gathered on Westminster Bridge to applaud the NHS have prompted backlash amid fears lockdown rules have been broken for the second week running.




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Navy submarine captain investigated over 'rave barbecue' amid coronavirus lockdown

The Royal Navy is investigating reports that a nuclear submarine crew held a party after returning to their UK base while the rest of the country was under coronavirus lockdown.




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Wales steals march on lockdown but Matt Hancock says ours must stay




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Success of lockdown may hamper vaccine trials, scientist says

The success of the Government's shutdown measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 may hamper the process of gathering data to develop a vaccine, a scientist leading clinical trials has said.




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Croydon Ikea towers to be lit up blue to honour NHS workers

The famous brick towers of the Croydon Ikea will light up in blue to show appreciation for NHS workers looking after the UK's coronavirus patients.




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Shocking video shows moment police in Virginia flip suspect's car to end chase

Nail-biting video captures the moment police in the US flip suspect's car was flipped as part of a manoeuvre to end a pursuit.




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Virus lockdown sees UK businesses furlough 3.8 million workers at a cost of £4.5bn

UK businesses have furloughed 3.8 million workers during the coronavirus lockdown, Downing Street has said.




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Domestic violence arrests during coronavirus lockdown reach 100 a day in London

An average of 100 people a day are being arrested for domestic violence offences during the coronavirus lockdown in London, Scotland Yard has revealed.




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UK coronavirus death toll at least 5,000 higher than hospital reports, new figures show

The true number of deaths linked to coronavirus in the UK is at least 5,000 higher than those reported from hospitals, new figures show.




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Camilla: I've really been missing my grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown

The Duchess of Cornwall says she is missing seeing and hugging her grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown.




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More than 16 per cent of coronavirus victims in England from BAME communities, data shows

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Food For London Now: Olivia Colman joins us on the delivery round to see the crucial work feeding the vulnerable

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Olivia Colman: I salute the volunteer army helping to feed the most vulnerable as part of the Food For London Now appeal

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Food For London Now donations reach £3m but warning remains of escalating hunger crisis

Barclays donates £250,000 to help our appeal to tackle hunger in virus crisis But demand grows amid growing reports one in five at risk of food poverty You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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UK coronavirus lockdown faces stern test with public urged to stay home for fifth weekend running

The UK's coronavirus lockdown faces a stern test with the public urged to stay home for a fifth weekend running.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Public urged to stick with Covid-19 lockdown this weekend as hospital death toll passes 19,500

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UK coronavirus lockdown exit plan could allow people to see 'bubbles' of up to 10 family members and friends

Brits could be allowed to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends in an effort to wind down the coronavirus lockdown.




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Countdown presenter Rachel Riley wins first round of libel case against former Corbyn aide

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has won the first round of a High Court libel case against a former aide to Jeremy Corbyn.




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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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Anzac Day 2020: 100-year-old veteran joins thousands paying respects to war dead from their driveways in lockdown




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Dangerous drivers hitting speeds of 151mph during lockdown as Home Secretary Priti Patel begs public to stay at home

Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed that police have been called to respond to some "extraordinarily dangerous driving" as car lovers take advantage of the quieter roads "as their own personal race track".




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More than 1,000 possible child sex offences flagged to police during coronavirus lockdown

Police have been alerted to more than 1,000 potential child sexual abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the Home Secretary has said.




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Mobile phone data shows Britons beginning to flout coronavirus lockdown

Health officials fear Britons are starting to get complacent about the Covid-19 lockdown after traffic and mobile phone data revealed more of us are on the roads and looking for directions.




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Global coronavirus death toll passes 200,000 as world remains under lockdown

The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 200,000, researchers have said.




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What is Anzac Day 2020? Everything you need to know about Australia and New Zealand day of remembrance

Services around the world have been disrupted due to the coronavirus crisis




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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer steps up demand for lockdown 'exit strategy': the British public deserve to be treated like adults

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a coronavirus lockdown "exit strategy" with the Government facing increasing pressure to reveal its next steps.




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Man jailed for 'weaponised coughing' in shopper's face during coronavirus social distancing row

A 60-year-old man has been jailed after coughing in a shopper's face during a row amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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UK coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early, insists Dominic Raab amid intense pressure to re-start economy

The coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early in the UK as it is still at a "delicate and dangerous" stage, the Foreign Secretary has insisted.




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'Inconceivable' that schools will reopen as normal after lockdown, Dominic Raab says

It comes after headteachers warned the earliest date they could reopen is June 1, and planning would need to begin "very soon" to achieve it.




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More than 100,000 UK coronavirus deaths by end of 2020 if lockdown ends early, disease expert warns

The UK death toll could jump past 100,000 by the end of the year if lockdown is lifted too early, a top professor has warned.




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Chelsea Flower Show unveils online displays and exhibitions after event cancelled

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said this summer would mark its first ever "virtual" version of the event at Royal Hospital Chelsea, London.




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UK following reports that Kim Jong Un is dead 'very closely', Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirms

The Foreign Secretary has confirmed the Government is following reports of Kim Jong Un's death "very closely".