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Call for veil of secrecy to be lifted as £5.5bn public money spent bailing out big business
The Government and Bank of England refuse to let the public know which corporates are being bailed out with public funds.
Video shows the danger of walking or running behind someone with Covid-19
Belgian study goes viral as white paper released warning people to move to the side to avoid slipstream Coronavirus contagion.
Concerns raised over Julian Assange’s welfare after Belmarsh inmate dies from coronavirus
The WikiLeaks founder has a chronic lung condition.
‘Respected and well-liked’ doctor died after testing positive for coronavirus
Dr Edmond Adedeji, 62, passed away yesterday "doing a job he loved", his family said
Coronavirus UK – Death total at 7,862 including 43 with no health issues
The rise is not as high as yesterday.
Nurses who wore bin bags due to lack of PPE test positive for Covid-19
More than 50 per cent of staff working on one ward have now tested positive for coronavirus.
Doctor who warned prime minister about PPE dies with COVID-19
Abdul Mabud Chowdhury pleaded with the PM to provide more personal protective equipment for NHS workers
Greater Manchester Police had to break up 660 parties last weekend
There were 1,132 coronavirus-related breaches reported between Saturday and Tuesday, the force said.
Spain becomes first country to provide a universal basic income
The measures will be introduced as soon as possible to help with the crisis, but could stay forever as a permanent instrument.