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Construction workers say they face a choice between coronavirus or hunger
An electrician said workers also fear contaminating NHS staff on public transport.
Thousands of home coronavirus test kits to be made available within days
The tests will be able to tell within 15 minutes whether you have Covid-19 and will enable people to act accordingly.
Health minister condemns ‘Corona challenge’ after pair cough in his face
A worrying new trend sees young people video themselves coughing in people's faces and uploading it to social media.
Port ‘busier than ever’ with food and medical supplies coming into UK
The director of Portsmouth International Port has reassured the public that supply lines are open.
Half a million Universal Credit claims prove the Chancellor’s measures don’t go far enough
Some 477,000 claims have been made since Monday last week as vast gaps open up for the self-employed.
Prince Charles, 71, tests positive for coronavirus
The Prince of Wales has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health.
Crystal Palace Wetherspoons graffitied with “pay your staff”
There has been a huge backlash over the pub chain's lack of support for their 40,000 employees amid the coronavirus outbreak.
170,000 people sign up to be NHS volunteers
The mass sign-up follows Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s request for 250,000 people to donate their time
Police break up 20-strong barbecue buffet during coronavirus lockdown
Police said one woman shouted “my children need to eat” as the group argued the barbecue should continue.