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McDonald’s to close all UK restaurants amid fears over the spread of coronavirus
The fast food chain will temporarily close 1,270 of its UK restaurants as of this evening.
Coronavirus UK – Primark to shut all 189 UK stores from Sunday evening
Some 37,000 employees will be affected by the closures but will be provided with full pay for 14 days, the company has confirmed.
PM warns of tougher measures if coronavirus restrictions flouted
The PM urged people to behave responsibly as crowds flocked to parks, beaches and beauty spots across the country.
Angela Merkel goes into quarantine as her doctor tests positive for Coronavirus
The German Chancellor will have regular tests and work from home.
Coronavirus UK – Self-employed need immediate help to survive, Government warned
The BCC warned many sole traders were seeing their livelihoods ‘vanish in the blink of an eye’.
NHS workers in critical condition after contracting coronavirus as staff make plea for more protective kit
NHS workers have appealed to the Prime Minister to provide them with adequate protective equipment to deal with the coronavirus crisis.
Call for City firms to donate cash to fight COVID-19
Is it time for the City to put its hands in its pockets?
Police Scotland warns of ‘unprecedented’ challenge during coronavirus pandemic
The force is asking special constables to volunteer for additional hours – and for their employers to give them paid leave to do so.
Coronavirus UK – People most at risk of needing hospital treatment urged to stay at home
The Government has also advised those in the high-risk category to avoid face-to-face contact for 12 weeks.