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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.
Coronavirus in the UK: Latest numbers show significant jump in cases and deaths
There were 1,427 new cases reported in the last 24 hours and 87 more deaths - a rise of 26 per cent.
Wetherspoons staff: Tim Martin’s behaviour ‘absolutely outrageous’
The company closed all its pubs on Friday.
Air pollution falls as UK goes into coronavirus lockdown
As daily life grinds to a halt in the UK, air quality has started to improve.