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UK hits nearly 3,000 Covid cases for second day as fourth death linked to hospital
Health secretary Matt Hancock said he was “concerned” about the surge in cases.
As pressure mounts to extend furlough Govt reveals up to £3.5bn stolen or paid in error
Around 9.5 million roles have been supported by the furlough scheme, but it will be removed entirely at the end of October.
History tells us global protest may return more aggressively once the epidemic is over
"We argue we can form an informed opinion about the possible effects of Covid-19 on protest initiatives and future social unrest by looking at the great plagues of the past."
Badger culling rolled out to 11 new areas despite Government pledge to phase it out
"You will be remembered as the prime minister who presided over the greatest slaughter of a protected animal in living memory."
‘Govt cannot side-step its responsibility’ as schools hit with Covid cases
“We are hearing stories of teachers being told they must travel hundreds of miles for a test – the Government must act on this immediately.”
Staff member at school Boris Johnson visited tested positive for Covid-19
Number 10 is yet to confirm whether the prime minister and his staff will self isolate.
After Scotland records worst drug death rate in EU Govt still won’t declare health emergency
"We are surprised and disappointed by the Government’s almost wholesale rejection of recommendations."
Assange could be given 175 years in jail if extradition hearing fails
Assange’s supporters have accused the US administration of targeting the Australian national for “political” reasons after WikiLeaks exposed alleged war crimes and human rights abuses.
Five boats sink at Texas Trump parade with boaters calling for help “almost immediately”
Images of the event show the water of Lake Travis choppy with the wakes of dozens of boats flying American, Texas and Trump 2020 flags.