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Millionaires ask governments to ‘please tax us’ to aid Covid-19 recovery
There are 46.8 million millionaires worldwide and they own nearly half of the world’s global total wealth.
Coronavirus immunity may only last a few months, study suggests
Immunity antibodies decrease significantly in the three months following infection.
Wetherspoons launch ‘Sunak specials’ after successfully lobbying government on tax breaks
The chancellor is dubbed a "legend" on 'Sunak's Specials' and 'Dishi Rishi' promotions.
Texas man dies of coronavirus after attending ‘Covid party’
His last words were: “I think I made a mistake. I thought this was a hoax, but it's not.”
Almost 2,500 children hospitalised with malnutrition this year, data shows
Marcus Rashford said 2,500 children with malnutrition is 2,500 too many.
Bishop of Manchester defends tweets criticising Dominic Cummings
Dr David Walker said that it was important to “speak out” in times of division.
Isolation and despair: The human cost of the UK’s asylum laws
Agonising separation laws are inflicting immeasurable pain upon families already grief-stricken by the horrors of war.
Government announces £700m for Britain-EU border
The transition period is set to end at the end of December 2020, when the UK will leave the single market and customs union.
Investigation reveals fresh cash for honours scandal
A PR firm headed up by guru Paul Blanchard told author Barbara Taylor Bradford that £80k will get her a damehood.