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More than 12,500 people in care homes have now died with Covid-19
The latest data includes all care home residents who died with coronavirus either at their care home or in hospital.
Government quietly scraps scheme to put homeless people in hotels
A leaked report reveals the Ministry for Communities, Housing and Local Government has now ‘drawn a line’ under its programme.
Test, track and isolate strategy key to living with Covid-19 – WHO
Dr David Nabarro said a comprehensive testing, tracking and isolating system must be in place.
Congestion charged ramped up despite workers being encouraged to avoid public transport
The price will increase from £11.50 to £15, which is £4.25 above the hourly London Living Wage.
US doctors warned about coronavirus disease in children
The inflammatory syndrome is similar to conditions seen in Europe.
Government has Khan over a barrel as £1.6bn TfL bailout agreed
The mayor will be forced to scrap fare freezes, engage in a special task force and include government representatives on TfL's board.
Outrage as militant Mail goes to war with unions in a bid to get “hero” teachers working
"The Daily Mail should be ashamed of this. Our children and their teachers will not be divided", Lisa Nandy said.
Car sharing workers should “keep windows open and try not to look at each other”
The guidelines have been released as workers were urged to avoid public transport.
Rees Mogg tells campaigner: We won’t debate petitions unless they’re hosted on government site
A petition signed by more than a quarter of a million Brits was thrown out by the Leader of the House of Commons because it was hosted on Change.org.