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Thousands of excess deaths ‘collateral damage’ of pandemic – expert
Data published on Tuesday found that the number of deaths in England and Wales has exceeded normal levels by nearly 47,000 during the pandemic.
Addison Lee to roll out partition screens across all vehicles
"It is vital to ensure that the public transport network is not overwhelmed" as people get back to work, the company said.
Footage emerges of a packed rush hour in London
Sky News footage shows packed buses in London as commuters head back to work.
Coronavirus: Money raised for railway worker who died after being spat on
The page for Ms Mujinga’s family has surpassed its £1,000 target.
Empowering local services is key to fighting Coronavirus outbreak
Boris Johnson said it was ‘entirely right’ that devolved authorities in the UK have different approaches.
Public support a boost during dispiriting PPE problems, leading nurse says
‘The public support throughout this pandemic has been absolutely fantastic’.
Tory MP calls to scrap Welsh Assembly – so constituents can visit beaches
The Conservative representative for Shrewsbury, 48, told BBC Radio Shropshire that his "blood is boiling" over Wales' decision not to follow England and ease the lockdown.
Furlough scheme extended but taxpayer support scaled back
From August firms will be expected to share the burden of paying the salaries of furloughed staff.
Nandy accuses Foreign Office of ‘repeated failings’ in Harry Dunn case
The shadow foreign secretary said the decision to allow Anne Sacoolas to leave the UK was a ‘clear violation of legal protocol’.