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New Zealand eases lockdown as coronavirus tamed in Australasia
In Australia, authorities have reopened Sydney’s Bondi Beach to swimmers and surfers.
Surge in applications to work for NHS during pandemic
There were 407,000 applications submitted last month – an increase of 13,500 on the same month last year.
NHS nurse who battled coronavirus next to Boris Johnson dies
Larni Zuniga has been described as a "true professional who touched the lives of many".
UK response found wanting once again
With just days to go, the government's self-imposed target of 100,000 tests a day seems like a long way off.
Nationwide silence to be held in memory of key workers who have died in pandemic
Government workers will be asked to take part and Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said it is hoped others will participate across the UK.
This is how New Zealand combated Coronavirus
Not content with ‘flattening the curve’ or mitigating the spread of the disease, Jacinda Ardern moved to completely clear New Zealand of coronavirus.
Is the government up to its old tricks at press briefings?
According to reports the Sunday Times has been barred from briefings following a run of negative coverage.
Toddler and three-year-old boy stabbed to death in Ilford
A 40-year-old man has also been taken to hospital for treatment.
Tax haven-based pub chain furloughs thousands of staff on government scheme
Stonegate Pubs, which owns Slug & Lettuce, Walkabout and Yates, has used government schemes despite being based in the Cayman Islands.