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UK now has highest per capita death rate in the world
The latest figures will come as a blow for the already beleaguered UK government.
Did Dominic Cummings really warn of the threat of coronavirus?
Mr Cummings’ blog was edited in April to include the term ‘coronavirus’.
Sharing coronavirus-related fake news can cost lives, MP warns
The coronavirus crisis has proven fertile ground for conspiracy theories, with baseless claims seeping into the mainstream.
Cummings criticism sees Church of England bishops receive death threats
One email warned: ‘Stay out of politics or we’ll kill you’.
Daily Mail turns on Cummings, but The Sun says he “emerged triumphant”
The PM’s chief adviser has received criticism and support from the press following his news conference on Monday.
Petition calling for Dominic Cummings to be sacked passes half a million signatures
It comes as the PM's aide defended his actions, saying he behaved responsibly and he did not regret what he did.
Full list of MPs who voted to lower our food standards during the Covid pandemic
Fears as Government promises for post-Brexit food and environmental standards removed from Agriculture Bill.
Dominic Cummings refuses to apologise as he faces press at Downing Street
Boris Johnson’s aide refuses to resign over trips to Durham during lockdown.
The unanswered questions about Dominic Cummings’ lockdown travels
The senior Downing Street aide was backed by the Prime Minister but questions remain about allegations surrounding his whereabouts.