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What happened in 1709?
Experts say the UK economy is on course for the biggest annual decline in 300 years, but what happened in 1709?
Attention turns to the economy as papers issue stern reality check
The forecasted shock to the British economy caused by coronavirus leads Wednesday’s papers.
Doctor calls for recognition of migrant workers after death of nurse friend
Salah Hammouche suggested wards could be named after colleagues like Leilani Dayrit.
Testing of care home staff ‘only began this weekend’
Nicola Richards, who is director of three care homes in Sheffield, says the last three weeks have been ‘horrendous’.
Work and Pensions Secretary: 1.4 million claims for Universal Credit
The figure is an increase of 200,000 on the total Therese Coffey gave last week.
Eamonn Holmes sparks complaints with 5G coronavirus comments
The broadcaster was criticised by scientists and viewers for remarks he made on This Morning.
Dr Goodall suggests Prince Harry could give up hunting due to Meghan
The primatologist’s latest documentary The Hope examines her 60-year legacy.
Police hunt arsonists after blaze destroys 100 hectares of National Park
More than 30 firefighters tackled the fire which engulfed the famous Simonside Hills above Rothbury
Care homes account for half of all coronavirus deaths, study suggests
There are concerns older people are being 'airbrushed' out of virus figures.