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Iran leader refuses US coronavirus help, citing conspiracy theory
Ayatollah Khamenei’s comments come as Iran faces US sanctions blocking it from selling its crude oil and accessing international financial markets.
4,500 retired doctors and nurses sign up to rejoin NHS in just 48 hours
Mr Hancock said it was ‘brilliant support in our national effort’ to tackle the virus.
Johnson: The best Mother’s Day present is to stay away
PM says don’t visit your mother on Mother’s Day, as 1.5 million at risk people are told to stay at home for 12 weeks.
National Trust close parks from midnight due to coronavirus outbreak
The decision has been taken ahead of Mother’s Day which the Trust predicts will attract more people to its parks despite advice on social distancing.
NHS strikes deal with private sector to boost coronavirus virus treatment capacity
Independent operators will be paid in return for providing thousands of beds, staff and ventilators.
Coronavirus UK – Death toll rises to 233 as shoppers warned on stockpiling
All 53 whose deaths were announced on Saturday had underlying health conditions and the eldest was 94, NHS England said.
Italy’s grim coronavirus figures continue to soar
Almost 800 people have died in one day, with the country having almost 54,000 recorded cases of Covid-19.
John Lewis to close all 50 stores amid coronavirus pandemic
The retailer said it was the first time in its 155-year history that it will not open its shop doors for customers.
Brasserie forced to call off community food service after fridges get raided in break-in
The owners warned that bars and kitchens are now a target as supermarkets get stripped bare.