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Spanish coronavirus cases surge by 5,000 overnight with 324 more deaths
The country is now third on the list of those worst hit by Covid-19.
Coronavirus UK: I, Daniel Blake actor told to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Coronavirus UK – Sadiq Khan offering free food & hotel rooms to homeless
Sadiq Khan said he is "determined to do all he can" to help vulnerable rough sleepers battling the Coronavirus outbreak from the streets of London.
Coronavirus UK – Hotel blames ‘administrative error’ for sacking staff during pandemic
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she ‘unreservedly condemns’ the action taken by management at the Aviemore property.
Covid-19: Homelessness charities facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ due to Coronavirus
More than 30 charities have written to Boris Johnson seeking funding for homelessness services.
Coronavirus UK – Co-op donates £1.5m of food to hunger charity FareShare
The organisation supports more than 11,000 charities and community groups, including food banks.
Sainsbury’s extends golden shopping hour for NHS and social care workers
NHS and social care staff will be given priority to do their shopping after an emotional video appeal by a critical care nurse.
Boycott Cineworld trends on Twitter as chain ruthlessly lays off staff
Some staff had to hear via Twitter that their employment had been terminated.
A coronavirus-hit London NHS trust has run out of soap
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), which specialises in mental health, made a plea for bars of soap for their desperate nurses