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Coronavirus UK – As Govt close pubs Wetherspoons boss criticised over ‘hardly any transmission in pubs’ claims
Tim Martin said shutting down pubs would be ‘over the top’.
German truck driver pleads not guilty after £50m cocaine haul seized
The huge drugs seizure was made in Dover, Kent, on Wednesday evening, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
Coronavirus – Death rate in Italy sees largest daily increase
Italy is struggling to contain the killer virus
Coronavirus UK – Govt will cover 80% of salaries of retained workers, up to £2,500 per month
Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined the government’s new package to protect workers and their employers
Finally – Pubs, clubs, gym, shops & restaurants TOLD to close due to Coronavirus
The country is closing down
Coronavirus UK – Deaths rise by 40 to 177 as it is revealed Hospital declared critical incident
The death toll increase as the NHS is struggling to cope.
Brits called upon to pick fruit this summer as overseas labour dries up
It could be a sign of things to come after Brexit.
Coronavirus UK : Social distancing could be needed ‘for at least most of a year’
Government scientists said measures could alternate in their severity in order to keep cases at a number the NHS can cope with.