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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.
Raab says ‘our plan is working’ but too early to relax lockdown
Dominic Raab said there were some signs that the UK was ‘starting to win this struggle’.
Almost 100 care homes record Covid-19 outbreaks in just 24 hours
The UK’s chief medical officer said around 13.5% of care homes have confirmed coronavirus cases.
Temporary mortuary constructed in Bristol – to house up to 240 bodies
The mortuary has taken over a vehicle depot
Coronavirus UK – Grim death toll at care home hits 13
The latest death at Stanley Park Care Home in County Durham occurred on Monday morning.