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Coronavirus UK – Labour urges Government to rethink immigration detention
"It’s completely unfair to put them at heightened risk in this way."
Private healthcare firms must not ‘profiteer from distress’ over NHS bed requisition
This is a public health emergency, not a business opportunity for chums to make private rental income
Hancock unable to assess if councils & care homes can ensure older people are protected from hunger
Revelation comes as Health Secretary confirms coronavirus plan for over 70s to be forced into strict isolation at home or in care homes for four months
Putin approves law that could keep him in power until 2036
The Russian president has already been in power since 2000.
Coronavirus UK – Teachers demand explanation from Johnson on decision not to shut schools
The National Education Union has asked the PM why the UK Government is not closing schools in the same way as other countries.
Pubs and clubs ordered closed across Ireland
The move means no bars will be open in the area for St Patrick’s Day, one of the busiest days in the Irish tourism calendar.
Muslim leaders fear Christchurch-style attack could happen in UK
British Muslim’s message for Christchurch’s grieving community is to be ‘strong, united and resilient’.
Coronavirus UK – Deaths at 35 as elderly face four months of self-isolation
The death toll in the UK has risen from 21 deaths on Saturday.
Desperate shoppers clear shop shelves in coronavirus bulk-buying hysteria
At 10.30am a fight broke out over baby wipes in Aldi Great Barr.