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Coronavirus UK: Schools in Scotland & Wales to close
Boris Johnson told MPs during PMQs that further decisions on schools are ‘to be taken imminently’.
Some schools forced to close as coronavirus measures hit staff levels
Despite the official Government advice that schools should remain open, some have reported up to a third of staff are off sick or self-isolating.
Trump’s coronavirus rescue package could approach a trillion dollars
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell vowed the Senate would not adjourn until proposals were passed.
Government package for business ‘too little too late’ for workers
The union body said more needed to be done to ensure workers can stay in their jobs.
I won’t be Boris Johnson’s coronavirus guinea pig – Frenchman who fled London
Gwenael Pilorget said he is concerned the UK is not doing enough in the fight to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Filming halted on EastEnders and other BBC dramas over Coronavirus
Only two episodes of EastEnders will be broadcast a week.
Coronavirus and mortgage payment holidays – what you need to know
UK Finance has outlined how home owners could be helped with mortgage payment holidays of up to three months.
Criminal trials be delayed in efforts to tackle spread of Coronavirus
It was announced no new trial should start in any Crown Court unless it is expected to last for three days or fewer.
Coronavirus UK – Newborn baby tests positive for Covid-19
The diagnosis came at James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston.