Dominic Cummings ‘attended meetings’ of key scientific group on Covid-19
The Prime Minister’s chief adviser is reported to have been attending the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.
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“We can start reshaping the post-crisis economy now” – McDonnell
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‘Doctor Donald’ suggests injecting disinfectants into people to fight Covid-19
The president said he is “here to present ideas”.
UK could see deepest economic slump for several centuries, Bank of England says
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Germany praised for handling of Covid-19
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Starmer: “There is a pattern emerging” with government’s response
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Nightingale hospital forced to turn down patient requests due to staffing shortages
According to documents the hospital has rejected more patients than it has treated.
New estimates suggest UK has second-highest coronavirus death toll in the world
According to Financial Times analysis the pandemic could have already caused as many as 41,000 deaths – twice the official estimate.