Boris Johnson ‘will give self-employed workers 80 per cent of their income’

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Boris Johnson is facing fury today over his apparent failure to support self-employed workers during the coronavirus crisis amid claims he will soon offer them 80 per cent of their incomes to stop them falling into poverty.  The Prime Minister met with his Cabinet in Number 10 this morning, just hours after he put the UK … Read more

Pregnant couple ‘gutted’ they may not be able to marry until after their first child is born

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A pregnant couple who were desperate to get married before welcoming their first child fear they will be forced to cancel their big day next month due to coronavirus. Last night Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the UK is under lockdown, with marriage ceremonies among the gatherings now banned. He made the dramatic announcement during his daily … Read more

‘Please keep donating’: NHS urges people to keep giving blood

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‘Please keep donating’: NHS urges people to keep giving blood and says it is an ‘ESSENTIAL form of helping the vulnerable’ as coronavirus crisis sees 15 per cent slump in daily stocks Leaving home to donate blood is allowed under new lockdown measures    It comes under the category of ‘helping  vulnerable people’ allowing movement Since … Read more

Boris Johnson’s coronavirus lockdown is backed by 93 PER CENT of public

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Boris Johnson’s coronavirus lockdown is backed by 93 PER CENT of the public, poll finds – but two-thirds think it will be EASY to follow draconian ‘social distancing’ rules Boris Johnson announced an extreme UK coronavirus lockdown last night  Poll has found 93 per cent of the public are in favour of the tough restrictions  … Read more

Global ‘internet pressure’ map shows how coronavirus puts stress on internet infrastructure

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari, 82, is infected with coronavirus, along with his wife, 83

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Nobel Peace Prize winner and former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari, 82, is infected with coronavirus, along with his wife, 83 He was confirmed to have virus on Monday, the Finnish president’s Office said The 82-year-old was awarded the Peace Prize in 2008 for mediating peace deals  Finnish health authorities have confirmed 700 cases of COVID-19 … Read more

Cancer treatment delayed as patient priority lists drawn up due to coronavirus

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Stunning image of the Moon shows it looking like the giant ringed planet Saturn 

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Stunning image of the Moon shows our nearest celestial neighbour looking like the giant ringed planet Saturn The image was captured by photographer Francisco Sojuel after a long hike It was taken just before sunrise while the moon was in a slight crescent phase Sojuel says the universe presented him with a unique moment and … Read more

BBC shows clip of gang of cyclists just moments after Boris Johnson announces the UK is in lock-down

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Good Evening. The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what … Read more