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Parliament will stay open despite coronavirus fears with authorities saying they have no plans to suspend sittings as Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will ‘do whatever I have to do’ to keep Westminster open Commons and Lords commissions meeting to discuss coronavirus response Rare joint summit of chiefs will look at measures to stop … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing to walk away from the monarchy as Megxit officially begins on March 31. Here is a timeline of the crisis so far in 2020: – January 7: Harry and Meghan return to the UK and visit Canada House in London to thank the country’s high commissioner for … Read more
Ronaldinho’s lawyer has said the Brazilian football star was ‘stupid’ rather than guilty as his client posed for a picture in a Paraguayan prison following his arrest for using a fake passport. Lawyer Adolfo Marin told Brazilian media that Ronaldinho ‘did not understand’ he was using false documents when he travelled to Paraguay last week. … Read more
Bugs found in food and water may help to cause type 2 diabetes in people who are obese. Almost four million people in the UK have diabetes, and most have type 2 diabetes, for which the major cause is obesity and bad diet. But now a study suggests bacteria in the environment may play a … Read more
Boris Johnson pulls out of awkward handshake at Commonwealth service when he remembers at last minute they are banned at Westminster Abbey amid coronavirus crisis Boris Johnson offered handshake to bishop at the Commonwealth Service today Photos show the PM reaching out his hand before sharply pulling it backwards Prince Charles was spotted avoiding handshakes … Read more
Ramping up his inquiries? PC shows off his roller skating skills to ‘engage with the kids’ but critics say he should have been ‘out catching criminals’ instead West Midlands PC Demetrius Washington visited a skate park in Birmingham Took time away from investigating robberies to show off his roller skating skills Moment shared on Stechford Police … Read more
Costa Coffee has promised to recycle as many cups as it puts into the market by 2020 and also offers customers a 25p discount on hot beverages if they bring their own reusable cup. Pret A Manger offers a 50p discount on hot beverages if people bring their own reusable cup. A spokesperson said: ‘We … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
At least 26 US tourists are being held in quarantine for 14 days aboard a River Nile cruise ship in Egypt. Scores of foreign visitors and Egyptian crew remain quarantined on board the ship from which 45 suspected coronavirus cases have been evacuated. US, French and Indian nationals are among those stranded near the southern … Read more
Government could suspend competition rules and let supermarkets deliver to their rivals’ customers in round-the-clock slots if coronavirus crisis hits supply – as panic buyers continue to strip shelves bare Ministers are understood to be looking at relaxing the rules on delivery times This would allow deliveries to be made at potentially anti-social hours if … Read more