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Government ‘very concerned’ about Covid-19 deaths among minority communities

Government ‘very concerned’ about Covid-19 deaths among minority communities

Black people are four times more likely to die with coronavirus, according to the ONS

Sir Mick Jagger leads tributes to Little Richard after his death aged 87

Sir Mick Jagger leads tributes to Little Richard after his death aged 87

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr described Little Richard as one of his ‘all-time musical heroes’.

Quarantine for all UK arrivals should have happened two months ago – academic

Quarantine for all UK arrivals should have happened two months ago – academic

An expert has described the prospect of a 14-day quarantine as ‘better late than never’.

Grant Shapps: More walking, cycling and even e-scooters needed

Grant Shapps: More walking, cycling and even e-scooters needed

Just one in 10 passengers would be able to travel if the public transport network was running at full capacity due to social distancing.

Government misses 100,000 Covid-19 testing target for seventh day in a row

Government misses 100,000 Covid-19 testing target for seventh day in a row

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told the daily Downing Street press briefing that 96,878 tests were conducted in the 24 hours to 9am on Saturday.

Shapps: PM will act with extreme caution, so don’t throw away efforts outside

Shapps: PM will act with extreme caution, so don’t throw away efforts outside

The Prime Minister is expected to announce only very modest changes to lockdown measures.

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

From porters to doctors, 158 frontline health workers have now been confirmed to have died from Covid-19.

Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Little Richard dies aged 87

Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Little Richard dies aged 87

Little Richard, born Richard Penniman, sold more than 30 million records worldwide.

Tributes paid to nurse and father-of-four who died after contracting Covid-19

Tributes paid to nurse and father-of-four who died after contracting Covid-19

Augustine Agyei-Mensah was known to his colleagues as Gus, and was described as dedicated to his work and young family.

How might the four UK nations differ in easing the lockdown?

How might the four UK nations differ in easing the lockdown?

The devolved governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have power to make their own decisions on a number of matters.

Belfast International Airport writes to Government about 14-day quarantine plan

Belfast International Airport writes to Government about 14-day quarantine plan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reportedly announce the mandatory quarantine on Sunday evening.

‘Dedicated and loving’ nurse dies five weeks after being put on ventilator

‘Dedicated and loving’ nurse dies five weeks after being put on ventilator

Onyenachi Obasi was described by her family as an ‘example of unconditional love’.

Greggs reopens small number of shops on trial basis

Greggs reopens small number of shops on trial basis

The popular baker is carrying out the trial in the Tyneside area.

More migrants spotted at Dover as lockdown crossings spike continues

More migrants spotted at Dover as lockdown crossings spike continues

Suspected migrants have been seen in Dover, Kent, as the UK basks in bank holiday sunshine.

Charles praises ‘dedication, resilience and hard work’ of Britain’s posties

Charles praises ‘dedication, resilience and hard work’ of Britain’s posties

The Prince of Wales and Camilla sent a letter including ‘heartfelt thanks – and a big thumbs up’ to everyone at Royal Mail.

Windmill postpones 250th celebration and ramps up flour production

Windmill postpones 250th celebration and ramps up flour production

Teams of volunteers at York’s Holgate Mill have stepped up milling to make sure local bakers have enough flour.

First Minister anticipates ‘common approach’ to easing lockdown across UK

First Minister anticipates ‘common approach’ to easing lockdown across UK

Mark Drakeford said he believed changes already announced in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland would be ‘echoed’ by Boris Johnson on Sunday.

92-year-old woman dances outside front door in celebration of VE Day

92-year-old woman dances outside front door in celebration of VE Day

Rose, who grew up in London, said she ‘went up the West End’ for a dance on VE Day in 1945.

Man charged with murder over 2017 Greenwich killing

Man charged with murder over 2017 Greenwich killing

Danny Pearce, 31, was stabbed to death and another man has already been jailed for his murder.

PM’s plans to be ‘in line with Wales’ amid concerns over border quarantine

PM’s plans to be ‘in line with Wales’ amid concerns over border quarantine

Boris Johnson is expected to give an update on the coronavirus lockdown on Sunday.

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