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Coronavirus more common and severe in deprived areas, app data suggests

Coronavirus more common and severe in deprived areas, app data suggests

Areas with higher rates of poverty will need a greater supply of PPE, one scientist warns.

On the front line: Junior doctor deployed to ‘out of this world’ intensive care

Saarah Ebrahim, 30, discusses day-to-day life in the ITU, mental health and more.

Lottery winner’s lawn art tribute to NHS after father died with coronavirus

Lottery winner’s lawn art tribute to NHS after father died with coronavirus

‘This is our thank you’.

In Pictures: Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds in the public eye

In Pictures: Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds in the public eye

The Prime Minister and his fiancee announced in March that they were expecting a baby.

AstraZenenca assesses two drugs for use against effects of Covid-19

AstraZenenca assesses two drugs for use against effects of Covid-19

The pharmaceutical giant also reported a jump in quarterly revenues and profits after benefiting from stockpiling in response to the pandemic.

Johnson’s new son latest in line of Downing Street babies

Johnson’s new son latest in line of Downing Street babies

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds’ new son follows Leo Blair and Florence Cameron.

Train named after Captain Tom

Train named after Captain Tom

The Second World War veteran raised more than £29m for the NHS by doing laps of his garden to mark his 100th birthday.

Man, 72, set to become oldest person to row Atlantic solo – in homemade boat

Man, 72, set to become oldest person to row Atlantic solo – in homemade boat

Graham Walters is expected to complete the 3,000-mile journey on Wednesday.

Boris Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds gives birth to baby boy

Boris Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds gives birth to baby boy

A spokeswoman for the Prime Minister and his partner said both mother and baby are ‘doing very well’.

Care homes ‘not overlooked’ while focus was on NHS, says minister

Care homes ‘not overlooked’ while focus was on NHS, says minister

Environment Secretary George Eustice said the Government had “always recognised that there was more vulnerability” in care homes.

Testing tsar ‘confident’ Government will hit 100,000 target for Covid-19

Testing tsar ‘confident’ Government will hit 100,000 target for Covid-19

Access to home testing kits for the millions who are now eligible ran out in just over an hour on Wednesday morning.

Unions vow to fight mass job losses at British Airways

Unions vow to fight mass job losses at British Airways

Labour said the Government should have done more to protect jobs.

Public thanked for ‘lovely messages’ on William and Kate’s wedding anniversary

Public thanked for ‘lovely messages’ on William and Kate’s wedding anniversary

The Cambridges married nine years ago in front of 2,000 guests at Westminster Abbey and a worldwide television audience of millions.

Walker in plague doctor outfit draws attention of police

Walker in plague doctor outfit draws attention of police

An unidentified person has been spotted in the Norwich suburb of Hellesdon wearing a long black cloak.

Life on the inside: 10 virtual activities to do with friends

Life on the inside: 10 virtual activities to do with friends

Virtual meet-ups are very popular during lockdown but do not have to involve a quiz.

Aerospace industry faces ‘gravest crisis’, warns Airbus

Aerospace industry faces ‘gravest crisis’, warns Airbus

Chief executive Guillaume Faury said the industry must ‘learn to co-exist with this pandemic’.

Next warns over ‘faster and steeper’ coronavirus hit to sales

Next warns over ‘faster and steeper’ coronavirus hit to sales

The high street chain said full-year sales could fall by as much as 40%.

Patel bullying inquiry must be published as soon as possible – Labour

Patel bullying inquiry must be published as soon as possible – Labour

An investigation was launched over claims that the Home Secretary belittled colleagues and clashed with officials in three different departments.

Cruise passengers face ‘rigorous’ medical checks before being allowed to travel

Cruise passengers face ‘rigorous’ medical checks before being allowed to travel

P&O Cruises said it will introduce a series of ‘stringent measures’ once sailings resume when the coronavirus pandemic recedes.

Funding boost to help problem gamblers during lockdown

Funding boost to help problem gamblers during lockdown

Some £9 million taken from gambling operators due to regulatory failings will be channelled to problem gambling support networks.

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