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Coronavirus quarantine rules will hurt ‘already wounded’ airline industry
Despite thousands packing into Hyde Park organisers of the Black Lives Matter protest tried to enforce social distancing measures, aware of concerns about the virus' spread in a mass gathering. Yet, around the UK many appear to b... -
How tear gas risks spreading coronavirus among George Floyd protesters; & confirmed: BAME communities are more at risk of covid-19
There are concerns US police tactics against George Floyd protesters is increasing the risk of coronavirus infecting demonstrators. The use of tear gas on mass gatherings is being highlighted, because it causes coughing which can spre... -
Primary school pupils’ first day back, and MPs rebel against UK quarantine laws
Schools are re-opening for more pupils in England, but many classes are all but empty. It's thought around half of parents have decided to hold off on sending their children back to their teachers. That's despite schools implementing social d... -
Test and trace troubles: UK system must “massively speed up” to be effective
The former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has written in the Evening Standard warning the UK needs to “massively speed up” its coronavirus testing system. He says it needs to be a 24 hour turnaround time, it’s currently of median of 48, and he’s..… -
Prime Minister vs. the police: why the Durham constabulary Dominic Cummings finding matters
Dominic Cummings "might" have broken lockdown rules when he visited Barnard Castle, according to Durham Police. They're not taking any further action for what they're calling a "minor breach", but their conclusion... -
UK coronavirus recovery plan: track & trace, local lockdowns and individual isolation
Boris Johnson calls it the “whack-a-mole” strategy. An enormous operation to test and trace everyone in the UK showing symptoms of coronavirus, as well as those they have been in contact with. Our political editor Joe Murphy tells us how it’s support… -
Dominic Cummings: how long can he survive?
After a rose garden Downing Street press conference, Dominic Cummings remains a special adviser with the backing of Boris Johnson. But now approval polls show the public is unhappy with the Prime Minister, and a junior minister's resigned, can the... -
New UK quarantine laws: "silly tokenism” - plus, how to get a pint in lockdown London
Three months late and riddled with exemptions, the government is introducing quarantine rules for those who fly into the UK. They'll force people to self-isolate for 14 days, with exceptions including fruit pickers and possibly racing car drivers.... -
NHS migrant surcharge: PM faces rebellion over controversial plans.
The NHS surcharge that sees some non-EU migrant health and care workers paying £400 for access to services, whether they use them or not, is supposed to go up this year, but could it instead be scrapped? Several Tory backbenchers are joining c..… -
Covid track and trace app delayed: a test user’s experience. Plus Erin Bromage on the risks of easing lockdown.
The UK's track and trace app, which was due to launch around now, appears to be being delayed. It's supposed to form a major part of the country's fight back against coronavirus, by alerting people who have come into contact with someone...
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