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Dominic Raab issues warning over relaxing UK lockdown as he points to increased transmission rate in Germany

Dominic Raab has warned against relaxing the UK lockdown, saying the number of Covid-19 infections in Germany grew when restrictions were eased.




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Nicola Sturgeon 'far from convinced' lockdown will be eased next week

The Scottish First Minister has said she is "far from convinced" that coronavirus lockdown restrictions will be eased next week.




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Mother goose becomes online sensation after setting up home in middle of quiet train station during coronavirus lockdown

A goose has taken advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to nest in one of the north of England's busiest transport hubs.




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We can't complain: Two men spend coronavirus lockdown in London pub with 'fresh beer on tap'

Two "lucky" men with beer on tap said they can't complain after going into coronavirus lockdown in a London pub.




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Wood Green fire: Huge blaze breaks out at block of flats in north London

A huge blaze has broken out at a block of flats in north London.




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London after Lockdown: Shopping experience to be 'turned on its head' to put safety first after coronavirus

Shoppers will have to get used to "supermarket-style" queuing and till screens as well as innovations such as video-conferencing advice from ­assistants when high-street stores start to reopen after the end of the lockdown.




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Police 'find customers hiding in cupboards' during lockdown raid on pub

Customers were found hiding in cupboards after officers raided a pub suspected of breaching coronavirus lockdown regulations, police have said.




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Police record eight-fold rise in speeding drivers during lockdown

The number of speeding drivers caught by traffic police has risen by nearly eight-fold compared with last year, the Met revealed today.




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Nine-year-old with cerebral palsy takes on lockdown marathon challenge inspired by Captain Tom Moore

The nine-year-old was inspired by hero fundraiser Captain Tom Moore's £30 million fundraiser




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Australian couple find creative way to socialise with neighbours while keeping to coronavirus lockdown

An Australian couple has discovered a novel way to meet up with neighbours and enjoy the good weather, despite the coronavirus lockdown.




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Don't risk all the hard work now, says Robert Buckland as he urges businesses to stick to lockdown rules

A Cabinet minister today pleaded with businesses to stick with the coronavirus lockdown after a pub chain said it was starting to plan to re-open venues around June time.




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Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain 'for a very long period of time', Downing Street says

Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain in place "for a very period of time", Downing Street has suggested.




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Fifth of retailers do not plan to reopen after lockdown, MPs told

A fifth of high street stores plan to stay closed permanently after the coronavirus lockdown lifts, retail leaders have told MPs.




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Pilot flouts lockdown to write 'f*** Covid-19' with flightpath




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Police issue over 9,000 fines for lockdown breaches in England and Wales

Police have issued more than 9,000 fines to people in England and Wales for allegedly breaching coronavirus lockdown laws, according to new figures.​




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Tube could be 'rapidly overwhelmed' when lockdown lifts in London

London's transport system could be "rapidly overwhelmed" by a surge in passengers needing to keep to social distancing rules after the coronavirus lockdown ends, a briefing to emergency planners has revealed.




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Boris Johnson says face masks may be 'useful' when coming out of lockdown

Wearing face masks in public may be "useful" when the UK's lockdown restrictions are eased, the Prime Minister has said.




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UK coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to announce lockdown escape plan next week as deaths soar past 26,000

Boris Johnson will announce a "comprehensive" lockdown escape plan next week as deaths rose to 26,771.




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Online searches for 'how to cut a mullet' surge amid coronavirus lockdown

Data compiled by online comparison site lays bare how much Britons are missing regular pampering during coronavirus lockdown




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Deptford fire: Firefighters battle early morning blaze in block of flats

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been battling a blaze in a block of flats in south east London.




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Protesters block Michigan streets to oppose coronavirus lockdown measures

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Armed protesters descend on Michigan's state capitol demanding end to coronavirus lockdown

Armed protesters descended on Michigan's state capitol building last night as they called for an end to the state's coronavirus lockdown restrictions.




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Three men charged with breaking lockdown rules and beating duck to death




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Coronavirus lockdown could cause 'employment catastrophe' in Crawley as it becomes 'most affected' town in UK

Leaders of a town said the coronavirus lockdown could trigger an "employment catastrophe" in a part of the UK that is predicted to suffer the biggest economic hit from the pandemic.




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Parents warned to look out for signs of online radicalisation during coronavirus lockdown

Parents, relatives and friends were today urged to raise the alarm if they fear that children are being radicalised during the lockdown as the Met warned that tip-offs about suspected extremists have plummeted.




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Boris Johnson says UK 'past peak' of coronavirus outbreak as he promises 'comprehensive plan' on relaxing lockdown

PM makes declaration but UK sees second highest rise in cases in 24 hours, with 6,032 more




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82 per cent of police fines for people flouting lockdown go to men




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Lockdown messaging 'slightly too successful' with Britons scared to leave home once lifted, expert says

Data shows Britons are fearful of relaxing social restrictions as Prime Minister Boris Johnson readies to publish 'road map' for easing lockdown




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Boris Johnson prepares plan for UK's lockdown exit after declaring nation 'past peak' of coronavirus

Boris Johnson is preparing a plan for the UK's escape from lockdown after declaring the nation has "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak.




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Ireland unveils five stage 'road map' on how it will lift coronavirus lockdown

The Irish Government has shared it plans for reopening society after coronavirus lockdown.




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Hundreds of Spaniards exercise outside for first time in seven weeks as coronavirus lockdown eased

Joggers, cyclists and surfers across Spain have emerged from their homes as adults were allowed out for exercise for the first time in seven weeks.




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Hundreds of people descend on California beach to protest against lockdown rules despite rising death toll

Hundreds of protestors have swarmed the streets in Huntington Beach in California to demand an end to coronavirus lockdown rules.




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UK 'could return to work on May 26' as Boris Johnson prepares plan to ease coronavirus lockdown

Boris Johnson wants people in the UK to be back at work by the end of May if coronavirus cases are low enough, it has been reported.




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Protesters in London take part in group hug in defiance of coronavirus lockdown outside Met Police headquarters

A man has been arrested after protesters in London took part in a group hug outside Met Police's headquarters in defiance of the coronavirus lockdown.




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Government announces £76m funding for domestic abuse after lockdown spike

Robert Jenrick has announced a package of more than £76 million in new funding "to support the most vulnerable in society".




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Pub visits should be avoided as lockdown eases, deputy chief medical officer indicates

Pub visits should be avoided when social distancing measures are eased, one of the UK's top medics has said.




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Primary schools 'to open as soon as June' as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit plan

Primary schools are set to reopen as soon as June 1 as part of Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown exit strategy, The Sunday Telegraph reports.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Pubs 'should be avoided after lockdown' as Covid-19 death toll jumps to more than 28,000

Pub visits should be avoided even after coronavirus restrictions are lifted, England's deputy chief medical officer has indicated.




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Brits 'to be allowed to spend more time outdoors' under phased lifting of coronavirus lockdown

Boris Johnson is set to allow Brits to spend more time outdoors in the first phase of rolling back the coronavirus lockdown, it has been reported.




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Ofsted chief predicts 'mixed economy' of schooling as coronavirus lockdown eased

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman has suggested there could be a "mixed economy" of schooling as the coronavirus lockdown is eased.




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Coronavirus lockdown should be eased for healthy over-70s, say senior doctors

The coronavirus lockdown should be eased for over 70s who are considered healthy due to the impact staying inside is having on their mental health, senior doctors have warned.




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Most Brits oppose easing coronavirus lockdown this week, poll shows

Most Brits are against ending the coronavirus lockdown this week, with less than one in five thinking the time is right to reopen pubs, restaurants, stadiums and schools, a new survey shows.




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No plan for 'blanket ban' on elderly leaving home as coronavirus lockdown eases, Matt Hancock says

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dismissed reports that there could be a "blanket ban" on over 70s leaving home when lockdown is eased.




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Former Government adviser forms new lockdown advice committee

A former top Government adviser has launched a group that will offer coronavirus advice as an alternative from the official Government committee.




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Lockdowns begin to lift around Europe as countries move into next stage of coronavirus response

People in countries across Europe are gradually regaining some old freedoms as governments start to lift their coronavirus lockdowns after many weeks.




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At least 13 arrested and 11 issued fines after police break up parties during lockdown

Police have arrested 13 people and issued 11 more with fines after breaking up two parties in Liverpool during coronavirus lockdown.




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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman shot inside house during lockdown

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was shot inside a house during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Seagulls 'now eating rats' after closure of cafes and restaurants in Rome during coronavirus lockdown

The closure of cafes and restaurants in Rome due to the coronavirus outbreak means seagulls have had to change their habits and start eating rats, zoologists claim.




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£1.5m boost to help victims of domestic abuse during coronavirus lockdown

Extra funds were announced today to provide help for people fleeing domestic violence during the coronavirus restrictions.




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Anxiety levels hit unprecedented heights as coronavirus lockdown announced, poll finds

Anxiety levels soared to unprecedented heights around the time lockdown was announced in late March, according to the Government's official "happiness index".