THE next Fortnite live event is kicking off now and there's good news for UK gamers missing out on the Party Royale Concert.

AS THEY grapple with the gargantuan challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, ministers are under continual fire for their handling of the crisis. According to a brigade of armchair critics and political axe-grinders, the Government has failed on every front, from the inadequate supply of medical equipment to the dismal lack of preparedness.

Our immediate economic prospects for this country could hardly look grimmer. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Britain is on track for the worst slump in decades. In alarming terms, the extent of the recession was set out by a report this week from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility.

IN ITS unprecedented scale and potential for devastation, the coronavirus pandemic represents the biggest peacetime challenge ever faced by a British government. On every front, from the NHS to the economy, ministers have gargantuan responsibilities.

THE wards are almost deserted. Few patients fill the beds. But this is not a story of institutional failure. On the contrary, the emptiness of the vast temporary Nightingale hospital in London is a shining tribute to how well the NHS has handled the coronavirus pandemic.

A WEEK into Winston Churchill's prime ministership in May 1940, the war was going disastrously. As Western Europe buckled in the face of the German onslaught, the Nazi regime looked invincible. Yet even in this dark hour, Churchill bristled with defiance. "I think I see my way through," he told his son Randolph.

THE commemoration was heartfelt, the nostalgia moving, the gratitude profound.

The January transfer window is just around the corner, so which players are most likely to move?

The EFL and PFA have reached a collective agreement regarding a pay deferral for League One and Two players for the month of April.

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Morocco is somewhere I'd wanted to visit for a while. At its closest point, Morocco is less than 10 miles from Europe, and yet the country held a fascinating allure for me. Its culture is a centuries-old mix of Berber, Arab and Mediterranean influences, and all of these combine to create somewhere with a very distinctive and fascinating culture. Matthew Carey writes for Express.co.uk about his experience in Marrakech...

FLUFFY bedding, bowls of treats and a dog shammy awaited our Labrador, Tehya, when we rolled up at Dominoes holiday home in Stoke Gabriel, South Devon - and it wasn't too shabby for Tehya's two-legged friends either, having been luxuriously refurbished just a couple of years ago.

PROPERTY values in the UK don't yet appear to have been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, although industry leaders are unsure as to how long the current status quo can be maintained. With thousands of residential transactions on hold, it's extremely difficult to gauge the effect the pandemic has had on the property market since lockdown measures were introduced on March 26th.

CRIME rates seem to have dropped in the UK during the lockdown phase of the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. However, that doesn't mean you are completely safe. Here's some tips on how to keep your home safe during the lockdown.

PROPERTY owners are set to struggle from next month as renters are unable to pay their monthly fees due to income being reduced or cut because of the coronavirus pandemic, businessman Jeremy King warned.

MRS HINCH - also known as Sophie Hinchcliffe - is an Instagram cleaning sensation who has inspired millions to clean their home. She is known for her cheap cleaning hacks and quick easy methods. A Hinch fan has recently revealed how she got her windows gleaming with minimal effort.

MRS HINCH - aka Sophie Hinchcliffe - is an Instagram cleaning sensation who has inspired millions over the past year to clean their homes. She reveals cheap and quick cleaning hacks online to help people speed clean their homes. A fan has recently revealed a quick hack on how to remove hair and dust from carpets with easy to follow steps.

Frank Warren says there is no chance Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 will happen behind closed doors.

Evander Holyfield has confirmed he is coming out of retirement.

Anthony Joshua is scheduled to return to action in July.

Boxing news - Express Sport brings you the latest ongoings in the boxing world, including updates on Anthony Joshua, Mike Tyson and more.

Floyd Mayweather has flirted with coming out of retirement for a third time.

SPAIN has reported the second-highest number of infections around the globe, but how long has the country been under lockdown?

UK HOLIDAYS have become even more popular as holidaymakers ditch their summer holiday plans for future staycation breaks. Here's a list of the best hiking destinations in the UK to get you ready for that post-lockdown break.

THE GOVERNMENT is to enforce a new rule which will see all travellers arriving into the UK being instructed to go into a 14-day quarantine period. It is not yet known how this rule will be enforced, or for how long, but it has the potential to change the way we experience holidays.

GREEK island Santorini is trialling new social distancing measures for beachgoers, with the introduction of new plexiglass screens surrounding sun loungers and beach chairs. Will these measures mean Britons can soon visit?

AIRCRAFT engineers are on hand to do everything from small bits of daily maintenance at the end of a flight, to fixing major issues to avoid a fatal emergency. However, they also have the task of unclogging toilets - discovering some very bizarre items along the way.

GAME OF THRONES saw Jaime and Cersei Lannister perish together, but what if George RR Martin's A Dream of Spring will see a different ending?

THE WINDS OF WINTER has still not hit the shelves despite years of waiting for fans - so when is the new George RR Martin book coming out?

JK ROWLING is one of the most famous writers of our generation - but is she married with children?

THE WINDS OF WINTER will have a big focus on the Stark children's POV, argues a new fan theory.

BARNES AND NOBLE has a regular summer reading programme every year - but will they launch the same thing this year amid the coronavirus outbreak?

THE HOBBIT is exactly the story we need to escape from normal life - and now Andy Serkis will take on a mammoth reading.

LORD OF THE RINGS Gollum actor Andy Serkis has announced he will read JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit in one sitting live online for charity.

A TORY rift over lockdown emerged yesterday when Sajid Javid urged ministers to reopen the economy "as far and as quick" as possible to recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis.

BORIS Johnson will only unveil "limited" changes to coronavirus lockdown rules to come into effect next week, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.

THE UK's chief Brexit negotiator has hit back after his EU counterpart Michel Barnier said progress in trade talks had been "disappointing" and accused Britain of refusing to commit "seriously" on a number of key points.

KEIR STARMER's secret weapon against Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been revealed by Professor Tim Bale who detailed what the Labour leader can succeed in.

ANN WIDDECOMBE has warned it is "crucial" Boris Johnson does not extend the transition period.

BRITAIN'S full exit from EU rules is going ahead on schedule despite the coronavirus crisis, a Cabinet minister promised last night.

More than a dozen past cases of severe pneumonia in Manitoba were re-tested for COVID-19, according to a government spokesperson.

Ontario’s minister of long-term care has announced that the provincial government will conduct a review of the long-term care system once the COVID-19 pandemic settles.

Canadian dental offices that closed their doors during the initial shutdown of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic now worry the equipment needed to conduct their business is in short supply as they begin reopening.

A union representing health-care workers in long-term care homes says the province wants to change a directive that gives all workers access N95 masks.

Kenney noted that provincial physicians are the highest paid in Canada and in recent years saw their pay rise 'while Albertans' incomes were cratering.'

As many as 75,000 Americans could die because of drug or alcohol misuse and suicide as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis conducted by the national public health group Well Being Trust.

THE commemoration was heartfelt, the nostalgia moving, the gratitude profound.