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Food For London Now: Families on frontline of hunger emergency

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Coronavirus fatalities in England around 40% higher than reported as highest ever weekly death toll recorded

The death toll linked to coronavirus in England is around 40 per cent higher than previously reported, new figures show.




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Coronavirus: Expert's view on comparing the UK to other countries

With coronavirus spreading rapidly in countries across the world, we look at how the situation in the UK compares to that in other countries.




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Murder probe launched in Hayes after man, 37, dies in 'vicious assault'

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 37-year-old man died following a "vicious assault" in west London.




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Royal Mail scraps Saturday letter deliveries until further notice due to coronavirus pandemic

Royal Mail has stopped Saturday letter deliveries across the UK until further notice to "ease the additional burden" on staff caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Families of NHS and social care staff who die from coronavirus to receive £60,000

Families of NHS and social care staff who die from coronavirus in the course of "essential frontline work" will receive a £60,000 payment, Matt Hancock has said.




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Death toll among NHS and social care workers rises to 108 as Sir Keir Starmer laments UK's fatalities as 'truly awful'

Dominic Raab has paid tribute to the frontline health and care workers who have given their lives to fighting coronavirus, as he confirmed more than 108 such deaths so far.




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True UK coronavirus death toll reaches 26,097, new figures including care home fatalities show

A total of 26,097 people have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus, Public Health England has said.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Huge jump in death toll as Covid-19 figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community revealed

The UK discovered the true toll of coronavirus deaths today when the Government unveils figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community .




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Princes Charles warns Covid-19 could 'wreak utter havoc' in vulnerable countries




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New York funeral home put bodies in trucks after running out of space

Police were called to a funeral home in New York after a bad smell coming from the street outside turned out to be from hundreds of bodies kept inside trucks.




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UK Covid-19 deaths hit 26,771 as Boris Johnson confirms 674 more fatalities across hospitals, care homes and community

The number of coronavirus deaths in the UK has increased by 674 – bringing the national total to 26,771.




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US spies say Covid-19 not man-made but do not rule out Chinese lab accident

Coronavirus was "not man-made or genetically modified," US intelligence agencies have said.




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Huge increase in food bank use in recent weeks, charities warn

The coronavirus crisis has sparked a huge increase in people using food banks for essential supplies, charities have warned.




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Spectacular double rainbow appears in skies over UK just in time for nation's Clap for Carers

A double rainbow appeared in the skies above the UK just in time for the nation coming together to clap for health workers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.




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No new coronavirus cases in Wuhan for first time since outbreak began, Chinese authorities say

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Ethnic minorities at greater risk of virus death, says study

People from black and ethnic minorities appear to be at greater risk of dying from coronavirus, according to a study of patients at three London hospitals.




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Britain's factories suffer worst month on record

Britain's factories suffered their worst month on record in April as production, employment and order books all fell at unprecedented rates, according to a key survey today.




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UK weather: Sunniest April on record, Met Office confirms

April had its sunniest month on record for the UK, the Met Office has confirmed.




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Upminster shooting: Neighbours' shock after boy, 11, suffers potentially life-changing injuries after east London gun attack

Neighbours have described their shock after a boy suffered "possibly life-changing" injuries after being shot in east London.




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Food For London Now: Jack Whitehall reveals 'I only discovered how vital Felix Project is when I volunteered to help food deliveries for vulnerable'

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Woman in 20s fighting for life with 'slash' injuries after street fight in Brent

A woman in her 20s is fighting for her life in hospital with "slash injuries" after a street fight in north-west London.




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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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Harry Dunn's twin brother has told Boris Johnson: 'I've had enough of the lies'

Harry Dunn's twin brother has told Boris Johnson that he has "had enough of the lies" as his family continue to fight for justice.




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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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Murder charge over death of 'lovely and very gentle' man who sustained serious injuries in own home

A man has been charged with the murder of a "lovely and very gentle" man who sustained severe injuries in his own home.




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Boris Johnson to call on countries to 'pull together' in battle against coronavirus pandemic

Boris Johnson is set to urge countries to "pull together" in the fight against the global coronavirus pandemic.




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Stampede for £50,000 bounce back loans to halt bankruptcies during coronavirus crisis

Thousands of firms today rushed to get "bounce back" loans of up to £50,000 to avoid going bust within weeks as the coronavirus crisis wreaked havoc in the economy.




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Seventies West End car park to become £150m underground wellness centre

A huge underground car park in the heart of the West End is to be converted into a £150 million subterranean healthcare and entertainment complex.




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How will graduation ceremonies be affected by lockdown?

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected people from all walks of life, including university students who were set to graduate in 2020.




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Security guard denies raping woman while working at NHS hospital in Harlow

A security guard has denied raping a woman while working at an NHS hospital.




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UK 'behind most other European countries' in coronavirus response, says health expert

The UK has fallen behind many other European countries in its response to coronavirus, a public health expert has said.




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Vulnerable people still struggling to access food supplies amid coronavirus crisis, Which? warns

Urgent action is still needed to make it easier for vulnerable people to access supermarket delivery slots and other sources of supplies, Which? has warned.




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Wembley Stadium: Person dies on tracks at north-west London railway station

Person pronounced dead at the scene after incident early on Tuesday morning




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Murder probe after pensioner found with head injuries in Tufnell Park

Detectives were today investigating the death of a pensioner found slumped with a head injury on a tree-lined street in north London.




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'Dedicated' health worker, 68, who devoted 20 years to NHS dies after contracting coronavirus

A hospital worker described as a "true gentleman" by colleagues has died after contracting coronavirus.




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Woman held on suspicion of murder after elderly man dies and others injured in 'stabbing' at shop in South Wales

A woman has been arrested for suspected murder after a reported stabbing outside a shop in South Wales left an elderly man dead and several others injured.




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Man charged with murder of pensioner found with head injuries in Tufnell Park

A man has been charged with murdering a pensioner who was found with a head injury on Monday.




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First picture of pensioner who died with head injuries in north London home

This is the first picture of a pensioner who died after being found by police with head injuries at his north London home.




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Food For London Now faces: 'The opportunities to support those in need are endless'

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Final supermoon of 2020 to appear in UK skies on Thursday

The last supermoon of the year is set to appear in UK skies on Thursday.




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Faces behind Food For London Now campaign share their stories of tackling food poverty in the city

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Third of families may have to make 'financial sacrifices' for up to a year due to coronavirus crisis

More than a third of families with children living at home may have to cut back on spending for up to a year after the coronavirus lockdown measures end, a survey has found.




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Brandon Lewis tries to calm expectations ahead of coronavirus lockdown review as he warns: don't get carried away

The Government has cautioned the public against overexcitement at the prospect of the coronavirus lockdown being eased.




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Battle of Britain veteran Terry Clark dies on the eve of VE Day at the age of 101

Longtime friend pays tribute to war hero, who was involved in six kills, saying he was a "true gentleman"




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Wales eases lockdown by reopening garden centres and libraries and relaxing exercise rules

Wales has taken the first step to easing lockdown by relaxing exercise rules and reopening some libraries, tips and garden centres.




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Kate and Will hear WWII stories as they video call veterans to mark VE Day's 75th anniversary

Prince William and Kate heard stories about Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill's "secret" birthday message his son when they chatted veterans about their VE Day memories.




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Roy Horn dead: Magician dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus

Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75 after contracting coronavirus, a representative has said.




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

A "dedicated and loving" nurse with coronavirus has tragically died five weeks after first being placed on a ventilator.