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Musicals out, one-man plays in: Broadway gets creative waiting for show to go on

Television can fake it, movie audiences can wear masks, but a live theatre performance like "Romeo and Juliet" needs real actors kissing and fighting rivals in front of real people.




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As pandemic rages, anything goes for bitcoin's third 'halving'

Bitcoin is about to undergo a scheduled technical adjustment as the number of new coins awarded the computer wizards who "mine" the cryptocurrency will be cut in half, but forecasting which way its price will move afterward is more complicated now.




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'The government is failing us': Laid-off Americans struggle in coronavirus crisis

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Government urges UK to stick to social distancing rules over Easter break and 'stay the course' in coronavirus battle

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When am I allowed to go outside during the coronavirus lockdown?

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'Open golf courses and private playing fields for safe exercise during coronavirus lockdown'

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Dominic Raab says coronavirus lockdown 'not done yet' as he urges Brits to 'keep going' with social distancing this Easter

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Coronavirus deaths to continue to rise 'for two weeks' even after intensive care admissions start to drop, top Government adviser says

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Boris Johnson in 'very good spirits' amid coronavirus battle after leaving intensive care

The PM 'waved at doctors and nurses' when he was leaving intensive care Coronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live coronavirus updates here




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UK park visits increased last weekend despite Covid-19 lockdown, Google data shows

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Apple and Google to harness smartphones for coronavirus infection tracking

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Cross-party MPs unite to demand urgent recall of Parliament to scrutinise Government's coronavirus response

The Government is facing calls from cross-party MPs to urgently recall of parliament in "virtual" form so that their coronavirus response can be properly scrutinised.




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British public stick to Government lockdown rules on beaches and parks despite UK's warmest day of year so far

The British public appeared to stick to the Government's advice on avoiding beaches and parks even as the UK saw its warmest day of the year so far.




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Archbishop of Canterbury holds Easter service from his kitchen as churches around the country go remote

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Boris Johnson name-checks NHS staff who 'saved my life, no question' as he says it 'could have gone either way'

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UK enters fourth week of coronavirus lockdown as Government set to review measures within days

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'Proud' London bus driver begs Government to do more to protect transport workers amid coronavirus outbreak

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Downing Street defends coronavirus testing of Michael Gove's daughter, saying he has 'central role' in fight against Covid-19

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Leading scientist claims Government failed to prepare for coronavirus outbreak

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CNN's David Gregory calls out Donald Trump's 'ego and insecurity' after attack on press at coronavirus briefing

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Donald Trump tells American public to wear scarves as face masks in fight against coronavirus: They would be very good

"You can use a scarf," the US Leader said as he addressed the demand for face masks. "A lot of people have scarves... scarves would be very good.




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US bishop who said 'God is larger than this dreaded virus' and ignored social distancing guidelines dies after contracting coronavirus

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Virgin Atlantic plane ferries cargo of vital PPE from China to UK

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BMW driver goes on 170-mile spin 'to have a break from wife and kids'

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'Gorgeous' couple who dedicated their lives to others die within a fortnight of each other after contracting Covid-19

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Duke of Westminster pledges £12.5m to fight against Covid-19 with millions going direct to NHS

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Government pledges coronavirus test for 'everyone who needs one' in care homes

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The Londoner: 'Stolen Van Gogh now underworld currency'

In today's Diary: What will happen to the stolen Van Gogh? / Adam Macqueen on unorthodox writer's block / Opera stars raising money for musicians / Geoffrey Cox's unfortunate Easter reading




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Brits set for lockdown extension as 'peak still not reached yet,' Government confirms

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Nurses may have to re-use 'throwaway' masks and gowns in PPE supply crisis

The crisis over shortages of vital protective clothing for doctors and nurses was laid bare today with the leak of plans to start re-using disposable equipment.




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South Koreans go to the polls wearing masks and plastic gloves in election held amid coronavirus pandemic

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Harry and Meghan ask for wedding broadcast profits to go to hunger charity

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arranged for money generated from their royal wedding broadcast to be used to help feed children during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Matt Hancock announces 'right to say goodbye' to loved ones dying from Covid-19

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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Britain could be approaching peak of Covid-19 as Government launches new social care plan

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David vs Goliath: Haye swaps boxing ring for poker table in new Amazon Prime documentary

When David Haye agreed to swap the boxing gym for a poker table and challenge the world's best, the former heavyweight and cruiserweight world champion admits he did not know what he was letting himself in for.




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Government set to extend coronavirus lockdown for three weeks amid signs infections starting to peak

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New Zealand comic Laura Daniel 'deeply sorry' after Jacinda Ardern cake goes hilariously wrong

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Family of boy, 13, who died alone after contracting Covid-19 'comforted' that others will get chance to say goodbye

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UK coronavirus LIVE: Government extends lockdown by at least three weeks to avoid 'second peak' of Covid-19

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UK coronavirus LIVE: Deaths hit 14,576 in hospitals as Government launches vaccine taskforce

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Government blasted over refusal to clarify coronavirus lockdown exit strategy

MPs are calling for 'strategic clarity' from the Government




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Councils to get £1.6billion boost as Government vows to support communities through Covid-19 pandemic

The Government has pledged an extra £1.6 billion in funding to councils to help them tackle the coronavirus pandemic.




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Police officer filmed saying he'll 'make something up' to get man arrested: 'Who are they going to believe, me or you?'

Police have launched an investigation after an officer was filmed threatening to "make something up" in order to arrest a man.




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Funerals can go ahead with close family present, Government confirms

Funerals must be allowed to take place to enable families to mourn their loved ones, the Government has said.




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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Another 888 die in hospital of Covid-19 as Government pressed on dwindling protective equipment supply

The Government is under increasing pressure to provide NHS staff with vital personal protective equipment (PPE), as supplies dwindle at the height of the coronavirus crisis.




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'Very good chance' of coronavirus vaccine but no certainty, says leading scientist

A team of scientists are due to start clinical trials towards the end of next week




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Hospital leaders reveal 'exasperation' as they hit out at Government over failed PPE delivery

Hospital leaders have criticised the Government after a shipment which contained vital equipment for NHS staff was delayed.




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Piers Morgan tears into Oliver Dowden in heated GMB interview as he accuses Government of 'sending people out to get infected'

Piers Morgan has accused the Government of "actively sending people out to get infected" at the start of the coronavirus outbreak during a heated interview with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.




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CCTV appeal after brick thrown at paramedic's window in Slough leaves them 'unable to go to work'

A paramedic was left unable to go to work after a brick was thrown through their car window.




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New York woman creates exchange for unused travel cards to go to key workers during coronavirus crisis

As the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide, one woman in New York has devised a simple system to ease the financial burden for those risking their lives on the frontline.