Nicola Sturgeon has said routine testing of care home visitors is being considered as she seeks to allay fears about the easing of restrictions for the care sector. Speaking at
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Deaf people have said the lack of a sign language interpreter at coronavirus briefings in England is leaving the community “isolated” and allowing misinformation to spread. British Sign Language (BSL)
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The Government has been accused of ignoring its own scientists after documents showed that a “circuit-breaker” lockdown was recommended for England by expert advisers three weeks ago. The Scientific Advisory
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Boris Johnson announced the closure of pubs and bars across Merseyside as he battled to gain control over the coronavirus outbreak. The Prime Minister launched a three-tier system of local
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The Government has failed to account for £3 billion spent on private contracts since the start of lockdown, new figures have shown. It comes as three cross-party MPs and the
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The Welsh Government has appointed a Cabinet minister to take responsibility for mental health and wellbeing through the coronavirus pandemic. Eluned Morgan (pictured) will assume ministerial responsibility for mental health
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The Government will pay two thirds of the wages of staff in pubs, restaurants and other businesses if they are forced to close under new coronavirus restrictions, the Chancellor has
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Government scientific advisers warned that support packages including financial aid should be rolled out as a “matter of urgency” to encourage more people to self-isolate for the full period required.
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The coronavirus emergency is becoming graver by the hour, Northern Ireland’s health minister warned. A record high in the daily number of new positive cases was recorded on Friday as
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The Northern Ireland public face beefed-up coronavirus fines, with fixed penalty notices starting at £200. The list of locations where people must wear a face covering has also been extended
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