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England could ‘run out of ICU beds in two weeks’

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Doctor turned Miss England trapped in India joins calls for government to help thousands of Britons

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Terrified British tourists and expats face ‘living on the streets’ as they remain stranded in India after their flights home were cancelled.  A junior doctor turned current Miss England is one of thousands of Brits stranded in India has pleaded for help from the British government to get her home – so she can help … Read more

Weddings are cut to just FIVE people during coronavirus outbreak, Church of England confirms 

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Church of England weddings during the coronavirus outbreak should be limited to a maximum of five people, including the bride and groom, new guidance says. And apart from the couple themselves, everyone else should observe a social distance as far as possible, the guidance says. The Church said important life events can go ahead but … Read more

Coronavirus: Bank of England slashes interest rates to just 0.1%

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Bank of England slashes interest rates to just 0.1% to help boost UK economy as ministers unveil emergency laws to tackle the spread of coronavirus Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee had a special meeting today Committee decided to cut interest rates from 0.25 per cent to just 0.1 per cent It is second interest … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: At Bank of England, Andrew Bailey displays assertiveness he never discovered at FCA

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As the Covid-19 crisis erupted, few would have predicted that central banks would end up front of stage. The ongoing volatility on financial markets has given them a key role.  In his third day as Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey displayed the assertiveness which he never quite discovered in his previous job … Read more

Coronavirus ‘will be with us permanently’, former Bank of England deputy governor warns 

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Coronavirus ‘will be with us permanently’ and the world will have to learn to live with it, former Bank of England deputy governor warns John Gieve said policymakers had a ‘huge job’ on their hands with the virus Another £117bn was wiped off British shares this morning on market opening  Mr Gieve said it was … Read more

Thousands of criminals in England and Wales owe £1.2billion in unpaid fees

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Thousands of criminals in England and Wales owe £1.2billion in unpaid fees and fines as critics accuse offenders of ‘laughing in the face of the courts’ Money owed by criminals in England and Wales soared to a record £1.2billion Total amount imposed by courts has more than doubled in the last five years It means … Read more

Best savings rates: Top deals go up in smoke after Bank of England base rate cut

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Banks and building societies have already started slashing rates on some of the best savings deals, just two days after the Bank of England announced an emergency base rate cut to 0.25 per cent. Three of the seven highest-paying easy-access accounts have either been pulled from sale or seen their rates cut, while some of … Read more

EVERY football game in England ‘WILL be held behind closed doors with NO games to be shown in pubs’

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2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more