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Coronavirus Latest

The symptoms list for Covid-19 has been updated

Nine New COVID Symptoms Added To NHS' Official List

People with a cold are being urged to stay at home and avoid contact with others from Friday

People With A Cold ‘Urged To Stay At Home’ Under New Government Guidance

Coronavirus tests won't be free from April 1

Here’s When You’ll Need To Start Paying For Lateral Flow Tests & How Much They'll Cost

Free Covid tests are set to be scrapped

Free PCR And Lateral Flow Tests Set To Be Scrapped

Ed Sheeran has tested positive for Covid

Ed Sheeran Tests Positive For Covid

Ariana Grande encouraged fans to get the Covid-19 vaccine

Ariana Grande Encourages Fan Base To Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19

Kate Garraway's husband is home from hospital after over a year

Kate Garraway’s Husband Returns Home After A Year In Hospital With Covid-19

The government is encouraging people to have twice-weekly Asymptomatic Tests

NHS Test and Trace

Why Regular, Rapid Testing For Covid-19 Is So Important & How To Do It

Promoted by NHS Test and Trace

The 'Eat Out To Help Out Scheme' could reportedly make a comeback

Is ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ Coming Back? Rishi Sunak’s Scheme Could Return

When will live music and concerts be back on in the UK?

When Will Music Concerts & Tours Resume In The UK?

Primark is set to reopen its doors in the next few months.

Primark Reveals Exact Date It Will Reopen After Lockdown

The NHS Covid app could be converted into a vaccine passport

NHS App Could Be Converted Into Covid Vaccine Passport

Should you book a holiday for summer 2021?

Should You Book A Holiday For Summer 2021 Outside The UK?

Nightclubs could reopen in England from June 21

Here’s When Nightclubs In England Could Reopen Again Under New Lockdown Exit Plan

Boris Johnson has outlined how England will come out of lockdown

England's Steps Out Of Lockdown: A Complete Guide

Dancing On Ice Contestants will be axed if they get a positive Covid test result

Dancing On Ice Contestants Will Be Axed If They Get Positive Covid-19 Result

Dr Alex emotional as he's appointed Ambassador for Mental Health

Dr Alex Made Ambassador For Mental Health By Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Rita Ora quarantined by guards after landing in Australia

Rita Ora Taken Into Quarantine After Landing In Australia

The Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out across mass vaccination centres

Mass Covid Vaccination Centres Announced Across England

Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson said to have fled lockdown to Maldives

Zara McDermott & Sam Thompson 'Break Tier 4 Rules' With Secret Maldives Holiday

Jessie Cave's baby has tested positive for coronavirus

Harry Potter Actress Jessie Cave’s Newborn Baby Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Michael Eavis says Glastonbury 2021 could still go ahead

Glastonbury Festival 2021 May Go Ahead If Enough People Vaccinated Says Michael Eavis

England lockdown likely to go on until March

COVID-19: England Lockdown 'Likely To Last Until March' & Will Be Eased 'Gradually'

PM Boris Johnson announces national lockdown in England

COVID-19: National Lockdown Announced By Prime Minister Including School Closures

Boris Johnson confirmed some schools will have to stay shut a little longer in January

Coronavirus: The Areas Which Will See Primary School Closures

Schools in England have been told they can send students home a day early for Christmas

Schools In England Are Breaking Up Early For Christmas

COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in the UK

COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Use In UK With Vaccinations Starting Next Week

The new rules for each of the local lockdown tiers have been announced

Post Lockdown Tiers: Here’s What You Can Actually Do Under The New Local Restrictions

The government will soon announce the tiers each region of England will enter after lockdown

What Tier Will I Be In After Lockdown? How To Check Which Level Your Region Will Move To

The coronavirus tiered system in England is about to get tougher

Boris Johnson Confirms Three-Tier Lockdown System Will Get Stricter

The UK's four nations have agreed on a Covid plan for Christmas

Coronavirus Rules Over Christmas ‘To Be Lifted’ For Five Days

I'm A Celebrity is taking place in Wales this year

What Are The Coronavirus Rules In Wales As I’m A Celebrity Begins At Gwrych Castle

Eat Out to Help Out may be back for winter 2021

The Eat Out To Help Out Scheme Could Return This Winter

The first covid vaccine is looking promising

First Coronavirus Vaccine Is 90 Per Cent Effective In Trial 'Milestone'

Don't Worry Darling stars Florence Pugh and Harry Styles

Olivia Wilde Speaks Out After Don’t Worry Darling Production Is Shut Down Due To Coronavirus

Boris Johnson insisted four weeks in lockdown is enough

Boris Johnson Assures Lockdown Will Only Last Four Weeks

Lockdown rules are less restrictive the second time around

Here's How Lockdown In England Will Be Different Second Time Around

Rishi Sunak has announced the government's financial plans for the coming months

Rishi Sunak Announces Furlough Scheme Will Be Extended Until March 2021

Tougher fines are in place for lockdown two

What Are The Tougher Fines As Second English Lockdown Begins?

Supermarket rules for lockdown 2

Supermarket Rules For Lockdown 2 Including 'Rationed' Items List

Lockdown part two in England begins on Thursday

What You’re Actually Allowed To Do Outdoors During Lockdown 2

A number of shops will be forced to close during lockdown two

The Shops Staying Open During Lockdown In England Part Two

Holiday companies are offering discounts on 2021 and 2022 travel

Holiday To Help Out Scheme Begins Offering Discounted Travel In 2021

The travel rules have changed for lockdown part two

Can I Go On Holiday In Lockdown? The New Travel Rules For England

Boris Johnson announces a new lockdown

Boris Johnson Announces New Nationwide Lockdown Restrictions

Boris Johnson hasn't ruled out a second national lockdown in England

Is England Going Into A Second Lockdown?

Boris Johnson will update the nation on the latest Covid-19 measures

Boris Johnson Announces Manchester Will Move To 'Very High' Covid Alert Level Tier

Wales will have a 'firebreak lockdown'

Wales Implements Circuit-Breaker Lockdown

Will England announce a two week 'circuit breaker' lockdown?

Will There Be A Circuit Breaker Lockdown In England As Wales Confirms Theirs?

Boris Johnson isn't making an announcement today (19 October)

Is Boris Johnson Making An Announcement Today?

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says London moving to Tier 2 lockdown

London Set To Move To Tier 2 With No Household Mixing 'From Friday'

Trick or treating isn't advised in 2020

Can You Go Trick Or Treating For Halloween In 2020?

Will Boris Johnson impose an October half term lockdown?

Will There Be A National Lockdown At October Half Term?

The government are introducing a Covid alert level tier system

What Tier Is My Area In? Coronavirus Postcode Checker Will Show Your Local Lockdown Level

Boris Johnson will give a coronavirus update on 12 October

Boris Johnson Enforces Three-Tier Coronavirus Lockdown System Across England

Boris Johnson is set to announce new coronavirus rules on Monday

Boris Johnson To Announce New Coronavirus Rules On Monday With Three-Tier Lockdown System

HRVY has tested negative after a week with coronavirus

Strictly Come Dancing’s HRVY Is Covid Free One Week After Testing Positive

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 may be axed if another national lockdown is enforced

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 Could Be Axed If There’s Another National Lockdown

HRVY reveals he's got COVID-19 in Instagram story

WATCH: HRVY Breaks Silence After COVID-19 Diagnosis Throws Strictly Journey Off Track

Risi Sunak's Job Support Scheme

Rishi Sunak Announces Job Support Scheme For Employees Working Reduced Hours

McDonald's has had to make changes to its service after the new coronavirus rules

McDonald’s Announce Changes To Services & Opening Hours After New Covid-19 Rules Are Introduced

The app notifies you if you have been in close contact with someone who has contracted coronavirus.

The NHS COVID-19 app

NHS Covid-19 App: How Does It Work & How Can I Download It?

Promoted by The NHS COVID-19 app

Boris Johnson said he was 'deeply, spiritually reluctant to make any of these impositions, or infringe anyone’s freedom'.

WATCH: Boris Johnson Says We Must ‘Reserve The Right To Go Further’ With Restrictions In Address To The Nation

'The Great British Bake Off' returns as cast and crew quarantined together

Great British Bake Off Contestants & Judges Quarantined Together 'To Make Show As Normal As Possible'

Boris Johnson will address the nation with the new coronavirus measures

Boris Johnson's Speech: The New Coronavirus Measures Announced By The Prime Minister

UK pubs and restaurants could shut as second lockdown looks likely

COVID-19: Pubs & Restaurants To Shut 'In Days' As Two Week Lockdown Looks Likely

The UK could face a two-week national lockdown in October

Two-Week National Lockdown In October Under Discussion By Ministers

Strictly pros and celebrities will have to isolate before the new series

The Isolation Rules Strictly Come Dancing Pros & Contestants Must Follow This Year

Robert Pattinson spotted kissing girlfriend after COVID-19 diagnosis

Robert Pattinson Kisses Suki Waterhouse After Testing Positive For COVID-19

North-east England will face tougher coronavirus restrictions

Tougher Coronavirus Restrictions Expected In North East From Friday

10pm curfews could be introduced to curb the increase in coronavirus cases

New Coronavirus Rules Could See 10pm Curfew Introduced

New rules are being introduced for pubs and restaurants

The New Coronavirus Rules For Pubs And Restaurants In England

New coronavirus laws in England ban social gatherings of more than six

People Flouting New Coronavirus Social Gathering Rules Will Face £100 Fine

Social gatherings will be limited from 30 to six people

Social Gatherings Of More Than Six People Are Set To Be Banned By Law In England

Government to cut household gathering limit after COVID-19 spike

COVID-19: Household Gathering Limit To Be Cut As Spike In UK Cases

Fans are not happy Coronavirus has reached Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson Fans React To News He Has Coronavirus & They Are Not Happy

Eat Out To Help Out Scheme is still available at some restaurants

Who Is Still Doing Eat Out To Help Out Scheme? A Complete List Of Restaurants

The Rock shared a video to his IGTV explaining how his whole family tested positive for coronavirus

Dwayne Johnson And His Family Test Positive For COVID-19

Deliveroo's 'Eat In To Help Out' Scheme offers five pounds off orders

How To Claim Deliveroo's 'Eat In To Help Out' & How Much Money Do You Get Off?

Adam Collard has caught Coronavirus after Greek getaway

Love Island's Adam Collard Has Coronavirus After Greek Holiday As He Reveals Symptoms

Restaurants are extending the 'Eat Out To Help Out' scheme into September

Eat Out To Help Out Extended: Restaurants Announce They Are Carrying Scheme Into September

Matt Hancock defends £13 a day for low paid isolating workers

£13 A Day Given To Workers Forced To Isolate Deemed A 'Slap In The Face'

Face masks must now be worn in communal areas of secondary schools in England

Pupils Must Wear Face Masks In Schools In England After Government U-Turn

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Ofqual apologise and announce predicted grades can be used for A-level students

A-Level Predicted Grades To Be Used In Massive Government U-Turn As Algorithm Scrapped

Harry Styles sticks to safety measures whilst in Bath

Harry Styles Spotted In Bath & Praised For Sticking To Social Distancing Posing With Fans

40% of students have A-levels downgraded by exam board

A-Level Students Anger As They See A 40% Downgrade From Predicted Grades

Boris Johnson made the announcement at the Downing Street press conference.

Boris Johnson Postpones Latest Coronavirus Lockdown Easing Measure In England

Oxford University have made a promising development on their vaccine

Oxford University Covid-19 Vaccine Safe And ‘Can Train Immune System’

The UK has signed early access to 90 million vaccinations

UK Secures Early Access To 90 Million Coronavirus Vaccinations

People could face a fine if they don't wear face coverings in shops from July 24

Is It Compulsory For Children To Wear Face Masks In Shops?

Boris Johnson said work from home advice will relax from 1 August

Boris Johnson Announces ‘Work From Home’ Guidance Will End 1 August And Hopes 'Normality Will Return By Christmas'

A COVID-19 vaccine trial is showing promising results

COVID-19: Breakthrough In Trial As Vaccine Could Provide 'Double Protection' Against Virus

Ibiza bars and beach clubs are looking a little different after lockdown

How Ibiza Venues Are Becoming Covid Secure As They Re-Open

Face masks must be worn in supermarkets and shops under new rules.

Face Masks Must Be Worn In Shops From 24 July, Government Set To Announce

Gyms, pools and leisure centres can finally reopen their doors!

Gyms, Pools And Leisure Centres Can Reopen From 25 July, Says Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden

Kanye West declares himself anti-vaccination calling them the devil's work

COVID-19: Kanye West Calls Vaccines 'The Mark Of The Beast' & Says He Had Coronavirus

Diners can get £10 off per head when dining in August Monday-Wednesday

Government Announce 50 Per Cent Off Voucher Scheme For Restaurants Across The Country

Rishi Sunak unveiled the job kickstart scheme for young people

Rishi Sunak Announces Kickstart Jobs Scheme To Create Thousands Of Jobs For Young People

Kate Garraway appeared on Good Morning Britain to give an update on Derek

Kate Garraway Says Her Children Have ‘Effectively Lost Their Dad’ In Heartbreaking Good Morning Britain Interview

Top scientist says face masks as important as seat belts and not drunk driving

COVID-19: Refusing To Wear A Face Mask Should Be Same Taboo As Drink Driving

Rishi Sunak will update the country on the economy on Wednesday

Rishi Sunak Considering Giving £500 Vouchers To Every UK Adult To Boost Industries Hit By Covid-19

Twitter teased an Edit button for those who wore masks

Twitter Teases Edit Button As Long As Everyone Wears Masks

A huge list of countries has been officially approved as holiday locations you can travel to

Full List Of Approved Countries England Can Travel To Which Are Exempt From Quarantine

Gyms can reopen 'in a couple of weeks'

Boris Johnson Says Gyms Can Reopen In ‘A Couple Of Weeks’

Boris Johnson's warning to the public ahead of pubs reopening on Saturday

Boris Johnson Warns Nation Not To 'Overdo It' Ahead Of Pubs Opening

Government to announce list of low-risk countries without travel quarantine

COVID-19: Government To Announce Dozens Of 'Quarantine Exempt' Countries Safest To Visit

Pupils' return to school is mandatory in September

The New Coronavirus Measures For Schools Reopening In September

Cinemas can reopen from 4 July

How Cinemas Will Have Changed When They Reopen – Including No More Pick ’N’ Mix

Donald Trump buys entire supply of COVID-19 drug for USA

US Buys Entire Supply Of COVID-19 Medicine & UK Will Go Without For Months

GCSE and A-level pupils can sit exams in autumn

GCSE And A-Level Students Can Sit Exams In Autumn To Improve Grades

Local lockdowns could take place in other cities across the UK

Coronavirus: 10 Towns & Cities Where Local Lockdowns Could Follow In Leicester’s Footsteps

Boris Johnson has announced a new affordable housing scheme

Boris Johnson Announces Affordable Housing Scheme With 30 Per Cent Discount For First-Time Buyers

Leicester is the first city to have a local lockdown and police will enforce it

COVID-19: Leicester's Local Lockdown Measures Revealed As Police To Enforce Measures

Parents could face a penalty for not sending their kids to school from September

Parents Will Face Fines For Children's Non-Attendance When Schools Resume From September

Weddings in England can only take place with up to 30 people

Weddings In England Given New Rules Amid Covid-19 Including No Singing And No Food Or Drink

Emily Eavis hints at whether Glastonbury 2021 be going ahead?

Will Glastonbury 2021 Going Ahead? Dates, Emily Eavis Hints & Line-Up Changes

Bars, pubs and eateries will have a 'new normal' with new strict rules

The New Pub & Restaurant Rules To Expect When Hospitality Industry Reopens On July 4

Gyms are set to look different once they open their doors again

How Gyms Will Look When They Reopen

McDonald's breakfast menu is back!

McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Is Back In 42 Restaurants From Today

Pubs can reopen from 4 July.

JD Wetherspoon Confirms That Its Pubs Will Reopen On 4 July

The Prime Minister announced the lockdown changes that will take place on July 4

Boris Johnson Speech: Pubs & Hairdressers Can Reopen On July 4 But Gyms & Nightclubs Must Remain Closed

Flight companies sell seats for less than a tenner for July flights

COVID-19: Do Flight Prices Show Flying Won't Be As Expensive As Everyone Feared?

Boris Johnson announced schools will reopen in England in September

Boris Johnson Announces All Schools In England Will Reopen Fully In September

Many people are anxious about leaving lockdown

Why You Might Be Feeling Post-Lockdown Anxiety And How To Manage It

Disneyland Paris will reopen next month.

Disneyland Paris Announces Reopening Date

Pubs could re-open from 4 July

Boris Johnson To Announce Tomorrow When Pubs Can Reopen

People want to know if they can holiday in 2020

Can I Go On Holiday In The UK From 4 July? The Travel Restrictions Easing Soon

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