Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Friday night. We have another update for you tomorrow morning.
Tougher measures for parts of northern England
Coronavirus measures have been tightened in Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn in a bid to reduce the spread of cases. From Saturday onwards, residents in those areas in the north-west of England will not be allowed to socialize with anyone from outside their households. It is the latest move in the government’s attempt to tackle the virus with a more targeted approach. Click here to find out how many confirmed cases there are in your area.
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Oldham will have additional restrictions, along with Pendle and Blackburn
2. Prohibition of eviction shall be extended by four weeks
The ban on landlords evicting tenants in England was due to end on Monday – but it has now been extended to 20 September. The government introduced the ban in March to help those financially affected by the lockon of the coronavirus. The expansion – described by Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer as an “11th hour U-turn” – came after charity warned of a crisis for the homeless. Read more about the current rules on evictions.
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3. British government debt exceeded £ 2 trillion
The British government debt has for the first time exceeded £ 2 trillion after heavy spending to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Spending on measures such as the employment retention scheme means that the debt amount is now equal to the value of everything the UK produces in a year. How does it work if a government wants to borrow money, and when does it have to repay it? Find out here.
4. Driving test website crashes when bookings restart
The website for booking new driving tests in England and Wales was relaunched on Friday for tests starting on 14 September. But after what the Agency for Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVSA) called “unusual demand”, the site crashed. Many people complained on social media about not being able to access the site and the DVSA said it was working to resolve the issue. It stopped all driving tests on March 20 due to the pandemic.
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5. Possessions of students indoors through university halls
A student who returned to her bathroom five months after she was made to leave due to coronavirus restrictions found that all of her belongings had been smashed. Hannah Mullins and two other students at the University of Brighton made arrangements to collect their items and arrived to find them all away. The possessions she left behind at the start of the lockdown included her professional camera, art supplies for her graphic design degree, clothing and makeup.
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Stacks of belongings of students at the University of Brighton were smashed in the baking shops.
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