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[ad_1] England has the coronavirus “back under control”, said Health Secretary Matt Hancock. At a press conference in Downing Street, Hancock acknowledged that the new restrictions have been tough, but noted that the tougher measures have worked. Hancock insisted that “there is hope on the horizon” as he repeated the …

[ad_1] Three other people have died from coronavirus in Wales and more than 800 new positive cases have been confirmed. The latest statistics released by Public Health Wales (PHW) on Monday show that 802 people tested positive for the virus in Wales in the last 24 hours. The number of …

[ad_1] The death toll in hospitals from coronavirus in the UK rose by 199 amid a study that found infections fell by almost a third in England during the shutdown. England reported 183 deaths, Northern Ireland had 10 and Scotland and Wales had three to bring the UK’s total number …

[ad_1] A man pleaded guilty to the murder of a 12-year-old boy in a hit and run outside a school in Essex. Terence Glover, 52, admitted to manslaughter for diminished responsibility at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Harley Watson was killed after a vehicle collided with children leaving Debden Park High School …

[ad_1] The family of a prisoner who committed suicide after receiving a controversial “interminable” sentence has received compensation from the government in an out-of-court settlement, The Guardian has learned. Tommy Nicol was incarcerated under the terms of the now-abolished imprisonment for public protection (IPP), under which offenders received a minimum …

[ad_1] It’s hard to say, and of course full investigations will be conducted. Speaking after the race ended, F1’s Ross Brawn was candid about how troubling the barrier issue was, but called the Halo a “lifesaver.” “Without a doubt, we have to do a very deep analysis of all the …

[ad_1] Good Morning. As MPs will vote tomorrow on the three-tiered coronavirus restrictions for England that will take effect when the lockdown ends on Wednesday, Downing Street continues its efforts to contain the revolt planned by skeptics of the Tory lockdown at the Covid Recovery Group that han was angered …

[ad_1] It is “too early to tell” whether another national shutdown will be needed after Christmas, according to a senior minister. George Eustice said “nothing can be ruled out” when asked by Sky News if the “stay-at-home” measures could be re-enacted to maintain coronavirus under control. The environment secretary also …

[ad_1] NHS hospitals across the country have been told to await a coronavirus vaccine since Wednesday, according to reports. The hospital trusts were reportedly told to prepare for the Pfizer / BioNtech jab to be approved by the Medicines and Health Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The vaccine is said to be …

[ad_1] Boris Johnson is due to release an impact assessment of coronavirus restrictions as he continues to try to convince Conservative MPs to back his plan for a new tiered system in England when the national shutdown ends on Wednesday. The prime minister is expected to share an analysis of …