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The devastating impact of the lockdown on the nation’s health is laid bare tonight. Shocking figures reveal that admissions for seven deadly non-coronavirus conditions between March and June fell by more than 173,000 on the previous year.  The NHS Digital data for England shows there were nearly 6,000 fewer admissions …

A Czech billionaire is sitting on paper profits of almost £100 million having piled into Royal Mail shares at the height of the pandemic. Daniel Kretinsky started building his stake in the spring, when shares in the company hit record lows. Between March and July, the billionaire known as the …

Clothes and drinks are among the most popular items Britons ordered online during lockdown, new research suggests. More than six in 10 (64%) of UK adults have received deliveries to update their wardrobe since March 23 – and 43% have bought soft drinks, wine or beer, according to figures from …

The Queen has said she was “inspired” by the results of a photographic lockdown project led by the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate and a panel of judges selected 100 images from more than 31,000 entries for the Hold Still digital exhibition, which launched with the National Portrait Gallery in May. …

1 House prices will fall almost 14 per cent next year once the government’s temporary cut in stamp duty ends and the economic impact of coronavirus filters through to the property market, according to the Centre for Economic and Business Research. 2 Private companies will get access to public data …

There’s no mystery about who this celebrates! New coin marks 100 years since publication of Agatha Christie’s first crime novel The Mysterious Affair At Styles introduced Hercule Poirot to the world in 1920 The coin is available on the Royal Mint’s website, priced from £10 to £1,115 The novel ushered …

Students at RADA have called for George Bernard Shaw’s name to be removed from the drama school’s theatre because of his support for eugenics. The students have demanded the playwright’s name be removed from the George Bernard Shaw Theatre (GBS Theatre) as part of an anti-racism action plan. They have …

A RARE coin which was released to mark Prince Charles’ 60th birthday has sold for £120 online. The circulated fiver has the lowest mintage in the history of UK £5 coins with just over 14,000 in circulation, according to website Change Checker. 1 The lucky seller nabbed £119.99 for their £5 coin …

A royal romance? Matt Smith (who played Prince Philip in The Crown) enjoys a night out in London with Emilia Clarke (who starred in Game of Thrones as a princess) By Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:00, 13 September 2020 | Updated: 01:03, 13 September …

There’s nothing more annoying than loose change jingling around in your pockets, but according to coin collectors, there could be a hidden jackpot right under your nose. A mistake at the Royal Australia Mint in 2000 led to a unique set of $1 coins being made, and now they’re valued …