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The number of coronavirus cases in London has almost quadrupled in a week as the UK’s epidemic continues to spread into all corners of the British Isles. The capital city now has at least 4,637 cases, a jump from the 1,221 reported last Friday, three days before Britons were ordered …

They’ve opted for a new life in La La Land – it’s what they wanted and planned.  But how long will it be before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – especially the duke – begin to experience niggling regrets?  As one royal insider – previously a great admirer – …

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son Archie has a new American playmate… after Meghan’s friend Misha Nonoo gives birth to a baby boy By Richard Eden for The Daily Mail Published: 22:04, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 22:05, 27 March 2020 Newly ensconced in La-la land, the …

Royal Mail deliveries under threat as union leaders urge workers to call in sick rather than risk contracting coronavirus while postmen say slam lack of protective equipment Postal workers unhappy with delivering ‘pointless junk mail’ during lockdown  Soaring absence rates could lead to ‘reductions in services’ Union workers encourage staff …

The former IBM factory near Glasgow has become Britain’s second crisis hospital as the building has been offered to NHS Scotland in the battle against coronavirus. It comes as the ExCel Centre in Newham, East London, was kitted out with 4,000 beds and two morgues amid the Covid-19 crisis.  Britain’s …

Rishi Sunak’s multi-billion-pound coronavirus bailout has left hundreds of thousands of self-employed workers ‘close to a cliff edge’. The Chancellor unveiled a scheme handing out cash grants worth up to £2,500 a month, in a boost for taxi drivers, musicians, gig economy workers and freelancers. Many welcomed the move but some have …

Home Office reveals new powers to tackle people flouting the coronavirus lockdown  Up to two years in prison if you cough deliberately on someone after spate of attacks on police and emergency service workers People who continue to flout coronavirus lockdown rules will be breaking the law and can be …

Fury at Boris Johnson as it emerges No10 only asked on SUNDAY for research labs to lend the government vital coronavirus equipment – despite pledging mass testing a week ago Experts including the WHO say mass testing is crucial to combat coronavirus  Downing Street wrote to research labs on Sunday …

Consumers in Britain face repaying more on personal loans and overdrafts after banks raised the cost as people struggle financially amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rates on three-year loans have gone up since December, with some of the cheapest offers withdrawn in recent days following a surge in applications. And overdraft …

Royal Ballet star choreographer is leaving after sex misconduct claims and allegations he encouraged young male dancers to send him naked photos  Liam Scarlett joined the Royal Ballet Company in 2006 and retired from dancing in 2012 The artist-in-residence was being investigated over claims of sexual misconduct involving students Investigation ruled …