Britain today recorded 17,540 more cases of coronavirus, with the number of people testing positive for the disease every day having nearly tripled in a fortnight. There were 6,634 diagnoses of the disease two weeks ago, on September 24, which is the most recent point of reference after a counting blunder at …
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Scotland records 48 new cases Scotland has recorded 48 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, as the number of positive tests nears 19,000. It comes after 60 new cases were confirmed on Saturday, however there was no change in the number of people in intensive care (three) or …
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Mahatma Gandhi is set to become the first non-white person on British currency Mahatma Gandhi will be the first non-white person to feature on British currency The Royal Advisory Committee have started work on a coin featuring Gandhi Rishi Sunak backed a campaign to recognise the efforts of BAME individuals …
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A portrait of Mahatma Gandhi is pictured as demonstrators march during a protest against the government’s restrictions amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Berlin, Germany, August 1, 2020. — Reuters pic AUG 2 — Britain is considering minting a coin to commemorate India’s independence hero Mahatma Gandhi, amid growing interest …
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Black and ethnic minority people could feature on British money for first time under plan for coins featuring historical figures including Gurkha heroes and wartime nurse Chancellor Rishi Sunak considering plans Treasury minister tells the Telegraph British-Jamaican Crimean War nurse Mary Seacole one name being considered Plans have been submitted to …
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As the coronavirus health crisis slowly subsides, economic reality has begun to kick in. Job losses have started to mount – even before furlough is undone – , GDP figures are terrifying, the debt pile is growing and optimism about a V-shaped recovery has gone. There’s one topic of conversation …
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The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out his summer economic measures in a speech in the House of Commons, as he faces pressure to assist those impacted financially by the coronavirus crisis. Amid concerns …
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The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Embargoed to 2230 Thursday 2 July Chancellor Rishi Sunak must extend furlough arrangements in areas like Leicester which are forced into local lockdowns and offer targeted support for businesses and sectors …
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Tax rises are likely to be ordered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak when the economy gets back to “near normal”, an economic watchdog predicted today. Carl Emmerson, deputy director of the respected Institute for Fiscal Studies, spoke out in the wake of Boris Johnson’s speech which pledged to fast-track construction schemes …
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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 …
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