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William Hill revenues plummet during coronavirus lockdown
William Hill has said its revenues more than halved during the coronavirus lockdown, as the betting company prepares for a staged reopening of its shops. The bookmaker reported a 57%…
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UK minister admits less than 10% of contact tracers recruited
Only 1,500 of the 18,000 people the government wants to recruit as contact tracers have been appointed, a cabinet minister has admitted. The Northern Ireland secretary, Brandon Lewis, told Sky…
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UK churches consider ticketing for when they reopen after lockdown
Churches may introduce ticket-only services when they reopen this summer to ensure congregations observe physical distancing. A ticket system is one option being considered by Anglican churches and other places…
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Coronavirus: the week explained
Welcome to our weekly roundup of developments from the coronavirus pandemic. As new cases emerged in countries that relaxed their restrictions and businesses struggled to weather the storm, the World…
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US national park reopenings raise fears of coronavirus outbreaks
On Wednesday, Zion national park in Utah, one of the most popular natural attractions in the US, received its first visitors in more than a month as the Trump administration…
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More US children ill from rare syndrome with possible link to coronavirus
Dozens more children in the US are reported to have developed a rare but potentially lethal inflammatory syndrome that may be linked to coronavirus infections. The New York governor, Andrew…
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Turkey’s lockdown rainbows have become another symbol of division
L ike many children across the world sent home from school, youngsters in Turkey were encouraged to draw pictures of rainbows and place them in windows to cheer up the…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong schools step up disinfection measures as resumption of face-to-face classes nears
As hundreds of Hong Kong schools prepare for a phased resumption of classes in two weeks, some have decided to step up coronavirus disinfection measures by spraying the entire campus…
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To rebuild Hong Kong’s economy for the long term, invest in construction
The policies issued in the latest Hong Kong budget to support enterprises and safeguard jobs may prove useful in boosting the economy in the short run, but they are not…