COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus live news: lockdowns reduced infection rate by 81%, research shows
After 15,000 people in Berlin and 25,000 in Munich joined antiracism protests over the weekend, the German government has called on demonstrators to stick to coronavirus distancing rules. In some…
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UK coronavirus live: Britain reports lowest daily deaths since before lockdown began
Jacob Rees-Mogg said he has sympathy with MPs unable to attend parliament due to parental responsibilities during the coronavirus crisis. Rees-Mogg, the leader of the House of Commons, tabled a…
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European lockdowns prevented 3 million coronavirus deaths, new study claims
Lockdowns prevented around 3.1 million deaths in 11 European countries, according to a new modelling study published on Monday, as most nations tiptoe out of the strict measures to halt…
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Coronavirus crisis recovery is on the way but firms and governments must do their part to protect workers
It’s been a brutal last few months, but at least last week’s US employment report showed a surprise 2.5 million jobs added to payrolls in May, evidence that the world…
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No 10 dampens idea of UK ‘air bridges’ to allow summer holidays in EU
Downing Street has played down the likelihood of an imminent system of “air bridges” to allow overseas holidays this summer, as travel firms said the 14-day quarantine system which began…
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BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid huge drop in demand for oil
BP has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs, representing about 15% of the oil group’s 70,000 staff, by the end of the year. Bernard Looney, BP’s chief executive, told employees…
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Harvey Nichols owner Dickson Concepts warns of long, gloomy days ahead for Hong Kong’s retail industry as sales are crushed by Covid-19
Dickson Concepts, a Hong Kong luxury goods retailer and owner of department store Harvey Nichols, warned of “the most challenging market conditions” it has ever faced.The comments came on Monday…
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First arrivals under UK quarantine rules: ‘They didn’t even check my temperature’
As the UK government’s easing of lockdown restrictions is gradually introduced, new quarantine regulations mean that passengers arriving in Britain from Monday will need to stay at home for 14…
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Coalition to extend small business tax incentive for six months
A tax incentive for small businesses will be extended for six months as the Morrison government pledges $300m towards encouraging firms to invest. With parliament resuming on Wednesday, the government…
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Coronavirus: Philippine students won’t be allowed back to school until vaccine is available
Tens of millions of children in the Philippines will not be allowed back to school until a coronavirus vaccine is available, officials announced on Monday, saying they may have to…