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What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Church of England closes all its buildings immediately in battle against coronavirus meaning church weddings and funerals are cancelled Funerals will no longer take place in Church of England buildings from today Baptisms will only be performed in ’emergencies’ in hospitals or private homes Churches had remained open after public worship was suspended on March … Read more
Terrified British tourists and expats face ‘living on the streets’ as they remain stranded in India after their flights home were cancelled. A junior doctor turned current Miss England is one of thousands of Brits stranded in India has pleaded for help from the British government to get her home – so she can … Read more
England Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood reveals his aunt Jean has died after contracting coronavirus as he pays emotional tribute to the ‘kind’ woman who ‘brought sunshine in to my life’ Former England rugby star Will Greenwood says his aunt has passed away after she was diagnosed with coronavirus The World Cup winner said … Read more
Bank of England slashes interest rates to lowest level EVER of 0.1 per cent and pumps another £200billion into the economy as it ‘throws the kitchen sink’ at limiting coronavirus chaos The Bank of England has slashed rates again to a record low of just 0.1 per cent Quantitative easing scheme – printing money – … Read more
Bank of England slashes interest rates to just 0.1% to help boost UK economy as ministers unveil emergency laws to tackle the spread of coronavirus Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee had a special meeting today Committee decided to cut interest rates from 0.25 per cent to just 0.1 per cent It is second interest … Read more
Doctors tell patients to delay cancer treatment in case they catch coronavirus in hospital Cancer patients are vulnerable to Covid-19 as their immune systems are weaker Doctors advised to group patients in to ‘priority levels’ depending on treatment Patients and families urged to contact their oncologists to discuss what to do Coronavirus symptoms: what are … Read more
As the Covid-19 crisis erupted, few would have predicted that central banks would end up front of stage. The ongoing volatility on financial markets has given them a key role. In his third day as Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey displayed the assertiveness which he never quite discovered in his previous job … Read more
Tom Brady’s first foray into NFL free agency is expected to be a short one as the 42-year-old quarterback is reportedly on the verge of signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after announcing his intention to leave New England earlier on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, Brady will sign a new contract with the Buccaneers … Read more
The Archbishop of Canterbury has today announced that public worship is ‘suspended until further notice’ amid fears over coronavirus. In a joint letter, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Justin Welby and John Sentamu respectively, said it was ‘necessary to put public services on hold’. They added church buildings may remain open for prayer ‘where … Read more