Medics, police, teachers and transport workers are among those whose children will stay in school.
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More than 65,000 ex-doctors and nurses are asked to help tackle the “greatest global health threat in history”.
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Rishi Sunak is expected to launch a fresh package of measures to try to protect millions of UK jobs.
Read More »PM: We can ‘turn the tide’ on coronavirus crisis
Boris Johnson says he believes the UK can “send it packing” if people follow government advice.
Read More »Coronavirus: Queen urges UK to ‘work as one’ in message to nation
The 93-year-old monarch issues a message to the nation from Windsor Castle amid the coronavirus crisis.
Read More »Coronavirus: UK interest rates slashed to lowest level ever
The Bank bumps up its measures to support the UK economy.
Read More »Coronavirus: Scottish exams cancelled for first time in history
The education secretary says the “unprecedented” move is a measure of the gravity of the virus pandemic.
Read More »Coronavirus: Knottingley food bank closes after raid
Its manager suspects the items will be sold on the “black market” to take advantage of coronavirus.
Read More »Coronavirus: Schools shut down prompts exams clarity calls
Teachers and universities want to know how pupils will get qualifications, with UK schools set to close.
Read More »Coronavirus: 40 London Underground stations to be closed
The night Tube will be stopped from this weekend as part of new contingency plans across London.
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