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France sees record number of new Covid-19 cases, hospitalisations spike

PARIS (REUTERS) – France’s reported a record 52,518 new Covid-19 on Monday (Nov 2) and the number of people hospitalised with the disease rose by more than a 1,000 for the fourth time in eight days, as the pandemic showing no signs of abating despite a new lockdown. The timing of the latest daily record […]

Coronavirus: Daily UK deaths and new cases fall slightly

The UK has recorded another 18,950 coronavirus cases and a further 136 deaths related to the disease, officials figures show. This is down from 19,790 positive tests and 151 deaths reported last Monday and fewer than the 23,254 new infections and 162 new deaths yesterday. The figures are lower than any day last week, though […]

Boris Johnson warns there is 'no alternative' to second lockdown

Boris Johnson has warned Tory rebels contesting a second national lockdown in England there is ‘no alternative but to take further action’. Speaking in the Commons this afternoon, the PM claimed coronavirus deaths over the winter could be twice as high as during the first wave of the pandemic. Outlining plans for a second national […]

Prince Charles ‘will face fresh move to ditch monarchy’ after death of Queen

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Historian Professor Jenny Hocking explained how the Queen is an admired and respected monarch, so people are reluctant to push for republicanism while she is still alive as a matter of respect for […]

British PM Johnson to face his critics after Covid-19 lockdown U-turn

LONDON (REUTERS) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday (Nov 2) defend his plan to impose a second lockdown on England in the face of criticism from opponents that he has been slow to act, and from some in his own party who say the measures go too far. After castigating opponents’ calls […]

Coronavirus setback: Soaring dementia cases have crippled hospitals

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Caroline Abrahams, Age UK charity director, said: “Good social care makes a huge difference to people with dementia and their families, helping them to stay fit and well. “These new figures really […]