Coronavirus pandemic 'to close British schools for one month at Easter'

Locked-down Leicester tops a list of the 10 areas of England where cumulative coronavirus infection rates are the highest.

Boris Johnson has said "the Union has proved its worth" during the coronavirus pandemic despite rising support for Scottish independence in recent months.The Prime Minister praised "the might of the UK Treasury" for setting up the furlough scheme that has seen hundreds of thousands of Scots kept in employment during lockdown.Speaking at a Downing Street press conference today, Johnson also claimed there had been "very close collaboration" between the four nations of the UK in responding to the Covid-19 crisis.The Prime Minister was asked about recent opinion polls which showed the vast majority of Scots have backed Nicola Sturgeon's handling of the crisis ahead of that of the UK Government - with support for independence also nudging above

Rochelle Humes talked pregnancy and moving house as she hosted This Morning on Friday.

Roman Kemp and Anne-Sophie Flury have reportedly split up after three years and just months after moving in together during lockdown.Anne-Sophie, a neuroscientist, is believed to have custody of their beloved pet chihuahua Luna.Despite things initially ‘going really well’ for the couple, being in lockdown together during the coronavirus pandemic is said to have put a strain on their relationship.‘They just weren’t able to make things work, which has been upsetting and tough for them both,’ a source told The Sun.His friends have apparently got him to sign up to dating app Raya and the radio presenter, 27, is ‘having fun with it’.Roman, the son of Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, has spoken in the past about how ‘supportive’ Anne-Sophie is.He

money on her platforms and has used lockdown to start her own business. The 27-year-old helps to coordinate influencer campaigns, which can be very lucrative.Tara said: “I decided to use the coronavirus lockdown to build a business completely from scratch.“I’ve been able to focus with no distractions from the outside world.

Meltdown Festival annually, is warning of a loss of up to 400 jobs due to coronavirus.A spokesperson confirmed the potential redundancies after workers were told about the cuts on Wednesday (July 15).The spokesperson told The Guardian: “It is with great sadness that the Southbank Centre announced that up to 400 roles have been put at risk of redundancy as part of a comprehensive management action plan designed to stem the financial losses being incurred as a result of Covid-19, and to help safeguard the future of the UK’s largest arts centre.”The job losses are expected to affect all areas of the complex, which comprises venues including the Hayward Gallery and Royal Festival Hall, as well as being home to eight orchestras, the National

Boris Johnson outlined the government's plans to reopen businesses that have had to remain closed throughout the coronavirus pandemic. July has so far seen the reopening of salons, pubs, restaurants and beauticians, with gyms and indoor pools to reopen later this month.Now, Mr Johnson has outlined how he plans to lift the remaining restrictions, with more businesses set to open from August.

Rochdale is not falling quickly. So in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus, people in the borough are being 'strongly advised' to:Wear face masks in shops now – do not wait until 24 JulyWear face masks in public as much as possibleLimit visitors to your home to two peopleKeep 2 metres apart at all timesAvoid physical contact with anyone outside your own household, including shaking hands or huggingGet tested and isolate if you are told to do soGet the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions here The measures will be reviewed in two weeks’ time.

Lorraine Kelly grew emotional as she handed over the reins of her TV show to Andi Peters on Friday.

Boris Johnson expects fans to be back in football stadiums from October in England, as he continues to ease lockdown measures.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has placed Premier League clubs on red-alert by admitting his club are facing a "really bad" situation entering the summer transfer window.

Local authorities in England will have new powers from Saturday to tackle coronavirus outbreaks, the Prime Minister has announced.The new powers will allow councils and ministers to close specific premises, shut down outdoor space, and cancel events.Stay at home orders could also be imposed, Boris Johnson added.He unveiled the new tools at a coronavirus press conference on Friday.Speaking from Downing Street, Mr Johnson said: “At the start of the pandemic, we knew far less about the spread of the virus and we had to take blanket national measures.“National lockdown was undoubtedly the right thing to do and has saved many thousands of lives.“Now, however, we know more about the virus, we understand the epidemiology better and our

coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent UK lockdown have left many couples unsure what lies in store for their summer and autumn 2020 weddings.Weddings have been able to restart since July 4, with up to 30 people able to attend under social distancing rules. However, only two households can currently attend a reception held at an indoor hospitality venue – although this is set to change next month.

This is the moment firefighters rescued a cute dog from a drain a month after she went missing.Adventurous two-year-old pup Sophie disappeared in June - and her owners feared she would never come home.But students at the University of California Santa Barbara heard weeping - so they alerted the emergency services.She was found trapped in a drain pipe at the campus and the rescue mission was under way.The dog's distress call worked - and Sophie was soon returned to her family.The Santa Barbara County Fire Department performed the rescue act and they were more than happy to help.Captain Daniel Burtucelli revealed the happy ending after the scared and hungry pet was finally found."It was two year old dog that had been missing for a month," he

Spain recommends jetting off as soon as possible. The popular destination is a lot emptier than it would usually be at this time of year, which makes social distancing easier.What’s more, a second wave of coronavirus could potentially put another halt on travel later this year.Karen Maling Cowles, president of the Benidorm British Business Association, believes this is a possibility.As “we don’t know what will happen in the future”, she recommends taking a flight this summer.

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Foals‘ Yannis Philippakis and Camelphat have teamed up to debut the video for ‘Hypercolour’, their recent collaboration.

He may have been busy in recent months with his tireless criticism and analysis of the UK government during the coronavirus pandemic, but Piers Morgan is having a much-needed break in Saint Tropez.

EastEnders' cast and crew are back on set after coronavirus brought production to a grinding halt.

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Mr Johnson will make some key announcements on how he proposes the economy and society returns to some form of normality in the coming months.He is expected to provide fresh guidance to businesses on the millions of workers who are continuing to work from home - with reports that heading back to offices will get the go-ahead.A blueprint for firms will be published to give advice on whether employees should work from home if they can, and safety measures in place for returning.Mr Johnson is also set to unveil an extra £3billion in NHS funding to protect against a possible second wave of coronavirus.Amid warnings that the deadly virus could rebound, No.