"The Times": Due to restrictions the number of deaths will be lower than expected

If the restrictions imposed on coronavirus are maintained and observed, the number of deaths in Great Britain will therefore be around 5,700, which is much less than originally anticipated - experts say, as reported today in The Times.more

The risk rating agency Fitch Ratings lowered the UK's financial strength rating to AA- on Friday, with a negative outlook, due to the "significant weakening" of its public finances caused by the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic.more

Statistics show 100,000 more children living below the breadline than a year ago.more

Another two temporary hospitals where coronavirus-infected patients will be admitted will be built in the UK by mid-April, 'said Simon Stevens, head of the NHS English Department, public British health service yesterday.more

Across the globe, the coronavirus pandemic has seen people stockpile groceries and household items, leaving entire supermarket shelves empty.more

A test to see whether someone has already had coronavirus is being developed but will not be available within days, the UK government's chief medical adviser says.more

One of the most famous streets in the world has had an unexpected makeover thanks to the coronavirus lockdown in the UK.more

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Friday wished his British counterpart Boris Johnson, who has contracted the coronavirus, a speedy recovery and a lot of strength to fight the disease.more

Talks have been held about setting up a temporary mortuary at Birmingham Airport with space for up to 12,000 bodies in a worst-case scenario amid the coronavirus outbreak.more

As the novel coronavirus forced the royal family to clear their schedules, one major event was still on the calendar. But on Friday, Buckingham Palace announced that Trooping the Colour, Queen Elizabeth's annual birthday parade scheduled for June 13, has officially been cancelled, or at least dramatically altered.more

Boris Johnson's chief medical officer Chris Whitty is self-isolating after experiencing coronavirus symptoms.more

The UK coronavirus death toll has reached 759 after another 181 people were confirmed deadmore

Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has apologised for 'ill-judged and poorly timed' emails to the Government and poor communication with employees and the public in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth last saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has tested positive for coronavirus, on March 11 and she remains in good health, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.more

Mr Hancock said in a video message that he would be self-isolating until next Thursday. "Fortunately for me the symptoms so far have been very mild so I've been able to carry on with the work driving forward the UK response" - he said.more

Around 60 workers have refused to start their shifts at a food factory in Northern Ireland over fears for their safety amid the coronavirus outbreak.more

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms, says No 10.more

Tesco is limiting online orders to 80 items per customer as panic buying continues to grip the nation.more

People around the UK have taken part in a "Clap for Carers" tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.more

Self-employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus, the chancellor has announced.more

Anyone continuing to break coronavirus lockdown rules will be breaking the law and faces arrest. People ignoring tougher restrictions on movement could be hit with a £60 fine initially and another for £120 for a second offence.more

The number of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus has jumped by more than 100 in a day for the first time. The death toll has risen from 475 to 578, health officials have confirmed.more

New measures have been brought in to stop non-essential Tube journeys amid the coronavirus outbreak.more

People should avoid using the microwave at the same time as their wi-fi, media regulator Ofcom has said, as part of advice to help improve internet speeds.more

North Yorkshire Police said it will use checkpoints to stop vehicles and ask drivers where they are going, why they are going there, and reminding them of the message to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.more

There were "very good reasons" to test Prince Charles for coronavirus, Scotland's chief medical officer has insisted. The heir to the throne is currently in isolation in Aberdeenshire after testing positive for Covid-19.more

Off-licences have been added to the government's list of essential UK retailers allowed to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.more

Nine Royal Navy vessels have shadowed seven Russian warships after detecting "unusually high levels of activity" in the Channel and North Sea.more

A growing number of construction companies have said they will stop all non-essential work to help fight the coronavirus, but others continue to operate amid confusion over the government's advice.more

More than 500,000 people in just over 24 hours have signed up to help the NHS as volunteers during the coronavirus crisis.more

UK coronavirus confirmed cases climb to 9,529 from 8,077 the prior day. Death toll in the UK is 463, from 422 the previous day.more

Parliament is to close for Easter a week early amid fears that coronavirus has been spreading fast through Westminster.more

Netflix UK could be set to earn £15 million extra per month as viewers turn to binge-watching their favourite shows amid the coronavirus lockdown.more

A London court did not agree on Wednesday to release Julian Assange, the founder of the wholesaler WikiLeaks. According to his defenders, Assange is threatened with coronavirus infection in prison.more

The British parliament adopted a special law on coronavirus, which gives the government far-reaching powers to fight the epidemic, including to keep people and put them in isolation to protect public health.more

Motorists worried about getting an MOT because of the coronavirus crisis, have been handed a six-month reprieve.more

A senior British diplomat has died after contracting coronavirus, the Foreign Office has said.more

Post Offices are categorised as an essential service so will stay open, with the Royal Mail enforcing additional health precautions.more

Some 250,000 people have signed up in a single day to volunteer with the NHS after a recruitment drive to help the vulnerable amid the coronavirus crisismore

A 21-YEAR-OLD woman with no underlying health concerns has died from coronavirus, her family said. Chloe Middleton is believed to be the UK's youngest victim with no existing medical issues.more

The UK government has bought 3.5m antibody tests for coronavirus, the health secretary has said, promising that frontline doctors and nurses will be able in due course to find out whether they have been infected and are safe to go back to work.more

UK growers have launched a recruitment drive, calling for a modern-day "land army" to prevent millions of tonnes of fruit and veg going to waste.more

The Prince of Wales has 'mild symptoms' of the virus, which has killed 424 people across the UK. He is otherwise "remains in good health", a spokesperson for the Royal Family said.more

According to a team from Oxford's Evolutionary Ecology of Infectious Disease lab, half of the population of the United Kingdom may have already been infected with the coronavirus. If this modeling is confirmed in follow-up studies, that would mean that fewer than .01 percent of those infected require hospital treatment, with a majority showing very minor symptoms, or none at all.more

This year, The London Beth Din, has created a list of permissible products not made under special supervision for Passover due to difficulties caused by coronavirus crisis.more