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Coronavirus UK – Teachers demand explanation from Johnson on decision not to shut schools
The National Education Union has asked the PM why the UK Government is not closing schools in the same way as other countries.
Pubs and clubs ordered closed across Ireland
The move means no bars will be open in the area for St Patrick’s Day, one of the busiest days in the Irish tourism calendar.
Muslim leaders fear Christchurch-style attack could happen in UK
British Muslim’s message for Christchurch’s grieving community is to be ‘strong, united and resilient’.
Coronavirus UK – Deaths at 35 as elderly face four months of self-isolation
The death toll in the UK has risen from 21 deaths on Saturday.
Desperate shoppers clear shop shelves in coronavirus bulk-buying hysteria
At 10.30am a fight broke out over baby wipes in Aldi Great Barr.
Virgin Atlantic appeal for, £7.5bn government support
It comes after Richard Branson's Virgin Group Holdings was criticised for its tax affairs earlier this year.
Over-70s will be asked to self-isolate for up to four months – Health Secretary
The measure is expected in the coming weeks.
Sainsbury’s chief: “If we shop just for food we and our families need, there will be enough”
Mike Coupe sent his personal assurance that the supermarket has more food and other essential items coming in.
Coronavirus death toll in England doubles as US bans UK and Ireland flights
The 10 patients who have died were in the at risk groups.